Highgate House

Hotels
9.9 (232 reviews)
25 Saint Hildas Terrace , Whitby , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Hiking
Cycling
Non-smoking throughout
Sun terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Beautiful property
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
No dining table in the room

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Reviews consistently mention the property as immaculately clean and well-kept.
Service
10
Hosts Jonathan and Louise received high praise for being amazing and attentive.
Location
10
The location is frequently described as excellent and well-situated.
Room Quality
10
Rooms are highlighted as beautiful, spacious, and comfortable.
Amenities
9.74
Breakfast in the room and period property features were appreciated.
Value for Money
9.71
Given the quality and services, guests feel it's worth the price.
Food and Beverage
9.75
Breakfast is consistently noted as delicious and of high quality.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment indicates guests had an exceptional visit and plan to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:42

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Whitby

Convenient Location: Situated within close proximity to Whitby Abbey and Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Highgate House offers easy access to popular attractions.

Outdoor Activities: Guests can indulge in hiking and cycling in the nearby surroundings, or simply relax and unwind in the picturesque garden.

Nearby Attractions: Highgate House is conveniently located near Whitby's key landmarks such as Whitby Lighthouse, Whitby Museum, and Whitby Pavillion.

Experience the charm of Whitby at Highgate House. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that check-in outside of normal hours can only be organized by prior arrangement.

Please note that there are several flights of stone steps to access the house from the street and 2 flights of stairs to access the rooms from the hall. Also, the walk to and from town is via a steep slope. Highgate House may therefore not be suitable for guests with mobility difficulties.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.9
Based on 232 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 9.74
Value for Money: 9.71
Food and Beverage: 9.75
Overall Experience: 10
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Dominick • couple • gb
10
Simply perfect.
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
Pros:

One of the best stays we’ve had in the UK. Beautiful property, great hosts and a fantastic breakfast.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Rohan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Jean • couple • gb
10
It was a lovely luxurious house to spend our Anniversary in and I would be very happy to return there one day.
Pros:

It was an absolutely beautiful house to stay in ,from the gorgeous manicured garden full of lovely flowers and a nice area to sit in outside to the welcoming stunning hallway leading up to our large bed room with high ceilings. The room was beautifully decorated and the bed was vey sumptuous and comfortable. The bathroom was large and had everything we needed. The breakfast was delicious and different on both days ,and being served on a tray we could eat at our leisure at the table and chairs in the room. Louise and Jonathan were incredibly warm and welcoming and laid on some surprises of petals on the bed and a glass of fizz on arrival,as it was our 30 th anniversary .They helped us out with all the extra things we needed and gave us good information about where to eat etc. The house is situated centrally in Whitby in the middle of some beautiful streets full of interesting shops and near the park and museum / art gallery and a few minutes walk to the sea and harbour.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
10
Perfect comfortable stay
Pros:

Friendly greeting, fabulous large room, comfort, spotlessly clean, location, delicious breakfast

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
10
"Absolutely outstanding in every way-spotlessly clean, wonderfully comfortable, and hosted by genuinely welcoming p
Pros:

Exceptional decor, high quality, very comfortable and attention to detail. Food amazing, good quality, more than enough for 2 people Louise and Jonathan were excellent hosts, friendly and very welcoming

Cons:

We loved everything. If anything we would like
a slightly later check out

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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DBG1961 • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
10
10/10 stay in Whitby
Pros:

Everything about this stay was amazing!
Jonathan and Louise were fantastic hosts and knew all the little touches for a great stay. A glass of prosecco on arrival and we had the best breakfast in the garden both mornings of our stay, even catering for myself being gluten intolerant. Location is perfect being central, yet as soon as you enter the grounds its like being in a peaceful retreat.
We stayed in the spring room and it was huge, the bed was incredibly comfortable and was immaculate.
Can't reccomend this place enough!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Gill • couple • gb
10
We have been before and will be back. We love Whitby
Pros:

It’s just beautiful, calm. Relaxing and luxurious. The hosts are friendly and breakfasts amazing.

Cons:

I personally would like a coffee machine in the room but there is plenty of instant coffee provided so not something I didn’t like just a preference.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • gb
10
The hosts, Johnathan and Louise were very welcoming. Will definitely be staying here again.
Pros:

Breakfast was gorgeous, lots of selection and very good quality.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike!

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
10
Fabulous weekend in an amazing property
Pros:

Far exceeded our expectations. Breakfast was served in the room and it was amazing. The room was very spacious very clean and comfortable. Perfect location in the centre with on street parking

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike about this property

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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PETER • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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lloyd • couple • gb
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Bradley • solo_traveller • gb
10
Period charm home from home
Pros:

Firstly Jonathan and Louise are warm welcoming hosts and very throughtfully prepared our room with rose petals as it was our 40th Wedding anniversary. The location of Highgate house is in the centre of the town and is ideally situated to fully explore all the fascinating gems that Whitby has to offer. The grade 2 listed property is charming and the bedroom felt opulent but comfortable.

Cons:

Wish could have stayed for longer

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • couple • gb
10
Excellent all round
Pros:

All was outstanding, quite one of the nicest hotels I have stayed in.

Cons:

Nothing -,it was perfect

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Shirley • couple • gb
10
A lovely three day stay for wedding anniversary
Pros:

Excellent location close to harbour and all facilities. Breakfast was delicious, plenty of it and good quality

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
10
STUNNING!!
Pros:

The location was perfect for us, really close to the Attractions. The suite was absolutely stunning. Emaculately clean and decorated to perfection. Breakfast in our rooms every morning made us feel like royalty and the owners were really friendly and helpful with local knowledge. We cannot praise them enough and really want to stay here again soon.

Cons:

The only thing we would have liked was a small fridge. But having said that im not sure how it would be incorperated in to the room without taking something away from the decor, so fully understand why there isnt one. Cold fresh milk was provided in a flask so wasnt a major issue.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
Amazing stay and great hosts!
Pros:

We visited for our honeymoon/minimoon and we were not disappointed! The rose petals on the bed and prosecco on arrival added a special touch to our minimoon away. The house itself was amazing. Decorated beautifully throughout and with such a peaceful atmosphere.
The breakfast was so good! Amazing food and so much of it!
Great location (a couple of mins walk down to the beach front).
We will definitely be back for our anniversary!

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
Highgate House is a lovely place to stay where they make you feel completely at home able to relax
Pros:

Having been in 2018 and 2019 under the previous ownership we were delighted to find that our stay ay Highgate House was still as good with a 10/10 experience for the whole stay. We hope to be back in a couple of years and would highly recommend this property to any other couples. This is the first time that we've had the 'breakfast in your room' experience and we really enjoyed this. The selection was wonderful and beautifully presented.

Cons:

Nothing - everything was perfect for us.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee