The house was built in 1847 and historically is referred to in various
publications as the house that was occupied by Count Dracula’s lawyer
in the book written by Bram Stoker in 1897.
The current owners George & Lynne acquired Number Seven Guest House in
August 2005. It was awarded a Four Diamond E.T.B.This
was first rated in June 2000 and has been rated the same every year since.
It has accommodation comprising of six double rooms and two singles. It
is the ideal base for a holiday in this historic location.
All rooms are redecorated regularly and have colour televisions with
remote control, hospitality trays with tea/coffee facilities.
A full English breakfast with vegetarian options is served between 8:30
and 9:15 in the ground floor dining room with its superb views of Whitby
abbey; St Mary’s church (at the top of the 199 steps ) and of course the
sea.
Number Seven is centrally situated in possibly one of the best positions
on Whitby’s West Cliff having superb sea and Abbey views. Making ideal
to explore this fantastic town.
Whitby's skyline is dominated by the ruins of St. Hilda's Abbey, high
on Whitby's East Cliff. Spreading below Whitby, a maze of alleyways and
narrow streets run down to the busy quayside. From the old town of Whitby,
199 steps lead up to the parish church of St. Mary, whose churchyard on
Whitby's East Cliff gave Bram Stoker the inspiration to write his world
famous book Dracula.
