Host & Stay | Caedmon House

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Host & Stay | Caedmon House

Entire home in Whitby, United Kingdom

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 beds · 2 bathrooms

Caedmon House is a stunning holiday home located in the grounds of Whitby Abbey, with sea views, and recently refurbished to an exceptional standard. Named after the earliest known English poet who was born in Whitby, this charming property is packed with history, and boasts panoramic views of the town, harbour and coastline. Sleeping up to six guests, Caedmon Prospect is the perfect place for families and friends to enjoy a relaxing retreat on the coast.

The space

Recently refurbished to the highest standard, Caedmon House is a stunning property with style in abundance. Sleeping up to 6 guests across three spacious bedrooms, this gorgeous property has it all. Upon entering the house, you’ll be welcomed into a bright hallway.

LIVING ROOM
Head up the stairs to the living room and you’ll find a cosy space with a dark coloured feature wall and exposed beams. The perfect place to retreat to, relax on the corner sofa and turn on the flat screen TV to keep up with your favourite shows.

KITCHEN AND DINING AREA
Take the steps up to the open plan kitchen and dining area. Beautifully styled, there is a light grey shaker style kitchen and a rustic wooden table with a matching bench and leather dining chairs. Fully equipped for all self-catering stays, you’ll have everything you could need for your visit.

BEDROOM AND BATHROOM
Also on this floor is an en-suite bedroom with a comfy king bed. The neutral colour scheme creates a luxury and tranquil look. The en-suite bathroom boasts a large walk in shower, WC and basin. Head upstairs to the second floor and you’ll find a further two bedrooms and the family bathroom. Both rooms have king beds with plush bedding and premium linens. Packed with character, they feature sloped ceilings and unrivalled views of the town below. The master bathroom has exposed beams, a sloped ceiling with a low window and grey brick style tiles. Soak in the freestanding bathtub, which has an overhead shower, with a good book. A vanity basin and WC completes the space.

Guest access

Guests have access to the full property. The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date. There is private parking for up to two vehicles at the house.

Other things to note

Two well behaved dogs welcome.

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Managed by

Dale S.

4.40 stars | 2545 reviews

Bedrooms

Bedroom 1

1 queen bed

Bedroom 2

1 queen bed

Bedroom 3

1 queen bed

Amenities

Bath
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Washing machine

Essentials
Hangers
Bed linen
Wifi

Dedicated workspace
Kitchen
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed

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Location

Neighbourhood highlights

House Rules

Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 10:00
Self check-in with lockbox
6 guests maximum
Pets allowed
No parties or events
No smoking
Additional rules
Host & Stay are committed to our owners that their homes are protected during bookings. For this reason, we require all of our guests to transfer a £250.00 Damage Deposit (subject to a £10.00 administration charge) or, to purchase an Accidental Damage Waiver for £25.00 which will cover you for up to £500.00 of accidental damage during your stay.

Safety & Property

Carbon monoxide alarm installed
Smoke alarm installed
Must climb stairs

Property Manager Terms

Antonia

Liverpool, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Had a lovely stay at Caedmon House. The location was perfect, in close proximity to the town centre & the Cleveland way national trail for coastal walks. Electrics tripped twice during our stay which wasn’t ideal when making meals. However, the host was responsive & communicated well to get this resolved. Teas/coffees/sugars were provided which was a lovely touch. Overall, the accommodation was as photographed, nicely decorated & the check-in process smooth. Would recommend😊

Stephen

10 years on Airbnb

1 month ago

Wonderfu location lto explore Whitby Very spacious and warm

Cherry

2 years on Airbnb

1 month ago

The house is beautiful and it is walking distance to the Main Street. However it is a bit hard to find the way to the house during night time, luckily the host respond very quickly and with the help of the video, we finally able to get to the house. So my suggestion is try your best to arrive during daytime.

