North Yorkshire Break - for a Xmas gift

sundin13

Hi,
I'd like to buy my parents a two night break either somewhere in North Yorkshire, or maybe near Boston, Lincs as a Xmas present. It would have to be a fairly nice hotel - not a B&B or a travelodge! Can anyone suggest anything - they'd be travelling by car (or maybe train) from Liverpool.

Budget...erm... £120 max?

Thanks, in advance

S13

savemoney

Scarborough

Close to beach/spa and town centre/railway station about 15-20 minutes walk away

http://www.raincliffehotel.co.uk

Low season: 1st November to 31st March
• From £28 per person per night

Nice couple that run it

savemoney

http://www.raincliffehotel.co.uk/attractions.html

Spa complex (0.25 miles)
Atmospheric restored Victorian theatre. Home of the summer variety shows, Scarborough Spa Orchestra plus many other visiting artists. Television’s ‘The Royal’ only a cliff lift away.
www.scarboroughspa.co.uk

Futurist theatre (0.25 miles)
2000 seater theatre which attracts many famous performers throughout the year, entertainment to suit all ages and tastes, daily performances during the summer plus the latest films.
www.futuristtheatre.co.uk

Rotunda Museum and Crescent Art Gallery (0.2 miles)
Recently restored and extended offering top class facilities.
www.scarboroughmuseums.org.uk

Stephen Joseph Theatre (0.5 miles)
Highly acclaimed theatre in the round, showcase of Alan Ayckbourne’s plays, year round class entertainment.
www.sjt.uk.com

Sea Life Centre (2 miles)
Aquarium and rescue centre in one, special exhibitions on site.
www.sealifeeurope.com

Eden Camp (12 miles)
Award winning former PoW camp transformed into a fascinating attraction showcasing World War 2 and life in the 1940’s.
www.edencamp.co.uk

Peasholm Park (1.5 miles)
Oriental themed gardens and lakes designed over 100 years ago. Waterfall, island, pagoda, famous naval battles and concerts.
www.peasholmpark.com

Scarborough Castle (1 mile)
English Heritage site with spectacular views of both north and south bay.
www.scarboroughcastle.co.uk

NYMR and Goathland (12 miles)
Neartest station at Pickering, travel through the heart of North Yorkshire Moors, stop off at Goathland or travel on to Grosmont and Whitby.
www.nymr.co.uk

savemoney

I forgot to say Boxing day in Scarborough especially around beach gets busy, lots of folks a little tipsy, go for dip in sea sometimes for charity of the pier, its very funny I am sure they enjoy it

Usually place is buzzing with cafes open, amusements, harbour bar for wonderful cup of coffee they do best I ever tasted

Oh and a great Yorkshire welcome

What ever you choose hope they have a great time

sundin13

Hi, thanks for the Scarborough suggestion. I think they've been there before lots though - holidays when I was little etc. Perhaps I might go myself next year for old times sake.

I was hoping to find somewhere further inland - they like the whole historic houses and fancy gardens mullarkey. Can you recommend anywhere of that ilk? Oh - and don't worry, its for a Christmas gift, not to actually go at Christmas.

Thank you loads...

S13

daveyjp

"£120 max"

Each per night, a room per night, total for two for two nights?

English Rose Hotels have a few around North Yorkshire.

Old Swan in Harrogate.

Bagdale Hall Whitby

sundin13

daveyjp wrote: »

"£120 max"

Each per night, a room per night, total for two for two nights?

The latter I think...if that's do-able. My Mum would go nuts if she thought I'd spent over a hundred quid.:o

McKneff

Whitby, so not too far from Scarboroug, is beautiful, winter or summer.

emmell

York would be my suggestion, or is that too obvious.

twinmumagain

Stone House Hotel is ideal for the 'older' couples. I sent my parents there last year and they loved it(Yorkshire Dales)

Ruby_Moon

I wouldn't say Scarborough as its getting rather tatty now and has a fair few too many stag/hen parties around. Plus, there isn't a great deal of things to do that don't involve lots of money or amusement arcades. The Raincliffe is a B&B, not a hotel even though its called a hotel.
York is a wonderful city and lots to do and a much better choice when it comes to accommodation but you might have trouble anywhere finding a hotel for two nights for £120 max.
There is also Whitby or Howarth which are both lovely at this time of year.