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Cholmley House stands at the edge of Whitby Abbey's headland, a historic building tied to the town's past. Its stone front faces the abbey ruins and clifftop overlooking the harbour. Hotels near Cholmley House put visitors within reach of Whitby's most atmospheric quarter.
Ordered by walking time, then star rating and guest score. Times are estimates from each hotel's map position (straight-line distance plus a quarter for streets, at 5 km/h); check the route before you go.
YHA Whitby Hostel is the closest of the listed hotels to Cholmley House, 80 m away or a 1-minute walk. The 4-star hostel has free car parking, a lounge, family rooms, a kitchen, free Wifi and wheelchair access. The kitchen helps for an early start to the abbey.
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Caedmon House at Whitby Abbey is 70 m from Cholmley House, a 1-minute walk. The 2-star property allows pets, has family rooms and free Wifi. The name says it: you are at the abbey, and the ruins are on your doorstep for an evening walk.
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Demeter Cottage is 160 m from Cholmley House, a 2-minute walk. The 4-star cottage has a bar/lounge, a kitchen, free Wifi and is near the beach. A self-catering base for a visit to the abbey, with the beach in reach as well.
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Host & Stay Greens Yard House is 150 m from Cholmley House, a 2-minute walk. The 4-star house has family rooms, a kitchen and free Wifi. A practical choice for families who want to walk to the abbey and the old town.
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The Nook is 160 m from Cholmley House, a 2-minute walk. The 3-star property has parking, allows pets, and offers a kitchen and beach nearby. Parking and pets make it convenient for a longer stay close to the abbey.
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Calico Cottage is 170 m from Cholmley House, a 3-minute walk. The 4-star cottage allows pets, has a kitchen and free Wifi. A quiet base for a self-catering break, with the abbey and the 199 steps within a short walk.
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Coastguards Cottage is 210 m from Cholmley House, a 3-minute walk. The 4-star cottage has free car parking, allows pets, and offers family rooms, a kitchen, beach nearby and free Wifi. The parking is a real advantage in Whitby.
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Cobbleview Rooms is 220 m from Cholmley House, a 3-minute walk. The 4-star rooms are in the old town, close to the cobbles and the path up to the abbey. A straightforward base for a visit to Cholmley House and the ruins.
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Cow House is 200 m from Cholmley House, a 3-minute walk. The 4-star property has a bar/lounge, a kitchen and free Wifi. The kitchen is useful for a self-catering stay within a short walk of the abbey.
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Glasswing Stays The Nest is 210 m from Cholmley House, a 3-minute walk. The 4-star property has parking, a bar/lounge, allows pets, and offers a kitchen, beach nearby and free Wifi. Parking and pets make it flexible for a visit to the abbey.
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The hotels close to Cholmley House sit in the old town and on the east cliff, within a few minutes' walk of the abbey site. YHA Whitby Hostel is the nearest, 80 m away, with Caedmon House at Whitby Abbey 70 m from the house. Demeter Cottage and Host & Stay Greens Yard House are both around 150-160 m away. Staying here means you can walk to the 199 steps, the harbour and the abbey without moving the car. The streets are narrow and cobbled, and parking is limited, so a place with its own parking is useful. The atmosphere is the main draw: the abbey is your neighbour.
Guests staying in the immediate area around Cholmley House can walk. YHA Whitby Hostel is 80 m away, a 1-minute walk, and Caedmon House at Whitby Abbey is 70 m away, also a 1-minute walk. Demeter Cottage, Host & Stay Greens Yard House, The Nook, Calico Cottage, Coastguards Cottage, Cobbleview Rooms, Cow House, Glasswing Stays The Nest, Hideaway Retreat, Host & Stay The Coach House, Kikas Cottage, Mariner's Watch and Pegasus Cottage are all between 150 m and 220 m, or 2 to 3 minutes on foot. From any of these, the abbey is reached on foot via the 199 steps or the road up the cliff. Drivers should note that central car parks fill by 10am from Easter to September. The Park & Ride on Stainsacre Lane is an option when it runs. Whitby has no fast railway: the Esk Valley line to Middlesbrough takes about 90 minutes and runs four times a day. From York, drive or take the bus via Malton and Pickering.
YHA Whitby Hostel is the closest hotel we list, about 1 min walk · 80 m from Cholmley House in a straight line, in Whitby.
Yes: 772 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of Cholmley House, about a 15-minute walk, and 184 are within 500 m. The closest is YHA Whitby Hostel, 80 m away.
YHA Whitby Hostel, Coastguards Cottage, Host & Stay The Coach House list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.
The Shepherd's Purse has the best guest score of the hotels near Cholmley House: 4.8/5 from 111 reviews, 230 m away.
340 of the hotels we list within 1 km of Cholmley House have 4 or 5 stars, the nearest being YHA Whitby Hostel (80 m).
YHA Whitby Hostel, The Nook, Coastguards Cottage, Glasswing Stays The Nest and Mariner's Watch all have parking or free car parking listed. This is useful because central Whitby car parks fill by 10am from Easter to September. The Park & Ride on Stainsacre Lane runs when it runs.
Several properties near Cholmley House allow pets. These include Caedmon House at Whitby Abbey, The Nook, Calico Cottage, Coastguards Cottage, Glasswing Stays The Nest, Host & Stay The Coach House, Kikas Cottage and Mariner's Watch. If you are bringing a dog, check the individual hotel's policy when booking.