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The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant

Barmoor Lane, Scarborough, YO13 0PB, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 625 reviews)

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8.8
Excellent
625 reviews

Friendly Staff to greet you as you enter the beautiful appointed/decorated regal “country house”! From the moment you walk in you are taken into quality classic interior to the the lush surrounding grounds, truly an experience one does not want to miss. The restaurant was amazing with beautiful presentation of your meal(s) and a wonderful professional staff. A beer or cocktail in the bar is a must!! Perfect ending to our UK trip from America..

Kathy United States of America

Everything was lovely, staff well presented, polite, efficient and attentive. We had e-bikes, and they allowed storage and charging in an outhouse, which was very much appreciated by the bikes, especially with the weather that we had on the first night. The bed was comfortable, the room wasn't stifling hot, and we could open the windows. We had a very enjoyable, and thoroughly recommended ride along the cinder track. The food was fantastic (except see below :-) )

Christopher United Kingdom

The room was large and very comfortable, breakfast and dinner were generous proportions and very tasty. The staff were very friendly and efficient.

Roy United Kingdom

Great location great room comfortable bed great food

Andy7303 United Kingdom

Beautiful country hotel in gorgeous surroundings on the edge of the lovely village of Scalby. Our room was big and bright. Staff were polite and helpful. We stayed 4 nights and I had something different for breakfast every day. Everything was delicious. We ate dinner twice there. Cannot fault the quality of food or service.

Brian United Kingdom

Excellent food . Great peaceful location. Excellent staff.

John United Kingdom

quietness and absolutely picturesque. staff and people were warm and friendly. undoubtedly serene place.

Ezrah United Kingdom

Beautiful setting and rooms.Good location for exploring area

Colette United Kingdom

This is a beautiful hall, it's quiet and relaxing, the staff are of all ages and everyone of them professional, I've stayed here many times and tried many of their rooms. I do recommend all ages to try a stay there, it is not just for people of a mature age.

Susan United Kingdom

The whole place is beautiful and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Also a great location for visiting Scarborough and Whitby.

Catherine United Kingdom
8.8
Excellent
625 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Friendly Staff to greet you as you enter the beautiful appointed/decorated regal “country house”!”
    Kathy Kathy United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything was lovely, staff well presented, polite, efficient and attentive.”
    Christopher Christopher United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room was large and very comfortable, breakfast and dinner were generous proportions and very tasty. The staff were very friendly and efficient.”
    Roy Roy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location great room comfortable bed great food”
    Andy7303 Andy7303 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautiful country hotel in gorgeous surroundings on the edge of the lovely village of Scalby. Our room was big and bright. Staff were polite and helpful.”
    Brian Brian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent food . Great peaceful location. Excellent staff.”
    John John United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “quietness and absolutely picturesque. staff and people were warm and friendly. undoubtedly serene place.”
    Ezrah Ezrah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautiful setting and rooms.Good location for exploring area”
    Colette Colette United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “This is a beautiful hall, it's quiet and relaxing, the staff are of all ages and everyone of them professional, I've stayed here many times and tried many of their rooms.”
    Susan Susan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The whole place is beautiful and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Also a great location for visiting Scarborough and Whitby.”
    Catherine Catherine United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.6
8.8
Excellent
625 reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.6
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Located a few minutes from Scarborough's beaches and with ample parking this elegant country house is set in acres of private grounds on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, boasting breath-taking views across the Yorkshire countryside.

Wrea Head is surrounded by heather-filled moors and scenic dales to the spectacular Yorkshire heritage coastline.

Bedrooms are individually and classically designed, some with four-poster beds and all with pleasant views over the gardens. Guests at Wrea Head will have an private bathroom, and TV and tea/coffee-making facilities in their room.

The 1881 Restaurant is lit by gilt wall lights set above polished oak paneling, with views over the gardens and up to the moors. In the warmer months guests can enjoy drinks on the terrace, or cocktails in the bar’s bay window.

