The Plough Inn & Cottages - Scarborough
Overview
AA Rosette-awarded country inn and cottages in Scalby, Scarborough
AA Rosette Dining
The Plough Inn & Cottages Scarborough holds an AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, awarded for three consecutive years. The restaurant menu uses locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, with dishes prepared by a skilled kitchen team. Guests can dine on the heated terrace or book the Garden Lounge for private dining events.
Luxury Rooms and Cottages
The inn offers eight en-suite rooms featuring four-poster beds and designer decor with Molton Brown toiletries. Self-catering cottages are pet-friendly and include a welcome pack with fresh local produce. Each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living areas, and outdoor seating.
Family and Pet-Friendly Stays
The Plough Inn Scalby provides pet-friendly cottages with enclosed gardens, welcoming dogs and cats. Family accommodations include baby safety gates, board games, and high chairs available on request. The Yew Tree cafe nearby serves breakfast and snacks, and the inn offers a shuttle bus to Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
Gateway to North York Moors and Coast
The Plough in Scalby is a 10-minute drive from Scarborough beach and a short distance from Dalby Forest. The North York Moors National Park is directly accessible for walking and cycling. Guests can also reach Scarborough Castle and Peasholm Park within 5 km.
Special Touches and Services
The inn provides an honesty bar in each room with local craft ales and fine wines. For events, the Garden Lounge holds private dining for up to 20 guests. Daily housekeeping, packed lunches for day trips, and dry cleaning are available on request.
- Dining: AA Rosette restaurant with seasonal local menus
- Rooms: 8 en-suite rooms with four-poster beds and luxury self-catering cottages
- Location: Scalby village, 10 min from Scarborough beach
- Pet-Friendly: Cottages with enclosed gardens welcome dogs and cats
- Transport: Complimentary shuttle to Scarborough Open Air Theatre
- Private Dining: Garden Lounge for up to 20 guests
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Coffee machine
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 King-size bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Dryer
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
In-room breakfast
Services
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Playpen
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Plough Inn & Cottages
| 💵 Lowest room price | 137 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 3.7 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 96.0 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Durham Tees Valley, MME |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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