Host & Stay - Austen House
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9.3Outstanding
(55 Ratings)
"Cleanliness and furnishings were excellent."
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8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
Host & Stay - Austen House offers accommodations in Whitby, 19 miles from Peasholm Park and 20 miles from Dalby Forest. This vacation home offers accommodations with a patio.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
WiFi/Internet
Family friendly
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
9.3Outstanding
(55 Ratings)
"Cleanliness and furnishings were excellent."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Cleanliness and furnishings were excellent.
9.0 / 10.0
Good size for 8 people. Comfortable.
The parking situation. Plenty of places to park but so busy had to park a long way from the property.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean, comfy perfect location and parking outside
Nothing
7.0 / 10.0
Fantastic location. Great size lounge with enough space for everyone to sit together
There were not enough forks for all our guests- when we raised this we were told that more would be dropped off (but after we left). This made it tricky to all eat together. The parking permit wasnt available as expected- but plenty of free parking on the nearby road. No spare loo roll or hand soap - we easily bought some but would have expected this to be provided to last a weekend.
10.0 / 10.0
Lots of room for us all to relax without being on top of each other. Great how close it was to Whitby seafront.
Could have done with a hoover but had to make do with a dust pan and brush, just for a few crumbs, but a hoover would have been easier! Parking was difficult for two cars, luckily there were multiple local residents who offered us assistance, so kind of them 🥰
9.0 / 10.0
Lovely comfortable rooms in a great location
Parking when we arrived was a bit tricky
10.0 / 10.0
Very spacious and location was brilliant for us! Property was clean and modern. Also plenty of bathrooms to choose from.
Nothing! Although somebody with mobility issues may struggle to use the stairs as the kitchen is downstairs. Parking was a struggle, streets were very narrow. Small Private car park opposite the house which is good if you can get in it. We unloaded and park led a few streets away, luckily we didn’t the car each day. Wouldn’t put me off and would definitely stay again.
9.0 / 10.0
It’s in a great position and was very well equipped. It’s beautifully decorated and has an outside seating area.
We loved the property and are planning a return trip next year. It would have been lovely to have seat pads in the kitchen as we spent most of our time around the kitchen table. Oven gloves would be great too, sorry if they were there and we didn’t find them.
10.0 / 10.0
Configuration of bedrooms works very well, great facilities, hosts very obliging
Only tiny detail was the oven took a while to cook bit as I say everything was great.
9.0 / 10.0
The house was perfect for a family. There was plenty of space for children to spread out and a lovely, more formal living room for the adults. There were all the essentials and more to ensure we were comfortable, and the location was perfect for strolling back and forth to the main attractions in Whitby.
There was a small discrepancy in the parking information provided. The website states that two parking permits would be provided. However, on the app and on arrival, we discovered that there was only one. It was not a massive issue with a pay for car park very close by, but something to take into consideration as the parking fee for our two night stay was quite large.
10.0 / 10.0
Stayed for 2 night, absolutely beautiful! The beds and pillows were a dream. Had a travel cot and night chair also. Sofas were very comfortable. There is a car park across the road for a small fee. I will 100% be staying again, I didn’t want to leave! Less than 5 mins to walk to the arcades etc on the front. Pictures don’t do it justice
9.0 / 10.0
It was nicely decorated and it was big enough to accommodate us. The photo’s don’t do it justice.
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10.0 / 10.0
We loved the house, it was very tastefully decorated and extremely clean throughout. The living room is slightly different to the image in the photos, it has been redecorated since and looks great and even better than the photos. Each room was really well kept and the beds were very comfortable too. The bath in the top floor bathroom was really spacious and great for a relaxing bath. The kitchen was also really spacious, and we loved the big family table. We loved the location, it was only a couple of minutes walk to the shops and into the centre. A really lovely property, one of the nicest holiday rentals I have stayed in. It felt like a home with every detail thought out. The complimentary wine and biscuits were also really appreciated.. The company host and stay were also really responsive to any questions and I had and provided lots of information beforehand, with a link to a website with everything you need to know about the property, which I have never had before and it made it less stressful when locating the house. The free parking passes are also a great addition and again another great personal touch.
