The Leeway

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The Leeway
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

About this property

Built in 1822 this listed building is full of character offering spectacular views across the North Bay to Scarborough Castle and the Yorkshire coastline. The Leeway’s rooms are tastefully decorated and feature Freeview TV, free WiFi and are supplied with tea and coffee making facilities along with hairdryers. The hotel is over three floors. It has no lift. The Leeway overlooks the cliffs and the beach that stretches for over a mile along the rugged coastline. There is free parking on site and the fun fair and arcades of South Bay are just a 10-minute walk away. The Town centre is home to a variety of restaurants that offer sea food, Italian, Indian, Chinese and English cuisine, all just minutes away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Scarborough, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Couldn't fault it the owner was very helpful and nice the room was clean and had everything you needed for your stay, the breakfast was faultless too, we'll definitely be staying there the next time we go to Scarborough”
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was great and plenty of choice. Host was excellent. Comfy beds, lovely towels. All very clean.”
  • Jeffrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The breakfast was excellent but was not included in the room cost. This should have been made clearer when we booked”
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Hostess was so friendly and nothing eax you much trouble. Room was lovely and clean with some lovely little touches.”
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Comfortable and friendly stay.Excellent cooked breakfast,in a convenient location.”
  • Audrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Suzanna, the host was very friendly and welcoming. Our room was clean and had a kettle with a good selection of tea, coffee, biscuits & hot chocolate. There was a little fridge with 2 bottles of water and milk in it. We were in room 3 which had a...”
  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely and clean with a very friendly landlady and an excellent breakfast ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
  • Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The welcome, comfort, facilities provided, breakfast and room. All were excellent and well appointed. I booked two rooms with sea views and we were not disappointed. Fabulous place to sit with a brew and a book”
  • Tilbrook-heath
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely sea view, breakfast was lovely, zsuzanna was very welcoming.”
  • Hartley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I felt welcomed. The room had a lovely view, it was clean and well equipped. Breakfast was nice and had a variety of things to choose from.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 629 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

All rooms are en-suite, the double and single rooms have magnificent sea views. The twin rooms unfortunately are not a sea view. The hotel is spread over 3 floors. It has no lift. The Leeway Guest House offers an ideal base to enjoy Scarborough and all its facilities, or to explore North Yorkshire. Located overlooking the North Bay, we are within walking distance of the Sea Life Centre, Miniature Railway, the working Harbour, Scarborough Castle, Peasholm Park, Scarborough Cricket Ground, the Indoor Bowls Centre and the Open Air Theatre. The Town Centre is only a 10 minute walk away. The South Bay, 15 minutes walk away, offers arcades, amusements and a busy fun fair. From the Harbour, you can book trips around the bay, the North Yorkshire coast, or half/full day fishing trips. The six sea view rooms allow guests to enjoy panoramic views of the cliffs and historic castle that frame the picturesque north bay. Kevin & Zsuzsanna (the owners) will do everything they can to ensure your stay is stress free and relaxing. The town of Whitby is only a 30-minute drive away, with the famous Heartbeat Country and Castle Howard both reachable by car in 45 minutes. The historic City of York is an hours drive away. Just below The Leeway are the beautiful and safe beaches that are such a special feature of the area. Many people, beginners and experts, enjoy surfing the waves that Scarborough enjoys.

Neighbourhood information

With it's safe beaches and many attractions, including the surrounding Yorkshire countryside, Scarborough provides the perfect seaside holiday resort for people of all ages. Scarborough is divided into two bays- the North Bay and the South Bay.

Languages spoken

English,Hungarian

Property surroundings

House rules

The Leeway takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about US$134. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Rooms are accessed via stairs, please let the guest house know if a first-floor room is required.

Please note that there are 4 parking spaces available but The Leeway offers free off road parking permits in the event of the carpark being full.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.