Tennyson House in Scarborough | Must-See Yorkshire Hot Tub Cottage

About Tennyson House

Tennyson House is a massive three-floor property in Scarborough that sleeps up to 16 people. This spacious North Yorkshire coastal retreat sits between North and South Bay beaches, giving you the best of both worlds. Perfect for large family gatherings or friend reunions when you need loads of space but still want to be close to everything.

Located in central Scarborough, you're just minutes from the beach. Take a 5-minute stroll to North Bay or a 20-minute walk to South Bay. Everything's on your doorstep - pubs, shops and restaurants all within walking distance. Ideal when half your group wants fish and chips and the others fancy a proper pint. And after a day of seaside fun, you can soak your sunburnt bits in the private hot tub.

The accommodation spans three floors with 8 bedrooms that sleep 16 guests comfortably. There are 4 super king doubles (2 with en-suites), 3 king-size rooms (2 with en-suites, 1 with zip-link option) and 1 twin room. With 5 bathrooms total, morning queues won't be too painful. The well-equipped kitchen features a Range cooker perfect for cooking for crowds.

Nearby attractions include Peasholm Park (0.5 miles, 10 min walk), Scarborough Castle (0.8 miles, 15 min drive), North Bay Railway (0.6 miles, 12 min walk) and SEA LIFE Scarborough (1.5 miles, 8 min drive).

Tennyson House delivers big-time for large groups. Clean, comfortable and surprisingly spacious - plus that hot tub for when the kids finally go to bed. Who needs abroad when Scarborough's this good?

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓ Fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, Range cooker, washing machine, dishwasher, games, TV and WiFi
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Two travel cots and two highchairs available permanently
✓ Off-road parking for two small cars in the carport, additional parking available in nearby pay and display carparks
✓ Patio with hot tub
✓ We welcome up to two dogs at no additional charge; a supplementary fee of £50 per dog applies for up to two additional dogs Sorry, no smoking allowed
✓ Pub within 0.1 mile, shop within 0.2 miles, beach 0.3 miles
✓ Note: No stag, hen, or similar parties

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Tennyson House

Hot Tub Relaxation

Guests love unwinding in the clean, well-maintained hot tub after busy days exploring Scarborough's beaches and attractions.

Central Location

Walking distance to both North and South Bay beaches, plus shops and restaurants right on the doorstep.

Spacious Living Areas

The house comfortably fits large groups with plenty of room to gather together or find quiet spaces separately.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The kitchen has everything needed for big group meals, including a Range cooker and ample dishes and cutlery.

Comfortable Beds

Multiple reviews mention the extremely comfortable beds, ensuring a good night's sleep after busy days.

Spotless Cleanliness

Guests repeatedly praise the excellent cleanliness throughout the property and appreciate the cleaning supplies provided.

Getting To Tennyson House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Tennyson House by car, follow the A64 to Scarborough and then take the A165 into the town center. The property is located in central Scarborough with off-road parking for two cars available on the driveway.

By Train

For rail travelers, Scarborough railway station is approximately 0.7 miles from the property. It's about a 15-minute walk or a short taxi ride to Tennyson House from the station.

Off-road parking for two cars plus parking permits

Scarborough station (0.7 miles)

