Guests say
Lonsdale Villa in Scarborough receives high praise for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and proximity to the beach. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, ample dining and living areas, and the thoughtful welcome basket. The property is ideal for large family gatherings and offers a range of amenities including en suite bathrooms, a games room, and a hot tub.
Guests consistently mention the cleanliness of the villa, describing it as 'spotless' and 'very clean'. The attention to cleanliness contributes positively to the overall experience.
The villa's location is frequently highlighted as a positive feature, being close to the beach and local attractions. The area is deemed safe and convenient, although parking availability is a noted concern.
The comfort of the villa is well-regarded, with guests finding the rooms spacious and the beds comfortable. Some minor issues with lighting and a few maintenance concerns slightly affect the comfort score.
Facilities are generally praised, especially the kitchen and entertainment options. However, some guests encountered minor issues with maintenance and suggested improvements, such as the addition of kitchen utensils and clearer instructions for rubbish disposal.
The welcome basket and other touches are frequently mentioned and appreciated by guests, indicating a high level of thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such gestures, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
An impressive new property to Sykes in a well-positioned and enviable location in the seaside town of Scarborough, North York Moors, discover this impressive, charming eleven-bedroom property, Lonsdale Villa.
Within close proximity to the North York Moors National Park and several beautiful beaches, Lonsdale Villa welcomes twenty two guests to enjoy a memorable getaway with the perfect blend of coast and country.
Park up, cross the threshold into your new home-from-home and take the weight off your feet in the inviting sitting room, complete with TV so you can keep up to date with all your favourite shows or delight a movie marathon on cooler evenings.
Allow the budding chef of the group to get to grips with a superb array of appliances in the well-equipped kitchen before settling down in the formal dining room to tuck into a feast; alternatively, if the weather permits, why not take advantage of the enclosed garden to enjoy an alfresco feast and pop corks until the sun sets?
When day rolls into night, escape to the first floor where you’ll find a selection of well-presented bedrooms, in addition to a master, king-size bedroom and snug on the second-floor where you can unwind and settle in for the night.
Each bedroom is well-equipped with plenty of storage and some with their own en-suite so you can beat the queues of a morning and prepare for the day in-style.
In the morning, kickstart your itinerary in the centre of Scarborough, home to Scarborough Castle, the picturesque Italian Gardens, Rose Garden and Scarborough Beach where you can relax upon the sandy stretch, sunbathe or paddle the shores; be sure to also pay a visit to the colourful beach huts and snap a photography opportunity.
Further afield, spend the day in the lovely town of Whitby, home to the iconic Whitby Abbey, Whitby Beach, Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Whitby Museum, as well as the famous 199 steps which offers picturesque views over Whitby beyond.
Well-positioned to also explore Filey Beach, Filey Museum, Filey Golf Club and Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park, you’ll have plenty to see and do while you’re here!
Escape to North York Moors with a memorable stay at Lonsdale Villa.
The bustling coastal town of Scarborough, which has been a favourite since the Victorian era, still has many of the original excellent structures, parks, and gardens, as well as its iconic castle that towers over the community. Two outstanding sections of lovely, golden sand beaches in North Bay and South Bay are very well-liked by families with young children. Many family-friendly activities are available, as well as several top-notch tourist attractions for adults, such as the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough Spa, and the Scarborough Open Air Theatre for live music. With golf courses, excellent seaside walks along the Cleveland Way, stunning cycle paths like the former railway to Whitby, beautiful sailing, and championship-caliber surfing, Scarborough is a great place for outdoor activities. Scarborough is the destination with something for everyone when all the customary seaside amusement and busy promenades near to the shore are added. Scarborough is a great place to start a fun-filled holiday because it is ideally positioned for exploring the coastline and the moors.
Accommodation
Free welcome pack provided on arrival.
Over three floors.
Two sitting areas on the ground floor.
Full integrated/brand new Kitchen.
Dining room with 18-seat arrangements.
Total 11 bedrooms arranged over 3 floors.
10 bedrooms with en-suites and TVs, and 1 bedroom with a private non-attached bathroom.
Ground Floor: 1 x double bedroom (accessed via two steps).
First Floor: 4 x double, 1 x family room with double and single, 3 x single, 1 x twin.
Second Floor: 1 x king-size.
Sitting room.
Snug/gaming room with sofa bed & single mattress and PS4 console (2 controllers provided, small selection of games provided )
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
13 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Ample free on street parking available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Welcome pack available on arrival.
Enclosed rear garden with hot tub, astroturf and furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.5 miles, pub 0.9 miles.
400 meters to South Bay, 0.1 miles to Italian Gardens and Rose Garden.
Two well-behaved dogs, third dog on request.
The owner may consider a third dog on request.
Note- this property has bedrooms for 20 people but can sleep 22 with the additional single mattress and single sofa bed.
Please note there is a minimum of 3 nights on bank holidays.
Reviews (14)
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Stanley
18 adults and children from our family stayed and had a lively time. There were some issues such as TV's not working (we wanted to watch some of the Olympic action occasionally), but we put this down to previous renters not telling Sykes' representatives. Found some dirty crockery on the shelves which was quite disappointing. Some - not all - found beds to be uncomfortable. For some reason a number of light bulbs kept blowing. These were all fairly minor problems but our biggest issues were with disposing of rubbish. 3 of the outside bins were full of rubbish on our arrival, one was emptied on the 6th day of our 7 day stay and 2 were not emptied at all. Obviously 18 people in one house does generate a lot of rubbish and the fact we couldn't easily dispose of it was really annoying. We informed Natalie, the Sykes rep, soon after problems were discovered and in fairness to her she was very much on the ball in getting them fixed and even with the bins I know she tried her best to get contractors to empty them but was let down by them. Please don't be put off by my negative comments as overall we very much enjoyed staying at Lonsdale Villa and of course the larger the property the ratio of minor faults will increase incrementally.
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Simon
A huge house, extremely well-equipped. Very close to the town centre and the sea. We had a minor maintenance issue which was sorted promptly; the hosts are responsive and helpful. The children loved being able to run around the place. The kitchen has pretty much everything you need. Only comment is that the downstairs bedroom is up two steps - we were able to manage this but do bear this in mind if you have a wheelchair user. But really - we could not fault this property.
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Sarah
Would definitely recommend to friends and family xx