The Waves has become my new measure of all B&Bs. "Well, it's okay ... but it's not The Waves ... "…read more Run by writer and juke box enthusiast Kevern Stafford and his wife Ruth, The Waves is up on the cliffs above the south end of Scarborough - one of the nicest areas of town, from what we saw. It's a beautiful house, stylishly decorated, spotlessly clean, and really just a lovely place to be. There's a funky guest sitting room with a juke box and a record player, breakfast is served on locally handmade furniture and pottery ... and wait till you see the breakfast menu. There's about a dozen choices, ranging from a full fry up made with local, quality produce to vegan kedgeree. Or maybe you fancy kippers, or a superfoods smoothie ... or soft boiled eggs with marmite soldiers? And then there's the wifi, and the helpful information on good pubs and restaurants, and just Kevern's overall effort to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as he can. All this for a reasonable price - our room was only £64. Really, I'd move in if I could. Go there!

I have family in Redcar and try to get up there at least once a year for the Horse Racing which is…read morea real fun day out! (Although you can never guarantee the weather in the north of England!) My Dad now has a one bedroomed house and so me, my sister and our partners had to book a hotel. We stayed in the All Welcome In which is walking distance from the race track and offered Luxury En Suite rooms. Our room was a twin room with extremely dated bedding and decoration. It looked and smelt like the room had not been lived in for several years and as for the en suite?? A cupboard with a toilet and shower cubicle would have been a better description! And the door fell off after we tried to open it the second time. All in all two nights cost £71 for the two of us on a bed and breakfast basis. We did not dare to eat the breakfast but another guest made a complaint due to the bread being frozen, only to be told that they put it out frozen so it stays fresher for longer!! If we had not paid £40 deposit on the rooms and there was another hotel available (they all get booked up very quickly on a race weekend) then we would have definitely stayed else where. I cannot stress enough how awful the hotel was and would suggest that if anyone stays in Redcar, stay well away from the All Welcome In!

I stayed here recently with 3 friends and at £12 per person, per night including breakfast, this…read morewas great value. For £12 I wasn't expecting much but I must say that I was pleasantly surprised. I have stayed in much worse places where I have been charged around £70 per night. The twin rooms were quite large and included a w/c with shower. The decor was a little outdated but for the price we were well satsified. The rooms were clean and clean towels were provided. The breakfast was a full English with plenty of tea refills and toast. The landlady was very friendly and extremely helpful and gave us some good local information and directions. If you are looking for 'Jack & Vera Duckworth' type B&B accommodation and you are on a budget, then I can highly recommend this place. If you want something more upmarket, then try elsewhere and be prepared to pay much more than £12 a night.

Excellent find!! We spent one night in their Elizabeth…read moreapartment just up the road from the Sandpiper B&B. The owners are extremely friendly and even arranged flowers for my mum. Prices are very good for self catering and you can opt for breakfast in the Sandpiper if you wish. Great location and I would highly recommend trying it.

I hadn't been in Whitby for many years but had the opportunity to return for a three day visit this…read moreMay. It was wonderful, and due in no small measure to our stay in the Sandbeck Hotel. I booked our accommodation online. Its location (ten minutes walk from the train station) is perfect, right on the Crescent Terrace on the West Cliff. Our room was the Classic Bay, spacious, light and comfortable with a great view of the North Sea. The owners, the Gallaghers, were gracious hosts, friendly and very accommodating of our requests and our needs (we left very early on our last morning, prior to breakfast, but they provided a very satisfying boxed meal. Breakfasts are a special treat, with a variety of choices, tasty food properly cooked and politely served by the attentive waitstaff. I should also mention that the price is quite competitive, also. For a three-night stay, they offer a discount of 5%, so ours was 95 pounds per night ($147). All in all, a real treat!!

Lovely location surrounded by beautiful scenery - great conservatory area to enjoy those views…read morefrom. Clean, tidy and comfortable rooms. Fabulous big breakfast! Aftrnoon tea looked good but did not have time to partake. More important than all of that however are the very friendly owners and staff who show a personal interest in each of their guests. Could not be more impressed!