Easily accessible from the A64 and A165

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Scarborough Castle

Distance: 0.8 miles

YO11 1HY

Peasholm Park

Distance: 0.5 miles

YO12 7TR

North Bay Railway

Distance: 0.6 miles

YO12 6PF

North Bay Beach

Distance: 0.3 miles

YO12 7TN

South Bay Beach

Distance: 0.8 miles

YO11 1PD

Cleveland Way

Distance: 0.9 miles

YO11 1HY

Brunswick Shopping Centre

Distance: 0.5 miles

YO11 1UE

Scarborough Market Hall

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO11 1EU

Westborough High Street

Distance: 0.6 miles

YO11 1UQ

Scarborough Bus Station

Distance: 0.6 miles

YO11 1TN

Scarborough Railway Station

Distance: 0.7 miles

YO11 1TQ

Scarborough Hospital

Distance: 1.5 miles

YO12 6QL

Scarborough Castle

Distance: 0.8 miles

YO11 1HY

Peasholm Park

Distance: 0.5 miles

YO12 7TR

North Bay Railway

Distance: 0.6 miles

YO12 6PF

North Bay Beach

Distance: 0.3 miles

YO12 7TN

South Bay Beach

Distance: 0.8 miles

YO11 1PD

Cleveland Way

Distance: 0.9 miles

YO11 1HY

Brunswick Shopping Centre

Distance: 0.5 miles

YO11 1UE

Scarborough Market Hall

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO11 1EU

Westborough High Street

Distance: 0.6 miles

YO11 1UQ

Scarborough Bus Station

Distance: 0.6 miles

YO11 1TN

Scarborough Railway Station

Distance: 0.7 miles

YO11 1TQ

Scarborough Hospital

Distance: 1.5 miles

YO12 6QL

Is Tennyson House Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Tennyson House offers plenty for kids. The spacious property includes games for indoor entertainment and two travel cots and highchairs for little ones. Just 5 minutes from North Bay beach and 10 minutes from Peasholm Park with its boating lake. North Bay Railway (12-minute walk) and SEA LIFE Scarborough (8-minute drive) provide fantastic day trips for families.

For Couples

While Tennyson House can sleep 16, couples might book it with friends for a group getaway. The property offers four super king and three king bedrooms, most with en-suite bathrooms for privacy. After exploring Scarborough's beaches and restaurants, unwind together in the hot tub. Perfect for multi-couple breaks where you want both togetherness and space.

Pet Friendly

Tennyson House welcomes up to two small pets. The central location means quick access to outdoor spaces for walks. North Bay Beach allows dogs in designated areas year-round, while South Bay has seasonal restrictions. Peasholm Park (10-minute walk) offers pleasant dog walking paths. The enclosed garden provides a safe outdoor space for pets at the property.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Tennyson House

The Plough Scalby

Located 2.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO13 0PT

Lanterna Restaurant

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO11 1UB

North Bay Fisheries

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO12 7PB

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Tennyson House

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Tennyson House features a private hot tub in the rear garden area. It's well-maintained and clean, with one guest mentioning you can even view the TV while relaxing in it.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, Tennyson House welcomes up to two small pets. The central location makes it easy to take quick walks, with beaches and Peasholm Park nearby for longer outings.

How many people can stay at Tennyson House?

The property accommodates up to 16 guests across 8 bedrooms. The configuration includes four super king doubles, three kings (one with zip-link option) and one twin room.

What parking is available?

There's off-road parking for two cars on the driveway. Additional parking permits are provided for street parking and there are pay-and-display car parks nearby if needed.

Is the property suitable for children?

Tennyson House is very family-friendly with two travel cots and two highchairs permanently available. There are also games provided and plenty of space for children to play.

How far is it to the beach?

The beach is just 0.3 miles away, about a 5-minute walk. North Bay is closest, while South Bay is approximately a 20-minute walk from the property.

What cooking facilities are available?

The kitchen is well-equipped with a Range cooker, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster and all necessary cooking equipment. There's also a dishwasher and washing machine for convenience.

Are there restrictions on bookings?

The property does not accept stag, hen, or similar parties. There's also a Good Housekeeping bond of £500 required when booking.

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Tennyson House Reviews

We had the most amazing weekend! We went to celebrate our daughter's 40th birthday. Julie was brilliant and nothing was too much trouble. The house hot tub location couldn't be faulted. Thank you again. We hope to use the house again!!!

