The Perks | Scarborough | Scalby Mills | North York Moors And Coast

4.3★

8 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

68 Customer Review(s)

Gary
November 2024

“A brilliant place, beautiful views, ideally situated for access to everything, we will be back”

- Gary, November 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you had a good stay and look forward to your return. Property Owner
Alan September 2024

“We had a wonderful stay at The Perks.”

The house is very spacious and welcoming, a mix of quirky, characterful and contemporary. It had everything there visitors could need. The views of the bay are fantastic. A really lovely garden. The best place we have stayed at. Looking forward to staying again. Alan and Lizzy

- Alan, September 2024

Thank you for your feedback We are constantly trying to update and change the house to make it more inviting. Property Owner
Susan September 2024

“We had a lovely week at the perks, very convenient house to all areas, quiet location, just down the bank is the SCARBOROUGH SEA LIFE CENTRE, dog walks on the doorstep, lovely house that reflects a happy family home that was in the past, only fault we found was the mattresses in the king size beds were very uncomfortable so bad backs were had every day.”

.all in all HIGHLY RECOMMEND,

- Susan, September 2024

Thank you for your feedback. Other than the beds, we are happy that you had a good holiday. Property Owner
Ray August 2024

“We had a great stay at the Perks once again, we have been returning to the Perks for several years now and will continue.”

We love Scarborough and the Perks has proved an ideal location for us. We love the dog-friendly beaches and the welcoming town, just a short bus ride away, so need to use the car and struggle with parking. We will be back next year.

- Ray, August 2024

Thank you for your comments. We look forward to your return visit. Property Owner
Jodie August 2024

“The Perks was in a great location with a short walk to the beach and attractions in the North Bay.”

Bus/ train routes to the South Bay, Whitby, York were easy to get to. The view from the house is breathtaking and the owners providing binoculars were an added bonus! There were other thoughtful things provided such as lots of board games, outdoor games, films and an Xbox. The welcome box with tea, coffee, milk and biscuits was a nice touch. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept well. I was disappointed to see when I stripped the bed on the last day stains on the duvet, mattress cover and mattress on the bed my son used. This isn’t good and maybe who cleaned the property before we arrived didn’t check this as all it needed was the mattress/ pillow covers and duvet changing and a mattress protector adding to my sons bed. The kitchen was spacious and well stocked, even with an air fryer. Nice enclosed garden with plenty of furniture. It was lovely sitting out there looking at Scarborough Castle. Pretty lights at night. The dog enjoyed the garden and seeing off the odd squirrel. I thought it was reasonable for the owners to ask for dog mess to be picked up. Good communication prior to arrival. The neighbours also introduced themselves and gave some good local tips. Overall it was a nice stay but I do think there are bits of the property that need revamping. Whilst I kept my dog downstairs as asked, the carpets upstairs did have a doggy smell and need a good clean.

- Jodie, August 2024

Thank you for your comments. We will replace the duvet / pillows. It is a shame that when an accident occurs the visitors do not let us know. Property Owner
Eamonn August 2024

“Very. Nice location , Booked for next year,”

- Eamonn, August 2024

Thank you - we look forward to your return visit. Property Owner
Sue June 2024

“Initial reaction not good due to porch area being dirty and unkempt.”

Once inside house clean and in quiet area, beds comfy, both showers good. Outside area at back could also do with some TLC but would still stay again.

- Sue, June 2024

Thank you for your comments. The porch did indeed need a good clean which has been carried out. It is not part of our changeover cleaners remit. Property Owner
David June 2024

“We had a nice week in June at The Perks.”

It's a no frills kind of place but is very clean, reasonably comfortable and fairly priced. The location is great, very quiet and is 10 minutes walk from the Northmost promenade. What a fantastic view from the bedrooms upstairs, it is uninterrrupted and panoramic right across to the castle. There's also a nice, well kept garden, spoilt with the end section, that is fenced off and full off rubble. There's no garden furniture that we could see, but the decking and furniture overlooks it. (it all could do with a spring clean tbf). The kitchen is in need of a face-lift, the hob is part of the cooker, and is the old solid plate rings, which are nightmare to control. Overall it's a generous ⅘ for us, and we would have no hesitation in returning.

- David, June 2024

Thank you for your feedback, points noted. Property Owner
Joanne June 2024

“Our stay at the Perks was wonderful.”

It had a very homely feel to it. It was clean & had all the facilities we needed. The beds were comfortable & the views were spectacular. There was a lovely decked area to sit out on & a beautiful garden. There was a path at the end of the road which led down to Scalby Mills & Sea life center & a bus round the corner into town which was £2. Everything was easily accessible even for my 80 Yr old dad. Would highly recommend.