Matthew

6 years on Airbnb

1 month ago

Excellent stay. Fabulous location. Highly recommended

Emily

6 years on Airbnb

1 month ago

Was an amazing place to stay for Whitby, lovely cottage for our weekend away. Lovely clean cottage, beautiful views and helpful hosts. Only down side was where to park was super clear but we were able to leave the two cars by the cottage

Elysia

6 years on Airbnb

1 month ago

We had a wonderful stay here, it is truly stunning, your back garden is literally the abbey. Home was clean and tidy, there was 6 of us and it felt as though we had more than enough room. The location is amazing, you do have to walk up and down the 199 steps to get to the property, but we found it was lovely doing this. Well worth the money. Thankyou.

Eleanor

7 years on Airbnb

1 month ago

Great stay at this home in the grounds of Whitby abbey. The views were lovely and parking was a bonus. Overall great location if you don’t mind getting up and down the 199 steps. Located near to Whitby brewery which was great. Hosts were really responsive and helpful.

Lisa

5 years on Airbnb

2 months ago

Well what a gem of a place! Beautiful surroundings right next to the Abbey! Down the 199 steps to Whitby centre! Fabulous bars and restaurants. The house was stunning and immaculately clean. Will we stay again ….. ABSOLUTELY! Thank you!

Paul

8 years on Airbnb

2 months ago

Great location only 10 mins walk from the town centre (as long as you can manage the stairs on the way back). Accommodation was clean and very spacious so it gave us everything we needed.

Colin

8 years on Airbnb

3 months ago

Caedmon House was beautifully presented for such an old building. The decor was fabulous, the kitchen had everything one would need and the bedrooms were large. An open living room had seating for at least six. What can I say about the location? Well, if I could give it more than a 5 rating I would. It was one of a row of former alms houses alongside Whitby Abbey and is accessed through the Abbey grounds. The views over Whitby and the sea were stunning with both sunrise and sunsets. It is not brilliant for accessibility. The entrance is on the ground floor but all the accomodation is up a flight of stairs with one en suite room on the first floor with the living room and the kitchen diner was up three further steps. Two more bedrooms on the second floor. My elderly parents coped but anyone for severe mobility issues could struggle. The same applies to the front garden/drive which is uneven with a few steps and was a bit overgrown in places. The outside security light did help

David

10 years on Airbnb

3 months ago

Amazing location and property, although the house is missing some cooking basics

Gary

3 years on Airbnb

3 months ago

A lovely property with great views, think they need to talk to other neighbours to ensure they park in right places, for pet friendly it’s a lovely property. Tea/coffee/dishwasher tablet starters appreciated. Beautiful location

Katie

10 years on Airbnb

3 months ago

Caedmon House was a truly beautiful holiday home! Situated right at the top of the cliffs with the most stunning views of Whitby out of every window. Great transport links being right at the top of Whitby steps so you can choose the challenge of walking or the open top bus which my 4 year old adored! It was so good, we’re hoping to book the same time same place next year!

Dana

6 months on Airbnb

3 months ago

Directions to property via video was excellent. A little disappointing that the parking is not marked on the ground, as there were 3 cars parked abreast, rather than 2, one for each property. It infers that the Coach House parking was also in that section, which confused guests. Property clean and tidy, however shower in en-suite left tap difficult to turn on and off. Messaged as we couldn’t turn it on, had to use other bathroom until we were instructed to be more forceful with it. I feel it would be worth taking a look at this. A blind to the upstairs bathroom would be beneficial as night-time you can see straight in. Overall a pleasant stay.

Jolie

12 years on Airbnb

4 months ago

The location and building are beautiful, absolutely one of a kind. You won't find a better view of Whitby! The house was very spacious. Unfortunately, it wasn't very clean. There was lots of dust, a musty smell, and the bedding of one of the beds was covered in (dog?) hair. When we asked the host to deal with this problem, answers were evasive and further cleaner was not facilitated. We'd definitely recommend the location and unique airbnb, but don't expect a very clean place.

