overlooking scarborough's south bay, this classic guesthouse is a 5-minute walk from the spa conference and entertainment venue and a 13-minute walk from scarborough train station. the 6 airy rooms (some with ocean views) feature en suite bathrooms, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. complimentary cooked breakfast is served in a sea-view dining room. there's also a scottish-inspired bar with a stone fireplace that offers british dishes and more than 25 whiskies. family rooms sleep up to 3 or 4 people. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am Leeds Bradford Airport 1 hr 44
Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park (12 min) Birds from across the globe, plus meerkats, alpacas & reptiles, amid gardens & a wildflower meadow. Yorkshire Coast (26 min) Varied coastline with historical remains and wildlife sanctuary plus walking trails with sea views. Scarborough Fair Collection & Vintage Transport Museum (11 min) Classic Victoriana and steam-powered fairground rides in a venue exhibiting a private collection. Peasholm Park (7 min) Landscaped park with gardens around a lake, with Japanese statues, pagoda and replica boat battles. North Bay Heritage Railway (7 min) Seaside rides on a quaint train dating to 1931, plus a ropes course & a historic water chute. Scarborough Beach (9 min) Scarborough Castle (7 min) Medieval castle on site of ancient stronghold with coastal views, expansive grounds and live events. Alpamare UK (9 min) This waterpark boasts 4 slides, a wave pool and an eatery, plus a spa with a sauna and steam. Filey Beach (15 min) Expansive sweep of sand backed by a sculpture-dotted promenade, plus beachside chalets & rock pools. SEA LIFE Scarborough (11 min) Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Scarborough Art Gallery (9 min) Gallery in a 19th-century Italianate villa offering rotating art exhibits & family activities. Cayton Bay beach (10 min) Rotunda Museum (8 min) Iconic rotunda containing exhibits about local geology, archaeological relics and fossil finds. Playdale Farm Park (14 min) Kids can meet and sometimes feed the animals on this farm with a playground & other activities. Dalby Forest (30 min) 8,000+ acres of forest with trails for hiking & mountain biking & a visitors' center with a cafe. |