- Joanne, June 2024

We are pleased you had a good stay at The Perks. As a family home, we have tried to blend both homely comforts and a rental experience. Property Owner
Sharon May 2024

“Another great stay in Scarborough.”

We have stayed at The Perks numerous times. Although the property is dated in some areas, we can see the improvements every time we arrive. We have already booked for next year. The house is ideal for our requirements

- Sharon, May 2024

Thank you for your positive comments. We do endeavour to make improvements every year. Hopefully you will discover our next area of improvement at you next stay. Property Owner
Peter May 2024

“On arrival there was a strange smell.”

This disappeared after we had opened the windows. Initially the house looked clean but on closer inspection it needed a good dust and the paintwork could have done with a clean. There was mold in one of the bedrooms and in the shower room. Also the shower door was only hanging on the top tracks. The wallpaper was coming off in one of the bedrooms. The kitchen is well equipped, to the point where we had to keep food on the work top and table as there wasn't enough room in the cupboards. There was rusty and dirty utensils and the oven needed cleaning. There is a cot and high chair but no stairgate which would definitely have made life easier with a small child. Outside there was a part of decking which is beginning to rot. The footpath down the garden was uneven causing trip hazards and the garden needs work as the bushes are overgrown. On the plus side the location was very good and the Tunny Catch and The Old Scalby Mill served lovely food. The food and service at scalby Mill was excellent and they couldn't do enough for us. Also the vets at Swanzdale veterinary care center were excellent and we would recommend them in case of an emergency. A information pack would of been useful.

- Peter, May 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We have taken note of the areas you mentioned and will address them. We are pleased that you enjoyed the local facilities. Property Owner
Gail April 2024

“Property is in great location with ample parking and quiet area however the property was comfortable but could do with updating especially the cooker .”

Please note that the property states dog friendly however they are not allowed to use the garden as there toilet could I suggest maybe a section of the garden as dogs whilst staying at the property do need the toilet .

- Gail, April 2024

Thank you for your comments. The garden can be used by dogs, however we do ask that guests tidy up after their dogs. We have had a number of guests who 'forget' to do this making an unpleasant gift for the next visitors and gardener. Property Owner
Nichola April 2024

“My family really enjoyed our stay at The Perks.”

Its ina great location close to the Sea Life center and North beach, and a short walk from buses that head to South beach. The house was clean with everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and an home away from home. I would definitely recommend this place and will be booking again.

- Nichola, April 2024

We are pleased you had a good stay. Hopefully you will return to Scarborough Property Owner
Pauline March 2024

“We have had the pleasure of staying at the perks several times.”

It is a warm friendly environment,ideally situated for the beach and beautiful theme park a short drive away. There are great walks for fellow dog owners and the rear garden well loved by our border collie Poppy. The house itself is well appointed with washing machine and dishwasher and a newly fitted gas fire that was welcomed when one or two evenings were a bit chilly. In the kitchen it was pleasing to see the addition of an air fryer which was very useful. I highly recommend this property,it is exactly as it shows on the website.

- Pauline, March 2024

Thank you for your response. We are pleased you enjoyed your holiday Property Owner
Diane January 2024

“Location Location Location!”

!! Finally managed to get to stay at this very cosy, comfortable, dog friendly cottage and booked a return visit within 24 hrs of being there!!! Very much feels homely and provides everything you need. Excellent for dogs with secure large garden. We had snow when we were there and made the most of walking directly out of the house, less than 5 mins to promenade and beach and spent lots of time exploring parts of Scarborough we’d not been to before, as well as Bridlington, Robin Hoods Bay and Filey. Can’t wait to go back!!!❤️❤️❤️

- Diane, January 2024

Thank you for your positive feedback. We think the location takes some beating. We try to make the house a holiday home to ensure a good time can be had by all. Property Owner
Andrew December 2023

“We had a good repeat stay since last year and noted improvements to the property”

- Andrew, December 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We have a schedule of improvements which are carried out as funds allow. Property Owner
Nick November 2023

“Excellent stay thank you kindly and we hope to come back for future holiday's.”

Only 3 things that come to mind 1 Curtains needed on the small windows by the front door 2 Curtain needed on the landing window 3 Dog hairs by the last guests in main room and items left in draws by the bed, both issues should have been addressed by the last guests or your cleaners Kind regards Nick and Jo

- Nick, November 2023

We are pleased you had a good stay. Thank you for your comments Property Owner
Christopher November 2023

“We had a lovely time at The Perks.”

The accommodation was clean, comfortable and spacious with excellent facilities. Highly recommended.

- Christopher, November 2023

Thank you for your comments. We are glad you had a good stay. Property Owner
Jason October 2023

“Lovely and big property feels homey have been 3 times and will go again, brilliant outside for dog and not far from beach.”

Has all amenities you will need.

