Guests say
Squirrel Cottage in Scarborough is widely praised for its cosy, clean, and well-equipped accommodation, making it an excellent base for exploring the coast and local attractions. Guests appreciate the large, secure garden—ideal for dogs—and the proximity to amenities such as a pub, fish and chip shop, and supermarket. The cottage is described as warm and welcoming, with private parking and a peaceful setting. Some minor issues were noted, such as steep stairs, dated towels, and occasional maintenance needs, but overall, guests found their stay enjoyable and would recommend the property.
The majority of guests found the cottage spotless and very clean on arrival, with only rare mentions of minor issues such as an unclean dishwasher filter. Cleanliness is consistently highlighted as a strong point.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to local amenities, public transport, and coastal attractions. Guests appreciated the quiet village setting and easy access to Scarborough and surrounding areas.
Most guests found the cottage warm, cosy, and comfortable, with good beds and a pleasant atmosphere. A few mentioned steep stairs, a less comfortable mattress, and a lack of cushions, but these were not common complaints.
Facilities are generally well regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen, secure garden, and private parking. Some guests noted minor issues such as old towels, limited kitchenware, and maintenance needs, but these did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Squirrel yourselves away in this cosy cottage and enjoy a traditional seaside break on the superb East Yorkshire Coast. An ideal family base.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: ¾ Double (4ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack.. Large enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is 1 step in the garden. There is mention of steep stairs.. Squirrel Cottage is a traditional cottage situated on one of the oldest streets of Seamer village. This row of cottages formed part of the original Main Street, but now lies tucked back in a quiet corner of the village.
The cottage is beautifully presented by the owners and makes a great holiday home for couples or a young family. All the mod cons are provided in the kitchen, which leads through to the cosy living room, with French doors leading to the garden. The enclosed garden is well kept and is ideal for the dog or children.
The benefit of this property is the private parking, just 4 yards from the main door, or the option of using the garage. The bedrooms are spacious and light. The single room provides a small double bed, for that extra comfort.
The village has three very popular pubs that all serve food, as well as a small supermarket, post office, church and village hall. It also has one of the most popular fish and chip shops on this coastline. Cayton Bay is the nearest beach, but Scarborough and Filey are just a few minutes away. Scarborough is a traditional seaside resort with lots to do for all age groups. From theatres, restaurants, the cricket ground, the Sea Life Centre and the very popular Alpamare Water Park, with its wave machines.
Seamer is ideally situated for visiting both the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Wolds. The Dalby Forest with its fantastic bike trails is close by. From Seamer you can catch a train direct to York, voted as one of the top 10 cities to visit. Fantastic museums, fantastic shopping and fantastic history. Don’t miss it! Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Small dog/s only allowed.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Rotunda Museum
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Flamingo Land
Reviews (24)
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Confirmed Guest
Small but lovely. Fine for two would be a little cramped for four. Running a bath took for ever. Only one pan lid was a problem but mention it and I’m sure it will be resolved. Would happily return.
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Shirley Guerge
We really enjoyed our stay at Squirrell Cottage in Seamer. Everything we could need was provided, and the cottage was spotlessly clean when we arrived. The Coastliner bus stops were just a short walk away, enabling us to go to Scarborough, Whitby and York on the bus, using our bus passes. We can heartily recommend the local fish and chip shop just across the road from the cottage. It was also great to have a small supermarket and post office close by. Scarborough is lovely, and just a short bus ride away. Squirrell Cottage is a lovely place to stay which we can wholeheartedly recommend. Thank you.
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Richard Slater
A lovely clean cottage to use a base to explore the area. It is situated in a small village with a pub and chippy across the road. I would definitely recommend this cottage for a relaxing break.