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.
Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
alpamare - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Scarborough Castle - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Scarborough Spa - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 112 min drive
Seamer Station - 15 min drive
Scarborough Station - 20 min walk
Filey Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Kebab Land - 13 min walk
The Watermark Cafe - 12 min walk
The Albert - 18 min walk
Taylor’s North Bay - 10 min walk
The Hideout Cafe Kitchen & Bar - 11 min walk
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.
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information
Smoke-free property
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 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
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
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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Reviews
The Russell Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.2
Eco-friendliness
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, freshly cooked, and plentiful with options for special dietary needs. (26 reviews)
Parking was easy and convenient, with some guests even parking on the driveway, and the property's location near Peasholm Park was a lovely bonus. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2025
Great place
Great location, friendly owners and good breakfast.
Room a good size and comfortable.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2025
Very clean, very quiet place. All we needed for quick trip to Yorkshire shores.
Dariusz
Dariusz, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
The hotel was very clean and had a cozy atmosphere. The owners were lovely people and the breakfast was great. Highly recommend if visiting area.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
2 day break
The owners were friendly and helpful. We stayed 2 nights and the hotel suited our needs. We were in room 4 which was small but had everything we needed. We would stay there again.
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2025
Great value
Excellent quiet hotel, great value for money. Perfect location for theatre/North Bay beside Peasholm Park. Really friendly staff, comfortable bed/room, lovely breakfast which was just right amount. Enjoyed it so much I booked an extra night! Also as a solo traveller I felt comfortable and safe. Breakfast service only an hour 8.30-9.30 as it’s small but it never felt busy at breakfast & was perfect time for me anyway. Very generous with tea/coffee/milk/sugar rather than just 2 which doesn’t go very far. Replenished every day too, great for me as I drink lots. Addition of hot chocolate was nice too. Will definitely be back.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Great stay at a lovely place.
What a lovely place to stay close to Northbay and only £6 for a Taxi to Southbay. The Hotel is clean comfortably and ran by a lovely couple with a great Breakfast. What more do you need. We will return.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2025
Great location for the scarborough open air theatre and peasholm park.
Nothing was too much to ask. From the highchair at the breakfast table and travel cott bed supplied in the family room. Private off road parking. Run by a lovely friendly couple.
A very nice breakfast and even gave us fried bread that we cheekily asked for.
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Nice decor. Had good breakfast each day including gluten free hot food and glutrn free toast,which the host went and bought for me staying when i said i was gluten free. Comfortable bed and room was nice , bathroom clean. Good working shower. Would definitely stay again.
sharon
sharon, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2025
All round lovely stay
We had a lovely stay at The Russell with friends and family. The owners were friendly, attentive and helpful. The family room (no 6) we stayed in was very comfortable, clean and spacious. Lovely walk in shower with adequate space in the en-suite. Comfy beds, big bay window looking out toward the trees. The lounge area downstairs was very nice and comfortable with a selection of board games for families. There was also a small bar which was open in the evenings and run by the owner who was more than happy to chat and had a large selection of drinks. The breakfast was delicious- very hearty and freshly cooked which set us up for the day ahead. The location of the property is ideal for walking to the North Bay and down through the park, We parked on the driveway and it felt a very safe area with no unwanted noise on an evening.
Will definitely be visiting here again! Thank you very much for your hospitality.
Sally
Sally, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2024
Scarborough B&B
Lovely holmsome guest house.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2022
Great stay
Very nice food and friendly staff. Great location
Jay
Jay, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2023
Ideal room for our needs , would stay again.
Iain
Iain, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2022
Lovely hotel
Lovely stay room was spotless and comfortable. Breakfast was lovely and location was excellent
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Very 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 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2018
Very nice, lovely hosts
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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 Exceptional
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
10/10 Exceptional
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 Very 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
10/10 Exceptional
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 Exceptional
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
8/10 Very 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 Exceptional
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 Exceptional
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.