The town of Scarborough is only a 10-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 23, 2010

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Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
24-hour front desk
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.6
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  • Kathy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Friendly Staff to greet you as you enter the beautiful appointed/decorated regal “country house”! From the moment you walk in you are taken into quality classic interior to the the lush surrounding grounds, truly an experience one does not want...”
  • Christopher
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything was lovely, staff well presented, polite, efficient and attentive. We had e-bikes, and they allowed storage and charging in an outhouse, which was very much appreciated by the bikes, especially with the weather that we had on the first...”
  • Roy
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The room was large and very comfortable, breakfast and dinner were generous proportions and very tasty. The staff were very friendly and efficient.”
  • Andy7303
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location great room comfortable bed great food”
  • Brian
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful country hotel in gorgeous surroundings on the edge of the lovely village of Scalby. Our room was big and bright. Staff were polite and helpful. We stayed 4 nights and I had something different for breakfast every day. Everything was...”
  • John
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Excellent food . Great peaceful location. Excellent staff.”
  • Ezrah
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “quietness and absolutely picturesque. staff and people were warm and friendly. undoubtedly serene place.”
  • Colette
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful setting and rooms.Good location for exploring area”
  • Susan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “This is a beautiful hall, it's quiet and relaxing, the staff are of all ages and everyone of them professional, I've stayed here many times and tried many of their rooms. I do recommend all ages to try a stay there, it is not just for people of a...”
  • Catherine
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The whole place is beautiful and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Also a great location for visiting Scarborough and Whitby.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there a lift?*
    There is no lift as due to the historic nature of the building it isn't possible to install one sensitively inside the hotel. The main staircase is wi..
    Answered on 20 November 2020
  • Does this room have a bath.
    All deluxe rooms have baths, some in a bathroom with separate shower cubicles and some with 'bath in room' for those who prefer this arrangement. You ..
    Answered on 20 November 2020
  • HI do you have charging for electrical vehicles ?
    Hello, we do have access to external power points near to the car parks which may be used to charge electric vehicles. Kind regards.
    Answered on 7 July 2021
  • Hello please can you confirm if you have a Superior Double room with a Bath available for 4 nights b&B from 13th Sept £840.00 kind regards Bobbie
    May I suggest that you check up to date availability on the live booking sites which will give you the price, dependant on the dates chosen. Kind regards.
    Answered on 7 July 2021
  • Do you hava sample menus for dinner please?
    Thank you for your enquiry. Yes we do have sample menus for you to view on our hotel site which you may access directly. Kind regards.
    Answered on 11 June 2020
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Host Info

9.3
Host Review Score
Wrea Head Hall is an elegant Yorkshire hotel set in acres of landscaped grounds, in the village of Scalby on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. This stunning Gothic mansion with uninterrupted views across the Yorkshire countryside is arguably the best of all the Scarborough Hotels and just a short drive from the Yorkshire Heritage coast. Offering first class accommodation the hotel is home to one of the best restaurants in Scarborough "1881" serving delicious contemporary British cuisine in classic surroundings. For your short break or romantic weekend Wrea Head Hall offers you a relaxed and enjoyable stay in a perfect location to explore North Yorkshire and its attractions. Built in 1881 as a private home for the Ellis family, the mansion sits on an elevated piece of land known as Wrea Head Rigg from which the house gets its name. Now a much loved hotel, Wrea Head Hall still retains the feeling of an historic country house. You will find that all hotel bedrooms are contained within the mansion or adjacent Carriage House. The mansion is built of local honey coloured stone in the romantic Gothic style, adorned with gargoyles, stained glass windows and a bell tower.
Wrea Head Hall is ideally located to access the seaside resort and beaches of Scarborough just a few minutes drive away and the dramatic North York Moors National Park . We are well placed to visit local attractions such as Whitby, Goathland,Filey and Robin Hood's Bay as well as many other locations along the Heritage Coast.
The pretty village of Scalby nestles between the outskirts of the popular seaside resort of Scarborough and the majestic North York Moors National Park which rises just behind Wrea Head Hall. We act as a gateway to the National Park and have views towards the Heritage Coast and the Cleveland Way.
Language spoken: English
Area info *
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
  • 1881 Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
Amenities of The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
24-hour front desk
Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

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prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

FAQs about The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant

  • The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant has 1 restaurant:

      • 1881 Restaurant

    • Guests staying at The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish

    • The Wrea Head Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant is 2.9 miles from the center of Scarborough.