Luxury Boutique Coastal Apartments in Scarborough
Set in the heart of Scarborough’s Old Town, The Boat House offers a collection of luxury sea-view apartments and a historic coastal cottage. Each space is individually designed, blending character, comfort and coastal style — ideal for romantic escapes, relaxed weekends and dog-friendly stays by the sea.
Whether you’re here for windswept beach walks, sunset views over North Bay or slow mornings in a boutique coastal setting, each apartment offers its own unique experience of the Yorkshire coast.
ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS
NAVIGATOR
A romantic sea-view apartment designed for slow coastal living.
Navigator is a calm, beautifully styled Georgian apartment, with high ceilings and stunning sea views. Perfect for couples seeking a relaxed escape by the sea. With soft interiors and panoramic coastline views, it’s made for slow mornings, long walks and quiet evenings after exploring Scarborough’s beaches and harbour.
Best for: Couples, romantic weekends, coastal escapes
Features: Sea views, Georgian heritage, boutique interiors, walkable central location
Similar Apartments: Helmsman
Sleeps: 2: 1 Double Four Poster Bed: 1 Ensuite Bathroom
Location: 1st Floor of The Boat House: 5min walk to town: 8min walk to Open Air Theatre
HELMSMAN
A peaceful coastal apartment designed for slower stays.
Helmsman is calm and elegant place to relax and take in the fabulous sea views, comfortable and thoughtfully designed for longer stays or quiet weekends away. A great base for exploring Scaborough's beaches, cafes and cliff-top walks.
Best for: Couples, romantic breaks, dog-friendly stays
Features: Sea views, character interiors, central location
Similar Apartments: Navigator
Sleeps: 2: 1 Double Four Poster Bed: 1 Ensuite Bathroom
Location: 1st Floor of The Boat House: 5min walk to town: 8min walk to Open Air Theatre
GUNNER
A stylish sea-view apartment with bold character and coastal charm.
Gunner combines comfort and style with a strong sense of place. The views from the second floor are panoramic and will captivate for your stay. Perfect for guests who want to wake up to sea air and explore North Bay and the Old Town on foot, this apartment offers a warm and inviting base for your stay.
Best for: Couples, short breaks, dog-friendly stays
Features: Sea views, character interiors, central location
Sleeps: 2: 1 Double Four Poster Bed: 1 Ensuite Bathroom
Location: 2nd Floor of The Boat House: 5min walk to town: 8min walk to Open Air Theatre
BOATSWAIN
A cosy, design-led apartment with a warm coastal feel and spectacular views
Boatswain is full of charm and texture, offering a relaxed space to unwind after days spent exploring the Yorkshire coast. It’s ideal for guests who value comfort, style and a strong sense of atmosphere with a backdrop of the North Bay and Castle to return to.
Best for: Couples, solo travellers, relaxed weekends
Features: Boutique interiors, cosy layout, coastal location
Sleeps: 2: 1 Double Four Poster Bed: 1 Ensuite Bathroom
Location: 2nd Floor of The Boat House: 5min walk to town: 8min walk to Open Air Theatre
TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS
CAPTAIN’S QUARTERS
A spacious sea-view apartment with a luxurious coastal feel and private balconies.
Captain’s Quarters is one of the most generous spaces in The Boat House collection, offering panoramic sea views and room to relax in style. Ideal for families, friends or longer coastal stays.
Best for: Families, groups, extended stays
Features: Sea views, large living space, boutique design
Sleeps: 2: 2 Double Bedrooms: 2 Ensuite Bathroom
Location: 3rd Floor via stairs of The Boat House: 5min walk to town: 8min walk to Open Air Theatre
QUARTERMASTER
Elegant coastal living with space, comfort and character.
Quartermaster maisonette blends Georgian historic charm with modern comfort, with fabulous view to the sea and castle, making it ideal for guests who want both style and practicality. A perfect base for exploring Scarborough together.
Best for: Families, couples sharing, coastal holidays
Features: Spacious layout, dog-friendly, boutique interiors
Sleeps: 4: 2 Double Bedrooms: 2 Ensuite Bathrooms
Location: Maisonette with Ground Floor living and Lower Ground Floor Bedrooms of The Boat House:
5min walk to town: 8min walk to Open Air Theatre
POWDER MONKEY
A bold, character-filled apartment with unique design details, fabulous sea and castle views.
Powder Monkey is one of the most distinctive stays at The Boat House, full of personality and charm. Ideal for guests looking for something memorable, stylish and slightly unexpected.
