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Sanderling

(Ref. 947675)

Scarborough, North York Moors & Coast Show on map

4.3

Sykes rating

  • 10 Guests

  • 6 Bedrooms

  • 5 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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36 Customer Reviews

  • "Lovely welcome by the owners, who waited for us to arrive."

    Lovely welcome pack and good book on how things work. Very dog friendly with lots of throws to put on furniture and big dog bowls. It was as expected from description and no problem parking with the resident scratch cards. Bit dated but very clean and warm, Walking distance to every thing in Scarborough. Weather was kind and we got out every day but was nice cooking and playing board games when the rain came down. A nice warm base when needed. All enjoyed rooms and lots of bathrooms to go around. Thanks for putting bins out on bin day as easy to forget while on holiday and meant bins where empty on our arrival which was also a nice bonus.

    Reviewed by NicoleFeb 2024

  • "We went as a group of 9 people and absolutely loved our stay."

    Sanderling is a good, affordable large space for a family get together with plenty of space for all ages. The kitchen is well equipped. Parking was available very close by with permits provided. It was an easy walk to the castle and seafront. The decor and furnishings are dated but functional and comfortable. We would definitely book this property again.

    Thank you so much. We look forward to seeing you again. We will be spending January decorating and making further improvements and are so happy when guests appreciate what we offer. Jackie and Colin Property Owner

    Reviewed by ChristineJan 2024

  • "House is perfect location and great for large groups."

    Decor could do with some updating. The only disappointment was the showers. Security on front porch door and back kitchen door needs attention. We had a great stay and had everything else we needed especially with young kids.

    Reviewed by MelanieOct 2023

  • "I had a great stay here as part of a group of six friends."

    It was brilliant to not only all have our own room, but also a spacious sitting room and a separate dining room to gather in. Staying at Sanderling does feel like you have been handed the keys to a B&B and left to it, but honestly that added to the charm. The location is fantastic for the seafront and the castle. Overall, incredibly good value.

    Reviewed by LeticiaOct 2023

  • "Lovely spacious and comfortable house with everything you need whilst away from home."

    Reviewed by KevinSep 2023

  • "We all had a lovely time ."

    The property was big enough for us all , including the dogs

    Reviewed by JanetSep 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay at Sanderling."

    Very large house which housed 10 of us comfortably (6 adults 4 children and a dog). Great hospitality from owners who were there to welcome us when we arrived. The house is nicely situated between both North and South bay, which can be reached with a gentle 15 min stroll. I would highly recommend a stay here. The property is dated as others have said, please look past this and you will have a great stay.

    Thank you so much for your lovely review. It makes all the hard work really worthwhile. Cheers Jackie and Colin Property Owner

    Reviewed by ChrisAug 2023

  • "Although the property is ideal for large groups,it has a long way to go to being ideal."

    The overall cleanliness was surface clean but underneath it needed a deep clean,the spare blankets were smelly and need renewing, one shower was not fixed to the wall,the single bed was broken,some of the shelves and cupboards need looking at.needs door stoppers for little fingers ,as doors are on strong hinges,and close heavily. Needs better signs and information on the bins. One toilet window did not open and no explain. The outer door not locking is an issue, it didn't feel safe not being able to lock it, the owner doesn't deem it necessary. We felt very pressured when the owners and cleaners turned up 15 minutes early and sat outside waiting, we felt they should have arrived after the shut off time. Overall the house was OK, but still needs more work.

    Reviewed by GillianJul 2023

  • "Had a fantastic week at Sanderling the property was all it said it would be and ..."

    Had a fantastic week at Sanderling the property was all it said it would be and the hosts could not have been more helpful

    Reviewed by EdwardJun 2023

  • "We all thought it was in a good place that was close to the shops n the beach, within walking distance!"

    Plenty of room in the house for us all n 2 dogs! Nice garden at the back to sit out in the sun, n for the dogs to play! Bedrooms were lovely n comfy! We all enjoyed our stay for the week!

    Reviewed by WendyJun 2023

  • "We had a great week at Sanderling with all the family and the dog!"

    So much room with everything catered for and great location. Lovely owners, who are on hand if you need. We'll be back!!

