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Lavinia House

Whitby, United Kingdom

9.3Perfect332 Guest reviews

Overview

Adults-Only Guesthouse with Sea Views on Whitby's East Crescent

Adults-Only Accommodations

Lavinia House is an adults-only guesthouse located in a historic building on Whitby's East Crescent. Each room offers sea views, with the King Room with Sea View featuring a four-poster bed and binoculars for harbour-watching. Rooms include a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV.

Location & Access

The guesthouse sits 300 meters from Whitby Beach and a 3-minute walk from the town centre. Whitby Abbey is 1.1 km away, with the Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Whitby Museum also within walking distance. On-site parking permits for local streets are available at a small charge, allowing guests to park near the property.

Room-Only Stay

The property offers room-only accommodation, giving guests the flexibility to explore Whitby's many cafes, fish-and-chip shops, and pubs for breakfast and dinner. An in-room refreshment tray is replenished daily when left outside the door before 11 am. Each room has a fridge, bottled water, and a folder listing nearby dining options.

Cleanliness & Ratings

Guest reviews consistently rate Lavinia House 10/10, with repeated mentions of spotlessly clean rooms and comfortable bedding. The property has a 100% recommendation rate from couples and solo travellers. The historic building is maintained to a high standard, with CCTV and key access for security.

Highlights

  • Adults-only: Peaceful environment for couples
  • Location: 300m from Whitby Beach, 1.1km from Abbey
  • Rooms: Sea view rooms with four-poster beds
  • Parking: On-street permits available at £2.50
  • Service: Attentive hosts with local knowledge
  • Policy: No breakfast, flexible dining options

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the stunning Whitby Abbey at sunset for breathtaking views.
  • Savor fresh fish and chips at The Magpie Cafe by the harbor.
  • Explore the ancient ruins of the Whitby lighthouses on your walk.
  • Discover local art at the Pannett Park Gallery near the coast.
  • Join a guided ghost walk to uncover Whitby's spooky history.
"Stunning room with a beautiful view."
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Rooms

Single Room Private Bathroom4 photos

Single Room Private Bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • 10 m²
Heating

Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The single room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room Sea View3 photos

Double Room Sea View

  • 1 Double bed
  • 13 m²
HeatingShower

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

King Room4 photos

King Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • 15 m²
FireplaceHeatingShower

This double room features a fireplace. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 1 bed.

King Room Sea View5 photos

King Room Sea View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • 24 m²
FireplaceHeatingShower

The fireplace is the standout feature of this double room. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Facilities

General9
No smoking on siteWi-FiParkingNo pets allowedSecurityAdults onlySmoke detectorsFire extinguishersKey access
Guest Parking1
Electric kettle
Room features4
HeatingSitting areaTea and coffee facilitiesIroning facilities
Bathroom1
Free toiletries
Media1
Flat-screen TV
Room decor1
Carpeted floor

Location of Lavinia House

3 East Crescent, Whitby, United Kingdom, YO21 3HD
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Travel & Transport

City Centre
City Centre 5 min400 m
Airports
Durham Tees Valley (MME) 103 min68.1 km
Leeds Bradford (LBA) 185 min123.1 km
Train
Whitby Train Station 6 min500 m
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Property information and rules

Check-in
From 13:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Parking
Parking
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pets
No pets allowed
Languages spoken
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Number of floors
0
Number of rooms
8
Formerly known as
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Guest Reviews & Ratings

Read what past guests have shared about their stay at Lavinia House.

Review score
Based on 256 verified reviews
9.6/10Perfect
99%Recommend
Breakfast
7.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Comfort
9.5/10
Facilities
9.3/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.4/10
Location
9.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Staff
9.6/10
Value for money
9.3/10

A favourite among Lavinia House guests

sea view modern shower room comfortable bed allocated parking