Guests say
Lonsdale Villa in Scarborough receives high praise for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and prime location near the beach and town. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable rooms, and thoughtful touches like welcome baskets. The property is ideal for large groups and family gatherings, offering ample amenities and a hot tub. Some minor maintenance issues are noted, but overall, guests report a delightful stay.
Guests consistently mention the property's cleanliness, describing it as 'spotless' and 'very clean'. The high level of cleanliness contributes significantly to the positive experience of the guests.
The villa's location is frequently highlighted as a positive feature, being close to the beach, Italian gardens, and town centre. The area is described as safe, even for nighttime walks, enhancing the appeal of the property's location.
Comfort is well-regarded with guests finding the rooms spacious and the beds comfortable. The presence of en suites in most rooms and multiple living areas adds to the overall comfort. Some guests mention minor issues with beds and seating, but these do not detract significantly from the overall comfort.
The villa is praised for its extensive facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and entertainment options like a games room. However, some guests report minor maintenance issues with lights and TVs, and suggestions for additional kitchen equipment, leading to a slightly lower score.
Guests frequently express gratitude for the welcome baskets and other thoughtful touches. While these gifts are highly appreciated, it is important to note that such gestures, though 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 (16)
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Gail
The house was pristine. Bedrooms were great although the info on the website was a bit confusing as to which floor they were on! It was lovely and warm even though we were careful with the heating. We could have done with another dozen mugs as we spent the whole time washing them - & we were pleased weâd all brought extra t towels. Great welcome pack including a bottle of Prosecco! However the tv in the lounge wouldnât play BBC1 & other chanels- disappointing for Strictly! One lady said the bath towel was more hand towel sized - & sheâs not big! One rooms loo seat was only screwed in on one side - bit disconcerting. The alarm kept on going off with a fault - somewhat annoying. Didnât use the hot tub as the outside area wasnât very inviting. Another floor light in the lounge behind the tv would have been good. Loved the flowers and lights on the dining tables. Overall we had a lovely few days and would definitely use it again if needed.
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Trevor
The house is immaculate. It is huge but was lovely and warm throughout. the Hot Tub went down a treat. Lovely area and just a few mins walk to the Funicular and the Italian Gardens. Very Happy. Thanks.
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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.