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Where to stay

Accommodation throughout the UK is presently undergoing substantial change in both how it is categorised and graded; no where more is this being embraced and engaged than by Scarborough Hospitality Association members.

To help you find what you are looking for more easily we have provided extensive search facilities within this site. Overall Scarborough's accommodation can be divided into self-catering and serviced; this has been the first way that we have divided our members into to ease you finding your ideal accommodation experience.

You will find further explanations of the types of accommodation to be found within Scarborough below;

Self-Catering Accommodation

Un-serviced accommodation with self-contained or portable cooking facilities where visitors, singly or in groups, generally cater for themselves entirely.

Different types: Cottages, Apartments, Bungalows, Farmhouses, Houses, Homes, Cabins, Chalets.

Caravans, Camping: Touring Parks for touring caravans and possibly camping; Holiday Parks for static holiday caravans that may also provide touring/camping facilities, and Campsites for tents, bivouacs etc.

Serviced Accommodation

Serviced places to stay (hotels, guest houses and so on) come in many styles and sizes, offering something for everyone who visits Scarborough.

B&Bs: Bed & Breakfasts are based at private homes with evening meals sometimes available. B&Bs may have fewer facilities than a Guest House.

Guesthouses: Guest Houses might be private homes or commercially rated premises that provide B&B with evening meals sometimes available. Guest Houses may have more facilities than a B&B.

Hotels: Normally licensed establishments providing breakfast and dinner with a variety of facilities within the grounds.

Country Hotels: As `Hotels', but in a quiet location, usually within their own extensive grounds. The style of operation may be informal and relaxed.

Country Houses: Non-Hotel style accommodation in quiet locations, usually within their own grounds, providing breakfast and evening meals by arrangement.

Farm B&Bs: Bed & Breakfast or Guest House style of accommodation on working farms.

Inns: Fully licensed establishments open to non-residents with facilities and services similar to those at B&Bs. Food and beverages are usually a major part of the operation.

Restaurants with Rooms: Guest House or B&B style accommodation at a licensed restaurant.