Guests say
Highcliffe Manor in Bridlington receives high praise for its spaciousness, suitability for large gatherings, and the attentive service provided by Richard. Guests enjoyed the property's bar, hot tub, and the beautiful surrounding nature. The manor's charm and the opportunity for family activities are fondly remembered, though some guests noted areas for improvement in the bedrooms and bathrooms.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score for this category.
The location is highly regarded, with guests enjoying beach activities and the property's private setting. The proximity to local amenities and attractions like Scarborough and York is also appreciated.
Guests found the property comfortable overall, especially the communal areas. However, some guests mentioned a lack of basic comforts in the bedrooms, such as adequate storage and mirrors, which suggests room for improvement.
The facilities, including a bar and hot tub, were well-received, contributing to the enjoyment of the guests' stay. Nonetheless, issues with bathroom water pressure, temperature, and maintenance detract from the overall experience.
While guests have praised the service and the amenities provided, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Set on pristine, private grounds in the beautiful setting of the Flamborough Outer Headlands Nature Reserve, near Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, you will find the superb, nine-bedroom holiday home of Highcliffe Manor. A large, historic property enjoying surrounding lawned gardens, a collection of well-presented interiors, and a splendid location near the coastline enjoying views out to sea, this stunning manor welcomes a large family or groups of sharing friends seeking an unforgettable getaway just south of the North Riding Forest Park. Inside your grand new home-from-home, discover a range of well-appointed living areas complete with tastefully-preserved décor and embellishments throughout, present in an extensive kitchen/diner, two dining rooms, an opulent sitting room with open fire, a games room with a full-sized snooker table, and even your very own bar! When it's time for sleep, head upstairs where you can choose from nine inviting bedrooms, all of which come with an en-suite bathroom where you can start or wind down your days. Make memories with all of your loved ones in Yorkshire when you book a stay at Highcliffe Manor. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1124815, together sleeping up to 26 guests.
The pretty village of Flamborough occupies a superb setting, perched on a picturesque peninsula on the East Coast of Yorkshire, 4 miles from Bridlington. Housing traditional fishermen's cottages and a small selection of welcoming pubs and restaurants, Flamborough also has much to offer the rambler, historian and birdwatcher. There are spectacular cliffs, which form an eight mile stretch of Heritage coastline, and at Flamborough Head, stand two historic lighthouses, one of which is the oldest one in Britain, built in 1674. To the north of the village, the magnificent 400 feet high cliffs are home to one of the largest colonies of nesting sea birds in England. Discover the puffins at Bempton, follow the fascinating natural trails at South Landing and the wooded ravine at Danes Dyke, or explore the smugglers’ caves at North Landing. Enjoy a spot of fishing or a boat trip to explore the sea caves. Flamborough Head is a wonderful place for anyone who enjoys beautiful coastal scenery and bracing sea air.
Accommodation
Nine bedrooms: 7 x double with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with two doubles and en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom.
Kitchen/diner.
2 x dining room.
Utility.
Sitting room with open fire.
Games room.
Study
Central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking available.
Enclosed surrounding gardens with furniture, barbecue and hot tub.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.9 miles, beach 0.3 miles.
Reviews (7)
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Sylvia
Very homely and comfortable.
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Kim
We turned off our mobile phones and the TV and had a week of family activities walking to the beach and lighthouse, playing football and rounders in the garden, the children really loved us adults playing along with them. In the evenings we had Dramaâs, a Murder Mystery night, played Card and Board games, Snooker and had a couple of Karaoke evenings and we laughed a lot. The luxury of having a large private house like Highcliffe Manor was so refreshing and although we did venture out to Scarborough and York the rest of the week we stayed in and made the most of our time together in such a house. The kitchen is very well set up and includes a dishwasher which made self-catering for all 20 of us a lot easier and we also used the BBQ and we ate out on the terrace. We ordered our food shops online and these were delivered to us at Highcliffe Manor with no problems which is a bonus when catering for large groups. There is also a local cooperative store just minutes away which we used for bread and milk etc. We were able to do some washing of clothes and there was a good washing line but a dryer is also available. The bedrooms all had ensuites and these were comfortable and adequate. Our week at Highcliffe Manor was an experience for all of us and we all had a brilliant time and we will never forget our trip to Yorkshire. A big thank you to Richard who was always a text message or phone call away if we needed anything and that was most reassuring.
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Sharon
Downstairs really good, spacious rooms, nice hot tub and the bar was great. Richard who showed us around was friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the area. Sadly, the bedrooms let the property down. The master bedroom was nice, although needed a bit of tlc (curtains fell off rail when drawing) but not a huge problem. Many of the other bedrooms were lacking in basic comforts with not enough storage and one didnât even have a mirror. The biggest drawback to the property was the bathrooms. Water pressure poor and water to master bedroom never really hot (bath water bright yellow). Carpets in bathrooms are not really hygienic. One bathroom did not have any sort of shower attachment for hair washing. We paid for nine en-suite bedrooms but the shower in one room was broken with the pieces on the floor. We were told it should be fixed on the Monday but this never happened so one room was basically unusable for the whole week. With just a few tweaks and an upgrade of the bathrooms this property would be excellent and more than worthy of a four or five star rating. Such a shame. All in all we still enjoyed our stay but as we're an older group we found the bathroom situation challenging.