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Argyle House

4.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Whitby

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Argyle House is an upscale guesthouse near Whalebone Arch. Connect to in-room WiFi and unwind in the smoke-free premises, knowing that previous guests rave about the helpful staff and ideal location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Memory foam beds, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Superior Double 1st Floor) | Memory foam beds, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room (Superior Double 1st Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Memory foam beds, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | Room amenity

Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Portable fan
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Attic room) | Memory foam beds, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room (Attic room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Atticroom) | Memory foam beds, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room (Atticroom)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
18 Hudson Street, Whitby, England, YO21 3EP

What's nearby

  • Whitby Pavilion - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whitby Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whalebone Arch - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Whitby Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Whitby Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Magpie Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman's Wife - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Granby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Moon & Sixpence - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Argyle House

Upscale guesthouse near Whalebone Arch
Located close to Whitby Pavilion and Whitby Beach, Argyle House has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 2 per stay)
  • Street parking available

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive lockbox information

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 27 and February 28.

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 2 per stay (33 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Argyle House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Argyle House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Argyle House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Argyle House located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Whalebone Arch and Whitby Pavilion. Whitby Beach and Whitby Harbour are also within 15 minutes. Whitby Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Argyle House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 467 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, clean and tidy,in a good area, only 10mins walk into the main areas of Whitby
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice well equipped and maintained establishment. Good communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Lovely, cosy & clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at Argyle House, was comfortable and convenient. Easy to find and Bill gives you all the information you need. Close to major attractions and in a very walkable area. Room was clean and the slight gothic decor in our room was fun and on theme for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent b and b

Great room, great location, great breakfast, friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Easy check in, we were given details of how to check in and parking pass. Nice clean room. Comfortable bed and quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time we have been here and we will definitely be back cannot fault anything. Good spot to walk into town good parking and a cracking breakfast .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Very friendly and helpful. Room very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy in and out. Parking permit was very easy to use and well explained. Room was a good size, clean and arranged as asked for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TERRENCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very friendly and hospitable. Quiet location with convenient access to waterfront and restaurants. Would stay here again if ever in Whitby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great little b&b a short stroll from the centre, the host was very welcoming and the breakfast was excellent. We would definetly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location with choices for superb breakfast.

Excellent service with spendid breakfast, in a quiet location. Relaxing seating in our room would have been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Argyle house

Excellent stay ideally situated for town very nice breakfast would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From turning up to when we left we were looked after by Bill and his staff to a very high standard, The room was very clean and spacious , The breakfast was of a great standard and you could tell it was all locally sourced. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Excellent staff, couldn't do enough for you. Nice room, comfy bed, can't fault anything at the hotel. Great breakfast too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent. Knew the local area and were able to give us ideas to supports trips outside whitby
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend away

Attentive owner, great breakfast in a lovely place. We even got the sunshine ☀️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay here , room was lovely even though we were in the attic lots of stairs but qe didnt mind that. Bed was comfortably, breakfast was amazing , enjoyed it would definitely book again. Easy reach of town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

EIRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smooth, easy check in. Fantastic breakfast. Bill the owner was welcoming Charging cables in room was a good idea Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B&B

Brilliant location. Clean room with comfortable bed. Owners very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were absolutely amazing! They couldnt do enough for us and the breakfast is brilliant. We will definitely go back there
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

We had a very nice stay: the room was comfortable, warm, clean and as described. The service was immaculate and the staff helpful and friendly. Very child friendly too. Location was excellent too, as we could walk anywhere, but were still on a quiet street We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Barbara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B&B in the cetre of Whitby

We really enjoyed our stay in the Argyle and would recommend this as a good place to stay in Whitby. The B&B was very clean and Billy that runs it was very helpful . It is very central to everything so you can easily walk to places in a short time .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

fantastic b and b

lovely b and b wanted to stay another night billy the host took all our bags down to our other room and had everything ready for us to move into will defiantly be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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