Host & Stay | Devereux House — Guest Reviews

Absolutely wonderful house. Me and the family loved our stay here felt right at home. All the furniture and little touches really made the property feel homely. The kitchen was very well equipped and the house was immaculate. Walking distance to shops, coffee and bakery.

Easy to find & the parking scratch cards were very straightforward to use. Beautifully presented and decorated and so well thought out. Everything has been thought of and is of high quality. The rooftop bar area really steals the show though. The view from there is amazing and it’s going to be extremely hard, if not impossible to beat if you’re looking to stay in Whitby. Everything went without a hitch, until my daughter left her beloved cuddly toy behind. The host & stay team very kindly sent it on to us and saved the day! We would love to go back, thoroughly recommended 😃

Had a great free days staying in this house. Perched on the side in the hill with a great view from top chill out room. Nice as clean. Kids loved the top bar area and playing on all different levels of house. Recommended for family stays

Positive: Dirty roof leaked all over the bedroom stairs asked for help needed clean bedding my son and daughter had to go home couldn’t sleep in the bedroom!!! All promised never happened after several calls, messages , they promised !!!! Nothing such a shame as it has beautiful place if it was looked after properly,

A marvellous few days away with the family. We really enjoyed hanging out on the roof terrace in the cosy warm and the house was a great base to get out exploring from and a pleasure to come back to.

a perfect family holiday Positive: amazing balcony and views. beautiful interior very high standards Negative: nothing

The property was Marvellous and house was beautiful.Cannot fault the property at all and made our visit especially as we were with family from Australia who were amazed by it and made our visit to whitby.

Beautiful townhouse, ideally located for wandering to the shops, or the beach! All of the rooms were furnished to a really high standard, and brilliantly clean!! perfect location for us and the dog to explore Whitby! Host sent very clear instructions, and very simple and clear. amazing few nights break!!

We we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Whitby. Beautiful accommodation for a equipped kitchen beautiful views from the bal Positive: We looked everything about the property. Beautiful accommodation fully equipped kitchen beautiful view. Love that we could bring the dog too.

Positive: Amazing location, so central, facilities were great, a real home from home. Dog friendly.

Absolutely lovely townhouse in Whitby Positive: Views from the roof top bar to the sea and abbey were amazing - photos really do not do the property justice! Beds were super comfy and the kitchen was the best we’ve experienced of an Airbnb type - it had everything we needed. Host & Stay communicated well throughout our stay and they kindly allowed our greyhound/ whippet cross to stay and provided parking scratch cards which allowed us to park on Back St Hilda Terrace. We would not hesitate to rebook if visiting the area again. Negative: Only thing to note was that we were charged a £60 cleaning fee as part of the total costs but when we arrived the sofas were covered in sand and the light switches, side tables, lamps etc throughout the house were all dusty but that was literally our only mini grumble and didn’t dent our holiday in anyway!

We really enjoy our couple of days in Whitby, the view from the top of the house was wonderful, and really helped in the very hot summer evenings when we needed to cool down! Would very much recommend the property, and the area!

Cleanliness of property poor and unacceptable Positive: Location of the property and layout also very quiet Negative: When I arrived at the property found that one of the beds had not been made and used bed linen still on the floor. In both bathrooms dirty towels had not been removed and no clean replacement towels had to wash them ourselves. The kitchen bin was full had not been emptied so not nice smell. The freezer could not be used as it needed defrosting , kitchen floor needed a sweep and old sock found behind radiator. I contacted Host and Stay to resolve issue including sending photos of what I found but nothing happened if we didn't have washing machine in the property we would have had to purchase towels. For the price I paid and the standard of property displayed in the photos this was not acceptable. This was a surprise trip for my partner and did not get off to a good start.

A beautiful renovation would be ideal for two couples. The rooftop room and terrace has a fantastic view over Whitby to the Abbey. Would definitely look for same house next time in Whitby

Luxurious stay Positive: Beautiful decor & loved the rooftop bar & balcony

This place really stood out when I was looking for a place to stay in Whitby, and for good reason. The 'sky bar' is a wonderful place to sit and gaze at the sea and the view of the abbey, glass of wine in hand! I wanted a place where we could be happy indoors if the January weather was naff, and so we were very content on one of our days to chill around Devereux House without even stepping outside. On the sunnier days, though, we did venture out and the delights of Whitby were just a few minutes' stroll away; the immediate neighbourhood was peaceful. Each room felt generous and luxurious; as guests, we felt cared for. Wish we could have stayed longer. Sure, it wasn't our cheapest booking, but we got what we paid for. And on another note, I can heartily recommend Whitby in January - I'm used to it being so busy in warmer months, but it was fab (for us) to stroll around quieter streets. Thank you.

