Just to the north of Scarborough, this country cottage in Scalby is a peaceful out-of-town base for exploring the seaside town, Yorkshire coast and North York Moors. Sleeping up to five guests, it’s ideal for a family or group of friends who want to be close to cosy rural pubs and countryside walking routes while still being within easy reach of the main attractions. After days out, the cottage’s pretty English country garden, overflowing with shrubs and flowers, is a welcome sight to come home to.
The property’s interiors are decorated in warm, neutral tones to give an air of calm, and modern comforts make you feel instantly at home. Share hearty breakfasts and dinners in the bright kitchen/diner and use the lounge to relax after tiring adventures. Take a nap on the sofa, warm your toes by the fire or switch on the Smart TV for an evening of entertainment. When your day is done, three elegant bedrooms await upstairs, including a king-size with an en-suite shower room. At the back of the property is a spacious enclosed courtyard for enjoying fun al fresco evenings and family gatherings.
Head to Scarborough’s North Bay (2.5 miles) to spend sunny afternoons on the boating lake or strolling around the oriental-themed gardens at Peasholm Park. Alternatively, get wet and wild at Alpamare waterpark or catch a show at Scarborough Open Air Theatre, which attracts big-name chart acts over the summer months. Further afield, make your way to Robin Hood’s Bay (14 miles) to browse gift shops on the cobbled hill and search for fossils on the beach, or head further up the coast to Whitby (18 miles). From here, you can board a steam train on the North York Moors Railway for a journey through spectacular countryside to Pickering.