Guests say
The Manor House in Scarborough receives praise for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and prime location close to the beach. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, large garden, and the inclusion of a hot tub. The property is ideal for family gatherings and making memories. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found The Manor House to be very clean, with several reviews highlighting its spotlessness. However, a few guests mentioned minor issues such as marks on walls and the presence of dog waste in the garden, slightly affecting the overall impression of cleanliness.
The property's location is highly praised for being close to the beach and within walking distance of Scarborough's South Bay. The convenience of nearby amenities and the ease of exploring the surrounding area contribute to a high rating in this category.
Guests generally find the house comfortable, with ample space and comfy beds. However, some reviews mention issues with heating consistency and the need for more toilet facilities, which suggests room for improvement in ensuring comfort for all guests.
The Manor House is well-equipped for large groups, with a fully stocked kitchen and a hot tub. Nonetheless, guests have reported maintenance concerns such as non-functioning windows, a leaking toilet, and a need for more showers. These issues indicate that while the facilities are good, they require attention.
There is insufficient information regarding thoughtful touches such as gifts or special amenities provided by the hosts. As such, it is not possible to accurately assess this category, and the score is set to null.
About this property
Resting within striking distance of the popular resort town of Scarborough is this grand Edwardian property, The Manor House is the perfect choice for your next long-awaited family gathering. This spacious accommodation is well-equipped for a large group gathering on the wonderful North Yorkshire coast, where you will find a magnitude of attractions and activities to suit a family of all ages and tastes. The interior of the property cleverly combines period tradition with contemporary styling, with the sash windows and high ceilings complementing the carefully selected furnishings. Choose to unwind of an evening within the large living room where you can relax amidst your loved ones on the inviting sofas and you can tune into the TV, or venture into the smaller living room to enjoy an hour’s peace and quiet from the excitement of the group. Enjoy the warmth of the roaring embers from the woodburning stove on those chillier evenings. Beyond is the elegantly styled kitchen, where you and your loved ones can gather to create your own delicious evening meals with the use of the impressive Range cooker before settling down at the kitchen’s dining table for those more casual moments. The dining room can be prepared for those special celebrations and family meals where all 17 guests can be seated together. As the evening draws to a close, there are eight well-presented bedrooms to choose from, all situated across the two floors to ensure a sleeping arrangement to suit all requirements. The first floor hosts two super king-size bedrooms, one of these rooms has a fixed freestanding wooden cot, two king-size bedrooms, a twin room and a family room consisting of a super king bed & single bed. There’s also a bathroom and walk-in shower room plus a utility. On the ground floor is a double bedroom which is serviced by a family bathroom, whilst the external annexe-style dwelling house is a super-king-size bedroom, boasting a refreshing interior with wall-mounted TV and ample storage and space to house all your personal belongings. The property is surrounded by beautiful, landscaped gardens with a variety of different seating areas. You will find an elevated patio area, where you can enjoy a spot of alfresco dining before embracing complete relaxation on your holiday by making the most of the warming hot tub, whilst your canine companions make the most of the enclosed lawn garden area. If you can tear yourself away from this property, venture into the centre of Scarborough, where you will find a superb selection of amenities, as well as attractions including the golden stretch of sandy beach guaranteeing plenty of memorable family days out. For those feeling active, you can walk along the Cleveland Way or cycle to the historic town of Whitby to enjoy the spectacular coastal location. The Manor House is a wonderful property to bring your family and friends together to this coastal location.
Scarborough is a popular seaside town resting close to the North York Moors National Park, Here, you will find North Bay and South Bay which offer two superb stretches of golden sand. Within the town you will also find a wide range of activities to suit all ages, including the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough Spa and Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
Accommodation
Eight bedrooms.
Ground floor: 1 x king-size, 1 x ground floor super-king-size in the annex with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
1st floor: 2 x super king-size, 2 x king-size, 1 x family room with 1 super-king and 1 single, 1 x twin room.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Shower room with a walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
First-floor utility.
Dining room to seat 17 people.
2 x sitting rooms.
Entrance hallway with wood-burning stove
Gas central heating throughout the property plus woodburning stove.
Range cooker with gas hob and electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, selection of games and DVDs, Smart TV, 3 x TVs and WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Please bring your own towels for hot tub use.
Fuel and power included in rent.
2 x Travel cots (please bring your own bedding) and highchair available.
Off-road parking for up to 6 cars.
Large mature gardens with lawn area, enclosed lawn area for pets and patio area with hot tub with furniture throughout the different garden areas.
Sorry, no smoking.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Pub within 1 mile, shop within 0.8 miles.
Note: No stag, hen, or similar parties.
Note: Due to the residential location of the property the hot tub is unavailable after 10pm
Reviews (44)
-
Jane
We were looking for a large comfortable venue for a 17 person multigenerational, extended family get together, for a week, in an interesting location. The Manor House, and Scarborough, fitted the bill extremely well. Highlights were - sufficient off road parking, plenty of space, comfortable bedrooms, adequate bathrooms, spacious dining room, and the hot tub. Inevitably, there's always room for improvement, so we would offer the following, in a positive spirit. On late Friday arrival we noticed the microwave plate was missing, as was a fridge shelf. An inconvenience as we were largely self catering. By that time 'out of hours' support was 'emergencies only', and as also a Bank Holiday weekend, a response didn't arrive until Tuesday. The issues should have been discovered, and resolved, before we arrived. In our view Support should be proactive on the arrival day, including into the evening. We later reported the hot tub area lights as inoperative. The maintenance guy came round and plugged them in . Unfortunately this kept blowing the Laundry Room circuits, so we unplugged them again. I think this had been a long term issue. The downstairs toilet/bathroom door didn't have a lock. I bought a bolt from B&Q, and fitted it. The main lounge TV wouldn't hold a freeview tuning cycle. Reception kept degrading. Steps down into the garden from the hot tub area were loose and unsafe. Garden though was impressive, we wish we'd had better weather to enjoy it more. Kitchen could do with more baking trays/pans/utensils to cater for a 'full house'. Crockery that matched would more in keeping with the house style. Cutlery needs a major upgrade, for the full Manor House fine dining experience. None of the above was a major issue, so we would recommend The Manor House, and it's environs. It's a great part of the UK to visit.
-
Charlotte
The children had plenty of space and no one was tripping over each other. We barely had any issues with this house aside from one room had a large amount of damp on the wall so no one could sleep in there. We made it work as there was plenty of room for all of us. In the annexe there was a heating issue on the first night but we called the number and someone was out to fix it within the hour. I would absolutely stay here again the service and instructions from Julie prior to staying were clear. The house as a whole was clean and it was just what we needed to surprise my husband!
-
Julie
the kids loved the extensive grounds, and the house was just so comfy, everything you could need. You could walk to the beach in around 20 minutes so great position, plenty of parking and great communication from Julie at Sykes cottages before we got there. The house could do with a bit of tlc but this didnât affect our holidays at all.