    Reviewed by MatthewJun 2023

  • "A great property for us with children and dogs."

    Hosts very friendly and nice little welcoming touches provided. Had a lovely time.

    Reviewed by StephenMay 2023

  • "Sanderling House is a very large house with a quirky layout."

    It is very well equipped with everything you need. Garden at the back is a suntrap, which we were lucky enough to enjoy. Owners are very welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed the wine they left us. Short walk to North Beach, which was lovely, especially in the sunshine. Would definitely book again.

    Reviewed by CarolineMay 2023

  • "Veru well equipped property with plenty of room for a large party with dogs."

    Reviewed by JulieMay 2023

  • "2nd time we have stayed at sanderling,after stopping in various houses through ..."

    2nd time we have stayed at sanderling,after stopping in various houses through sykes in Scarborough over the years we finally found our perfect one,owners very helpful,plenty of parking and close to the town centre ,certainly be staying again,tuck shop and treats for the dogs are a nice touch

    Reviewed by DanielMar 2023

  • "Excellent value for money."

    We will be back. No picture of kitchen in advert but this was found to be excellent even though a gallery kitchen.

    Reviewed by IanMar 2023

  • "We have stayed at Sanderling twice now and plan on booking again."

    Colin and Jackie are absolutely amazing, they have everything you need for when you first arrive. The facilities are great and it has everything within walking distance. The house has had work done between our stays and you can see they are constantly adding things to help your stay as well as modernising the house. It isn't the most modern decor but the price does reflect that. The house is clean though and that's what our main priority is. The garden is perfect for the dogs and kids. It's a short walk to Peasholm Park, the minature railway, eateries, the town centre, the sea front as well as lots more. We came in September and again in March, the weather wasn't great on some of the days (we had snow), but we still found plenty to do. Thank you for another lovely stay and we can't wait to come back again

    Reviewed by FrancescaMar 2023

  • "We stayed here over the Xmas period."

    There was plenty of space and room for all the family, the kitchen facilities were perfect for cooking a big festive lunch. Walking distance to the surrounding amenities. We had a lovely Christmas here.

    Reviewed by AndreaDec 2022

  • "Found the house suited our needs as a family."

    Certain parts need updating but understand this is a ongoing situation. Owners were friendly and helpfull. House is very warm and comfortable considering its size. Parking was not a problem

    Reviewed by LindaOct 2022

  • "Excellent stay for us and the kids, 6 adults, 2 toddlers and a baby."

    Plenty of space for all. Clean and tidy, ongoing project so some rooms still in need of updating. Owners very friendly and helpful. Was worried initially about parking, we had 3 cars and never had any issues with on street spaces.

    Reviewed by StevenSep 2022

  • "We had a great week, perfect stay and everything we need, Thank you"

    Reviewed by SallySep 2022

  • "Great house, lovely space, and superb location."

    The kitchen was much better than expected (no photos). There are a lot of stairs so we got much fitter over the week. The hosts are superb and really made sure we had what we needed and looked after us. Thanks for a great break.

    Reviewed by RhonaJul 2022

  • "We had a very enjoyable stay at Sanderling, however the owner is aware there are few areas needing a little attention."

    Definitely worth a stay.

    Reviewed by SteveJul 2022

  • "We had a lovely stay at Sanderling."

    There were 10 of us, and the place is huge, so plenty of space for everyone, and loads of bathrooms/en suites, definitely better than staying in a caravan. We parked right outside the property, and it cost us nothing with the scratch cards. We had everything we needed, secure garden for the kids, and there was also a games room for them, we also took a Playstation to use in the snug, so no one was bored when back at our digs. The house was lovely and clean, and priced quite low in comparison with other cottages, which I'm assuming is because the decor is quite dated, and there are a few snagging issues, like doors not shutting properly, bits and bobs broken, but these issues didn't bother us as we were out and about most of the time, and when you've got 4 toddlers among you, your accommodation looks upside down most of the time anyway. Owners very friendly too, would definitely recommend Sanderling to anyone, and we will return.

    Reviewed by PhilMay 2022

  • "Great stay."

    Very friendly and amenable hosts. Would stay again.

