We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Scarborough, UK. We have also included hotels in old manor houses, historic properties, country estates, historic villas, resorts, mansions and palaces. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Beach front location. Historic. Stunning pool facilities. Escape to the timeless elegance of Cave Castle Hotel, a historic manor house set amidst picturesque parkland and enchanting woodlands. With over 350 years of history, this magnificent property boasts original turrets, stone features, and undeniable charm. Nestled at the end of a wooded drive, Cave Castle welcomes you to a world of leisure and relaxation. Book your stay at Cave Castle Hotel and indulge in an unforgettable experience where timeless beauty meets modern comfort. Explore the extensive range of amenities, including three distinctive restaurants offering a variety of culinary delights. Choose from contemporary or traditional rooms, each thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and style. Enhance your stay by adding access to the well-equipped health club ( swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi), available at check-in. Indulge in rejuvenating facilities and wellness activities to elevate your experience. (£10.00 per room charge) Discover a haven of tranquility, where history, nature, and luxury converge. Please note, as courtesy, we would like to inform you that we do host weddings and events on most Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year so bedrooms could be effected by function noise until around 1.00am.Show full description
Absolutely royal ambiance - historical castle, modern facilities, and gorgeous surroundings. Spacious perfectly designed rooms and clean bathrooms. The SPA facilities are excellent.
Historic property. Great value. Popular among couples. Built in 1603, Ruswarp Hall - Whitby is an adult only guesthouse situated in the village of Ruswarp by the River Esk, bordering the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Just over 1.5 mile from Whitby's town centre and beaches, Whitby can be accessed via a 30 minute riverside walk direct from the property. This 17th century manor hall offering rooms with en-suite facilities, TVs, hot drinks tray and period features. Free onsite parking is a available. A Continental breakfast service at an additional charge, a snug with honesty bar, spacious garden with picnic benches and public area WIFI are also provided at the property.Show full description
Ruswarp Hall is a 400-year old manor house located in a small village near Whitby. The rooms are modern and well-equipped, but the building retains its historic character. The hotel has an honesty bar and a garden room with views of the surrounding countryside.
Beach front location. Luxurious. Wonderful SPA facilities. The 80-acre Raithwaite Sandsend with its landscaped grounds is located in the coastal North Yorkshire countryside and offers an indoor pool, spa, sauna The Restaurant and Bar areas. Certain areas and rooms at Raithwaite Sandsend are Pet Friendly and rooms can be allocated in either The Hide, The Courtyard or The Hall depending on availability and room type reserved. The extensive spa facilities on the Estate include an 11-metre pool, steam room. Only certain rooms can accommodate pets, please check with the Hotel directly for availability. With luxurious bathrobes, spacious beds and an en suite bathroom, all rooms on the Raithwaite Sandsend are individually designed.With stunning views of the landscaped grounds. Local, seasonal produce is used in The Restaurant, specialising in Whitby’s famous fresh produce from both land and sea. A range of indulgent spa treatments are also on offer and can be booked prior to arrival. The local countryside, beaches, and nearby North York Moors all offer fantastic scenic walks. The historic town of Whitby is just 5 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Raithwaite Sandsend is a charming and upscale hotel near the beach. It has stunning grounds and gardens, creating a serene and sophisticated atmosphere. The hotel provides a spa, pool, gym, and tennis courts, offering various activities for guests.
Beach front location. Great views. Popular among couples. Beautifully situated on the cliff at Ravenscar overlooking Robin Hood's Bay, Raven Hall Hotel is set in the scenic North York Moors. Its 90 acres of grounds include a 9-hole, cliff-top golf course. It is a gateway to many coastal and country walks, with an old railway line nearby. Guests can make use of free Wi-Fi, and there is free parking on site. Guests can enjoy fine dining in the Panorama Restaurant, with magnificent views, or relax in front of the log fire. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, games room, croquet and tennis courts. All 52 bedrooms provide private en suite bathrooms, including 2 premier rooms for a special occasion. Each has a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Raven Hall Country House Hotel has been awarded the Business Tourism Award 2011 in the annual Visit York Tourism Awards, and Whitby Hotel and Restaurant 2010.Show full description
Raven Hall Hotel is a historic mansion with breathtaking views of Robin Hood's Bay. It is situated on a vast estate and provides various types of accommodations, including eco-friendly log lodges.
Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Set in the idyllic North York Moors, The Grainary offers accommodation with beautiful countryside views.The farm is set in 40 acres of open countryside in Harwood Dale, and has its own wildlife and numerous scenic walking routes. Each of the 15 colourful, modern rooms in The Grainary include en suite bathrooms, as well as a Freeview TV and a welcome tray with tea, coffee, and biscuits. Harwood Dale Forest which surrounds The Grainary, provides plenty of trails for watching wildlife including birds (night jars) roe deer, badgers, foxes and dragonflies including our woodland board walk to the wet land area which includes the rare Royal Fern. Free parking is available at The Grainary, and the seaside town of Scarborough is 15 minutes’ drive away. Historic Whitby can be reached in 20 minutes by car. Harwood Dale Forest which is 4 miles from The Grainary is popular for watching wildlife including birds, roe deer, badgers, foxes and dragonflies.Show full description
The Grainary Boutique Hotel is a charming accommodation nestled between Scarborough and Whitby, with stunning views of the North York Moors. Set in 40 acres of countryside, this cozy B&B has traditionally decorated rooms and a rustic atmosphere.
Set in 16 acres on the banks of Pickering Beck, in a beautiful, peaceful location in North Yorkshire, this 18th century farmhouse offers attractive self catering accommodation. Sorry we do not accept pets in our 3 person lodge or in the cottages. We do accept pets in all the other lodges. Just 1.5 miles from the picturesque market town of Pickering, Barker Stakes Farm is a family-run business. Your hosts Steve and Sarah, offer a warm welcome . Show full description
Lovely property. Outstanding SPA facilities. In stunning parkland, close to York, Aldwark Manor Estate is a Victorian manor house that mixes traditional style with modern bedrooms featuring free WiFi. Aldwark Manor is the ideal place to relax after sightseeing in York, Harrogate and the surrounding areas. The lounges have a terrace patio overlooking the gardens and golf course, ideal for a pre-dinner drink. Each room at the property features tea/coffee making facilities, a room service menu and a seating area. The bathrooms feature a walk in shower, and a hairdryer. Our brand new golf course is now open too, having undergone an exciting new refurbishment! Our spa and leisure facilities are now closed and undergoing redevelopment. Our new luxury spa opening in 2026. Featuring a mezzanine indoor/outdoor infinity pool; outdoor relaxation spaces, state of the art treatment rooms, themed relaxation rooms with a thermal suite including Finnish sauna, bio sauna, tepidarium, salt steam room, experience showers.Show full description
Aldwark Manor Estate is full of charm, character, splendor and history. The old building has a large extension that houses the dining room and leisure facilities. The hotel is very spacious and has lots of lovely areas to relax. This hotel has a great SPA!
Beautiful. Tennis court. This charming, vine-covered country house offers boutique-style accommodation surrounded by private grounds. Just 30 minutes’ drive from central York, it has its own tennis court. Each room at Burythorpe House is individually designed, with traditional décor. The bedrooms all have a TV, and look out onto the picturesque gardens and surrounding countryside. Guests can dine in the Priory restaurant, which serves creative dishes made from local produce. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, and there is ample space for free parking on site. Malton is only a 10-minute drive through the scenic countryside.Show full description
Great location. Popular among couples. Just a 2-minute walk from Scarborough’s South Bay Beach, the Palace Hill Hotel has original 18th-century features and offers free Wi-Fi. Scarborough town centre is 5 minutes’ walk away. Scarborough Rail Station and the Castle are both 800 metres away. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and traditional furnishings. Some rooms have wooden beamed ceilings. A designated smoking area is available on site. Free parking permit scratch cards are provided for nearby public parking. Scarborough Sea Life centre is a 5-minute drive from the guest house.Show full description
Close to beach front. Charming. Superb breakfast. With a central location for Staithes, Whitby, Saltburn-by-the-Sea and the Yorkshire Moors, Moonfleet Guest House is set in a renovated Grade II listed manor house in Skinningrove. It offers bed and breakfast accommodation, free WiFi in public areas and free private parking. All the rooms at Moonfleet Guest House feature an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, a flat-screen TV with DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities. Breakfast is served every day, with options including full English, vegetarian and gluten-free. Afternoon tea, packed lunches and evening meals are available on request. The property also has a full bar with darts and pool table. On site laundry facilities are available to guests. This guest house is less than a 5-minute walk from the beach and Cleveland Way trail.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most charming, cosy and well designed guest house in Scarborough. It also has a great beach front location and a highly rated breakfast. WOW!