There’s the saying, you get what you pay for, and this is spot on with Deveraux House. The location is right in the heart of the town and the property is first class. Every room is decorated to a very high standard. The sky bar is brilliant to ‘Chill’ and soak in the fantastic view across to the sea and abbey. Yes it cost a little more but wow is it worth it !!!!!!

The property is very close to all the shops and restaurants. The top floor has a beautiful view of Whitby Abbey . The bedrooms were very comfortable and a lot of consideration has gone into the decor of the house. It would be useful to have 2 parking cards . My friends had to pay for the car park. We all enjoyed our stay and of course the fish and chips were lovely.

What a fabulous house, had a wonderful 2 night stay with friends. Top floor bar was amazing, the view was well worth the stairs. Right in the centre. Will definitely be returning.

Amazing weekend in a beautiful house. Nice touch with bottle of Prosecco & Rooftop bar was fab and had a fridge and ice machine as well as a music system. Amazing views and 5 min walk into Whitby. The only thing I would point out is that although the house was very tidy & clean it was very dusty everywhere which was a shame. 1st night we all ate at abbey wharf and were lucky to get table on terrace with a view. The Whitby Deli was just around the corner and great. The brewery is lovely to sit and have a beer overlooking the abbey. Cosa Nostra did great Italian food and pizza west was really good to with a unique menu and salted caramel expressos to die for. Moon and sixpence is also a lovely cocktail bar especially if you can get a table outside. Lovely shops in the lanes on way to 199 steps. Robin hoods bay definitely worth a visit too. All in all would recommend but cleaners need to up their game. Would go back. Had a great weekend

Fantastic place and in an ideal world worth the premium price, the location is ideal and the rooms are all amazing - the rooftop bar is something else! But - the kitchen tap was not fixed to the worktop making it almost impossible to use and the separate freezer was unusable being almost entirely full of ice - literally! Then there was the broken glass left on the floor in the roof bar that our dog picked up - luckily I was there and managed to deal with it before there as an incident. 12 days later I'm still waiting for a response to this issue. Quick to to take your money - not so quick to carry out necessary maintenance or indeed clean adequately for the £60 cleaning fee - broken glass on the floor and plenty of dust on lampshades etc. Was supposed to be a memorable stay for special event - but memorable for the wrong reasons unfortunately.

A lovely house, the 5 floors keeps you fit, not ideal for anyone with mobility issues. Positive: Beautifully presented and nice space to be in, the roof terrace is a great asset and making a lovely place to have an evening drink. Kitchen well equipped. Negative: It would have been useful to have a clothes airer to dry clothes on, once you have used the washing machine. The cleaners need to pay attention to small detail. The bedside cabinets had coffee marks on and the bathroom floor wasn't clean on arrival (top floor bedroom).

Perfect location and dog friendly! Positive: The property was everything we wanted for a couple of nights away in Whitby. It was beautifully decorated and had everything we could possibly need. It was well equipped, comfortable and clean. Ideal for coming away with our dog as there was a lovely garden, bowls and blankets. Perfect location. We will be booking again!

Host was wonderful and responsive. This is my second time in Whitby and I would love to stay here again in the future. If you haven’t been to Whitby, I highly recommend going, and staying here

Wow! This property does not disappoint! Very easy to communicate with the host when needed. Rooms are stunning and provide everything you can possibly need for a break away. Towels and bed linen are of a very high quality. I really cannot think of anything that could be improved. Anyone who is thinking of booking should be aware that the property is spread over four levels so there are a lot of steps but it is so worth the effort to get to the top level where you can look out over the estuary. Parking is on street parking and can be hit and miss but the host provides scratch cards that enable free on street parking. There is a pay and display car park very near the property should you not find on street parking. I will definitely be returning!

What a lovely place to stay! Even better than the photos, which I didn’t think was possible. The whole place was immaculate and honestly I think had the best views in all of Whitby with their gorgeous top floor balcony. Family loved it, and my partner had a great 25th birthday thanks to this perfect home! We are already wanting to book again, no one wanted to leave. Thanks to the host who was very quick to respond and explained everything clearly. Best place to stay in Whitby!

A lovely house, perfectly located close to all town centre amenities. Very well presented, spotlessly clean and tidy. My only complaint was that the house was really cold when we arrived and the kitchen and hallway areas didn’t warm up despite the heating being on. We had to ensure the lounge and bedroom doors were kept shut otherwise they’d have been cold as well. It didn’t spoil our stay though and we’d definitely come back.

