Highgate House

Hotels
9.9 (239 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 239 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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Jacky • solo_traveller • gb
10
The hosts Louise & Jonathan were fantastic knowledgeable and very friendly great hosts.
Pros:

Absolutely fabulous, the rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated and the continental breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • couple • gb
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
10
Excellent, just need the one word
Pros:

Beautifully decorated room, comfy bed, large bathroom, overall a great experience. Fanastic breakfast brought to your room, was able to relax and enjoy our weekend away. Nothing was too much trouble we would highly recommend, 5 stars!

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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carl • solo_traveller • gb
10
Highgate House Whitby
Pros:

Great location. Fabulous host, spacious rooms, comfy bed & breakfast served to your room. Highly recommend & will be back in August. Thanks Jonathon.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • couple • gb
10
Friendly welcome from Jonathan and Louise, nothing too much trouble.
Pros:

Excellent room, with high quality top end decor beautiful garden and perfect location. Parking voucher for easy parking, paid for by host.

Cons:

Nothing - everything was just perfect.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Karl • couple • gb
10
Fabulously hosts, well appointed accomodation, lovely food and situated in a lovely location closed to all Whitby attrac
Pros:

Lovely building and beautifully decorated room.

Cons:

Loved everything.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Wiktorska • couple • gb
10
A quality B&B
Pros:

Stylish, comfortable accommodation. Well placed to access everything Whitby has to offer. Welcoming and attentive service from the Owners
Peaceful and scrupulously clean.

Cons:

On site parking would be nice, but appreciate that this is an issue at a lot of places in Whitby centre. We parked in the pay and display car park at the rear of the property during our stay. £11 per 24 hour period.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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peter • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

What a lovely find only wish was for a couple of extra days fantastic welcome breakfast beautiful
a must try

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
10
It was an utter delight to spend time in Jonathan and Louise’s home . They are so kind , welcoming , down to earth and m
Pros:

Everything ; the most beautiful Georgian house which was immediately inviting in Every way .
Stunning and sympathetic interior with comfort .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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michele • couple • gb
10
The perfect place for a relaxing and restful stay in Whitby
Pros:

Highgate House is a historic house lovingly decorated with beautiful interiors throughout. It is in a great location just a few minutes’ walk from the station, town centre and sea front (we didn’t have a car). The hosts are friendly and welcoming providing breakfast on a tray including a bacon roll, fresh fruit salad, toast and pastries. We found the house to be very peaceful as despite all 4 of the large guest bedrooms being occupied we didn’t hear the other guests at all. We plan to stay again.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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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