Where to Stay on the Yorkshire Coast
Here's where to book for your next breakaway
Wrea Head Hall
You can see Scarborough’s cliffs from the picture-perfect grounds of this elegant country house hotel. A much-loved destination for adult-only staycations, Wrea Head has unparalleled views of the surrounding countryside, and offers an award-winning experience with heaps of charm. The rooms (spread across the main house and carriage house) boast beauty and individuality with four-poster beds or roll-top baths, but if you want the best views of the countryside, book a stay in the Ellis Suite. The hotel’s romantic 1881 restaurant serves carefully crafted seasonal and local dishes, often incorporating produce from their own kitchen garden.
Barmoor Lane, Scalby, Scarborough YO13 0PB
01723 371190
wreaheadhall.co.uk
Hotel Victoria
Newly refurbished, Hotel Victoria enjoys a fabulous location overlooking Robin Hood’s Bay. Stylish new accommodation includes sea view rooms, and the laid-back style is replicated in the hotel’s Osborne’s Bar and Restaurant. It even has its own pub, The Loxley which serves up all the classics, alongside award-winning local ales and fine wines. Outside, there’s a large south-facing garden and terrace overlooking the bay, just perfect for soaking up the sunshine.
Station Road, Robin Hood’s Bay YO22 4RL
01947 880205
victoriarhb.com
Saltmoore
A reinvention of the original hotel on the site, this wellness-led coastal sanctuary in Sandsend sets the bar for the ultimate in relaxation and luxury beside the sea. Each of the 72 bedrooms here is decorated in calming hues to evoke a sense of relaxation, and they’re spread across the main house, The Beach House, which has its own reception and bar, and the Cottage Rooms, which are pet friendly. The luxurious spa is a haven of tranquillity, and dining here is inspired by the North Sea and nearby moors, and the menus are created in collaboration with consultant chef Tommy Banks.
Sandsend Road, Whitby YO21 3ST
01947 661661
saltmoore.co.uk
Kingston Theatre Hotel
In a prime position in a quiet leafy square this family-run hotel is in the heart of the historic old town and just five minutes from Hull’s vibrant city centre. The boutique-style rooms are full of character and there are plenty to choose from, including the newly refurbished Deluxe King Studio suites with their own private entrance. The award-winning Clapham Restaurant serves great food from breakfast through to dinner and there’s a popular bar here too.
1–2 Kingston Square, Hull HU2 8DA
01842 225828
kingstintheatrehotel.com
Mansion House
With a prime location on South Cliff, this luxury B&B has ensuite rooms and apartments, it also serves a fabulous breakfast and has a cosy lounge with honesty bar too, so all you need to do is wander out to find your evening meal, (afternoon tea is available) and they are happy to provide you with all their tried and tested recommendations. They’ll even supply plates and cutlery for you takeaway if you prefer a cosy night in.
45 Esplanade, South Cliff, Scarborough YO11 2AY
01723 373930
mansionhousescarborough.co.uk
The Engine Shed, Whitby
One for rail buffs, and the perfect place to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway, The Engine Shed is a lovingly-restored building which has been transformed into 11 holiday apartments. Their unique interior design reflects the famous train or train-themed event the apartment is named after, and guests can watch the North Yorkshire Moors Railway steam trains trundle past from their terrace.
Waterstead Lane, Whitby YO21 1AE
whitbyengineshed.net
Little Otchan, Hull
On a family farm in the idyllic rural village of Halsham, yet close to Hull, Little Octhan has a shepherd’s hut with a hot tub set between trees on the water’s edge, and four family-friendly bell tents in a nearby meadow with private washrooms, a well equipped communal kitchen, fire pit and pizza oven plus lots of outdoor space. The hut and glamping field is located half a mile away from the family-run brewery, where there’s an onsite shop stocking perfectly crafted ales.
Hall Farm, Halsham, Hull HU12 0BU
01964 612201
littleotchan.co.uk
Flamborough Glamping & Vineyard, Flamborough
These eight luxury glamping pods not far from the East Yorkshire heritage coast are on a vineyard where 7,500 grapevines were planted by hand in 2020, and you can take it all in from your pod’s decking in the sunshine. Named after birds found at Flamborough and the nearby Bempton Cliffs, the pods all have underfloor heating, an open-plan kitchen/living space, a bedroom and a separate bathroom, and some of them welcome four-legged guests.
Lighthouse Road, Flamborough YO15 1AJ
flamboroughgv.co.uk
Helicopter Glamping, Scarborough
Definitely the only place in the UK to offer glamping in a SeaKing Rescue Helicopter which includes The Prince. Prince William’s first ever recorded flight on an active rescue mission was in this very helicopter, and now you can stay in it. For a totally unique and memorable break, these helicopters feature a decked area, barbecue and boardgames to keep you entertained. The Pilot has full flight controls and instruments which the kids will love, and in The Winchman they can pretend to winch up survivors.
Pinewood Park, Racecourse Road, Scarborough YO12 5TG
helicopterglamping.co.uk
Bramble Hill Glamping, Filey
This quirky glamping accommodation has been lovingly handcrafted by the owners and from a converted Bedford horsebox to a 1970s showman’s caravan and pretty shepherd’s huts, the self-catering accommodation is certainly unique, but each home-from-home has everything you need. On a family-run farm, your neighbours are animals and there are endless coastal and country walks on the doorstep.
Reighton Gap, near Filey YO14 9SQ
07857 434589
bramblehillglamping.co.uk
Green Bank House, Robin Hood’s Bay
This cute and characterful cottage in the Bay lies on one of the old cobbled streets leading down to the beach which appear unchanged from the days when this was a smuggler’s haven. Sleeping six with three bathrooms, there’s a well-equipped kitchen, large dining table and the cosy lounge has a log burner but there’s also a tiny south-facing patio for al fresco dining in the sunshine.
yorkshireescapes.com
Marine Parade, Saltburn
This contemporary home is perched along the mighty beach cliffs of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, with the town centre just a five minute stroll away. Take a ride on the iconic tram, surf the waves and then retreat back to this three-bedroom, two-bathroom eyrie with its sea-facing terrace for a glass of something chilled as you drink in the view.
plumguide.com
East Newk Cottage, Flamborough
Spread over three floors, there’s plenty of space to spread out in pet-friendly East New which is just a stone’s throw from Flamborough Head and Bempton Cliffs. The well equipped kitchen and lounge lead on to an enclosed, private courtyard perfect for enjoying the morning sunshine.
sykescottages.co.uk
High Street Farm, Scarborough
High Street Farm is made up of two luxury properties just 30 yards from each other, sleeping up to 28 people in 13 bedrooms. The perfect place for a large (multiple) family holiday, inside each stunning property is a luxurious swim spa with floor-to-ceiling bi-fold doors and outside is a beautifully landscaped walled garden perfect for outdoor entertainment, al-fresco dining, or simply to read and relax.
coolstays.com
The Blacksmith’s Shop, Staithes
This cute, contemporary cottage overlooking Staithes Beck and in sight of the sea has two ensuite bedrooms, an open plan living space with galley kitchen and sitting room, an enclosed rear patio, and crucially for Staithes, off-road parking for one car.
yorkshirecoastalcottages.com
Misty Cottage, Whitby
More than a cottage, this stunning seaside home is great for a family getaway as it sleeps 10 guests in five bedrooms with four bathrooms. Spread over three floors, there’s a large kitchen dining area, living room and lots of outside space although you are just moments from the beach, and there’s a pub and golf course across the road too.
beautifulescapes.co.uk