- Jason, October 2023
Robert September 2023

“The toilet up stairs get stuck on the toilet if you try to open the door wide .”

Sofa's lovely & comfortable & lots of them comy beds .The fridge & freezer hadn't been cleaned so we did that before we put food in in general it just needs a be of TLC .The back garden/porch was great for dog stuff & wiping their paws when we'd been out . Love the space in the kitchen & lounge .outside lights wasn't all working. I would stay there again .

- Robert, September 2023

We are glad you had a good time. We have now rectified the problem with the toilet door, and addressed the problem with the fridge freezer. Property Owner
Julie September 2023

“Lovely house clean but a bit dated located at the bottom of a quiet cul-d-sac ...”

Lovely house clean but a bit dated located at the bottom of a quiet cul-d-sac just above peasholme park North Bay A short walk down to the Sea Life Centre

- Julie, September 2023

Thank you for your comments. We are continually striving to make changes to the house to enhance visitors enjoyment. Property Owner
Ray September 2023

“This was not our first time at the Perks nor will it be our last.”

It is comfortable and well-equipped, and the two back bedrooms and garden have lovely views of the castle. The location is perfect for our needs, out of the way of the hustle and bustle of the South side and within walking distance of the dog-friendly beach. We love it and have recommended it to friends and family.

- Ray, September 2023

Thank you for your positive comments. We look forward to your return visit. We also love the ability to join in the busy parts of Scarborough and then return to the peace that The Perks offers. Property Owner
Lauren August 2023

“The house was excellent, and you can't beat the value for money.”

A quick, and beautiful walk to the beach. If the weather is too hot or rainy the bus service is a 2 minute walk away and will take you straight into the southside. The only slight issue we had is that the rose Bush was slightly overgrown; causing a slight hazard to small children and dogs. (But with the crazy weather this year, I'm guessing this couldn't be helped) If it wasn't already booked up for next year, we would have definitely booked again!

- Lauren, August 2023

Thank you for your positive comments. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. We will ask the gardener to tackle the rose bush. As you say, mad weather makes everything grow so fast. We hope no scratches were experienced. Property Owner
Tracey August 2023

“We loved the property and it was well equipped.”

Great having the guitar as we couldn't pack both our guitars so very happy husband.Loved how close it was to the sea front and sea life centre. The down side the house was it was filthy, I think they need another cleaning service, you can't get in late due to their extensive cleaning but cupboards and pots caked in dust,All round the edges of the rooms thick with dust and on the carpet too.Such a shame as it's a little gem.

- Tracey, August 2023

I am sorry you felt that there were cleaning issues. We will forward your comments to the cleaning company. Otherwise,we hope you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Kimberley August 2023

“We have been staying at the Perks for a number of years now and would highly recommend it for family holidays.”

The location of the house is perfect for exploring all of Scarborough. As always we noticed improvements have been made to the house this year. It is always very clean and comfortable there, a real home away from home. My children cry every time we have to leave! Thanks to the Perks for a wonderful holiday once again.

- Kimberley, August 2023

We are pleased you enjoyed another happy time. As you mentioned,we are making improvements each year. Property Owner
Elspeth July 2023

“We had a lovely stay at the Perks with plenty of room for us all.”

Scalby is a lovely quiet area not too far from the local attractions. Loved relaxing in the large, enclosed garden. Thankyou.

- Elspeth, July 2023

We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and all that the area offers. Property Owner
Barrie June 2023

“The property is very outdated.”

It didn't look or smell like it had been cleaned prior to our visit. The lounge carpet was disgusting and full of stains. The smell was quite strong on entry and had to open windows as it smelt very fusty.

- Barrie, June 2023
David June 2023

“Well equipped, clean and a great location.”

I think it might be a good idea to remove all the 50's-70's furniture and fixtures and replace with some newer stuff, because it let's the place down a little. I'd stay here again though, we enjoyed it.

- David, June 2023

Thank you for your comments. We are constantly updating and renewing furniture and decor at The Perks as funds allow. We hope you enjoyed your visit to Scarborough. Property Owner
Gemma June 2023

“This is our first stay at The Perks and we had a lovely time.”

It was clean, tidy and had everything we needed for our stay. The owners were easily contactable for any queries which is great too. May well be back others years.

- Gemma, June 2023

Thank you for your comments and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Sharon May 2023

“Third time staying here.”

In a nice quiet location a short walk to the beach. Ideal pfor our dogs, large garden. The neighbours either side are very friendly too.The whole house could do with a deep clean, but it's generally in good order. I'm sure we'll be back again.

- Sharon, May 2023

Thank you for your comments. We will contact the cleaners to arrange a deeper clean. Property Owner
Alan May 2023

“Perfect place for walkers as we walked the coastal path each day”

- Alan, May 2023

We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Mary April 2023

“This house was perfect.”

It is very spacious, very clean and everything you could need is provided. The location is perfect, couple of mins walk to sea front, 10 mins walk to North Beach. Around a 40 min walk to South Beach. Great access to the cliff top walk and a pub just a couple of mins away! Perfect! The garden was lovely, and well maintained. We wanted something with a comfy living room area, going in early May we knew the weather might mean some time at the house, so kept in mind we might want to watch movies, play board games etc. The living room was so comfy, lovely sofas. We are a family of 3 and had a large sofa each! Good size table in kitchen for eating and playing games. Beds were comfy and as a family of 3, there was more than enough space as there is room for 8 people to sleep in total. Fantastic place, great location and very well equipped. Highly recommended, we will return.

- Mary, April 2023

Thank you for your positive comments. We are very glad you had a good holiday. Property Owner
Pauline March 2023

“We enjoyed our 3rd visit to The Perks,the house was warm and welcoming,the alterations to the rear garden and within the house were lovely and the improvements to the covered area in front of the garage were noted.”

We would recommend The Perks, it is in a quiet residential area with lovely walks,easy access to the beach and to the town centre. There are 2 good sized supermarkets within a 10 minute drive . The large rear garden is fully enclosed ideal for Poppy our border collie.

- Pauline, March 2023

We aim to update and improve The Perks every year, so it was so nice to receive your positive comments. We are glad you had a good stay and hope you may like to visit again in the future. Property Owner
Julie February 2023

“We had a great holiday, everything we needed in the property a great night sleep the dogs loved the garden very safe.”

It was so close to the beach everything we need for a great holiday

- Julie, February 2023

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again some time. Property Owner
Mark December 2022

“The Perks is an ideal property for a comfortable large family holiday with children and pets at anytime of year, location is perfect for easy access to the beach and amenities, the outside space is secure for dogs to frequent while supervised, lots of off street parking, the house is well equipped, the kitchen has a pot and pan for everything, our Christmas dinner is testament to the fact.”

Basically it's lovely and comfortable and recommended.

- Mark, December 2022

Thank you for your positive comments. We are glad all you needed was available. Property Owner
John & Patricia September 2022

“Hi property was very dated, also no info left regarding buses in to ...”

Hi property was very dated, also no info left regarding buses in to Scarborough also in property 4 days before we reailised bus is around the corner to Scarborough, , not on the main round, which involved loads of walking to get there,, Also key clock is awful as numbers all faded off and real difficulty to read, would not stay there again,

- John & Patricia, September 2022

Thank you for your comments. We will make the key safe much clearer for users. Bus timetables can be found on the bus company's website. Property Owner
Sharon September 2022

“Second stay at The Perks.”

A great size house for our party of 4 adults and 2 dogs. Good sized garden for dogs, although it needs some pruning and tidying up. The house is in a great location for beach walks, which is why we go. The beds are a little soft for our tastes and could do with some better mattresses.The downstairs shower not very powerful, Overall a good stay, we are booked to return in May.

- Sharon, September 2022

Thank you for your comments. Unfortunately, the downstairs shower is limited due to the mains water pressure. The new shower upstairs over the bath has much more power. Property Owner
David September 2022

“Hi. When we arrived.”

Floors was still damp. That wasn’t a problem. It all seemed unclean so we cleaned kitchen and table because we have a new born baby with us. Dog food was still stuck to the floor. So we had to clean floors. There was a bit of human poo on the wall in the upstairs toilet. We had to clean that off. Moved microwave to plug phone in and socket was loose. It all needs a refresh.bits under the settees in conservatory.we don’t mind being out dated but it’s got to be clean and fresh. Not good at all.

- David, September 2022

Thank you for your comments. Had you contacted us, we could have asked the cleaners to reattend. The socket behind the microwave has now been tightened, however we are surprised you accessed this socket, as there are more sockets nearby, one with USB sockets for guests to use. Property Owner
Sue September 2022

“We enjoyed our stay at the Perks.”

The house was clean and comfortable, if a little dated and the garden is fabulous. Our dogs loved it! The location is very good with a five minute walk to the pub and the sea. We would have liked a shaver/toothbrush socket in the bathroom and there were no oven gloves but these are very minor criticisms.

- Sue, September 2022

Thank you for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
David August 2022

“Very spacious property with lots of extras for both grandchildren and adults nice garden but decking could do with a bit of tlc very close to the beach and sea live centre, and water park ,nice pub short walk down the hill and bus to South shore .”

- David, August 2022

Thank you for your comments. We hope to refresh areas as soon as we can. Property Owner
Robert May 2022

“Great place to stay, we have been before and since our last visit there has been some new furniture and a coat of paint in some rooms.”