Rebecca

We had a wonderful weekend away. The property is in a perfect location and exceptionally well equipped, offering everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The owner was highly communicative and provided detailed information prior to our arrival, including all relevant contact numbers should any issues arise. A very wellmanaged and thoughtfully prepared home highly recommended.

We all had a fantastic stay at Tennyson House. The house was short walk to the shops, Peasholm Park just across the road and beach 5 minutes walk.

Graham

Loved our stay. Ideal location as was a short walk to most things. Loved the under cover produce and dining market which is about a 15 minute walk from the property. The welcome folder was a godsend. The garage door takes a little patience and the internal parking is more suitable for two small vehicles. Having said that, there is ample parking on the street and plenty of passes left for all.

Terasa

We had a fantastic stay at Tennyson House. The house is beautifully decorated, very comfortable and well maintained and had everything we needed for our weekend. The property is in an ideal location for Scarborough's north bay, open air theatre, peasholm park and not far from town and then south bay too.

Brilliant holiday house had everything you could need due to great weather could ... Brilliant holiday house had everything you could need due to great weather could have used a fan Could not have asked for a better location Will be back

We had a brilliant family long weekend in this lovely home. Large rooms, very comfortable beds, everything you need and the added bonus of a hot tub. Julie was an excellent host and very helpful. Would throughly recommend this property.

The house was lovely nice and clean. Its in a perfect area walking distance to the beach and a 20min walk to the south side. It would be nice if there were mirrors in the bedroom to make getting ready easier. Overall the house was lovely and there is lots of room.

Vanessa

Stunning property and perfect location. TV in front sitting room did not seem to work and shower in front bedroom did not work either, there was also visible mould in the shower cubicle. Neither of these problems effected our stay as there is a second TV in the rear sitting area and there are multiple bathrooms to use. Im sure this would have been sorted during our stay, but we only used it for a base. The condition of the house otherwise is of very high standard, and the beds are extremely comfortable. The garden area and hot tub is very much an added bonus to this property. Communication with Julie was fantastic throughout.

The only issue was that we couldnt not access parking at side of house as lots of bins in the way. Luckily road parking wasnt busy and we had been left enough passess

ROBERT

Fantastic family weekend away at Tennyson House. The house is very large and comfortably fit our 13 adults and 3 kids whether we were all together or in small groups in the different rooms. Very clean and tidy with all the appliances youd need, a nice touch of having washing up liquid, washing machine and dishwasher tablets. Hot tub very clean, hot and you could even have a view of the TV. A few things to note, the offroad parking is a bit tight. If youve got larger cars youd only only comfortably get 1 in but thats no issues as passes are provided for parking on the street, a nice touch from the owners having discs for visiting other parts of Scarborough. Theres no downstairs toilet and the stairs are quite steep, so keep that in mind for any older family members. The WiFi was abit slow with everyone on it, unable to load Netflix on the tv. We had an issue with the central heating but someone was round within 5 minutes and all sorted. All these things were very minor and didnt impact our stay, just something to keep in mind. Overall a very nice stay and a very attentive host who had great communication.

Annette

A comfortable house ideal for a big group. Everywhere was clean and it was great to be able to sit together to eat or socialise but there was sufficient space to be separate if necessary The hot tub was a definite plus Parking was not a problem even for 8 cars and parking discs and scratch off cards were provided. We rang owner on arrival as key safe was empty she was very helpful and issue was resolved in minutes. House is only a few minutes walk from Peasholm Park and North Bay. There is a convenient shop, chip shop and even a bar although we didnt go in close by . Would definitely return if doing a group holiday again

The facilities were extremely comfortable, and there is plenty of space to relax. The cleanliness is amazing and it is a nice touch that cleaning supplies are provided. Would highly recommend and stay again!!

The inside of the property was great. Really comfortable and clean. Excellent information all laid out and the kitchen was well stocked with equipment. Unfortunately the outside space had cat poo right next to the outdoor eating space which had obviously just been covered over with straw, rather than cleaned up. The facilities team responded by text to us but didn't come to clean it up so we just couldn't face using that area. This was a disappointment in a house that cost so much to hire.