    Reviewed by MichaelApr 2022

  • "We had an enjoyable stay at Sanderling, Scarborough."

    The property is large and central and provides a great base for touring the area. The owners were lovely, really helpful and are working hard to modernise the property. They also helped to return some of our belongings that we accidentally left behind.

    Reviewed by MandyMar 2022

  • "The house is being modernised, so so rooms are old fashioned, but still clean and livable."

    We had a lovely welcome from the owner who lives down the street, there were flowers milk wine and dog treats left, which was a nice touch, I would definitely book again, good location for Peasome park

    Reviewed by YvonneFeb 2022

  • "This house was very nice, we could see it needed a little updating but could ..."

    This house was very nice, we could see it needed a little updating but could also see that they have started, and they put things in that we would not even thought of taking, like hot water bottles and extra throws, and even down to the flowers in the living room and dinning room to even remembering we had taken 2 dogs and they left dog treats and poo bags, our grandson liked the tuck shop, but maybe check sell by dates on things, it was big enough not to be under each other’s feet and close to the beach

    Reviewed by VictoriaFeb 2022

  • "It is a lovely place and we will return again"

    Reviewed by SharonDec 2021

  • "Family of 9 stayed at Sanderling from Friday 10th Dec to Sunday."

    Thoroughly enjoyable weekend! Lovely welcome from the owner on arrival. She had even put up a Christmas tree! Bedrooms have been newly decorated. Beds were comfy. House is in a good location within walking distance of the seafront, shops and restaurants. We particularly enjoyed the newly refurbished kitchen and enjoyed chatting round the big dining table. The tuck shop was a novelty for the children! We would love to return hopefully in the summer so we can enjoy the garden and bbq.

    Reviewed by CaroleDec 2021

  • "We have just returned from a lovely weekend, the house provided a great base for our large family."

    The house is clearly in need of some renovation but this is fully reflected in the price. The bedrooms were well equipped with good quality bedding, lots of fresh towels and toiletries were provided. Even a tuck shop for the kids! The biggest issue for us was draft from the windows on the upper floor but I believe the owners are in the process of addressing this and Scarborough is known to be wild in December! The bedrooms towards the back of the house were really warm, as the house has a good heating system. The owners are clearly trying hard to bring the house back to its former glory and we would love to return to see this journey continue. Good luck with everything.

    Reviewed by LisaDec 2021

  • "This property is nothing like it is made out to be We Didn’t mind it being out dated and need of modernisation however it was below the expectations of a 3 star property as it is listed and I was expected to stay there with my 3 children the windows didn’t close, there was damage and holes to bottom of exterior doors meaning the property was absolutely freezing, with little too no heating, however on inspection all radiators where hot and working ?"

    Yet we literally froze all night the was handwritten notes left by the owner on arrival stating things that where wrong and broken, however there was no mention of this before a arrival, owner told us the cooker didn’t work however when the inspection took place, only 2 days later it was said that it was all in working order, the garden was like a junk tip I couldn’t let my children out there! and definitely not all of the facilities worked, the bath and sink wouldn’t drain, the list really goes on and I have photos and videos clearly showing it all I got in touch with you before writing this review as I didn’t want to leave negative feedback however you haven’t been helpful at all, the owner has not responded to any of our complaints surprise surprise and the company states they have inspected the property and all is completely fine, I’m quite surprised that your company say this property is fit for purpose and I’d hate another family to be caught out, If you want to stay in a hostel like accommodation then this is the property for you otherwise I would stay well clear!!! Very disappointed

    We are so sorry that storm Arwen led to the cancellation of your 4 day sales trip to Scarborogh Sparkle. We understand that the event was cancelled the morning after your party arrived and that your party left without telling us or making any complaint to us. You complained to Sykes, with far more comments than you have listed here and they came out to inspect promptly. The central heating,microwave, cooker, kitchen sinks, baths and overhead showers were all newly installed this summer and all worked well, both before and after Sykes' inspection. The only items in the garden are the new garden furniture and the barbecue. New double glazing at the front of the house was postponed by the glaziers in September and is finally being installed this week.We are so sorry that your husband and his staff were cold. If they had told us before they left we could have inspected for ourselves.We do not want any of our guests to have a negative experience in any of our properties and look forward to more positive reviews in the future. Owners Property Owner

    Reviewed by MelanieNov 2021

  • "Big property ideal for large groups and close to all, however the owner are still in the process of modernising the property."