John

4 years on Airbnb

4 months ago

beautiful views, clean, tidy and spacious. would love to go back

Alison

7 years on Airbnb

5 months ago

Beautiful place with amazing views. Didn’t know we had access to the large garden and patio until the last night. Great kitchen. Wonderful stay

Brian

7 years on Airbnb

5 months ago

I originally would of given the place 5 out of 5 for everything but the en suite shower did not work, well we couldn't get it to work. the position of the place is stunning. the app you get sent is extremely handy overall we had a wonderful stay.

Guy

4 years on Airbnb

5 months ago

Fabulous weekend in Whitby and you can't beat the views and the location of this property, but the hosts describe the place as luxury. It may have been when first launched but overtime the deco has worn and items that may have been there have disappeared. The kitchen isn't well equipted, no tabs for dish washer, nothing more than cloth to wash up with, salt and pepper empty, dish washer door falling off and most cupboards empty. In the bathroom there was no place to hang the hand towel, no place for shower toiletries and no hand soap. The upstairs bathroom, as people mention before, has no blind so whilst sitting on the toilet you can view the parking area (and potentially they can view you) and in the downstairs bathroom the shower is almost inoperable due to stiff fitting to turn on and off. The outside space could also do with a good tidy up. I realise all of these are workable but when you are paying this price per night you expect to not have to think about these things.

Amber

4 years on Airbnb

5 months ago

We really enjoyed our stay at Caedmon House, the views were spectacular and the location was great being able to walk down the steps into Whitby. A really helpful guide to finding the property and using the property was provided and the host was very helpful with any questions. The house itself was lovely and very well presented. We would definitely return here if we were to stay in Whitby again.

Peter

7 years on Airbnb

6 months ago

Check in details and exact location are with-held until you complete a form entering your personal data on a third party website accessed via a URL sent by SMS. This is not made clear until the non-refundable payment has been made. Why can’t everything be handled through the Airbnb app? As a result we arrived in the evening with no word from the host and no idea how to access the house. Google maps location was inaccurate at the time of writing, which did not help The house itself is comfortable and the location is fantastic. Cleanliness was fine considering it is a dog-friendly accommodation. Great house, awkward check in process.

James

9 years on Airbnb

6 months ago

The location of this place is unmatched (providing you are able to get up and down into Whitby...). The views are tremendous and the house has everything that you need. Bathrooms were all very clean but the living room and halls desperately needed a good hoover - which we gave them. The kitchen could have been cleaner and there were some bits and pieces left over from previous guests. None of this ruined our stay and we would definitely revisit, depending on the price .

Hayley

8 years on Airbnb

6 months ago

absolutely beautiful place, will definitely be returning!

Roz

9 years on Airbnb

6 months ago

We had a lovely weekend in Whitby and really enjoyed the location of the property – right near to the Whitby Brewery Taproom, with stunning views over the town. The property itself was warm and comfortable, which made for a relaxing stay. However, there are a few areas that could be improved. The property was difficult to find, and directions only arrived after we had already set off, which made the arrival more stressful than it needed to be. The listing mentioned an outdoor area, but there was no seating provided, which was disappointing – especially as this is something we always look for when choosing a place to stay. Compared to other Airbnb properties we've stayed in, this one lacked some basic essentials. A small amount of toilet paper was provided, very little washing-up liquid and hand soap, no dishwasher tablets and the kitchen utensils were very limited – which made self-catering more difficult than expected. Overall - good stay and with a few additions could be great.

Chris

2 years on Airbnb

7 months ago

Fantastic Airbnb in a truly beautiful location. Almost wherever we were on Whitby, we could see our Airbnb sat on top of the hill near the Abby. Really beautiful, well located accommodation.

John

10 months on Airbnb

7 months ago

Great location, quiet and beautiful house. Would recommend.

Lydia

2 years on Airbnb

7 months ago

Lovely location with beautiful views. Property was okay but could do with a little tlc

Julie

3 years on Airbnb

7 months ago

Loved our stay and would definitely return for another visit .

Sarah

8 years on Airbnb

7 months ago

This was a fantastic place to stay. The location was incredible and the whole home was comfortable, well kitted out and exactly as described. We will certainly stay here again, we loved it!

