Located in Scalby, near Scarborough in North Yorkshire, this spacious family cottage accommodates four guests and features a four-poster bed with stunning sea views. The property is conveniently situated just three miles from Scarborough’s sandy beaches and traditional seaside attractions, providing an ideal blend of rural charm and coastal leisure. The cottage includes a ground floor living area that combines the kitchen, dining, and living spaces, along with a twin bedroom featuring an en-suite shower room. The first floor houses a double bedroom with a four-poster bed and its own en-suite bathroom, ensuring comfort and privacy for guests.
The holiday cottages are nestled beside the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, offering picturesque views over meadows, Scarborough Castle, and the sea. Each cottage is designed with character and original features, equipped with modern amenities, and includes en-suite facilities in all bedrooms. The outdoor spaces feature a rear lawned garden with patio furniture and a shared barbecue area, perfect for evening relaxation, while the front gardens provide scenic views of the countryside and sea. Scalby village, just a fifteen-minute walk away, offers local shops, inns, and a historic church, making it a charming destination for visitors.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the location is ideal for walking, cycling, and touring the beautiful forests, moorlands, and seascapes nearby. The owners provide a 'Drive/walk, good food guide' to help guests make the most of their stay. Scarborough boasts numerous attractions, including a Sea Life Centre and the Theatre in the Round, which hosts various productions suitable for all ages. Visitors can also enjoy sea trips from the harbor and fishing at Throxenby Mere, while the Forge Valley Woodland Reserve and Langdale Forest are just a short walk away.
Golf courses and riding stables are available in the vicinity, and adventurous guests may wish to explore the Cleveland Way long-distance footpath, known for its breathtaking views. The surrounding moorland and picturesque villages, made famous by the television series 'Heartbeat,' are delightful to discover. A trip on the North York Moors steam railway is highly recommended, and a short 30-minute drive leads to the charming coastal towns of Robin Hood’s Bay and Whitby, the latter being historically linked to Count Dracula and featuring a picturesque harbor. Additionally, notable historic houses such as Sledmere, Burton Agnes, and Castle Howard are all within a 20-mile radius of the cottages.
All properties come with gas central heating and electricity charged by meter reading. Essential amenities, including bed linen, towels, a travel cot, high chair, DVD player, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, and Wi-Fi, are provided. Guests can also enjoy shared walled gardens, a loggia, and parking facilities, with a strict no smoking policy in place to maintain a pleasant environment for all visitors.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!