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Property Overview
The Old Jail Barber’s Shop is a cosy and modern holiday home located in the village of Seamer, a short distance from the centre of Scarborough. Fully refurbished in 2021, this former jail dating back to the 1700s also has plenty of history within its walls. Sleeping up to five guests across two bedrooms, The Old Jail Barber’s Shop is ideal for families or groups of friends looking for a coastal retreat or a countryside escape in North Yorkshire.
Property Details
The Space
This newly refurbished two storey house is a gorgeous little getaway by the sea.
On entering the property and to the right you have a cosy bedroom. The first bedroom features light grey walls and original exposed wooden beams. The bunk bed features a double on the bottom and a single on the top, both of which are dressed with crisp white linen. The chest of drawers provide storage for your belongings.
You’ll also find an ensuite in this bedroom. This is a modern style shower room fitted with a shower, WC and basin. Large tiles cover the walls and floor, and the room is finished off with a wall hung mirror cabinet and silver fittings.
Head to the living room and you’ll find a homely space featuring a grey corner sofa, a wall-mounted TV and hardwood floors. Overhead you have a skylight window and spotlights which create a bright and airy feel. Enjoy an evening in front of the TV or make plans for your day ahead in these gorgeous, stylish surroundings.
Sharing the space is the beautiful and bright kitchen and dining area. The modern style, high shine cabinets and worktops brings a real sense of class to the room. Fully equipped with everything you should need for a short break you can cook up a feast here.
Take the stairs to the first floor where you have the second bedroom.
This bedroom features a king size bed and has a tranquil feel to it. The space features bedside and drawers, a flat screen TV and a bathtub. A separate ensuite shower room is also available in the second bedroom. This cosy and relaxing space is the perfect retreat after a busy day by the coast.
Head outside and you’ll find an enclosed rear yard. This area has a private feel to it and boasts a patio dining and seating area.
The original building was once a jail for the Londesbrough Estate in the 1700s and was used when Seamer was a popular trading destination between Scarborough and York with its eleven inns.
Host & Stay are committed to our owners that their homes are protected during guest bookings. For this reason, we require all our guests to transfer a Damage Deposit (refundable, subject to an administration charge) or, to purchase an Accidental Damage Waiver which will cover you for up to £500.00 of accidental damage during your stay.
Neighborhood
The village of Seamer is right on the edge of Scarborough, just a short 15-minute drive from the town centre. The Mayfield pub is a very short walk away from the property. Ideal for families, the pub shows Sky Sports and has a large beer garden, serves meals seven days a week, a large indoor soft play for kids and it's also dog friendly. The award winning Seamer Fisheries can also be found a short distance away from The Old Jail Barber's Shop.
In Seamer, you'll also find a large convenience store which is open daily from 7am until 9pm.
Packed with seaside charm, you’ll find plenty of pubs, restaurants and cafes to discover as well as arcades and ice cream parlours in Scarborough.
There are a number of beaches for you to choose from. The popular South Bay is a sun trap and close to the hustle and bustle of the town centre. North Bay has been accredited with Blue Flag status meaning it’s one of the best beaches in Europe! Cayton Bay is the quietest of the three and boasts a sweeping bay with a rural feel. Lastly Cornelian Bay is the remotest and hardest to get to but it’s a hidden gem and often empty.
Ideal for all weathers, there are lots of indoor attractions in Scarborough for the whole family. Head to Sea Life Sanctuary to see seals, penguins, sharks, turtles and more or Scarborough Castle to explore its 3000 year history. If it’s outdoor fun you’re looking for, The Open Air Theatre is where you can see amazing bands, singers and comedians. There is also the Sky Trail Adventure and Peasholm Park nearby.
Getting Around
The Old Jail Barber’s Shop is within short driving distance of all that Scarborough has to offer and within 45 minutes’ drive time of Whitby and Bridlington.
Seamer Train Station is a 15-minute walk away from The Old Jail Barber’s and has routes to Bridlington, York, Leeds, Hull, Sheffield, Manchester and Liverpool.
There are a couple of bus routes throughout Seamer. Hop on the 843 route for direct access into Scarborough, as well as to Malton, York and Leeds.
- Bathtub
- Bed linens
- Changing table
- Children’s dinnerware
- Cleaning Disinfection
- Cookware
- Desk
- Dishes and silverware
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Enhanced cleaning practices
- Essentials
- Family/kid friendly
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Free parking on premises
- Garden or backyard
- Hair dryer
- Hangers
- Heating
- High chair
- High touch surfaces disinfected
- Hot water
- Iron
- Kettle
- Kitchen
- Laptop friendly workspace
- Microwave
- Oven
- Patio or balcony
- Pets allowed
- Private entrance
- Refrigerator
- Shampoo
- Smoke detector
- Stove
- Suitable for children (2-12 years)
- Suitable for events
- Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
- TV
- Toaster
- Towels provided
- Village
- Washer
- Wide clearance to bed
- Wide hallway clearance
- Wireless Internet
Guests have access to the full property. The keys to The Old Jail Barber’s Shop are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.
Private on-site parking is available for one vehicle. Free on-street parking is also available nearby on a first come, first served basis.
One well-behaved dog is welcome to stay at The Old Jail Barber’s Shop per reservation.
Check-in: 16:00
Checkout: 10:00
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Guest Reviews
4.61
(32 Reviews)
Michelle
29/07/2024
We had a wonderful long weekend stay in Seamer. The house was beautiful and we loved staying there. The house is in a great location for exploring nearby places. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. Thanks once again for a lovely stay!
Darren
12/07/2024
Martin
08/07/2024
Lovely place well maintained with no issues experienced. I would stay again and recommend without hesitation
John
30/06/2024
Good modern accommodation close to Filey and Scarborough. Well equipped and comfortable. Small bathrooms but rest of house is spacious. Parking at the door. A good base for the area.
