Notes from the host
Elegant Grade II Listed Townhouse
Kings House is a Grade II Listed Townhouse with 6 double bedrooms (3 double and 3 twin rooms) and 4 bath/shower rooms with a large contemporary kitchen, separate dining room with seating area and table for up to 12, sitting room and a separate playroom/snug. Main lounge has large flatscreen TV with Now TV including Sky Sports/Sky Entertainment, Snug/Playroom and master bedroom have flatscreen TVs with freeview. Secure attractive mediterranean style patio garden with raised seating area and table for 8, bench and small further table, 2 chairs and barbeque. House overlooks a small green. Guest parking permits for visitors who can park outside on a first come first served basis. Railway station is only a 5-10 minute walk away. House is close to several pubs, shops and restaurants and a short walk to the town centre, foreshore, Rotunda Museum and Stephen Joseph Theatre. Popular fishing town of Whitby is a 40 minute drive and the historic town of York an hour away. Beautiful North Yorks Moors National Park with great walks and scenery is on the edge of Scarborough itself. Crown Spa Hotel is 3 minutes' away and offers full spa facilities, massage etc - perfect for a ladies' pampering session. The house is not suitable for hen or stag groups or parties of exclusively young people ( under 25). Our changeover day is generally Friday (and we cannot be flexible on this in school holidays) so unfortunately any request for a 7 night booking to start on a Saturday for example is likely to be declined. Outside school holiday periods though we welcome short break bookings of 3 or 4 nights typically starting on a Friday or Monday. If you would like to book the house please provide some information on your booking request regarding your group e.g. family holiday/friends' reunion.
* All power and fuel included
* Bedlinen and towels included
* 6 Double bedrooms sleeping up to 12 People in style and comfort
* 4 Shower/Bathrooms
* Travel cot/highchair available on request
* Dining room with extendable table seating 10-12
* 3 Flat Screen TVS (with built-in Freeview and Sky Sports/Sky Entertainment in Main Sitting Room via Now TV, DVD, DAB iPod Dock/Micro Hifi, small library of books and DVDs available
* Wireless broadband included
* Large lounge, Snug/playroom
* 2 Fridge/freezers, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Compact Dishwasher & Microwave
* 5WCs
* On Street Parking with guest permits on a first come first served basis
* 2 Minutes from stunning sea and beach views, 5 minutes to the beach
* Up to 2 dogs welcome by prior arrangement for small additional charge (please include on your booking request)
* No Smoking
* Attractive enclosed Patio Garden with seating and barbeque
* Not suitable for 'stag'/'hen' parties
SITTING ROOM
Grand sitting room with large bay window overlooking road and sloping green area at the front of the house with 2 Large 4 seater sofas, 2 armchairs, coffee table, 40" Flat screen LCD TV (built-in Freeview and Sky Sports/Entertainment via Now TV) and DVD.
KITCHEN
Large central island with 6 barstools, Double oven with microwave, electric hob, 1 full size and one compact dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, two fridge freezers, toaster, kettle.
DINING ROOM
Extending hardwood table with matching chairs which can seat 10-12 people. Comfortable seating area with 2 leather sofas and coffee table, wireless speaker, iPod dock/CD/radio
MASTER BEDROOM & ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
Contemporary 4 poster bed with superking pocket sprung mattress and contemporary matching bed linen. Barcelona mirrored bedside tables and dressing table, large wardrobe, chest of drawers, flatscreen TV. Grand bay window and side window with views over the town and small lawned park area below. Ensuite Shower Room with toilet, wc and shower (1st Floor)
BEDROOM 2
Mahogany Sleigh Bed with kingsize pocket sprung mattress and contemporary matching bed linen. Mahogany double wardrobe and matching twin bedside chests, chest of drawers with mirror over. (2nd Floor)
BEDROOM 3
Double divan bed with memory foam mattress, and contemporary matching bed linen. Cream wardrobe, twin bedside chests, dressing table with stool and mirror and chest of drawers. (2nd Floor)
BEDROOM 4, 5, 6
BEDROOM 4: White twin beds with contemporary matching bed linen. Double wardrobe, bedside table, chest of drawers and full length mirror (2nd Floor)
BEDROOM 5: Twin Beds with contemporary matching bedlinen. Double wardrobe, bedside table and chest of drawers with mirror above (2nd Floor)
BEDROOM 6: Twin Antique Brass beds with contemporary matching bedlinen. Matching shaker style wardrobe, chest of drawers with mirror above and bedside table (1st Floor)
4 BATH/SHOWER ROOMS
BATHROOM 1: (1st Floor) Spacious family bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, washbasin, WC and bidet
BATHROOM 2: (2nd Floor) Spacious Shower room with shower cubicle, washbasin, WC, extractor fan.
BATHROOM 3: (Ground Floor) Spacious shower room with large shower cubicle, vanity unit and washbasin, illuminated LED mirror with shaver point, WC, extractor fan.
BATHROOM 4: (1st Floor) Ensuite to Bedroom 1 with shower, WC, vanity unit and basin, illuminated LED mirror with shaver socket
SNUG SITTING ROOM: Small sitting room with sofa, chair, 32" flatscreen LCD TV with built-in freeview and selection of games, toys, lego etc. Our old PS2 is there with a few games for you to use or bring your own games console. Great for the younger visitors (please do not leave small children unsupervised however!) or simply somewhere to watch a different TV programme. Small library of books and DVDs.
PATIO GARDEN
Small enclosed patio garden with steps leading to back gate and back access road. Secure area for your dog or child (but be aware of steepish steps). Attractively landscaped in a Mediterranean style with a large bench seat, concealed lighting and fountain. Raised area with teak table and 8 chairs. Small metal bistro table and 2 chairs outside the back door for your morning coffee! Charcoal barbeque available.