It is in a great location within walking distance to Scarborough town and very close to the beach. The rear garden is a real suntrap. It would be great if there was a BBQ that you could use as we have taken our own which does take up space when travelling but other than that a great place to stay. Thanks The Smith family.

- Robert, May 2022

Thank you for your comments. We have more updates planned for the property. Property Owner
Sharon May 2022

“Really enjoyed our stay at the perks .”

Just a couple of points, the cooker is sloping forward, also the oven doesn’t cook very well unless you put it to the hottest setting.( this could be operator error!) The beds are very soft, some of us would of preferred firmer mattresses. The garden is lovely but needed a good tidy. None of this has stopped us from booking to go back later this year

- Sharon, May 2022

Thank you for your comment. The gardener is booked for fortnightly visits, however occasionally he is unable to attend if guests are using the garden. Property Owner
Polly November 2021

“The property is in a very poor state, kitchen cupboards full of odd chipped crockery oven trays were disgusting and unusable.”

Lounge furniture is very old,uncomfortable and dirty. Only good thing is location and comfortable beds

- Polly, November 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We have checked the crockery and have disposed of the two chipped plates, leaving more matching items. The oven trays have also been replaced. The lounge seating has been replaced. Property Owner
Linda September 2021

“Perks was not covid clean 3 hours was taken from our holiday for extra cleaning.”

we arrived at 4.55 pm kitchen floor was still wet no warning sign left. Black grease spots on the floor in front of kitchen units. Food/ drink spilled down the bottom cupboard doors if door handles had been sanitised how was this missed. Opened top cupboard door left of the cooker and biscuit ? crumbs fellout. Oven trays still had bits of food on them which someone else had complained about they were only fit for the bin we bought one to use and left it for the next guest to use..Kitchen table was stained probably food chairs had dust at the back of the seats .remotes not sanitised and bagged which is part of covid cleaning binoculors have a layer of dust on them as most of the window sills .We cleaned the kitchen and sanitised all the handles were not confident this had been done stains easily cleaned off the table and doors.You need to find new cleaners we didn,t bother to phone the owner if cleaners cannot clean properly why fetch them back

- Linda, September 2021

Thank you for your comments. I am sorry there were cleaning problems in the kitchen. Access is from 5.00pm. If you had contacted us, we would have ensured that the problems were rectified as well as becoming aware of any problem. Property Owner
Geraldine August 2021

“We have stayed several times here but this was not good at all.”

The house was only minimally cleaned, we found dust and grime everywhere. On check out day we had to leave early, but 2 of our party were catching the train at 2pm so were in no rush to leave. The cleaners still hadn’t shown up at 10.30 when they eventually left, which together with the 2 of them turning up early on check in day and finding no one there therefore getting in early also, answers the question why the place wasn’t cleaned to a decent standard - the cleaners were definitely not doing COVID standard. A shame really as we have enjoyed our holidays here otherwise.

- Geraldine, August 2021
Kimberley July 2021

“We have stayed in The Perks on numerous occasions now and it never fails to deliver.”

We love the house and the location is amazing. Each time we visit we notice that the owners have made little improvements to the house and the lovely garden. On arrival the house was lovely and clean and tidy, and it’s so useful that all the linen and towels are included for us. The kitchen is really well equipped and there are plenty of things to keep the kids entertained - my 2 year old is obsessed with cars and loved playing with his toys on the little road map carpet that is in the children’s room. A home away from home and an excellent base for a big family looking to enjoy all that Scarborough has to offer.

- Kimberley, July 2021
Steve July 2021

“When we arrived the place was extremely below par in cleanliness.”

It looked like the cleaners, if they turned up wore blindfolds. We sent an email to the owners the next day because we found all the oven trays were not remotely clean (did not eat in accommodation until Sunday morning). We found sweet wrappers on the floor, crumbs in the cracks of the furniture in the living room. There should be a warning sign tape in between the kitchen and conservatory as there is a step. There are cobwebs in the bathroom and the shower tray was grubby. In general throughout the property was caked in dust on the top surfaces. There was evidence that the kitchen floor had been mopped. The toaster wants throwing in a tip as it was useless. The grill kept cutting out and we had to cook sausages in the oven instead. The dvd collection in the cupboard was half empty (empty cases on the shelves). Apparently the cleaners are Sykes approved. We have used Sykes for 10+ years and we have now booked our next years holiday through somebody else due to this bad experience and it is unlikely we will be back. This review will be going on trust pilot shortly

- Steve, July 2021

Thank you for your feedback we are sorry the property was not as you expected. We do take feedback comments seriously and all comments have been addressed. Property Owner
Ian June 2021

“On arrival cleanliness was very poor, we had to hoover throughout and wash the bedding.”

