Guesthouse Launceston Villa

24 Prospect Hill, Whitby, YO21 1QD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 221 reviews)

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9.4
Wonderful
221 reviews

We were very comfortable- it was all presented well and was well thought out.

Judith United Kingdom

Hosts, very helpful and friendly, breakfasts were excellent, bedroom neat and tidy.

John United Kingdom

Rooms were immaculate. Breakfast was delicious and with black pudding. Owners were very friendly and courteous. There is a private parking spot for each room. All in all great value for money.

Michael United Kingdom

The room was very clean and well furnished to a v good standard. Breakfast was excellent

Geoffrey United Kingdom

Friendly owners. Really good breakfast and nothing was too much trouble

Judith United Kingdom

Very good location for us, and room was spacious and very clean. Extra's provided, fresh milk in fridge, bottled water etc. Nice toiletries in bathroom.

Clair United Kingdom

Was spotlessly clean,plenty of storage, everything we needed.Would definitely stay again.

Ann United Kingdom

We have stayed previously. Great location. Short stroll into Whitby. Clean comfortable rooms. Owners attentive to guests and very helpful.

Sharon United Kingdom

Room very comfortable and clean. The host was very friendly and accommodating.

Wendy United Kingdom

lovely clean and comfortable room with kettle , fridge etc , friendly lady host , easy to find and off road parking, sheltered seating area outside.

Miet United Kingdom
9.4
Wonderful
221 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “We were very comfortable- it was all presented well and was well thought out.”
    Judith Judith United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Hosts, very helpful and friendly, breakfasts were excellent, bedroom neat and tidy.”
    John John United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Rooms were immaculate. Breakfast was delicious and with black pudding. Owners were very friendly and courteous. There is a private parking spot for each room. All in all great value for money.”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room was very clean and well furnished to a v good standard. Breakfast was excellent”
    Geoffrey Geoffrey United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Friendly owners. Really good breakfast and nothing was too much trouble”
    Judith Judith United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very good location for us, and room was spacious and very clean. Extra's provided, fresh milk in fridge, bottled water etc. Nice toiletries in bathroom.”
    Clair Clair United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Was spotlessly clean,plenty of storage, everything we needed.Would definitely stay again.”
    Ann Ann United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We have stayed previously. Great location. Short stroll into Whitby. Clean comfortable rooms. Owners attentive to guests and very helpful.”
    Sharon Sharon United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room very comfortable and clean. The host was very friendly and accommodating.”
    Wendy Wendy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “lovely clean and comfortable room with kettle , fridge etc , friendly lady host , easy to find and off road parking, sheltered seating area outside.”
    Miet Miet United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.6
  • Cleanliness9.9
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money 9.6
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi9.5
High score for Whitby

Set in an Edwardian house, this room-only guest accommodations is within 10 minutes' walk of Whitby’s town center, rail station and harbor. Free Wi-Fi access and a TV with a DVD player are in each room.

Featuring a private bathroom, each room at Launceston Villa also has tea and coffee making facilities, a selection of toiletries and a hairdryer.

North York National Park and the ruins of Whitby Abbey are within 20 minutes’ walk of Launceston Villa. The heritage coastal village of Staithes is a 20-minute drive from this guest accommodations. North York Moors Railway provides scenic train rides and is a 30-minute drive away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Whitby, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the top-rated area in Whitby, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guest reviews

9.4
Wonderful
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Categories:
  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.6
  • Cleanliness9.9
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money 9.6
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi9.5
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  • Judith United Kingdom

    “We were very comfortable- it was all presented well and was well thought out.”

  • John United Kingdom

    “Hosts, very helpful and friendly, breakfasts were excellent, bedroom neat and tidy.”

  • Michael United Kingdom

    “Rooms were immaculate. Breakfast was delicious and with black pudding. Owners were very friendly and courteous. There is a private parking spot for each room. All in all great value for money.”

  • Geoffrey United Kingdom

    “The room was very clean and well furnished to a v good standard. Breakfast was excellent”

  • Judith United Kingdom

    “Friendly owners. Really good breakfast and nothing was too much trouble”

  • Clair United Kingdom

    “Very good location for us, and room was spacious and very clean. Extra's provided, fresh milk in fridge, bottled water etc. Nice toiletries in bathroom.”

  • Ann United Kingdom

    “Was spotlessly clean,plenty of storage, everything we needed.Would definitely stay again. ”

  • Sharon United Kingdom

    “We have stayed previously. Great location. Short stroll into Whitby. Clean comfortable rooms. Owners attentive to guests and very helpful.”

  • Wendy United Kingdom

    “Room very comfortable and clean. The host was very friendly and accommodating.”

  • Miet United Kingdom

    “lovely clean and comfortable room with kettle , fridge etc , friendly lady host , easy to find and off road parking, sheltered seating area outside.”

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About Launceston Villa

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  • hi are you garanted a parking space and are your room's ensuite

    All rooms are en-suite and guaranteed a parking space. Kind regards Donna

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    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on July 5, 2021
  • Hi, what floor is your single bedrooms on. Thank you

    Hi, we only have a doubles or a twin room, unfortunately we do not have any single rooms. The lowest of these is on the 1st floor. Kind regards Donna

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    Asked about: Twin Room • Answered on July 21, 2021
  • Hi we have booked your twin room from 3rd sept to the 8th, what floor is room on? Im disabled but can manage a few stairs, regards sue.

    Hi the room is on the 2nd floor so there are 2 flights of stairs.

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    Answered on August 12, 2021
  • Good Evening; We would like to stay at Launceston Villa from the 9th June to the 11th June, can we book 3 separate rooms and is breakfast included in the price ? Yours Faithfully; Andrew Gower

    Hi Andrew, not sure if you have seen our previous emails, but we no longer do breakfast. It is room only accommodation. Kind regards Donna

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    Answered on April 23, 2021
  • is breakfast included or do you do breakfast ?

    No sorry breakfast is not included, we are now room only. Kind regards Donna

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    Answered on September 4, 2020
  • Hi Can you please tell me what floor this room is on? And please also confirm parking is included Thanks Ken

    Hi Ken I am not sure what room or dates you are looking at, so I am unable to confirm the floor, but parking is included. Kind regards Donna

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    Answered on August 21, 2020
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Whitby Museum
    0.2 miles
  • Captain Cook Memorial Museum
    0.6 miles
  • Whitby Lighthouse
    0.7 miles
  • Whitby Pavillion
    0.7 miles
  • Whitby Abbey
    0.8 miles
  • Whitby Golf Club
    1.5 miles
  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway
    6.6 miles
  • Mallyan Spout
    7.2 miles
  • Cloughton
    10.2 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Whitby Beach
    3,900 feet
  • Sandsend Beach
    1.2 miles
  • Robin Hood's Bay
    4.9 miles
  • Runswick Bay Beach
    6 miles
Public transit
  • Train Whitby Train Station
    0.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport
    32.4 miles
  • Newcastle International Airport
    58.1 miles
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport
    59.3 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Launceston Villa

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Launceston Villa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Check-out

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club Launceston Villa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please inform Launceston Villa 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.

FAQs about Launceston Villa

  • Room options at Launceston Villa include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The prices at Launceston Villa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Launceston Villa (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Check-in at Launceston Villa is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Launceston Villa.

  • Launceston Villa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Launceston Villa is 2,600 feet from the center of Whitby.