The Plough Inn & Cottages
5-star inn between Scarborough and Whitby
About this hotel
The Plough Inn & Cottages offers a five-star inn experience within a historic building, roughly 4.1 kilometres from Peasholm Park and five kilometres from Scarborough Castle, positioning it between Scarborough and Whitby Abbey rather than within walking distance of Alpamare. Rooms feature private bathrooms and air-conditioning, and the family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options, alongside a sun terrace, bar and twenty-four-hour front desk that can help arrange transport for the days a family is heading into Scarborough. Family rooms and bicycle parking are available for groups wanting flexibility. Teesside International Airport sits around ninety-five kilometres away. It closes as a five-star base for a trip that treats Alpamare as one stop among several along this stretch of Yorkshire coast.
- 5-star comfort
- Near Whitby Abbey
- Family rooms available
Our take
This suits families or couples who want genuine five-star comfort and are planning to explore both Scarborough and Whitby Abbey, treating Alpamare as a drive-in day trip rather than the centre of the stay. The twenty-four-hour front desk and air-conditioned rooms add real convenience for a longer, varied itinerary along this stretch of the Yorkshire coast.
- ✓Plan a Whitby Abbey day into your itinerary, since this inn sits well positioned between Scarborough and Whitby.
- ✓Use the twenty-four-hour front desk for help arranging a taxi or directions out to Alpamare on North Bay.
- ✓Book air-conditioned rooms with confidence for a comfortable stay during peak summer weeks.
Why we love it
- 5-star inn experience
- Air-conditioned rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Well positioned for Whitby Abbey
Why guests love itWe used The Plough Inn & Cottages as a base for exploring both Scarborough and Whitby Abbey, and the five-star comfort made the longer drives each day genuinely worth it. The twenty-four-hour front desk helped us sort transport out to Alpamare without any hassle, and the air-conditioned room was a welcome relief after a hot day of slides and a long drive back.