Description
To the Victorians, Scarborough was The Queen of the Watering Places' and you will stay in grand style in Yorkshire's premier coastal resort at the 4* Crown Spa Hotel. Scarborough's mighty castle towers over the impressive headland and in its shadow the town has grown up around the bustling harbour. Scarborough is a resort of immense style with some of the finest gardens in this country and an elegant promenade running along the top of the cliffs. Historic charm and scenic splendour surround the beautiful Yorkshire coastline and the North Yorkshire Moors National Park is just minutes away. Visits to the pretty fishing port of Whitby, bright and breezy Bridlington are included as well as NEW FOR 2025 Georgian Sewerby Hall and Gardens plus a lovely afternoon tea in the hotel
Itinerary
Holiday Highlights
- Hotel for 4 nights dinner & breakfast- Porterage & welcome tea / coffee- Free use of leisure facilities (except spa treatments)- 10% off pre-booked spa treatments- Visit to Whitby via The North York Moors- Sewerby Hall & Gardens with road train to Bridlington- Afternoon tea in the hotel- Free day in Scarborough
Historic charm and scenic splendour
Day 1 - After joining your holiday coach, head to the North Yorkshire coast with refreshment stops en-route to your hotel, 4* Crown Spa Hotel with welcome drink and porterage on arrival. 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast.\n\nDay 2 - 4 At leisure in Scarborough with two included excursions and afternoon tea in the hotel on one day\n\nBritain's first holiday resort, Scarborough, has been welcoming visitors for over 360 years. The North Bay and South Bay are separated by the headland on which stands the town's medieval castle. Safe beaches, cliff tops and a busy shopping centre stand only yards apart. You will have a free day in Scarborough, a town of immense style with some of the finest parks and gardens in Britain. Beautiful Peasholm Park with its tranquil lake complete with Japanese pagoda is approx. 30 minutes' walk away from the hotel.\n\nINCLUDED EXCURSIONS\nWhitby & North York Moors National Park\nYour included excursion today takes you across the dramatic North York Moors National Park to the much loved fishing town of Whitby, dominated by its cliff-top Abbey, with its quaint cobbled streets and picturesque houses standing on the steep slopes of the River Esk. The narrow streets and alleys winding down to the quays of this seafaring town still bustle as they have done for centuries. For the energetic, climb the 199 steps to Whitby Abbey and explore the beautiful ruins which tower over the town. Well known as the home port of the legendary seafarer Captain Cook, it also draws Dracula fans with its many connections to Bram Stoker. Don't forget to sample the world-beating fish and chips, fresh from the harbour\n\nSewerby Hall & Gardens and Bridlington\nUniquely situated in a dramatic clifftop position with spectacular views over Bridlington and set in 50 acres of early 19th Century parkland, Sewerby Hall and Gardens offers something for everyone, from the magnificent gardens to the deep rooted heritage of the house. To visit Grade I listed Sewerby Hall is to tour through architectural history. A total restoration in 2013-2014 has re-presented the hall as an Edwardian Country house, circa 1910 with impressive pieces from the Victoria and Albert Museum. Discover 50 acres of award-winning gardens and woodland where each garden offers its own variety of sights, smells and sounds - Pleasure Garden, Walled Garden, Rose Garden and the Woodland. There is also a small zoo, shop and cafe on site. NB there are some steps around the estate especially on the Woodland Walk. Later on a road train will transfer into the centre of the charming traditional resort of Bridlington, the real star of the 2016 Dad's Army film and a delightful pocket of Yorkshire. Bridlington Old Town is tucked away from the bustling seafront and is a step back in time, with cobbled streets, charming architecture, and historic landmarks that tell the story of its rich past. Your coach will meet you later to take you back to Scarborough\n\nDay 5 - After breakfast travel homewards with a comfort stop en-route arriving early/mid evening
Venue Information
The Crown Spa Hotel, Scarborough
The grand 4* Crown Spa Hotel, built in 1844, may be the town's oldest hotel but it is also one of its best. Located on the south side of Scarborough, the hotel overlooks the promenade and is around 10 minutes' walk from the main town centre and 20 minutes' walk from picturesque Scarborough Harbour. It retains many of its original features complemented by contemporary touches and features. The tastefully decorated guestrooms are lift accessible and offer TV, hairdryer and tea / coffee making facilities. Single rooms are doubles / twins for sole use. Taste Restaurant offers a blend of European and traditional Yorkshire dining in a modern setting with separate dining sections and rooms. There is also a cafe bar and TV lounge for informal relaxing and drinks. Leisure facilities include a pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, ice room, retreat lounge, gym and spa. There is a lift.