Zoe

6 years on Airbnb

7 months ago

Great location with lovely views. Spacious rooms with all amenities as listed. Helpful instructions on how to find and access the property were provided. Slight pet smell when entering the property and could do with a deep clean and a fresh lick of paint. But was generally clean and tidy. Overall had a wonderful stay, Thank you!

Nik

7 years on Airbnb

7 months ago

Beautiful house and great location. Perfect for a family.

Paul

6 years on Airbnb

8 months ago

Had a great stay here and would recommended to anyone. Super location to be able to walk into Whitby and the Whitby brewery. The views of Whitby day and night are spectacular. Having the 2 car parking spaces is just so helpful compared to many places in Whitby.

Brian

2 years on Airbnb

8 months ago

What an absolutely lovely place to stay. Such a great location so close to the Abbey with great views from every window. The house was very cosy and welcoming. We will be back.

Lorna

4 years on Airbnb

8 months ago

Absolutely stunning location overlooking the bay of Whitby. Right next to the museum and out of the hussle and bussle meaning you could relax yet easy to get down to Whitby. Parts of the property could do with a little updating but beautifully restored for an old building. Only extra thing it needed was a radiator in the hallway as really cold on that part of the house. Thanks for the stay though would definitely go back xx

Eloise

9 months on Airbnb

8 months ago

Beautiful cottage in a Great location!

Allison

5 years on Airbnb

9 months ago

Beautiful place ..stunning location .. can't wait to go back

Emily Lauren

8 years on Airbnb

9 months ago

Lovely stay. Slightly trickey to find but good directions given by the host. Very private and peaceful with good amenities. Beautifully decorated.

Mark

6 years on Airbnb

10 months ago

Great little cottage and it was absolutely spotless, with easy access to Whitby. Loved the walks, will definitely be back…

Rebecca

2 years on Airbnb

11 months ago

Lovely quiet place with fabulous veiws. Just make sure you watch the video when locating the property as it is a bit tricky to find.

Ellisha Summer

10 years on Airbnb

11 months ago

Stayed here with family over Christmas and it was absolutely perfect (we were even able to cook a full Christmas dinner with all the trimmings). The location is utterly amazing - you’re right at the top of the Abbey steps with breathtaking views from every window. The host even put up a Christmas tree for us so 5* service there (thank you!). Comfy beds, freshly clean linen/towels, extremely spacious, beautiful decor and the home was spotless bar a few marks on the kitchen counter/sofa etc from general wear & tear but it is to be expected. The only suggestion the family had was that an oven glove and more than one kitchen towel would have been helpful but we managed to get around this easily enough and I imagine most guests would bring their own if planning on making use of the kitchen (otherwise the town’s shops are only a short walk away if caught short). We will be recommending this delightful staycation to family & friends. Thank you to the hosts for making our stay so special.

Sean

Charlotte, North Carolina

1 year ago

Place was great and enjoyed our time.

Cristina

1 year on Airbnb

1 year ago

the house was beautiful right by the abbey! couldn’t ask for more

Emma

5 years on Airbnb

1 year ago

Wonderful stay! We have been to Whitby many many times and this was a stand out location! The location was perfect with a stunning view of Whitby Abbey. The hosts were very responsive to our messages and we would highly recommend and look forward to booking this again Thank you!

Glennis

3 years on Airbnb

1 year ago

Location of cottage amazing. Gorgeous views of Whitby from windows and Abbey from front door. Space well configured. Simply and stylishly decorated and very comfortable. Would love to stay again but some technical issues need addressing. Some things mentioned in previous guest reviews still not addressed - stiff door lock (resolved by oiling); first floor ensuite shower difficult to work; 2nd floor bathroom windows at floor level have no blinds but overlook parking area; sink in first floor toilet wasn't draining as plug stuck down; no oven gloves etc. Also the outdoor wheelie bin seemed to have vanished but hopefully Host and Stay will resolve this. Also have concerns that the front door is the only way out with no internal mechanism (like a sneck) to let yourself out other than the key. Could be fabulous with tweaks so still gave 4 stars.

