La Rosa Hotel

«Victorian Seaside Fun»
Every one of those words is true for this hotel.
I whisked the lover off for a 6 month anniversary jaunt and wow! just wow!
The first thing that you notice as you pull up to the hotel are the incredible views. Situated on East Terrace, Whitby is below you, with the Shambles and the Abbey on the other side of the harbour. It may seem like miles away but really is only a 5 minute walk downhill (a bit longer on the way back up!!).
La Rosa is fantastic, from the intoxicating smell of lavender and honey as you walk through the door to the inordinate amount of Victorian «stuff» everywhere. You can’t help but stand in awe and stare at everything. Quite literally awesome! Although not overwhelming and not like an aged relative’s house.
We were a bit late for the afternoon tea, but I’ve heard good things.
Each room is done up to a different theme that you can see on the website. we stayed in «La Rosa» which was just beautiful and romantic. Very comfortable bed, massive mirrors and a red bathroom with roll-​top bath (with lots of hot water) and the same views (but higher) of the Abbey to top off an incredible room!
The people that run this place are lovely and fun and I just want to hug.
Dogs are allowed, although not advertised, so The Count got a lovely warm welcome too!
They also have a caravan park north of Whitby that i am dying to go to. each caravan has a different theme… sounds just as kitsch and fab as this place!
Not ont he cheap side, but if you have the opportunity… GO!