We have been in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. Our great passion is wildlife, and spending time in nature with its immensely healing powers... the laugh of the hyena, roar of lions and the call of the fish eagle echo in the heart long after your first hear them. We love life, the adventure and opportunity it brings to meet incredible people and when you are fortunate enough to welcome others into your world, and learn about theirs. We look forward to meeting you all and sharing experiences.

Our award-winning Victorian home, Scotia House, is a beautiful home offering 4-star luxury accommodation in the heart of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Scotia House is perfectly positioned opposite the Harrogate Convention Centre. For the business visitor it is the “office across the road”, with free WiFi, parking permit and a quiet place to work. For those travellers seeking out the beauty of England, Scotia House is your gateway to the 17-acres of spectacular floral displays, woodlands and parks of the spectacular Valley Gardens; and a short walk to the delights of the famous Betty’s Café Tea Rooms, the 100-year-old Grand Dame of traditional British tea and scones and all things delectable. Business people, tourists and the Great British Traveller have long enjoyed the service and hospitality offered, as well as the charm of the spotlessly clean five-bedroom en-suite accommodation. Scotia House was also the setting for the hit TV show, Four in a Bed. Our uniquely decorated rooms with high quality linen, luxury pillows and extra blankets ensure a good night’s sleep.

For those travelers seeking out the beauty of England, Scotia House is your gateway to the Yorkshire Dales and the spectacular floral displays, woodlands and parks of the magnificent RHS Garden Harlow Carr including the spectacular Valley Gardens. We are a short walk to the delights of the famous Betty’s Café Tea Rooms and over 300 bars and restaurants catering for everyone's tastes. Stop for an ice cream at the Magnesia Well Café before heading up to the beautiful Harlow Carr Botanical Gardens, once an ancient Royal hunting ground, now has 58 acres of glorious woodland and spring flowering bulbs to meander through. A must-see in the region is the charming, stylish Montpellier Quarter, a favourite for wandering and watching the world go by. With around 50 exclusive shops, health & beauty salons, quaint pavement cafes, bars and award-winning restaurants, the breath-taking surroundings, old-fashioned lamp posts and cobbled streets take the traveler back to a gentler time. Your visit to the region wouldn’t be complete without a stop-in at Hales Bar, the oldest gas-lit bar in Harrogate where the welcome is warm, the pints cold and the musician make magic.