Derwent House Apartments - Harwood

Derwent House Apartments - Harwood is a ground-floor apartment in Scarborough, a few steps from the south beach. Just four steps lead to the entrance, and everything sits on a single level: open-plan living space with kitchen, two double bedrooms each with their own shower facilities, and a private enclosed terrace with garden furniture. The layout means no stairs to navigate, and the terrace opens directly onto the beach side of town.

The kitchen has an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer dryer, wine cooler and fridge-freezer, so self-catering is straightforward. Both bedrooms have Smart TVs; the living area has Freeview and another Smart TV. One bedroom has an ensuite; the other opens onto the terrace. Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are included, and there is permit parking for one car. No smoking indoors.

This suits families or friends wanting easy beach access without steps to climb between rooms, and without the churn of a holiday park. Scarborough offers the usual seaside attractions, from the seafront to the castle on the headland.