    Therefore some rooms are unfinished. I’d guess once covid is over they will be in a position to finish outstanding project such as new windows etc.

    Reviewed by MichaelOct 2021

  • "A fantastic house - we had a lovely week and look forward to returning."

    Reviewed by MarkOct 2021

  • "The property is very spacious and the owners are in the process of transforming the accommodation from a guest hotel to a holiday apartment."

    The owners were very accommodating and we enjoyed our week there. The location is ideal for exploring Scarborough and the free parking on the street was greatly appreciated.

    Reviewed by AlanOct 2021

  • "Wonderful holiday let, plenty of space and bedrooms to cater for a larger family group."

    Still under going some refurbishment. Both Colin and Jackie made our family very welcome. Fully enclosed back garden if suitable for our family pet . Close to beach and town centre, Will book again sometime

    Reviewed by JosieSep 2021

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Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Six bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor twin with double basin, 1 x single with basin, 1 x second-floor single with basin
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC
  • First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Second-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with gas fire
  • Snug
  • Games room
  • Gas central heating with gas fire
  • Range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • 3 x TV, WiFi, selection of books
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available
  • Roadside parking for 3 cars, with guest scratch cards
  • Enclosed front garden with patio and bench
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawn, furniture and barbecue
  • Two dogs welcome
  • Strictly no smoking
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.5 miles

The property

Resting in the bustling seaside town of Scarborough is the Victorian townhouse, Sanderling.

Set over three floors and found in a tree lined square across the road from the county cricket ground, Sanderling is a pleasing setting for your next trip to the North Yorkshire coast, within easy reach of the North York Moors National Park.

Be welcomed into the generous sitting room where you and your guests can cosy up on the ample seating and enjoy your favourite film on the TV as the gas fire crackles nearby.

Whip up delicious home-cooked meals in the galley kitchen, which has everything you need, as your guests pop open a bottle of fizz and lay the dining room table, with the dining room seating the whole group and home to French doors leading to a fully enclosed rear garden.

Just off the kitchen, you will find a convenient utility/snug, where there is a handy washing machine, as well as further seating and a TV for those wanting a little peace and quiet.

Those looking to continue the night can enjoy a wide selection of books, puzzles and board games in the games room.

Completing the ground floor is the bathroom, where you can enjoy a hot soak before retiring to the first floor where you will discover three beautifully decorated bedrooms, a double with en-suite cloakroom, a king-size with TV and en-suite shower room and a single with basin.

You and your guests will also benefit from a first floor cloakroom, ideal for a quick freshen up before heading out.

Climb the stairs to the second floor where you will find an additional three bedrooms, including a double with en-suite shower room, a twin with two basins and a single room with basin, ensuring ideal sleeping arrangements for all parties.

Head out to the front patio with a bench to enjoy your morning coffee in the fresh ocean air, and to the rear there is an enclosed lawn with furniture and a barbecue so you can enjoy a spot of al fresco dining.

Sanderling is just a short walk away from the golden sand North Bay Beach in Scarborough, the North Bay Railway which offers seaside rides on a 19th century train and the medieval shoreside castle, as well as the stunning Peasholm Park which is set around a lake with Japanese gardens, a pagoda and replica boat battles.

Scarborough is also bustling with shops, bars and eateries, a second golden beach known as South Bay, the unusual Rotunda Museum, the popular Sea Life Aquarium, two golf courses, an open-air theatre and Alpamare Waterpark, which boasts four slides, a wave pool and a spa with a sauna and steam room.

If you can tear yourself away, take a short drive into the North York Moors which is a high moorland full of wooded river valleys, religious ruins and ageless villages, or alternatively head into the seaside town of Filey to explore another lovely beach or the scenic Filey Brigg Country Park.

Sanderling is a spacious dwelling for a group escape to the lovely seaside resort of Scarborough, and the nearby surrounding areas.

Christmas tree & decorations from 1/12/22
in place til new year

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.

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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.

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This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas