Guests say
Railway House in Scarborough receives high praise for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and thoughtful touches like a welcome hamper. The property is well-suited for large groups, offering ample amenities, comfortable beds, and a convenient location close to shops and the beach. The hot tub and extra towels are appreciated, although some guests noted a need for larger cooking pans and more seating at the dining table.
Guests consistently mention the property's spotless condition upon arrival, indicating a high standard of cleanliness maintained by the host.
The property's proximity to the town centre, beach, and local amenities is frequently highlighted, suggesting an excellent location for guests' needs.
Reviews often refer to the comfortable beds and ample space, suggesting a high level of comfort for guests. However, a few comments about the need for more mirrors and hairdryers slightly affect the score.
The property is praised for its well-equipped nature and luxurious touches. Some guests mentioned a lack of large pans and seating for dining, which indicates room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
The host's thoughtfulness is evident in the welcome hamper and quick responses to queries. While gifts are well-received, it is important to note that such personal touches, though likely, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Resting in the heart of the popular seaside town of Scarborough in North Yorkshire is this stunning Victorian, three-storey holiday home, Railway House. With a stunning, custom made hot tub and plenty of social space, while being within easy reach of local amenities, Scarborough train station, and the beach, this property is ideal for a group celebration or a large family gathering. On arrival at the home, off-road parking provides a private space to unload your bags, and a convenient place to leave your car if you like to set off on foot. Enter the bright and airy hallway, a gorgeous space to invite you in to begin your holiday. Stepping inside there is not one but two spacious lounges; The Ladies Lounge which has a feminine touch to the interior design, with plush sofas offering seating for everyone and a large 60-inch TV. The Gentleman’s Lounge has a more masculine flair, boasting table football and games machine as well the large wall mounted TV and PlayStation for the gamers. The beautiful marble topped kitchen is open plan and has a 6 burner range master cooker with 3 ovens, built in oven and microwave, dishwasher, 60/40 fridge freezer, wine cooler and a separate utility with washing machine, tumble dryer and an extra fridge for convenience. The dining area is open plan and boasts the original 1800s range cooker beautifully restored in the chimney breast. Make your way down the hallway to find a handy utility where you can freshen up your clothes and towels after a day at the beach. Outside, relax and unwind at any time of day in the custom made stainless steel hot tub or perhaps take your meals alfresco with dinner at the outdoor dining table. When it's time to rest, ten bedrooms with plush beds welcome you to rest your head before more adventurous days out; the ground floor is home to a super-king-size, along with a bathroom, with both a freestanding bath and a walk-in shower, making it ideal for a multi-generational family. Upstairs on the first floor lies seven bedrooms, including a master bedroom with a super-king-size, a TV, and a freestanding bath for an indulgent soak with views over the town castle on the clifftops, sea, and beyond. Three well-presented super-king-size bedrooms with TVs provide a flexible sleeping arrangement, along with a king-size with a TV, a double with a TV and a final double on this floor; the rooms are serviced by a shower room and two more bathrooms with both freestanding baths and walk-in showers. Completing the interior of the home is the second floor, home to the two final bedrooms; light and airy, a king-size rests on this floor, leading into a family room with two doubles, making this floor ideal for children or friends sharing. This is a property where you really feel like history has been brought back to life, with high ceilings adorned with original coving and ceiling roses and, designed with such detail and beautiful furnishings. The 43 windows and glass atrium on the landing bathe every area of the house with light. If you can tear yourself away from this property, head into Scarborough and enjoy all the town has to offer, such as Peasholm Park, a wonderful place to relax, Scarborough Castle, a must-see, and SEA LIFE Scarborough, which is perfect for a fun family day out. Finish your day out by trying Capplemans Fish and Chips for the perfect English takeaway experience! Stepping outside of the town, Pickering is a charming market town located in the heart of North Yorkshire, just a short car journey away. The town is home to a variety of attractions, including Flamingo Land Resort, Pickering Castle, and Beck Isle Museum, and visitors can also enjoy a variety of shops and restaurants, as well as beautiful parks and gardens. Don't miss out on a trip to the popular Whitby, a coastal town situated at the mouth of the River Esk. The town has a maritime history and is a popular tourist destination for its prominent feature is Whitby Abbey, a ruined Benedictine monastery, the largest in England and the 199 Steps, a flight of 199 steps, lead up to the abbey from the town below and rewarded with unbeatable views of the area. A fantastic property in a superb location; for a memorable break, choose Railway House.
Popular since Victorian times, the dynamic seaside town of Scarborough has many of its original beautiful buildings, parks and gardens, as well as its mediaeval castle which overlooks the town. North Bay and South Bay feature two outstanding stretches of gorgeous, golden sandy beaches, popular with families and little children. There are a multitude of child friendly activities and several good visitor attractions for grown-ups too, including the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough Spa and Scarborough Open Air Theatre for live music. Scarborough is a superb site for outdoor sports, with golf courses, lovely seaside walks along the Cleveland Way, stunning cycle paths such as the former railway to Whitby, beautiful sailing and championship standard surfing.
Accommodation
Ten bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with TV and freestanding bath, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size with TV, 3 x super-king-size with TVs, 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x double with TV, 1 x double, 1 x second-floor family room with two doubles.
Ground-floor bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
2 x bathrooms with freestanding baths, walk-in showers, basins, heated towel rails and WCs.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room.
Sitting/games room
Gas central heating.
Six-burner gas Rangemaster cooker, electric oven, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Vertuo plus coffee machine ( please bring pods) and wine cooler.
2 x 60" TVs and 9 x 42" TVs, WiFi, a selection of books and games, table football, PlayStation.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Private driveway parking for 8 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with furniture with a stainless steel hot tub.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.1 mile, pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.7 miles.
Note: The family bedroom is accessed via a king-size room.
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Reviews (45)
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Sarah
All the guests were extremely happy with their rooms and our stay was perfect. We would definitely recommend you or even visit again.
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Chloe
The quality and standard of the cottage was head and shoulders above other cottages we have stayed in. The booking process was seamless, and contacting the owner was very simple. The owner was very approachable and welcoming. The owner went above and beyond by not only providing 3 towels per person for the bathrooms but also extra towels provided for the hot tub. It was a really nice touch to have a hamper waiting for you when you arrive, as well as basic supplies like bread, milk, dishcloths and tea towels, as well as dishwasher tablets, etc. There is enough seating round the dining table with plenty of space, as well as plenty of room in the two sitting rooms. The bedrooms were spacious with comfortable, clean beds and the decoration throughout was very modern. We got home yesterday and have already contacted the owner to book again for our trip next year!
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Peter
Found the place to be very clean and comfortable made use of most of the facilities (didn't do a lot of cooking or clothes washing as we were only there 3 nights). The ladies in the group felt there could be more mirrors and hairdryers but overall an excellent venue. So good we rebooked before leaving.