Victorian houses on a hillside overlook a harbour with fishing boats and small craft moored to the quay

Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Scarborough

If you're planning a holiday in England, Scarborough's holiday cottages are an excellent choice for those seeking to experience the unique atmosphere of one of England's earliest resorts. With its beautiful beaches, Victorian esplanade, and traditional seaside attractions, Scarborough has been North Yorkshire's best-loved resort for centuries. You'll find beach huts, shellfish stands, and ice-cream parlours dotting the seafront, overlooking a spectacular stretch of the North Sea coast. The ruins of an 11th-century castle perch on the dramatic headland, which divides the town's waterfront into two sweeping bays. Sandy South Bay offers classic amusements, theatres, cafes, and a medieval harbour, while the North Bay has an uninterrupted expanse of golden sand, lovely Japanese-themed Peasholm Park, and a charming miniature railway. With so much to see and do, Scarborough is the perfect destination for fun-filled self-catering holidays by the sea.

Terraced, 4-storey, Victorian Seaside Townhouse with bay windows.
Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
5

Castle View is a large Victorian townhouse in Scarborough, restored to delight the most discerning guests booking a self-catering holiday in this premier North Yorkshire seaside resort. Castle View sleeps 14 in an elegant crescent in the heart of the town, a 10-minute walk to the beach.

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A large chalet bungalow with large glass windows and a hot tub on the front terrace.
Sleeps
20
Bedrooms
8

A large, immaculate dormer bungalow on the North Yorkshire coast, pet-friendly Seacrest Lodge is just an easy walk to the beach. This Scarborough holiday cottage has a hot tub and sleeps 20 in 8 bedrooms. It offers rural and sea views and is nicely located for seaside, walking, cycling, and golfing holidays for big families or groups.

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Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
5

This large, family-friendly seaside holiday home in Scarborough sleeps 12 in 5 bedrooms. Mayville House offers spacious, pet-friendly self-catering holidays on the North Yorkshire Coast for large families or groups of friends just a mile from the beach.

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Sleeps
17
Bedrooms
8

A charming Grade-II listed stone holiday cottage in Snainton near Scarborough on the North Yorkshire coast, this pet-friendly holiday cottage sleeps 17 in 8 bedrooms and oozes warmth and charm. Relax in the hot tub, walk in the North York Moors or enjoy a day trip to the seaside.

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Exterior of a sandstone cottage with a courtyard lined by flowering shrubs.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
3

Gaze upon gorgeous coastal views or stunning moorlands during your stay at Honey Bee Cottage, a child-friendly holiday cottage in Staintondale. Converted from a former farm building, this charming rural holiday home near Scarborough with exposed timbers sleeps 4. Pets welcome.

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Wandering along the esplanade, relaxing in a deckchair on the beach and enjoying a live show are just a few good reasons to choose self-catering holidays in Scarborough. The gorgeous North Yorkshire coast beyond Scarborough is also easily reached.

From your holiday cottage in Scarborough, the bustling town centre is easily walkable, with a great selection of places to shop and eat. Look for examples of the town’s unique architecture, including the Grand Hotel, with 52 chimneys and a plaque to mark where novelist Anne Bronte died. The South Cliff Promenade features beautifully preserved Regency and Victorian terraces and impressive views of the old town and South Bay. Don’t miss Spa Bridge or the Belle at Scarborough Lighthouse. In the picturesque Northstead Manor Gardens, you’ll find a lovely water chute, a boating lake and an open-air theatre.

The renowned North York Moors National Park is a short distance to the north, home to beautiful moorland, rocky coves, sandy beaches and some of the county’s most impressive historical landmarks. Take day trips to Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby, or one of the Moor’s pretty inland villages, such as Grosmont or Goathland.