The Sycamore Guest House - This Edwardian home, built around 1904, is a small family-run guest house in York. It is a 5-minute walk through the Museum Gardens to the Minster and city centre. The York B&B is in a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking a bowling green. The Sycamore Guest House is 10 minutes' walk or a short taxi ride from York Railway Station with its excellent rail links to the rest of England. The guest house also offers free, guaranteed on-street parking, opposite the house, at the end of the cul-de-sac.

Lysander Hotel - Andy and Julie offer a really warm welcome to the Lysander Hotel, which is a few minutes' walk from Scarborough's golden, sandy North Bay Beach. The Scarborough hotel offers attractive and restful B&B accommodation as well as ample free parking and a bar/lounge. The Lysander Hotel is close to Peasholm Park, with its Japanese themed gardens and boating lake. The indoor swimming pool, cricket ground and bowling greens are also only moments away.

Ashburton Hotel - BandB - In an ideal position in Scarborough's beautiful valley, The Ashburton Hotel is just a few minutes walk along the level, tree-lined Valley Road from the South Bay and the beach. A family-run hotel that takes great pride in catering for its guests, The Ashburton offers a cheerful friendly atmosphere, good home cooking and a high standard of cleanliness. The hotel has recently been upgraded to 4 stars by VisitBritain (the tourist board of the United Kingdom) and aims to offer the best combination of quality, service and value in Scarborough. All of the charming and comfortable accommodation is en suite and well-equipped, with TVs with DVD players, tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryers and radio alarm clocks. The hotel also now boasts a recently decorated 4-poster suite. Throughout the public areas, the hotel aims to capture the charm and elegance of the late Victorian period, during which the hotel was built.

The Three Coopers - Situated just off the Market Place in the town of Bedale in the Yorkshire Dales, this charming inn offers 5 rooms and a traditional pub serving real ales and home-cooked food. A 17th century former coaching inn, The Three Coopers has been fully updated to include a host of modern comforts, whilst still retaining its original features. Mentioned in the Good Beer Guide and renowned for its quality real ales, the pub offers a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere, complemented by traditional open fires. During the warmer months you can also take advantage of the Three Coopers' sheltered beer garden, which has been recently extended to provide a sun terrace, barbecue area and covered smoking area.

Burton Villa Guest House - An 8-minute stroll from York's historic city centre, this small, family-run guest house has en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi and LCD TVs with DVD and Freeview. Personally run by the owners, Burton Villa Guest House is set within a beautiful Victorian townhouse in a residential area overlooking Clarence Gardens. Expect a comfortable bed, quality breakfast and good service.

The Holme Lea Manor - Featured in 25 Beautiful Homes Magazine, this family-run guest house offers great charm and character. Newly refurbished, it retains many of its original Victorian features yet affords the luxuries of 21st century living. A place of comfort and tranquillity, it is situated in a cul-de-sac, only minutes away from the historic Minster and ancient city walls. With private car parking, it is ideally placed for you to enjoy a relaxing stay in one of Europe's most beautiful and historic cities. Each of the 8 luxurious bedrooms is individually designed and decorated. Four poster beds are a feature in most of the rooms, all of which are en suite, some having soothing jacuzzi baths and exhilarating power showers.

Lyness Guest House - Near Peasholm Park, the North Bay and Scarborough's town centre, this family-friendly guest house offers free Wi-Fi and charming en suite rooms, with free on-street parking available nearby. The Lyness Guest House has a great location, on the valley road of Columbus Ravine, with convenient on-street parking on both sides of the road. Parking permits and parking-scheme discs are available for guests, free of charge. All of Scarborough's shops, pubs, bars and restaurants are within easy reach. All of the clean, fresh en suite rooms have TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Family-run, the Lyness Guest House has been under new ownership since January 2007 and prides itself on offering a high standard of cleanliness and a friendly atmosphere. The owners have young children themselves, and welcome and encourage families to stay with them. The family rooms have DVD/video players and a DVDs and videos suitable for children are available on request.

Galtres Lodge - Overlooking the spectacular York Minster, this elegant Georgian residence is set in the heart of the historic city centre, just a short stroll away from medieval streets lined with modern boutiques. Situated in the heart of York's caf? quarter, within easy reach of the city's many attractions, Galtres Lodge provides the perfect base for your stay with Wi-Fi internet, comfortable rooms and delicious brasserie-style meals. The friendly and efficient staff aim to offer you the best personal service in order to ensure a memorable and enjoyable stay. Please note that the lodge is now totally non-smoking.

Waterfront - Overlooking the River Ouse, in the heart of York city centre, this 400-year-old building is now a family-run hotel with comfortable en suite rooms and an award-winning steak and seafood restaurant. The Waterfront is a Grade II listed building, rich in original character and traditional charm. This is not a chain hotel, with minimalist designer d?cor and contemporary furniture. The Waterfront prides itself on its original period features and traditional, quirky style. York Minster is within easy walking distance, as are all of this ancient citys attractions, including the Castle Museum, the Shambles, the Jorvik Viking Centre and York Dungeon. York Railway Station is just 700 metres away. Being in the heart of the city, some noise may be heard from the streets below. Please respect the antique furnishings during your stay so that other guests may enjoy them too. Please do not bring hot food or takeaways into the premises.

The Limes - This family-run, Victorian house is a pleasant riverside walk from York city centre. Commitment to excellent hospitality has earned The Limes 4 stars and a Silver Award for guest accommodation. A very warm welcome awaits you at The Limes, where you can expect a personal touch and attention to detail to make your stay as relaxing and comfortable as possible. The comfortable, wood-panelled, licensed lounge bar features a cosy open fire in winter. There are comfy sofas and a TV, so you can read or listen to music and enjoy a drink. Guests are also impressed by the excellent, fresh breakfast, sourced locally and served in the elegant dining room. Each room at The Limes has an en suite shower room with heated towel rail, fluffy towels and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Rooms have a TV, hairdryer and a plentiful welcome tray.