Susan
16/06/2024
Excellent place location is superb got everything nearby including pub & shop
Gareth
13/06/2024
Clean and modern<br/><br/>No wardrobes,bathroom sinks too small,
Michal
05/06/2024
Absolutely spot on! Fantastic location with private car park. Property provides everything which is essential to have great time with family or friends. Clean and modern look, electric cook, oven, dish washer etc. Bathtub in bedroom, very comfortable beds and sofa. Beach about 10 minutes away by car. Shop 3 minutes walking distance. Definitely would book again.<br/><br/>None
Gill
02/06/2024
Great accommodation, very tastefully renovated and brilliant location for exploring Scarborough and the local villages. <br/>Very responsive host ?.
Elaine
29/05/2024
Becky
28/04/2024
Modern, has everything you could possibly need plus more. Lovely place to stay.<br/><br/>It was very dusty upstairs, as if nobody had been in a long while. The furniture, the bath and even the TV remotes. If it had felt a little cleaner it would have been perfect
Louisa
05/04/2024
Lovely property in a great location. We were 2 adults, 3 children and a dog, so it was cosy but comfortable. Walking distance to a shop, playground, green and pub. The property was tastefully refitted and spotlessly clean.<br/>Unfortunately the dishwasher was not working but we were informed right away.<br/>All in all a great stay
Mark
01/04/2024
Had an amazing time at the Old Jail Barber’s Shop. Such a comfortable and inviting place to stay and perfect for visiting the nearby towns of Scarborough (only a 10 minute bus ride if you don’t fancy driving) and Whitby.<br/>With a local shop and pubs just a few minutes walk from the property, it’s perfect if you just want to stay local.<br/>Charlie was in hand the whole time to help with any queries and would get back to us in a matter of minutes if we had any issues.<br/>Would definitely recommend a stay at the Old Jail Barber’s Shop and will be somewhere I’ll be staying at again in the future.
Leiona
25/02/2024
Beautiful property with everything you need for your stay, exactly as described the only negative comment I would have is the property was quite cold for a February getaway but would highly recommend and we would stay again.
Patricia
23/02/2024
The property had initial wow factor. The Chip shop is fantastic<br/><br/>The property was not as clean as you would expect. There are cobwebs in the light fittings, the sofa is badly stained, as are the cushions, the glass doors are covered in finger prints, there were drink marks on the table, the glass skylight window is filthy, the are stains on the wall behind the sofa. The shower cubicles need to be thoroughly cleaned, the cupboard at the top of the stairs is a fire hazard and the mattress on the bed upstairs is too thin, you can feel the wooden slats. The freezer needs defrosting
Kelly
19/02/2024
Parts of the property were nice<br/><br/>The overwhelming smell of wet dogs on arrival. The extremely loud extractor fan on the roof that came on at all hours of the day and one night until midnight, I reported this and the response was sorry for the inconvenience The bed and pillows are very flimsy budget ones that are uncomfortable.
Stephanie
14/02/2024
Was really homely and comfy and the area was lovely<br/><br/>Rang 6 times go try and get info the house for different codes also kept trying to take money from my account
Andrew
08/12/2023
Great place to stay
Emma
04/12/2023
Lovely property in a quaint village. It was exceptionally clean and modern.
Al
26/10/2023
Easy booking experience and loads of info from the hosts.<br/>The house is fantastic, has everything you could possibly need and is a great base for exploring the coastline and countryside.
David
23/10/2023
excellent stay and lovely modern property
John
15/10/2023
Had a very enjoyable weekend .
Daniel
09/10/2023
Very comfortable. Well equipped. Location great for Scarborough, east coast, Wolds, York, etc. and excellent local amenities.
Graham G., Leeds
15/09/2023
The accommodation is brilliant everything you need for a nice relaxing break and the property is situated in a lovely little village which is close to so many coastal walks and attractions and when you’ve finished your day it’s so comfortable to return to and wind down and relax.
Ella N.
06/09/2023
Stayed here with my family and dog, is an excellent location. 10/15 minutes from the centre of Scarborough with lots of attractions around. Plenty of food options and parking was very straight forward. Clean, spacious and modern accommodation and would definitely recommend for a getaway by the sea
Rebecca
01/09/2023
Beautiful home, we felt very comfortable here and had a lovely stay, great pub mayfield down the road with kids area and brilliant food. Shop will everything you could née. Very handy for scarborough.
Deborah
28/08/2023
Beautiful house with excellent amenities. Very clean and well presented. <br/>A very enjoyable stay and good value for money. Village and local pub lovely.
Chloe
25/08/2023
Absolutely beautiful cottage finished to a very high standard. It had everything we needed which gave us a real home from home experience. There was a fantastic guide app with lots of useful information about the cottage and the surrounding area to help us. Within walking distance there was a fab little supermarket for essentials, a pub serving food and a fish and chip shop. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend as a great place to stay with easy access to the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline.
Andrea
21/08/2023
lovely dog friendly place to stay, would only suggest a couple of extra folding chairs for outdoor space as only a small sofa for two
Jeanette
18/08/2023
Great place, everything is beautiful! A gorgeous place to stay.
Dean
16/08/2023
Lovely place. Immaculately presented with modern furnishings. Very clean and tidy. 2 minute walk from the Mayfield Pub, Seamer Fisheries and a shop. Short drive to Scarborough. If you have young children the local playground is great fun.
Joanne
13/08/2023
Beautiful property fully equipped great retreat for a quiet family weekend
Christopher
04/08/2023
Clean tidy, modern, close to local amenities really nice stay would recommend
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