Best for: Families, groups, unique stays
Features: Built-in design features, character interiors, dog-friendly
Sleeps: 4: 2 Double Bedrooms: 2 Ensuite Bathrooms
Location: Maisonette with Ground Floor living and Lower Ground Floor Bedrooms of The Boat House:
5min walk to town: 8min walk to Open Air Theatre
HISTORIC COTTAGE
SHIPMATES COTTAGE
A quirky, atmospheric historic fisherman's four-storey coastal cottage full of character just a street back from Sandside on South Bay.
Shipmates Cottage is a historic and beautifully atmospheric property spread across four floors. Full of original charm and coastal personality, it offers a completely different but equally memorable stay experience.
Best for: Couples, families, groups, character stays
Features: Historic building, unique layout, central location
Sleeps: 4: 2 Double Bedrooms: 1 Bathroom
Location: Shipmates is located on a quiet cobbled street, just a step back from Sandside. Spread over four floors with the kitchen in the basement, living on the ground floor, with the bathroom on the top floor.
Due to its layout, steep stairs and multi-level design, it is best suited to guests who enjoy character properties with stairs.
Apartment FAQs
Does this apartment have sea views?
All our apartments at The Boat House enjoy beautiful sea views across Scarborough’s panoramic North Bay coastline as well as up to the Castle. The best views will always be the higher you are in the building but you still have fabulous views from the ground floor living rooms of the maisonettes. Please check the individual apartment gallery for specific images of the views.
Is parking included?
Yes — complimentary parking is included for guests staying at The Boat House, which is a rare luxury in this part of Scarborough. We have seven bays, one for each apartment, The bays are unallocated so you can park in whichever you wish. Two of these bays have EV chargers as well. Should you be coming in two cars, we provide on street parking tickets for the second vehicle.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes — dogs are warmly welcomed at The Boat House. Scarborough is wonderfully dog friendly, with beaches, coastal walks and cafés all nearby.
How many guests can stay?
Our apartments sleep either two or four adults. Shipmates Cottage sleep 4. Infants and small children are welcome in addition, but please bring travel cots and high chairs as these are not provided.
Are the apartments suitable for couples?
Very much so. Many of our apartments are especially popular for romantic coastal escapes, sea-view weekends and slower stays by the coast.
Are there stairs?
The Boat House is a Grade Two Listed building which did not enable us to restructure this easily to include a lift, so apartments on higher floors are accessed via stairs. Shipmates Cottage is arranged over four floors and as this is a Historic Grade Two listed cottage, the stairs are relatively narrow. If you are concerned about mobility please do contact us..
Is there WiFi?
Yes — fast WiFi is available throughout all apartments and at Shipmates Cottage
Can we stay for longer breaks?
Absolutely. Our apartments and Shipmates Cottage are well suited to longer coastal stays, with kitchens, comfortable living spaces and everything needed to settle in and relax.
What Amenities do you provide?
All our properties are well supplied with all the basics you need from shower gel, shampoo and conditioner, to washing up liquid, extra virgin olive oil, tea, coffee, sugar, filter coffee, Uht milk sachets, cleaning equipment, candles and coffee table magazines.
Is the location walkable?
The Boat House is perfectly positioned for all there is to do in Scarborough. We are 5 mins from the town centre, with plenty of places to eat and drink and shop for provisions on the door step.
Shipmates cottage is in the heart of the Old Town with everything right on the door step and the beach just 20 metres from your door.
Is Scarborough Open Air Theatre nearby?
Yes — The Boat House is within walking distance of Scarborough Open Air Theatre, around 8 minutes making it ideal for concert weekends and events. Shipmates Cottage is also ideally located, but recommend you take the bus which drops you off right outside the venue.
Do the apartments have kitchens?
Yes — all apartments include fully equipped kitchens for relaxed breakfasts, cosy evenings in and longer stays by the sea. We provide a very good range of cooking equipment as well as microwave, so you will be able to enjoy cooking/eating and admiring the view.
Shipmates Cottage has a charming kitchen with a fabulous old fireplace making it very much a hub for chatting and cooking
What makes The Boat House different?
The Boat House combines historic coastal character with boutique interiors, sea views and thoughtful details designed to create relaxed, atmospheric stays on the Yorkshire coast that very much include your four legged friends.
Can dogs be left in the apartment?
For short periods, yes — provided they are settled, comfortable and unlikely to disturb neighbouring guests.
Is there an enclosed outdoor space suitable for dogs?
No - our car park opens to the road and our front gardens are not enclosed spaces, so dogs will need to be put on a lead for safety.
Are children welcome?
Families are very welcome, though some apartments are particularly suited to couples and quieter coastal stays. Shipmates Cottage and our larger apartments are often popular with families.
Do you have a washing machine?
All our apartments and Shipmates Cottage has an integrated washer dryer and washing pods are provided for your stay.