Lavinia House

3 East Crescent, Whitby, YO21 3HD, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map – Railway access

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>365</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
365 reviews
a bedroom with a bed and a desk and a television at Lavinia House in Whitby
Gallery image of Lavinia House in Whitby
a bedroom with a white bed and a window at Lavinia House in Whitby
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Lavinia House

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Set in Whitby, 300 metres from Whitby Beach and 1.9 km from Sandsend Beach, Lavinia House offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The property features city and inner courtyard views, and is 31 km from Peasholm Park. Flamingo Land Theme Park is 41 km away and Whitby Abbey is 1.1 km from the guest house. At the guest house, the units come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The guest house features certain units with sea views, and every unit is equipped with a kettle. At the guest house, each unit includes a seating area. The Spa Scarborough is 34 km from the guest house, while Dalby Forest is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 67 km from Lavinia House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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 9.7

Availability

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Room type
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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location, within easy reach of pubs, restaurants and the beach and attractions. Very clean rooms.”
  • Edwards
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location and very friendly hosts. Loads of useful information about Whitby and the area.”
  • Steven
    Greece Greece
    “Very helpful owner, informative and knowledgeable. Lovely clean and warm room. Great shower. Location is good - far enough from the centre to be quiet but close enough to walk in.”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Nice room one best i have stay in the times iv been to Whitby Nice to have welcome face to show to my room Host Lyndsey nice welcome tea and coffee if you run out.. and nice touch was the binoculars love the View tv and shower room nice and...”
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Room lovely & clean . Room warm & comfortable. Lyndsey was really nice & friendly. Will definitely be back.”
  • D
    Donna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very clean, well presented room with a fantastic location. Close to the heart of Whitby with parking close by.”
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very clean , nice location, lovely see views , warm welcome from the owners,”
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic location with sea views, short walk to centre shops etc past Alice in Wonderland garden, with great views of the Abbey! Friendly host, lovely building full of character, very clean and well looked after. Had excellent stay and would...”
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location. Very clean, comfortable but room was a bit on the small side.”
  • D
    Dominic
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Brilliant location, friendly helpful host, comfortable room. Fridge was a nice bonus.”

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Lyndsey

Company review score: 9.8Based on 365 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

Facilities of Lavinia House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs £2.50 per stay.
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Lavinia House takes special requests - add in the next step!

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.

FAQs about Lavinia House

  • The prices at Lavinia House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Lavinia House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Lavinia House include:

      • Double
      • Single

    • Check-in at Lavinia House is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Lavinia House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Lavinia House is 450 yards from the centre of Whitby. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.