Tennyson house was in a brilliant location close to all the amenities, with lots of room for all our friends and family. The local management company and Julie, were so helpful, I would definately stay again. Scarborough had so many things to do, and kids and adults were entertained all week.

Philip

Excellent location lovely clean house Well organised parking for several cars

The family get together went really well. Thank you Jacqueline. Be proud of your super house. It is ideal for groups to use. The hot tub went down well too.

Was a lovely, spacious house. Thoughtfully laid out and in good location.

We were promised a stair safety gate for the bottom of the stairs for a two year old. It was not delivered. An animal appeared to have done his business near the hot tub.

The house fitted very nicely our needs. Nothing major to complain about. Small things which could be inproved. Wifi only on the Ground floor No instructions for the dishwasher. A cat that sh outside the back door every day. Availability of extra bed linen. We feel a checkout at 1000 am is too early. 7 adults and 7 kids to get out of the hose by 1000 was. Stressful. Checkout time will affect my next choice of house.

Stuart

Really enjoyed our stay at the retreat everything was well presented and modern and comfortable. We would definitely come back again. We praised you to all how friends and family. Thank you for the experience.

There was a minor problem with a leaking shower seal but I texted this through to the contact provided who thanked me for letting them know and said they'd deal with it. The communication was good in general and really welcoming

Excellent communications from the owner prior to arrival. The house was clean and tidy, lovely warm hot tub. Overall feedback from our group was that the house is a great place for large groups to stay. Good location close to shops and bars but in a quiet area. Felt like a home from home. The bedrooms were all comfy and shower facilities excellent.

Briony

Had a lovely girls weekend at the house, perfect for our needs and close enough to walk to the see front

We had a lovely stay at the retreat! ! The owner was so lovely and obliging. We were informed of an issue with the dishwasher which we don't use but it was sorted regardless the next day with a lovely handyman. The rooms were so comfortable especially the sofas!! The hot tub was amazing and the fake grass an added bonus no sludgy dog paws!! Only draw back we found was no downstairs loo. The stairs were on the steep side but it was all good. The location was perfect and the chippy round the corner well worth a visit!! Thanks for having us it was just what we needed!! X

We stayed a few weeks back for our first family get away. The house was spotless and had everything you needed to accommodate a 3 year to 82 year old. Theres plenty or room so you dont feel your all on top of each other. Julie was fantastic and contacted me several times before our stay with all the information we needed to access the property and to check everything was ok. The location is great, 2 mins walk down road and youre in the park have shop, chip shop and cafe. Theres a pub 10 minutes walk away with a pool table. Keep going down the hill and youre at the beach. Fantastic house in a great location!!

Excellent communication prior to arrival Excellent position near to local shopseateries amazing fish n chips on row of shops 2 mins away Christmas trees really nice touch Kitchen very well stocked for large group of 14 adults Hot tub was amazing and in excellent position near to back door Beds extremely comfortable though some elderly members of group thought bedrooms were a little chilly and could have done with thicker duvets, though to be fair it was a very cold weekend, with ice on ground Perhaps things to consider There were no locks on any of the communal bathroomstoilets this would have improved privacy and comfort. Mirrors absent in some of the bedrooms. A little tight sitting around dining table for 14 adults potentially 16 if all adults in party Overall, I would recommend The Retreat for a large group!

Lovely stay, had everything you need and very helpful information provided before your stay. Perfect location. Will be back again.

Anthony

Superb family house on a great location!