Situated in York, 31 km from York Minster, The Manor Inn Pub and Steakhouse, Fridaythorpe, Driffield features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Located around 35 km from Flamingo Land Theme Park, the hotel with free WiFi is also 40 km away from The Spa Scarborough. The Manor Inn Pub and Steakhouse, Fridaythorpe, Driffield offers a Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast. Peasholm Park is 41 km from The Manor Inn Pub and Steakhouse, Fridaythorpe, Driffield, while Dalby Forest is 41 km from the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 31 km from York Railway station. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around York, like hiking and cycling. The nearest airport is Humberside Airport, 65 km from the hotel.Show full description
Historic. Comfortable beds. Situated just 3 miles from Peterlee, Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel offers a bar and restaurant. This traditional manor house is also just 6 miles from Hartlepool and Seaham is a 20-minute drive away. The classical Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel has free onsite parking. Durham is just 25 minutes’ drive away and Newcastle upon Tyne is 27 miles from the property. With free Wi-Fi throughout, the individually designed rooms at Hardwicke Hall include a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room benefits from an en-suite bath or shower room. Many rooms overlook the gardens. Boasting a fine reputation for first class cuisine, the a la carte restaurant offers lunch and evening meals. Guests can enjoy a carvery lunch during weekdays and a traditional roast on Sundays. The lounge bar offers sandwiches and an extensive wine list. The property is within 3 miles of Hartlepool and Peterlee. Seaham is 5 miles away.Show full description
This historic country house in Hartlepool has a private chapel and charming bedrooms. It is set in a serene woodland area. The accommodation has a restaurant, bistro, and bar, giving guests a range of dining choices.
Cosy. Good breakfast. The Headlands Hotel is located in the heart of Scarborough's beautiful North Bay looking across towards Scarborough Castle and has a wide range of spotlessly clean rooms available, all of which are en-suite and have breakfast included in the rate. Breakfast is served in our bright and spacious dining room using fresh local produce and we also have a fully licensed bar that is open every evening serving drinks and food. Superior and Family Rooms are located at the front of the building and have views across to the castle headland and sea. We are a family friendly hotel and have two recently refurbished Family Rooms available that sleep up to 5 people (max 2 adults) in addition to our range of Standard and Superior Twin and Double Room options. All our rooms are going through a refurbishment programme that will see all 13 rooms updated and refreshed by April 2022. Parking is not an issue, we have a small car park onsite and all the on street parking around the hotel is free of charge. It's just a five minute walk from the hotel to the North Bay Beach, Peasholm Park, Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Alpamare Water Park and there are bars and restaurants close by. The town centre and South Bay beach are both within easy reach of the hotel.Show full description
Very stylish. Comfortable beds. A boutique Art Nouveau hotel in historic York. Minutes from the heart of the city, overlooking the Knavesmire Strays, lies the Elmbank Hotel, a unique 19th-century mansion with a rich history. Redesigned by Mackintosh contemporary, George Walton, the Elmbank hotel is home to one of the finest and most complete Art Nouveau collections in the UK. Here, impressive stained-glass, beautiful murals, and detailed stencils meld with modern and sophisticated facilities to provide a space of style, comfort, and interest. York’s ancient city walls can be reached in just 10 minutes’ walk, with a further 5 to 10 minutes’ walk taking guests to the historic attractions, including the spectacular York Minster. Alternatively there is a bus stop outside the hotel, and from there a bus in to town takes 3 minutes. York Railway Station is just a 10-minute walk or few minutes by car, and the Elmbank has limited parking. There is also a bus stop near the hotel, with sightseeing tours going in to town. York Racecourse is a few minutes' away.Show full description
This might be the most stylish boutique hotel in Scarborough. It also has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
Delightful property. Nice surroundings. Located in Saltmarshe and only 40 km from York Railway station, Saltmarshe Hall provides accommodation with river views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 46 km from Eco-Power Stadium. Set in a historic building, the property is equipped with a seasonal outdoor pool and is situated 40 km from York Minster. At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in some units, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests can eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and high tea. You can play tennis at the bed and breakfast. Saltmarshe Hall has a picnic area and a terrace. Cusworth Hall is 46 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most beautiful, elegant and peaceful bed and breakfasts in Scarborough! WOW!