Richard

1 year on Airbnb

1 year ago

Many minor missing expected items ..and a very stiff hard to enter door. No kitchen roll but a holder. Basin and soap in toilet but no hand towel and plug was jammed in so water couldn’t be drained. There were 2 bath towels but only 1 hand towel in downstairs bathroom. Very cold and draughty ( high winds) as temperature seemed to max out eventually at 20. Minor issues mounting up. Parking place confusing as there we’re already 2 cars parked in designated area My wife 80 couldn’t use the shower over the bath in upstairs bathroom as ours was not working. There were no Instructions for appliances or tv which appeared to only have Samsung tv programmes.

Kyoko

8 years on Airbnb

1 year ago

The location and views from the cottage were amazing.

Pamela

1 year on Airbnb

1 year ago

We had a great family holiday. With the cottage in the grounds of the Abbey, the views where amazing. Evening walks to the Brewery. A lovely way to spend restful few days.

Kate

2 years on Airbnb

1 year ago

Lovely house in a perfect location. Great that it allows dogs too. Modern, tasteful decor. Would book again and recommend to family and friends.

Helen

4 years on Airbnb

1 year ago

The cottage is in a really lovely location in the grounds of Whitby Abbey, the views from the cottage are great and it’s very close to the start of a stunning coastal walk. It’s looks like the pictures but would really benefit from a good, deep, clean. It was dusty, cobwebs, oven unclean, windows unclean, sofa stained and cushions torn. I messaged the host when we arrived to report the issues but never got a response. I assume the messages we did get were automated. Good e-guide provided and a helpful video on how to access the property as that is not obvious. The location probably / possibly justified the price but such a shame it wasn’t in a better condition - that should be an easy fix.

Matthew

3 years on Airbnb

1 year ago

Great location for a quiet break, very nice location, great views from kitchen and living room, we had a wonderful stay thanks!

Jason

10 years on Airbnb

1 year ago

Lovely place, great views and very clear instructions on how to find it. Unfortunately the hoover in the property is rubbish and there was pet hair all over the carpets that had not been cleaned up properly because of this.

Katie

2 years on Airbnb

1 year ago

Lovely cottage to stay in- had a few issues with getting in, heating and water. After this was sorted we enjoyed our stay. It’s amazingly close to the abbey and the cottage itself has been done up very modern.

Mark

7 years on Airbnb

1 year ago

Fantastic location, lovely interior, great living space for the family, bedrooms all of a good size and great to be able to bring the doggos!!!

Samantha

10 years on Airbnb

1 year ago

The pictures really don’t do Caedmon House justice, we were all blown away by the amazing location! This home is literally nextdoor to Whitby Abbey and has the most beautiful views. We had such a lovely family get together and we will hopefully be returning very soon. Thank you so much for such a lovely weekend xx

Jessica

8 years on Airbnb

1 year ago

Absolutely loved staying here, we will definitely be returning. The instructions on where to park could be added on instructions and the place was a tad dusty but everything was amazing and really cozy place.

Norma K

10 years on Airbnb

1 year ago

Not happy about important items missing in kitchen:- NO cafetière as it was broken, only the top in a cupboard. NO pods only the coffee pod machine NO blinds or curtains in upstairs bathroom /toilet over the 2 floor level windows overlooking front of accommodation and carpark. DANGEROUS projecting bedbase sticking out over wrongly shaped matress. It was easily walked into so gouged my shin VERY BADLY which is still not healed 2 weeks later. Communications with host and stay received exactly the same 2 stock replies no matter how many times commented. NO full compliment of toiletries in all bathrooms and sinks.

Shaun

6 years on Airbnb

1 year ago

a lovely gem … ideally situated for a stay in whitby… this is a well maintained place with stunning views.

Andy

7 years on Airbnb

1 year ago

Great cottage. Private parking for 2 cars in Whitby is very rare.