A wonderful place to stay and enjoy the delights of Whitby and the beautiful surrounding area.

not often we stay somewhere where the photos are exactly the same as in real life. Great property and location. we would definitely stay again

What an amazing little winter break away in Whitby I can’t recommend this place enough So so clean When I say clean I mean spotless It smells Devine when u walk in The house is stunning Very classy expensive taste furniture Just so nice In a good location Within walking distance to bars n restaurants The best I’ve ever stayed at in Whitby and I’ve been there many times The local sweet treats left as a gift are so tasty 😋 that we bought some from local bakery to bring home Thank you for a great stay Don’t hesitate to book it

Beautiful immaculate property, really well equipped, cosy & comfortable. Little extra touches were very much appreciated such as the welcome box of goodies, interesting books about the area, great recommendations & even some history of the house itself. Every room was decorated & accessorised with taste, care, thought & love, the owners clearly take a great deal of pride in their property. Would definitely return & already have friends asking for details. Also a fabulous central location. Parking is absolutely fine - we parked a couple of streets away (maybe 5 minutes walk) & don’t see it as an issue at all. The best property we have stayed at in Whitby.

Thanks again for a wonderful stay at Devereux House. We love chilling in the lounge overlooking the Abbey and the sea in the morning before full days in the shops and beaches. We'll definitely be back!

Positive: 2nd time staying. Lovely property, great location easy to get to town. Will be back.

Stunning property in a fabulous location, quiet in the house but straight out onto plenty of bars & restaurants. Lounge was cosy, Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Top floor bar & balcony were a great touch, not so much for December but still amazing views.

The property was outstanding. Immaculately clean and beautiful furnishings. The kitchen was well equipped and the ice making machine in the bar was amazing. Central location but very quiet. Didn't even hear the seagulls. Parking for both our cars was just on the street a short walk from the property which was perfect.

one of the best cottages we have stayed in Whitby good location slightly on the high side price wise but a great house done out very very well we will be back thanks

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Wow! It was our first stay in Whitby and I can honestly say our stay made our holiday. Rooms were fab and just loved thr rooftop bar. Thank you so much

Perfect place to explore the beautiful Whitby.

Really nice house, brilliantly decorated. Right by Whitby town and 1 min from Botham’s bakery!

Fantastic stay. Clean and homely! The views are beautiful. Especially at night. Would love to return again. It would however be handy to have two car parking permits (if possible) for the household.

Immaculate house to stay in with comfortable beds, roomy kitchen diner and excellent bathrooms. The lounge looked great but was a big turn off for us as a place to actually sit and relax. More designed for the brochure. The loft/balcony area was clever and relaxing of an evening. During the day inevitably the seagulls were very present. I noticed the next door balcony had a couple of plastic birds placed strategically - not sure if that helped keep them clear of seagulls though! The crockery was mostly chipped. Particularly unimpressed with the minimal ‘welcome’ pack. If you have to go out shopping for tea and coffee as soon as you arrive it’s neither welcoming or luxurious.

Great place. The lounge/bar area at the top made this place unique with an excellent view. Would definitely come back.

I highly recommend Devereux House for anyone planning a stay in Whitby. The house is exactly as pictured—beautifully presented with top-notch facilities. The balcony bar is a real highlight, offering stunning views over Whitby that made our stay extra special. Charlie was friendly, responsive, and proactive in all communication. That said, everything was so well-organized and clearly explained that we didn’t need to reach out during our stay.

Home from home. Positive: Home from home. Great base to come back to home comforts. Negative: Good sized lounge, but a tiny TV. I was surprised accommodation of this quality didn't have TV's in bedrooms also.

An amazing property in a great location. Lovely furnishings and has everything you needed. Would highly recommend and hope to be back again soon.

Enjoyed our stay. Great location, beautiful accommodation. May not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues. Lovely comfortable beds. Loved the sky Bar, chose to sit in there and as views of Abbey were amazing, didn’t even use the lounge !!! … Had to pay to park as couldn’t find scratch card for permit anywhere, but there is a car park directly behind the building. We have always received a welcome hamper at other AirB&B’s,which is a welcome touch,bit not supplied here.. .otherwise a beautiful property with great views in a central location for everything Whitby has to offer

This property is exceptionally good. Great location, high quality interiors, immaculate and great design.

Well. WHAT an amazing place!! SO well situated, close to lots of coffee shops, pubs, shops but also tucked away enough to feel secluded. I can’t explain how impressed we were with the property. It was absolutely superb!!! Could have stayed another 3 nights, it really made our trip! Will absolutely be back!!!

