The Russell, nestled near Peasholm Park, offers a cozy retreat with a full breakfast and relaxing garden. Unwind with free WiFi and enjoy the bar or explore nearby Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Bar
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (4)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Bar/lounge
Garden
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Free self parking
Room options
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Twin Room
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Family Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Double Room
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Single Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 112 min drive
Seamer Station - 15 min drive
Scarborough Station - 20 min walk
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Restaurants
Kebab Land - 13 min walk
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About this property
The Russell
The Russell puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Scarborough Open Air Theatre and North Bay Beach. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free full breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, this guest house is within a short drive of North York Moors National Park.
Languages
English
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free offsite parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
LOB_HOTELS
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Bar/lounge
What to do
Beach nearby
Facilities
Garden
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Russell Guesthouse Scarborough
Russell Scarborough
The Russell Guesthouse
The Russell Scarborough
The Russell Guesthouse Scarborough
HELP_OUTLINE
Frequently asked questions
Does The Russell offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Russell does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Russell?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Russell?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Russell?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Russell?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Opera House Casino (19-min walk) and Mecca Bingo (19-min walk) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Russell and nearby?
The Russell has a garden.
What's the area around The Russell like?
The Russell is a short 9-minute walk from Scarborough Open Air Theatre and 10 minutes' walk from North Bay Beach.
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The Russell Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Breakfast
Service staff
Room
Location
Towns
Parks
Guesthouse
Food
Beach
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, top class, superb, and delicious with a variety of options. (20 reviews)
Parking was easy and private, with a lovely park nearby. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aug 3, 2025
A lovely safe, beautiful and comfortable room, fabulous breakfast. Would highly recommend a stay here.
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 4, 2025
Excellent Guest House in a very convenient but quiet area next to Peasholm Park. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were very comfortable and there is a lovely lounge and a well-stocked bar. Breakfasts were excellent.
Simon
Simon, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 7, 2025
I loved everything about the Russell , the owners made you feel so welcome , the room was perfect The guest house was spotless clean , the breakfast was delicious and cooked to order . I would highly recommend this hotel to others
claire
claire, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 13, 2025
Great little place, thankyou
Lovely hotel run by a lovely friendly couple. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the breakfast was nice and tasty. Benji the dog was an added bonus 😊
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 14, 2022
Great stay
Very nice food and friendly staff. Great location
Jay
Jay, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 6, 2022
Lovely hotel
Lovely stay room was spotless and comfortable. Breakfast was lovely and location was excellent
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 10, 2023
Ideal room for our needs , would stay again.
Iain
Iain, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 23, 2024
Scarborough B&B
Lovely holmsome guest house.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 7, 2018
Very nice, lovely hosts
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 13, 2022
Nice stay
Nice B&B close enough to the north bay to be able to walk to the beach which we did right by Peasholme park
Breakfasts were really nice as were all the staff
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 10, 2024
Enjoyable stay...
Lovely stay.... room very clean ... breakfast spot on... parking excellent... owner and family very nice polite and accommodating... ideal location for open air theatre gigs but up a rather large and lingering hill...B&B right next to Peasholme park which is lovely to walk around...
Jason
Jason, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 1, 2024
The loction was nice and safe.
The room was just perfect and immaculate.
Breakfast was superb.
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 27, 2022
Short stay in Scarborough
Lovely clean room, with a comfy bed, staff friendly, and made welcome.
Clint
Clint, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 24, 2023
The hotel is in a nice quiet part of town. Easy walking distance to anywhere you want to go in Scarborough. The breakfast was top class too. Loved my stay.
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 7, 2023
Great b&b.
Great place ,lovely and clean and modern. Very good breakfast.my only fault was the water pressure of the shower.
steven
steven, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 24, 2022
Friendly staff and kept clean.. Only a few minutes walk to a pathway that leads down to Peasholm park.
CARL
CARL, 8-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 1, 2023
Second stay at the Russell. Cannot fault it
Great location fantastic hosts and accommodation plus amazing breakfast.nothing is too much trouble.
It's our second time here which says even more about it.
Wayne
Wayne, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 24, 2023
I booked the Russell because it was very close to the open air theatre and to say Denise runs it by herself she was a very good host and you can't complain about the breakfast
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 18, 2023
Friendly homely B&B
Lovely location at the top of Peasholm Park, well kept mid century detached.
Denise was very helpful and gave us a breakfast early on request.
Would stay again.
H Z
H Z, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 2, 2023
Highly recommend
Lovely stay, comfortable very clean rooms. Excellent breakfast -loved the idea that you select the items you would like on a card the night before.
Janette
Janette, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 22, 2022
Scarborough Russell guest house
Room was on the small side, but hosts looked after their guests. Service at breakfast was exceptional & young lady was very polite to us.
Trevor
Trevor, 7-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 12, 2023
Perfect ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Definitely recommend this B & B for a family holiday, the owner and staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Really nice family environment, board games for the children and a bar for the adults. Will certainly be returning in the future.
Ian
Ian, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 7, 2024
Denise is an excellent host. Room beautifully decorated and modern. Child friendly. Whole property is in excellent condition. Proprietor has spent a lot of time and money renovating the property to a high standard. Great breakfast, cooked whilst you wait - hot and fresh
Highly recommend a stay here
Morag
Morag, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Sep 1, 2024
The property was clean room was basic problem with the hot water . Breakfast was very good. Quiet. Abit out of the way for little ones but good for us
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 30, 2024
THE RUSSELL
Room was immaculate, recently refurbished, and the best single room i have stayed in. View was limited over driveway but not too close to next door and plenty of daylight in room, opposite Peasholme Park and parking was easy. Bus stop was around the corner. It felt a safe area to stay. Owners and guests were quiet and friendly ,no disturbancies from squeeky floorboards, toilets or traffic. Breakfast was excellent . Dining room , lounge and hall were all tastefully refurbished . A lovely relaxing stay .