Rachel

Just come back from The Retreat weve had a fabulous 5 days. Close to Scarborough we walked it in 1520 mins,lots to do nearby we had a lovely walk in Peasholm Park with the dogs

Great stay for a group of 16. Well equipped kitchen. Superb hot tub, All rooms are spacious and comfortable. All essentials are provided. Easily accessible to beach and a beautiful park. Above all, Samantha is great in dealing with customers and have ensured we are briefed appropriately. One note, be careful with the parking disc, ensure you turned the clock in disc as we got a parking ticket. Nothing to do with the accomadation though. All other aspects 100 percent happy

We had a great weekend. The house was lovely and well situated.

Amazing house with plenty of space. Perfect for the weekend away we wanted. It was great to have outdoor space as well as the large communal rooms inside. Great location so close to the beach and great cafes and fish and chip shop nearby. Only slight drawback was parking as could only park for a few hours on the road during the day with a disc so a few of us who werent parked in the garage had to pay for 24hrs at a carpark down the road. We didnt mind having to do this but it would have been good to know beforehand.

Deborah

We had a great stay at the retreat stunning house with everything you could possibly need for a fabulous coastal holiday. Location was excellent 2 minutes from the beach and peasholm park,plenty of cafes,bars and shops nearby,loads of communication from owner before our trip welcoming us to retreat and informative info pack when we got there.we were all gutted to leave.

We had a great week in the Retreat. The house was over and above what we expected, well furnished, comfortable and lots of space. Parking was never a problem, always close to the house. Local amenities were brilliant with local shops, cafes and a chip shop a couple of minutes away. Peasholm Park was less than 5 minutes away which is a great place to walk or the kids to play. Communication with Sykes was amazing. Everything explained in well timed emails and texts and even a take care on your way home text and phone call on the last day. Thank you Samantha.

We stayed at the property as a group of 15 from 8th April 2022 for a week. We were really impressed with the property on arrival. There was plenty of space downstairs which was great for our large group. The dining room seated us all so that we could have meals together. The kitchen had plenty of crockery, cutlery, plans, dishes, trays etc. There was a dishwasher which was useful for a large group. The washing machine and dryer are really handy for washing and drying clothes after using the hot tub or going to the beach. The plastic glasses tumblers are useful for the children's drinks, but a lot of them were cracked so leaked. You can walk to Peasholm Park in a minute which was really handy. We also walked into Scarborough around the coast one day, and used the bus the other days. We all enjoyed using the hot tub during our stay. We travelled in four cars and parked two of them in the car port. The space is quite tight so we parked the two smaller cars in there. The other two cars used a parking permit. These are visitor permits so they only allow a three hour stay, with no return within one hour. As we didn't travel much from Scarborough we were concerned about receiving parking tickets. Fortunately we didn't see any traffic wardens sniffing around. Overall we had a great stay and enjoyed going to the beach, arcades, speed boat, crabbing and haunted house! We would recommend the house to any larger groups looking to stay in Scarborough.

Natalie

A lovely property in a great location. Our party of fifteen really enjoyed our break at The Retreat, they was plenty of space to accommodate everyone and the property was very clean with plenty of amenities. The kitchen had everything you would need and bedrooms, ensuites and bathrooms were a lovely size and very clean. The communication from the owner was excellent. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Louise

We stayed at the property at the end of February 2022, we were a party of 14 and found the property to be very clean, comfortable and plenty big enough to accommodate us all. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed and the bedrooms were all spacious and comfortable. The only down side was the family bathroom on the first floor did not have a working shower so that meant 2 couples had to jump in others ensuites however didnt cause a big problem. It is in a great position close to peasholm park and the sea front. The owner was lovely and gave us all the information we needed. Highly recommended!

Great place stayed there twice with 15 family members ,great space, hot tub ,plenty of permits for street parking ,great location. Very handy for outdoor theatre

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Tennyson House, Scarborough

About Tennyson House

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Hot Tub Relaxation

Central Location

Spacious Living Areas

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Comfortable Beds

Spotless Cleanliness

Getting To Tennyson House

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Tennyson House Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Plough Scalby

Lanterna Restaurant

North Bay Fisheries

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Tennyson House Reviews