The property is beautiful and ideally located for a stay in Whitby. I highly recommend it for these reasons, but potential guests should be aware of a few issues—our first 24 hours felt like an episode of Fawlty Towers! Key points: We had to clean the kitchen, bathroom, and balcony upon arrival. The provided parking permit was incorrect and initially useless. A replacement was given but had already expired. The house was extremely cold. The thermostat had a low battery, and after a full day of back-and-forth, maintenance finally arrived at 7 pm to fix low boiler pressure and control settings. Minimal toilet roll was provided—apparently, it's "self-catering"! I'd have preferred that over the complimentary Prosecco. Still, to reiterate my opening sentence, it is a stunning property, and overall, the communication and service were very good.

Probably the best air b n b we have ever stayed in. Amazing decor Comfy beds Good location The kitchen was well stocked and wow the balcony room at the top is next to none with the views of the abbey. We will definitely book this place again !!

A beautiful home in a central but quiet area of Whitby. The accommodation was tastefully furnished with an excellent attention to detail. We would certainly book again.

Positive: It was a beautiful house very clean I would definitely stay again perfect location.

Brilliant property. Highly recommended. Positive: A "wow" property. Stunning throughout and loved the top floor room. Negative: Nothing. A great property.

Had the most amazing time, the house was superb, the icing on the cake was definitely the bar, balcony and views from the top floor. Would highly recommend- we really enjoyed it.

Wonderful house in a great location Stylish property in the centre of Whitby in easy reach of all that Whitby and the Yorkshire coast has to offer.

Excellent stay in a wonderful house and location Positive: Great location Negative: Extra days parking

This house is unreal!! Positive: Rooftop conservatory bar & terrace Negative: Nothing

A gorgeous house in a really convenient location. The views from the rooftop bar are stunning. The property has been decorated to a high standard throughout, beds were comfortable. Lots of information provided beforehand about the property. You will have everything you need to self cater. The only real issue was parking, we ended up using a nearby pay and display at an extra charge of £9.60 per day as there was nothing else available. Also, appreciated the bottle of prosecco but really feel for the price point of £325 per night a welcome pack should be provided of at least some basics like milk and bread.

Amazing house, great location, walkable to town and the waterfront. The venue from the rooftop bar was stunning, never tired of it. Ice machine in the top bar was a nice touch as was the history of the house in the book. The bottle of Prosecco on arrival was most appreciated. Parking was slightly challenging, but we used the pay & display next to it for £9.60/day. Will definitely return and have already recommended Whitby and the house to others.

Beautiful House Positive: Beautiful decor and rooftop bar conservatory! Negative: Nothing, it was exceptional!

Would recommend to anyone. Attention to detail and the standard of finish within the property is outstanding.

Stunning house with a stunning view. Just perfect x Positive: This place is stunning! So well decorated and top quality furnishings! We will definitely be back xx Negative: Nothing

Great centrally located accommodation. Very clean and very comfortable beds. Wonderful view of the Abbey. Management company quick to try and sort a problem we had.

Great property in a fantastic location! Lots of stairs though so would not recommend for people with walking difficulties, although my 85 year old mother was staying with us and able to navigate the stairs slowly and carefully without problems and despite having two hip replacements! The parking in the area was also difficult but to be expected as it is so centrally located. What you can't beat is the quality of the overall home and the views from the roof over Whitby, which were stunning. Great communications by the team responsible for the property too. Would highly recommend!

Beautiful house. Snug at the top perfect spot to chill. Super location for the town centre.. parking a bit tricky but permit provided. Would go back and def recommend

All great…lovely location and beautiful house with wonderful views. Decor excellent and beds super comfortable. Would recommend to most people visiting the area. Lots of stairs so probably not the best for elderly or v young children. Furniture in bar room not very comfortable which is a shame as the view was so nice!!!! Recommended.

Great property. Super nice to stay and a very short walk from all the fun of Whitby.

Positive: I liked everything , ... thank you Negative: just a minor thing . there was no towel in the downstairs toilet. It would be nice to have a full length mirror next to the exit .

Had a wonderful 3 night break. The property has been beautifully decorated and is laid out over 5 floors. It is ideally located for exploring Whitby and has lots of amenities near by. The top floor has stunning views.