Great value. The Ganton Greyhound is a 16th Century coaching inn, located in an enviable position between Malton and Scarborough, therefore allowing guests easy access to the coastal resorts (Scarborough, Filey, Bridlington, Whitby) and inland treasures such as York, Pickering, Helmsley, Malton, Flamingo Land and the North Yorkshire Moors. Not only ideal for those wishing to explore all that North Yorkshire has to offer, we are also well suited to those walking the Wolds Way (approx 2 minutes walk away), and to golfers wishing to play on the challenging championship course of Ganton Golf Club (approx. 5 minutes walk). We have a bar on site, and guests can relax with a drink in the lounge, bar, snug or comfortable and spacious beer garden (subject to weather conditions of course)! We also have a restaurant offering hearty home-cooked meals using local produce. Dogs are very welcome to stay at the Ganton Greyhound, in one of our allocated dog friendly rooms in the courtyard. They are also welcome in the bar and beer garden, and at breakfast and dinner we have specific dining areas for guests and their four-legged friends. All rooms have recently been redecorated and recarpeted, and have an en suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, television and seating area. We offer free private parking on site too - all surrounded by beautiful North Yorkshire countryside! . Show full description
Elegant. Great location. Standing as a 230 year old listed Georgian Manor House, Best Western Forest and Vale Hotel has a long history of hospitality offering accommodation in Pickering. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. All Standard and Superior rooms come with the touches of luxury and are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain rooms have a seating area for your convenience. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a hairdryer and for your comfort, you will find complimentary designer toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities. Best Western Forest and Vale Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. Light meals are available for lunch and in the evening an extensive seasonal menu is served in the Brasserie. The chef uses as many local products as possible and the menu is complimented by a varied wine list including a Yorkshire wine produced 15 miles away. Flamingo Land Theme Park is 4.3 km from Best Western Forest and Vale Hotel, while Dalby Forest is 7 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 71 km away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Friendly staff. Located in Middlesbrough, Brass Castle Country House Accommodation provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. The property features garden views and is 3.3 km from Middlesbrough Cathedral and 16 km from Redcar Racecourse. Helmsley Castle is 39 km away and Locomotion: The National Railway Museum is 46 km from the bed and breakfast. Whitby Abbey is 47 km from Brass Castle Country House Accommodation. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom, the units at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a TV, and selected rooms come with a seating area. There is a coffee shop and bar. You can play billiards at the bed and breakfast. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has beautiful surroundings.
Elegant. Great restaurant. Situated in Bridlington, 30 km from The Spa Scarborough, Manor Court Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. At Manor Court Hotel every room includes bed linen and towels. Peasholm Park is 31 km from Manor Court Hotel, while Skipsea Castle Hill is 13 km from the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Rooms include a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms have a kitchenette fitted with a fridge. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British, Italian and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The nearest airport is Humberside Airport, 71 km from the hotel.Show full description
Luxurious. Comfortable beds. The Manor Guest House is a 4-star gold B&B in a Georgian house in the village of Linton on Ouse, only 10 minutes’ drive from York's Park and Ride. Each of the 6 en-suite rooms are individually decorated, and offer free WiFi. York is 14 km from The Manor Guest House, while Leeds is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford Airport, 33 km from The Manor Guest House. The property also has 2 self-catering apartments, which come with fitted kitchens. Guests can relax in the guest sitting room and a large breakfast dining room, serving an award-winning breakfast of your choice. There are 4 pubs/restaurants within walking distance.Show full description
The Manor Guest House is a historic property located in a small village off a quiet road. The guest house has a large bedroom with a view of the front garden, a dressing room, and a bathroom.
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