Scalby Lodge - Troutbeck Cottage

Scarborough's seafront and the North York Moors lie within reach of this part of the Yorkshire coast, where Troutbeck Cottage sits among fifteen properties on a clifftop estate near the town. The cottage is yours alone—a ground-floor space with an open-plan living and dining area, a bedroom with a super king bed, and a bathroom with bath and shower. The kitchen has everything needed to cook properly: electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A woodburner provides warmth, with fuel included, and there's Freeview TV, a DVD player and books to browse on quieter evenings.

Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are covered in the price. One dog stays free. The grounds offer a small garden with a sitting area and barbecue, plus access to a shared games room with a pool table, a children's play area, and parking on-site. The Heritage Coast stretches along the cliffs here; Bempton Cliffs, an RSPB sanctuary famous for seabirds, lies nearby. Scarborough itself has restaurants, an open-air theatre, and the usual seaside amenities. No smoking inside the cottage. Check-in is after 4pm, check-out before 9.30am.