Well positioned with two excellent outdoor spaces, lots of thought gone into everything and tastefully decorated throughout. Ideal for grown-ups; one room on each floor and six flights of stairs and no cot or chair provision make it less so for small children. Challenging parking, compounded by need for permits that arrived at the eleventh hour. Despite this “glitch in the system” (host’s explanation) can recommend the property as being in first-class location and a delight to inhabit. The top floor cocktail bar with glass wall and view across to the abbey is unsurpassable.

Beautiful place to stay, particularly enjoyed the top floor terrace! Convenient location to the main attractions in Whitby!

Skyscraper but finely decorated, comfortable and well located. Positive: great view, large space, well decorated, quiet, attention to detail. Negative: Stairs, but I knew they would be there.

great location. great views. expensive with no extras… Positive: location excellent central, terrace bar and views excellent. Negative: this was our second stay… and disappointed to say that we had issues with obtaining the parking passes both times from host & stay. either arrived late or for too short for our stay. also for nearly £900 for the weekend we were shocked that no soap provided for the bathrooms & no welcome pack except bottle of Prosecco… seemed a little mean?

A beautiful property that exactly matched the description. Really well designed and furnished with an amazing view of Whitby Abbey and the sea from the ‘Chill’ room and it’s balcony. One of the best properties we have ever stayed in.

Fantastic place to stay, beautifully appointed and excellent location. Only danger is with the view from the top floor decking, you may never go out!

Great visit Positive: Lovely property. It is in a great location and has been renovated to a high standard. Kitchen was great.

Gorgeous property with amazing views over Whitby and surrounding countryside from the bar on top floor. Positive: close to centre of Whitby. Fantastic views from bar at top. Lovely balcony at top and pleasant little yard on ground floor. very clean throughout with beautiful kitchen/diner. We all loved the decor throughout this property Negative: Set over 5 floors so stairs may be tricky for some but we found this fun!

Stunning place with great views off the top deck. Brilliant location would stop again.

Perfect place! Clean, fresh, and modern. Great location right in the middle of town, around the corner from some nice pubs, cafes, and Botham’s famous bakery. Also, that view overlooking Whitby from the top floor is incredible! The place is spread throughout 5 floors, which was kind of fun and worked well to get the views, but my 80 year old parents had a bit of a hard time with all the stairs. Just something to keep in mind if you also struggle with lots of stairs, etc. Though if you can handle those 199 abbey stairs and all the hills in Whitby, maybe you’d be ok! Overall we loved the place and already said we’d stay at this one again!

Beautify House & Perfect Location Positive: The location & townhouse was perfect. Negative: Couple of issues with cleanliness

amazing place have looked to book again but every weekend for the next year is fully booked Positive: the rooftop bar area and views are amazing! Negative: it’s a long hard climbe to the top!

Such a great house in a perfect location. The house decor is lovely and the upstairs bar is fab! Really loved staying there. Comfy beds, lovely linen, loved it all! We will be back.

It’s a beautiful house with great location and stunning views. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable to sleep in. The kitchen/ dining area and the terrace bar were the highlights- fully equipped and modern. The bathrooms were clean and the shower pressure is great! It’s less than a minute’s walk from the Main Street and a few mins from the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Great short break at fabulous house in Whitby. Positive: great location, house lovely Negative: Not about the property but the number of e mails received from Host & Stay, which were then duplicated by Booking.com

a really lovely place to stay

Stunning place in the perfect location. The view of the Abbey from the top floor was even better than in the photos! We were a bit put off by the £250 deposit, but it was refunded in full in a very timely manner.

Amazing property in perfect location. Hope to be able to visit again soon, the roof top terrace would come into its own in summer. Really beautiful place.

Beautiful house, looks exactly like the pictures. Attic bar has stunning views and a bonus having a wine fridge, kettle and running water. You must be happy with stairs as its a long way up, but well worth it. Neighbourhood was very peaceful but you are with walking distance of all the sights.

Fantastic place, couldn't be more central, and great views of the Abbey from the top floor.

Great location, great accommodation. Easy process and communication/great organisation. Would definitely stay again. Parking could be an issue.

Just returned from a fabulous weekend. The house if anything is better than the pictures suggest. Both bedrooms were large and clean. Great location too. Thank you so much, would definitely like to return.

Beautifully presented home over 5 floors. Beds very comfortable, rooms clean. The views from the top were amazing. Communication was fast and helpful. It’s a great location for the town without being too loud. Only thing we would appreciate would be two sets of keys as the type of door needs to be locked when someone is out meaning at times I was locked in upstairs otherwise anyone could get in. It’s not very accessible for those with mobility issues so I wouldn’t recommend it if you struggle with stairs. We were very happy staying and would love to visit again.