Garden overgrown until penultimate day when gardeners just let themselves in to the rear garden whilst we were at home.

- Ian, June 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry you found some cleanliness issues during your stay and would have done our best to address this if you had let us know. We are in touch with the cleaner over this to ensure it does not happen again. The gardener visits every 2 weeks but we do not have set times so he normally just knocks to let guests know he is there but otherwise doe not like to cause any disturbance; sorry for any upset caused. We hope you enjoyed your stay otherwise. Property Owner
Christine June 2021

“No hot water when we arrived was not covid clean thick layer of dust in sitting ...”

No hot water when we arrived was not covid clean thick layer of dust in sitting room area furniture very shabby grime round the bathroom taps very bad lighting in the kitchen

- Christine, June 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry you found some cleanliness issues during your stay. We are in touch with the cleaner over this to ensure it does not happen again. The gas engineer was sent around and thhe hot water issue has been addressed but we apologise for any inconvenience caused at the start of your stay. We hope you enjoyed your holiday otherwise. Property Owner
Neil June 2021

“Lovely house and garden,fully enclosed so great for dog and 2 1/2 year old.”

All the things you might need. Close to sealife at north of town. 10 min walk to beach. Had a great time.

- Neil, June 2021
Katie May 2021

“Both of my parents are older and they needed their car to get about due to the location.”

For our teenagers and ourselves we would not have needed our car at all. The garden is a delight and fully enclosed for any dog ( if my parents dog didn’t get out - no dog will get out). The heating is excellent. The kitchen has loads of utensils. There’s always parking on the road if you don’t want to use the long drive. We lost a key and the owners could not have been more understanding helping make to upset children feel better.

- Katie, May 2021
Pauline April 2021

“We have stayed at The Perks before and it was lovely to return to this warm and welcoming home.”

It’s a roomy house ideal for a large family with a secure garden at the rear if you take a dog with you. The house is well equipped very clean and well maintained,It’s well situated just 10 minutes from Scarborough town centre by car ,there is a bus service fairly close by. Locally there are several attractions including a small gauge railway running from the sealife centre to Peasholm park a beautiful oriental themed park well worth a visit. The area has lots of lovely walks some leading down to the beach. There are several large superstores in Scarborough town centre the centre itself is great for a days shopping. Looking forward to returning soon

- Pauline, April 2021
Jason October 2020

“The house was so spacious,clean and very comfortable.”

A lovely calm feeling from the moment we entered, everything you could need was provided, we will definately be booking again if we could give more than 10 stars we would, thank you for making our holiday so memorable.

- Jason, October 2020
Sandra September 2020

“Enjoyed holiday very much sitting on decking with sea view was great very ...”

Enjoyed holiday very much sitting on decking with sea view was great very comfortable like home from home dog loved it Garden was brilliant

- Sandra, September 2020
Kimberley August 2020

“Already booked the same property again for next summer.”

Will keep coming back again and again! Very happy, thank you.

- Kimberley, August 2020
Susan August 2020

“Good large property.”

Garden is excellent.

- Susan, August 2020
Sheelagh December 2019

“A really comfortable holiday home, although the decor is slightly dated, the kitchen facilities and contents were fantastic - enough crockery, cutlery and cooking pots to satisfy the biggest group and having two bathrooms is a great asset.”

Garden is big, plenty of space for dogs or children to play and explore. Certainly enough car parking for three cars along the drive. The location is brilliant, a literal stone throw from the beach (3 1/2 mins walk) so ideal for dogs and children. The 'old Scalby Mill' is a lovely friendly pub same distance away (a bit further home as its up hill) it has a good bar food menu and dogs are allowed. Its a a very short walk to North bay and Peasholme Park. and a nearby bus stop to get to the old town and South Bay, could manage easily for a weekend without a car. However this is also a good base to explore other coastal towns and villages such as Filey, Whitby or Bridlington if you have the time. Certainly well worth a visit.

- Sheelagh, December 2019
Mark December 2019

“The house is well appointed for the quieter end of the resort of Scarborough the beach is just five minutes walk, in fact once you have arrived the car can become redundant we hardly used ours, walking the dogs, us and children straight from the front door.”

The garden was a little wet as we were here at Christmas but no doubt in the warmer months it would be super to sit out in and relax. The house is certainly not the most swish modern place available, but very warm and clean just what we required. The kitchen is very well equipped and the house has plenty of comfortable seating to relax and chat or watch T.V, the family room bedroom has a little damp over the window which is caused by the exterior crack above the lintel to the front elevation, but our Grandchildren loved it in their dorm room. We had a fabulous family Christmas week.

- Mark, December 2019
Dawn October 2019

“The views from the bedroom windows was fab and it was a nearer walk to the beach than I thought.”