From the owner: As a tourist base The Grainary is unrivalled. Situated in Harwood Dale village, it is midway…read morebetween Scarborough and Whitby in the peaceful and tranquil surroundings of the North York Moors National Park. The Grainary Hotel is award winning farm accommodation. Set in 200 acres of rich countryside, with breathtaking views looking out to Scarborough Castle, the Coast and the Moors. It is the ideal place to spend a few days away with friends, family or even to relax by yourself. Pets are also welcome on request! We offer a range of Evening Meals and we are also fully licensed. Why not come and visit us for the day and relax in our tranquil tea rooms. There is plenty to see and do at The Grainary The Grainary has been awarded a prestigious 4 Stars by the English Tourism Council; proof of the quality you'll find here.

This is a Guest House totally decorated in Gothic style…read more From the Soider web chair backs and bed heads..to four posters..caters specifically for Goths but normals welcome. This Victorian Gothic themed guesthouse is unique indeed, Goth Guests will love the individually decorated rooms, all with superb four poster beds for that luxury feel.A popular haunt for honeymoons, birthdays and anniversaries or just a weekend spell at the seaside! Guests can choose from a selection of exquisite luxury themed rooms. These include the lunar room with theme throughout and gothic fireplace, and a superb four poster bed. The greenman with spidersweb four poster and views of the abbey. The solar room with gold decor and linen with gothic four poster bed and victorian marble fireplace. Prices from: £30 to £33 Per person B&B Rooms have tea and coffee making facilities,each room has its own separate private bathrooms with baths.Full english or vegetarian breakfast served in a candlelit breakfast room. There is a a two night minimum stay at weekends and it is impossible to get a room here around either of the Whitby Goth Weekends. Booked solid years ahead.

Well that's it…read more Never again will I eat my breakfast in daylight. After an awesome weekend break at the gothic themed Bats and Broomsticks in Whitby I now insist upon eating all my breakfasts in a candlelit cellar to the strains of Sisters of Mercy. You may never have tried that before but once you have you will wonder how you ever breakfasted any other way. I'm feeling all dark and Mistressy just thinking about it. So to review. I believe I can sum this up neatly by saying that this warm, welcoming and quirky B&B just up the road from the heart of Whitby is PERFECT for you if you can say 'yes' to any or all of the following: 1) When I say 'Amelia' by The Mission you immediately start singing it in your head. 2) At any point in your life you have spent a weekend ruining the new DMs your badgered Mother finally bought you, to just the right degree of 'aged distress'. 3) You've ever picked holes in the cuffs of your school jumper to thrust your thumbs through. 4) You can air guitar to Alice Cooper's 'Poison'. 5) You have ever drawn spider webs on the corners of your eyelids. 6) Your father/mother/grandfather/grandmother has ever exclaimed you look like you are 'going to a funeral'. 7) You have ever deliberately sat in the shade on a sunny day drinking Cider and referring to those playing in the sunlight as 'The Others'. 8) You still refer to anyone as a 'Norm'. 9) You know what Stargazer Pitch Black is. 10) You have ever owned a dress or shirt made of crumpled velvet. Score double here if it was dark purple or had leather threading at the neck. So what are you waiting for my little Lestats and Booberellas?? Drag yourselves out of the dirt of your homelands and go for a thoroughly satisfying dark skulk around Whitby. You know you want to.

We stayed at Lime Kiln House in the midst of the November snows. This B&B has only recently opened…read morefor business but the owners come with lots of previous experience. The bedroom was spacious with a very comfortable double bed and a spectacular view to Castle Howard. It took an extra z-bed with ease and should be able to take a second. The guest sitting room downstairs was very welcome and we enjoyed watching a DVD by an open log fire whist our daughter was asleep upstairs. Breakfast was superb with a wide selection of fresh fruit (including melons, raspberries, kiwi and pineapple), yoghurt, cereals etc. The cooked breakfast was very tasty and sourced locally. Nearby: Castle Howard is just on the doorstep and well worth a visit. We also spent a day in York, a lovely city, but a slightly longer drive away.

From the owner: High quality award winning Bed & Breakfast accommodation…read more Spacious bedrooms with views over village green to Castle Howard. Luxury ensuite with bath and separate shower unit. Sole use of tastefully furnished lounge with log fire. TV and DVD in guest rooms and lounge. Best quality locally sourced breakfasts. Use of attractive grounds set in Howardian Hills, a designated "Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty". Located a short stroll from Castle Howard, near the bustling market town of Malton. Ample, well lit offroad parking.