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Chiltern Guest House

Stay at Chiltern Guest House in Whitby, a family-run B&B with free WiFi, full English breakfast, near Whitby Abbey and Captain Cook Memorial Museum.

Chiltern Guest House, Normanby Ter, Whitby YO21 3ES, United Kingdom View on map
9.4/10
Exceptional Based on 153 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Paid parking Restaurant Kitchens in some rooms
What recent guests emphasize

Highly Rated Family-Run Guest House with Charming Service

This Victorian-style bed and breakfast receives consistent praise for its cleanliness, welcoming hosts, and delicious breakfast, making it a favored choice for visitors exploring Whitby’s historic sites.

Guests often praise

  • Spotless, comfortable rooms with ample storage and fresh towels daily.
  • Warm, helpful, and attentive hosts providing excellent customer service.
  • Delicious, well-prepared full English breakfasts with a good variety.
  • Convenient location within walking distance of local attractions and the harbour.
  • Reliable free Wi-Fi and well-equipped apartments including kitchen facilities.

Worth knowing

  • Paid breakfast and parking options require additional charges.
  • No air conditioning or fitness center on site.
  • Not pet-friendly and no swimming pool available.
  • Access to some rooms requires stair climbing, which may affect guests with mobility issues.
  • Some rooms have kitchen facilities, suitable for self-catering stays.

Best for

  • Visitors wanting a traditional, family-run bed and breakfast experience.
  • Travelers who appreciate a clean, homely setting with friendly staff.
  • Guests interested in exploring Whitby’s heritage and nearby attractions on foot.
  • Those seeking comfortable accommodation with good breakfast options.
  • Visitors planning longer stays who benefit from kitchen amenities in some units.
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About this property

Welcome to Chiltern Guest House

Chiltern Guest House is a family-run bed and breakfast set within a Victorian-style townhouse in Whitby. Guests can expect straightforward, understated rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi and some featuring kitchen facilities. The property emphasizes a comfortable stay with attentive service, as highlighted by several reviews praising its cleanliness, welcoming hosts, and the quality of the full English breakfast served daily.

There is no air conditioning or swimming pool onsite, and parking is available for a fee. The guest house maintains a smoke-free environment and does not accommodate pets. Breakfast is paid separately, and guests can take advantage of an on-site restaurant. Check-in is from 14:00, with checkout by 10:00.

Conveniently located just a short walk from notable attractions, the guest house is approximately a 9-minute walk from the Captain Cook Memorial Museum and less than a mile from Whitby Abbey. Visitors also have easy access to the coastal beaches and shops of nearby Robin Hood's Bay. Its central location makes it well-suited for travelers looking to explore historic sites and seaside activities on foot.

Chiltern Guest House typically appeals to visitors seeking a simple, well-maintained base with good breakfast options and a friendly, helpful atmosphere. Reviews frequently mention the comfortable beds and attentiveness of the staff, making it a solid choice for tourists wanting practical accommodations near Whitby’s main attractions. Nearby airport connections include Teesside International Airport and Newcastle International Airport, both reachable within approximately an hour by car.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Paid parking
Restaurant
Kitchens in some rooms
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

SP
Sandra Parkinson Apr 11, 2026
10

We stayed in the apartments in number 4 after a climb up the stairs the apartment was lovely with everything you needed for a self catering break.lovely clean bed and fresh towels,plenty of storage with drawers wardrobe etc. Even a hoover ironing board and iron,nothing needed.great location and lovely hosts. Highly recommend this great place.

JL
Jenny Longstaffe Mar 27, 2026
10

Fantastic guest house. Staff so kind, room spotless and breakfast wonderful. Thank you.

JH
Joanne Hopper Mar 16, 2026
10

The owners and staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was spotless with a huge comfortable bed, perfect. Breakfast was cooked beautifully. Parking wasn't a problem and the location was close to the harbour. Overall we really enjoyed our stay, I couldn't fault anything. Thank you.

ST
Solo Traveller Mar 08, 2026
10

Lovely guest house. Would recommend it. Service was great and friendly staff.

GM
Grant Mcmillan Jan 29, 2026
10

We had an amazing stay at this old school guest house.The hosts were so accomodating in every way.From parking,information on local amenities,medical centres to general good chat.We moved room seamlessly as we wished to stay an extra six days and the breakfast was simply wonderful.Cereal,fruit,great selection of fruit juices and english breakfast was freshly cooked with a speedy service.Brilliant king size bed and will return when we can get a chance.Thoroughly recommend.

H
Hannah Jan 17, 2026
10

Just had a lovely few days staying at the Chiltern guest house in Beautiful Whitby. We were made to feel very welcome as soon as we arrived. The apartment was spotlessly clean and had everything you could possibly need. The breakfast was delicious and so much choice. All within walking distance of everything Whitby has to offer. Thank you all for a great time. Hannah and Lee xxx

DP
Debbie Pugh Jan 02, 2026
10

Me and husband really enjoyed our stay , hospitality great, room lovely and breakfast amazing. Very comfortable bed , big hot shower and tea/coffee facilities, plenty of wardrobe space too. We will definately recommend to our friends and family and hope to book again ourselves in the near future. Thanku so much for a lovely stay x

SG
susan garside Dec 25, 2025
10

Had a lovely few days in whitby and stayed at this lovely guest house. From arriving to leaving was made most welcome. The owners couldn't be more obliging in everything. Breakfast was 100% delicious with more than plenty to choose from including the cooked breakfast which was always hot. The girls (waitresses) at breakfast couldn't do enough for you, so curtious and smiling all the time. Rooms were spotlessly clean and fresh towels (soft) everyday. Plus always a fill up of tea/coffee/milk everyday. A most enjoyable stay and will definitely be staying here again. A big thank you to all concerned.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Chiltern Guest House

Whitby, United Kingdom

Set in a Victorian-style townhouse, this straightforward, family-run bed-and-breakfast is a 9-minute walk from the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, 0.8 miles from Whitby Abbey and 5.9 miles from the beaches and shops of Robin Hood's Bay.

  • Whitby 9 min Walk
  • Chubbhill Harrisons Garage 5 min Walk
  • St Hildas Terrace 5 min Walk
  • Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 44 Car · 3 hr 40 Transit
  • Leeds Bradford Airport 1 hr 53 Car · 3 hr 42 Transit
  • Teesside International Airport 1 hr 5 Car · 2 hr 17 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Whitby. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Whitby Abbey 14,911 reviews

Whitby Abbey

Abbey Ln, Whitby YO22 4JT, United Kingdom

4.6 · Historical Landmark
Whitby Beach 6,996 reviews

Whitby Beach

1 Pier Rd, North Yorkshire, Whitby YO21 3PT, United Kingdom

4.7 · Beach
Captain Cook Memorial Museum 706 reviews

Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Grape Ln, Whitby YO22 4BA, United Kingdom

4.5 · Museum
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