My only slight negative was the shower on the middle floor wasn't the most powerful, but it was fine for the duration of our stay. The house has lots of stairs which we were fine with, but just a note for people who may struggle with stairs. The house is an old three story property with a basement, which is typical in the centre of Whitby.
9.0 / 10.0
Great location. Kept to a high standard. Well equipped
Upstairs loo didn’t flush well!
10.0 / 10.0
This house was a brilliant find for seven of us in a great location. The house was spotlessly clean, a welcome basket was in the kitchen on arrival. The decoration is very tastefully done and I could definitely live there.
If we come to Whitby again, I would have no qualms about booking.
Thank you.
10.0 / 10.0
The property is beautiful clean and comfortable and very spacious.
One of our guests were bare feet in the kitchen and stood on broken glass, we had only just arrived so it must not have been cleaned properly. Also a few cobwebs in the basement toilet with spiders in.
8.0 / 10.0
The property was very close to the centre of Whitby. The rooms were clean and tidy, with areas to relax. DVDs were provided and we relaxed later watching some vintage Fawlty Towers. The kitchen was also very nice, with plenty of space.
Parking wasn't easy and someone hit my car, whilst it was parked. Also, you have to pay a £250 deposit, which they hang on to for a month, which doesn't seem fair. Given they have your credit card number, they are able to take money for any damages. I suspect this simply makes their bank balance look good.
9.0 / 10.0
The size and homeleness
A lot of stairs, but was to.be expected
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean and spacious and prime location
Would definitely book again
7.0 / 10.0
The house was beautiful, clean and comfortable.
Parking was difficult, permits were not left, one car got ticket and pranged, one car had to pay parking charges. Took alot of our weekend up trying sort.
9.0 / 10.0
It's more than 700 yards like it said in the app.on tops of a big that wasn't mentioned. But a lovely place to stay
10.0 / 10.0
had everything we needed and in excellent location,beautiful house
everything was perfect
10.0 / 10.0
An absolutely beautiful house in a great location. We stayed as a family and the layout of the bedrooms suited our needs perfectly. It is a well set out comfortable house.
Nothing
3.0 / 10.0
Great location - a short walk from town.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderfully spacious property in a superb location!
Shower in top floor bathroom
8.0 / 10.0
Great location good facilities
Everything was satisfactory
10.0 / 10.0
Only problem was difficult parking arrangements
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location, within walking distance of the centre of town - but far enough away to not be disturbed. Spotlessly clean and everything you needed to stay for one night or 3 weeks. The beds were sooooo comfortable and the towels were soft and still looked brand new. All the furniture was high quality and the added extras like the dishwasher, TVs in all the bedrooms, sound system just made it even better. Communication with hosts was excellent - responses were within minutes of any queries/questions we had. Would definitely recommended staying here when in Whitby
Only one set of keys, there were 8 of us staying and we all wanted to go out at different times and come back at different times, we used the key lock, but its difficult to see at night, good job we had phones with torches.
No glasses in the bedrooms - it was a long walk down to the kitchen from the top floor in the middle of the night for a glass, however these are just suggestions - NOT complaints
9.0 / 10.0
the location was good
the walk-in shower wasn’t very good on the second floor
9.0 / 10.0
Property is pretty and large, in good position 5 mins from beach and town
Everything clean and plenty of equipment in kitchens Beds and lounge all comfy
Small issues
- no handle on grill pan ( no oven glove) so had to use tea towel ( only one supplied so got messy very quickly) so also burn fingers!!
- Also a jcloth to clean surfaces useful
- Only other thing - electric shower on middle floor only a dribble comes out
Overall tho we all loved the place and had a great stay
Staff very helpful and answered questions very quickly
Thank you
10.0 / 10.0
very spacious to accommodate a large family
and central to all access to the views
9.0 / 10.0
Great central town location. Large, nicely decorated and furnished house.
Steep steps to access the front door but we used the back door once we were settled in.
10.0 / 10.0
Rented a house so bought own food to cook, but plenty of cafes and restaurants in the local area
Nothing, perfect
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this house has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Host & Stay - Austen House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Host & Stay - Austen House pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Host & Stay - Austen House?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, and heating.
