Guests say
Hillcrest is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its comfortable, clean rooms with ensuite facilities and thoughtful touches. Its location near the sea, Peasholm Park, and local amenities is highly regarded. While the kitchen size and equipment have been noted as areas for improvement, the property's warmth and overall provision make it a recommended choice for large groups and family gatherings.
The property is consistently described as clean and tidy, with several reviews highlighting its spotless condition upon arrival. A few isolated incidents regarding cleanliness were mentioned but were not reflective of the general guest experience.
The location is frequently praised for its proximity to the beach, Peasholm Park, and local shops. Guests appreciate the quiet residential area and the ease of access to Scarborough's attractions, making it an ideal spot for holidaymakers.
Guests find the rooms comfortable, with special mention of the quality of seating and bedding. Some concerns were raised about the size of certain rooms and the kitchen, but overall, the property is regarded as a comfortable stay for large groups.
The property is well-equipped for large groups, with ensuite bathrooms and a well-heated environment. However, guests have suggested improvements in kitchen equipment and maintenance issues like shower drainage and appliance instructions. These points have slightly impacted the overall satisfaction with the facilities.
Many reviews mention welcome gifts and extra touches like umbrellas and torches, which guests found considerate. However, as these gifts are subject to change and not guaranteed, they are a delightful bonus rather than an expectation for future guests.
About this property
Nestled in the centre of the beautiful seaside town of Scarborough, on the coast of North Yorkshire, is this superb detached, three-storey cottage. This property is an excellent retreat for friends, families or a group of travellers, with a delightful modern interior and quality furnishings, making it a warm and homely base. Be welcomed into a sitting room with a gas fire to provide that extra bit of warmth during the chillier months, or use the additional sitting room as a quiet space for catching up on some reading. Stepping into the kitchen, you will discover a range of appliances suitable for cooking up delicious meals, before gathering in the dining room for a family celebration and toasting to a wonderful holiday. The property benefits from eight well-presented bedrooms, spaced across all three floors, all with their own en-suites for your convenience. Choose from king-sizes, double or singles to get some much needed rest for the days ahead. To the rear of the property is a courtyard where you can dine alfresco, or take a warm cup of tea in the morning and watch the world wake up. You are a stone's throw away from the beautiful Japanese-style Peasholm Park, which is perfect for a morning stroll with your dog, also offering a wealth of history and an abundance of local wildlife. A similar distance away lies the Scarborough Open Air Theatre where you catch a live music event throughout the summer. Choose between Scarborough's North and South Cliff Golf Clubs, each with a selection of courses to suit all ages and skill levels. For a spot of history, venture towards Scarborough Castle with its stunning panoramic views across the dramatic coastline and houses 3,000 years' worth of history inside. For a family day out, Scarborough Beach is just a five minute walk away, where you can spread out across your beach towels during the summer months and top upon that summer tan, or play a variety of beach games before settling down to a delightful picnic. Venture towards SEA LIFE Scarborough where you and your little ones can spot the variety of underwater creatures. Further afield is the mature open woodland and dramatic seascapes of the North York Moors National Park for magnificent walking, hiking and cycling opportunities, with the seaside town of Whitby just over half an hour's drive away. Hillcrest is the ultimate location for friends and families to relax and unwind.
Scarborough is a town in North Yorkshire, England, resting on the North Sea coastline. There is a large number of traditional eateries and shops and supermarkets for picking up those last-minute essentials. Discover a range of popular tourist attractions, some of which include Scarborough Beach, Peasholm Park, SEA life Scarborough, Scarborough Castle and much more.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Eight bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x first-floor double with TV and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 2 x first-floor king-size double with TVs and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x first-floor single with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x second-floor double bedrooms with TVs and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor family room with double and single with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with gas fire.
Additional sitting room with bar and beer fridge.
Travel cot available - please bring your own mattress and bedding
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TVs with Freeview, a selection of books and games and WiFi.
Fuel and power includedin rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available upon request.
Off-road parking for 4-5 cars.
Enclosed rear courtyard with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
EV charging available (charges apply).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop, pub and park 2 minutes walk.
Beach 5 minute walk.
No hen/stag or similar.
Reviews (40)
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Lindsey
The size of the house was brilliant for our large party and facilities were good. A useful utility area with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Our stay was for a week so these were quite important. We'd asked for highchair and travel cot and these were provided. 2 sitting rooms as well as a large dining room. The location of the house was ideal and within easy walking distance of the seafront and the town centre. On the whole the house was clean and well cared for. If I had any slight criticism at all it would be as follows. Some of the shower cubicles were a little on the small side but there's not much can be done about this. During our stay one of our party lost their reading glasses and proceeded to check down the side and back of the sofas. There were bits of paper and fluffy that had obviously been there for a while so these could do with a thorough clean out. The yale lock on the outer door was a little rickety but as there was also an inner lockable door then this didn't pose a security problem. These small things didn't detract from our stay which was very enjoyable.
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Yvette
Really happy with our stay and would definitely return, thank you :)
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Anne
Every aspect of the house was great, but for our family the downstairs bedroom, and accessibility of the property, were the most important as my Dad has mobility problems. We wouldn't have been able to get away together without this. There is an incline from the main road up to the property but Dad's little mobility scooter managed it fine. Would definitely recommend for a large group and would stay here again.