On the downside the garden room roof leaked when it rained and the boiler went out 5 times whilst we were there. We contacted the owner who told us what to do luckily my husband was able to sort it, parts are ordered owner tells us. But there was everything you needed to make a good holiday. The house was very cosy when cold outside and much bigger than we thought. Would go again. Owner very responsive and helpful

- Dawn, October 2019
Valerie May 2019

“The Perks is really lovely .”

Its very clean and comfortable with everything you need .the garden is dog proof so two happy dogs .A very short walk to the beach and a lovely little pub just 5 minutes away that does lovely food .we will rebook the perks again

- Valerie, May 2019
Paul May 2019

“The property made the holiday especially with the inclement weather.”

We would definitely consider staying again.

- Paul, May 2019
Stephen March 2019

“The house is warm and cosy and there is everything you need.”

View to the bay and castle is stunning. Quiet area close to all amenities Perfect if you are looking for a relaxing holiday with your dogs.

- Stephen, March 2019
Louise October 2018

“The accommodation was in walking distance to the beach and pub.”

The only problem that we had was having to keep our dogs on leads as there was only the beach for them to run about on (only this time of year).

- Louise, October 2018
Kevin October 2018

“The location was ideal and the views were stunning.”

Quiet neighborhood and very friendly neighbours .Would highly recommend

- Kevin, October 2018
David September 2018

“House was everything as described on sykes website clean tidy ,well kept garden,plenty of extra bedding if needed”

- David, September 2018
Debra August 2018

“Lovely house.”

Would love to visit again.

- Debra, August 2018
Vanessa July 2018

“Some minor repairs required in the property,shower head attachment in downstairs bathroom broken,window in upstairs bathroom unable to open due to dodgy catch.”

The pillows were very uncomfortable. Everything else fine,we did have a very enjoyable holiday.

- Vanessa, July 2018
Maggie May 2018

“What a lovely house, big garden for all the family to enjoy.”

Great location , lots to do in the area.

- Maggie, May 2018

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x family room with 1 adult bunk and 2 singles and 2 x king-size double
Bathroom with hand-held shower and basin
Ground floor shower room with basin and WC
First floor WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with gas fire
Conservatory.
Gas central heating, gas fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available on request
Off road parking for 3 cars
Rear enclosed garden with lawn and patio with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Pub 5 minute walk, shop 12 minute walk
Gardener attends once a fortnight and the window cleaner attends once a month
Note: Property does not accept bookings that have over 4 people under the age of 18 unless discussed with owner first

The property

The Perks is a conveniently located, semi-detached house set just a short walk from the popular beach at Scarborough in North Yorkshire.

With the excellent facilities of one of England's oldest seaside resorts right on your doorstep, this is a fine choice for a much-deserved family getaway.

Enter the property into a traditional-style kitchen/diner, a well-equipped room with charming cream units giving it a fresh finish.

Next to this rests a cosy little garden room set with comfortable seating overlooking the splendid garden.

As well as an immaculate white shower room, the ground floor contains a pleasant sitting room warmed by a gas fire and with plenty of seating for the family to gather around for an evening of films and games.

Head upstairs to reveal three comfortable bedrooms; a family room sleeping four people is perfect for the children to enjoy a sleepover whilst a king-size and a double room are perfect for couples.

The interior concludes with a fresh bathroom and a separate WC.

Relish in the refreshing sea breeze from the comfort of your own garden, a lawn and a delightful patio make for a delightful spot to sit and soak up the sun.

A short stroll presents you with the wealth of amenities and activities of Scarborough as it offers traditional seaside entertainment as well as a Sea Life Sanctuary, the Alpamare Waterpark and a golf course.

Nearby are other popular tourist destinations such as Whitby, Pickering and the astounding city of York.

The North York Moors National Park is a haven for lovers of nature and scenery.

Come to The Perks to enjoy spectacular coastline, countryside and a multitude of attractions.

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About the location

SCARBOROUGH

Pickering 17 miles; Whitby 20 miles; York 40 miles.

Popular since Victorian times, the vibrant seaside town of Scarborough retains many of its original fine buildings, parks and gardens, as well as its historic castle which overlooks the town. North Bay and South Bay provide two superb stretches of beautiful, golden sandy beaches, popular with families and small children. There are a number of child friendly activities and many excellent visitor attractions for grown-ups too, including the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough Spa and Scarborough Open Air Theatre for live music. Scarborough is a great location for outdoor activities, with golf courses, lovely coastal walks along the Cleveland Way, stunning cycle routes such as the old railway to Whitby, beautiful sailing and championship quality surfing. Add to this all the usual seaside entertainment and bustling promenades located close to the beach and Scarborough is the destination with something for everyone. Ideally situated for touring the coastline and the moors, Scarborough is an ideal base for a fun-filled break.

