Lavinia House

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

About this property

Historic Setting: Lavinia House in Whitby offers a unique stay within a historic building. The adults-only guest house features sea views and a serene inner courtyard. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, free toiletries, and a bath. Additional amenities include a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, refrigerator, seating area, TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Convenient Location: Located a 3-minute walk from Whitby Beach and 1 km from Whitby Abbey, the guest house is 67 km from Teesside International Airport. Nearby attractions include Peasholm Park (31 km) and Scarborough Open Air Theatre (30 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and impeccable room cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Whitby, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Annette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location. Parking permits for very reasonable price.”
Simmen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great place,great location, rooms very clean, great friendly hosts, would recommend to anyone.”
Geoff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All of it we had fantastic time we will definitely go back to this hotel..”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous place to stay with a very comfortable bed and with a fantastic sea view. Very pleasant and informative hosts.”
Lee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Warm greeting & excellent communication. Amazing room and facilities.”
Anita
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was in a excellent location. The owners where very friendly and they couldn't do enough for you. The room was very clean to a very high standard. I will definitely recommend people to stay here.”
Dawn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean and well equipped guest house. Excellent location. Excellent communication from the owners.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent accommodation. Sea and harbour view magnificent”
Barbara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable room. Great location. Fantastic sea views.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location excellent, host great, room very clean and well maintained with window seat balcony binoculars included with beautiful sea view”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Lyndsey

Company review score: 9.8Based on 359 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We hope you enjoy your stay at Lavinia House, and should you have any needs I am only a call away.

Property information

Our Guest House in Whitby is an ideal base for discovering the coast, the North Yorkshire Moors, and the narrow streets of this delightful historic town. There is something for everyone and we hope your stay with us will be a pleasant one. We offer room only accommodation, allowing our guests the opportunity to have a lie-in and experience the vast array of cafe's and restaurants within the town, at their own leisure. Lavinia house was built in the 1850's, and although retaining its character and features of the original dwelling it offers the comfort and standards expected in a well modernised guest house. The house is ideally situated at the top of the Khyber Pass and enjoys fantastic sea views, is close to all local amenities, only a short stroll into town or down to the beach and offers friendly, relaxed hospitality to all guests.

Neighbourhood information

There is an abundance of local attractions and things to do within the area that suits people of all ages. Whitby Abbey, Whitby Pavillion, Whitby Town open top bus tour (seasonal), Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, Whitby boat trips, 199 Whitby Abbey steps, Whitby brewery, Fortunes Kippers, Whitby Sands, Whitby Jet Heritage Centre, Falling Foss tea garden, Esk Valley Railway, Goathland (Heartbeat) to name but a few. There is also a vast array of cafes, takeaways, eateries and pubs, all within walking distance of our Guest House.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.