Note: Property does not accept bookings that have over 4 people under the age of 18 unless discussed with owner first

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Reviews & Ratings

“A brilliant place, beautiful views, ideally situated for access to everything, we will be back”

“We had a wonderful stay at The Perks.”

“We had a great stay at the Perks once again, we have been returning to the Perks for several years now and will continue.”

“The Perks was in a great location with a short walk to the beach and attractions in the North Bay.”

“Very. Nice location , Booked for next year,”

“Initial reaction not good due to porch area being dirty and unkempt.”

“We had a nice week in June at The Perks.”

“Our stay at the Perks was wonderful.”

“Another great stay in Scarborough.”

“On arrival there was a strange smell.”

“Property is in great location with ample parking and quiet area however the property was comfortable but could do with updating especially the cooker .”

“My family really enjoyed our stay at The Perks.”

“We have had the pleasure of staying at the perks several times.”

“Location Location Location!”

“We had a good repeat stay since last year and noted improvements to the property”

“Excellent stay thank you kindly and we hope to come back for future holiday's.”

“We had a lovely time at The Perks.”

“Lovely and big property feels homey have been 3 times and will go again, brilliant outside for dog and not far from beach.”

“The toilet up stairs get stuck on the toilet if you try to open the door wide .”

“Lovely house clean but a bit dated located at the bottom of a quiet cul-d-sac ...”

“This was not our first time at the Perks nor will it be our last.”

“The house was excellent, and you can't beat the value for money.”

“We loved the property and it was well equipped.”

“We have been staying at the Perks for a number of years now and would highly recommend it for family holidays.”

“We had a lovely stay at the Perks with plenty of room for us all.”

“The property is very outdated.”

“Well equipped, clean and a great location.”

“This is our first stay at The Perks and we had a lovely time.”

“Third time staying here.”

“Perfect place for walkers as we walked the coastal path each day”

“This house was perfect.”

“We enjoyed our 3rd visit to The Perks,the house was warm and welcoming,the alterations to the rear garden and within the house were lovely and the improvements to the covered area in front of the garage were noted.”

“We had a great holiday, everything we needed in the property a great night sleep the dogs loved the garden very safe.”

“Hi property was very dated, also no info left regarding buses in to ...”

“Second stay at The Perks.”

“Hi. When we arrived.”

“We enjoyed our stay at the Perks.”

“Very spacious property with lots of extras for both grandchildren and adults nice garden but decking could do with a bit of tlc very close to the beach and sea live centre, and water park ,nice pub short walk down the hill and bus to South shore .”

“Great place to stay, we have been before and since our last visit there has been some new furniture and a coat of paint in some rooms.”

“Really enjoyed our stay at the perks .”

“The property is in a very poor state, kitchen cupboards full of odd chipped crockery oven trays were disgusting and unusable.”

“Perks was not covid clean 3 hours was taken from our holiday for extra cleaning.”

“We have stayed several times here but this was not good at all.”

“We have stayed in The Perks on numerous occasions now and it never fails to deliver.”

“When we arrived the place was extremely below par in cleanliness.”

“On arrival cleanliness was very poor, we had to hoover throughout and wash the bedding.”

“No hot water when we arrived was not covid clean thick layer of dust in sitting ...”

“Lovely house and garden,fully enclosed so great for dog and 2 1/2 year old.”

“Both of my parents are older and they needed their car to get about due to the location.”

“We have stayed at The Perks before and it was lovely to return to this warm and welcoming home.”

“The house was so spacious,clean and very comfortable.”

“Enjoyed holiday very much sitting on decking with sea view was great very ...”

“Already booked the same property again for next summer.”

“Good large property.”

“A really comfortable holiday home, although the decor is slightly dated, the kitchen facilities and contents were fantastic - enough crockery, cutlery and cooking pots to satisfy the biggest group and having two bathrooms is a great asset.”

“The house is well appointed for the quieter end of the resort of Scarborough the beach is just five minutes walk, in fact once you have arrived the car can become redundant we hardly used ours, walking the dogs, us and children straight from the front door.”

“The views from the bedroom windows was fab and it was a nearer walk to the beach than I thought.”

“The Perks is really lovely .”

“The property made the holiday especially with the inclement weather.”

“The house is warm and cosy and there is everything you need.”

“The accommodation was in walking distance to the beach and pub.”

“The location was ideal and the views were stunning.”

“House was everything as described on sykes website clean tidy ,well kept garden,plenty of extra bedding if needed”

“Lovely house.”

“Some minor repairs required in the property,shower head attachment in downstairs bathroom broken,window in upstairs bathroom unable to open due to dodgy catch.”

“What a lovely house, big garden for all the family to enjoy.”

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The property

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About the location

SCARBOROUGH