The views from the castle are brilliant (even on a dull day) and from the top viewing point you can see both the north and south bays – obviously this called for a panoramic photo!

[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”6316″ alignment=”center” border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”yes” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1415388265215{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1415388100967{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”]It’s such a beautiful view! Here are a selection of photos from the castle and then around the south bay.[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” interval=”3″ images=”6307,6314,6308,6309,6310,6311,6313,6312,6275,6276,6277,6305,6278,6279″ onclick=”link_image” custom_links_target=”_self” column_number=”2″ grayscale=”no” choose_frame=”default” img_size=”large”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1415388192564{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”]Some of the final photos are from my Instagram feed – I just love the coffee bean and the donut man! They reflect part of the British seaside style which is just brilliant. And the double 99 was yummy too! It was good to spot those little colourful beach huts and we’ll definitely have to go back one day for a closer look. Maybe on a warmer day![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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We were greeted by really friendly staff on arrival, who made us feel very welcome. After checking in we were shown to our room – we stayed in the Skipton Suite, which had a lovely view of the countryside beyond.[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” interval=”3″ images=”6243,6246,6245,6244″ onclick=”link_image” custom_links_target=”_self” column_number=”2″ grayscale=”no” choose_frame=”default” img_size=”large”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1414877917411{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Once we had settled in we had afternoon tea, which was delicious! Tea was served in the lounge, which had the wood fire burning and it was really cosy – perfect for autumn. Although, let’s face it, yummy cake is good at any time of the year![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”6199″ alignment=”center” border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”large” css=”.vc_custom_1414875545905{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” onclick=”link_image” custom_links_target=”_self” grayscale=”no” choose_frame=”default” interval=”3″ images=”6250,6253″ column_number=”2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1414873637104{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”]We went for a wander around the grounds afterwards, which are just beautiful. This lovely warm weather that we’ve had recently has brought some of the flowers out again. I imagine that the gardens are even more wonderful in spring and summer when the flowers are in full bloom![/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” interval=”3″ images=”6234,6235,6236,6237,6238,6239″ onclick=”link_image” custom_links_target=”_self” column_number=”2″ grayscale=”no” choose_frame=”default” img_size=”large”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1414876537606{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”]We had our evening meal in the Courtyard Restaurant, where the service was excellent and the atmosphere was really relaxed. And the food was delicious too – the raspberry creme brûlée was amazing! I had the risotto, lamb and the creme brûlée, and Tom had the soup, cod and then sticky toffee pudding to finish.[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” interval=”3″ images=”6232,6225,6226,6227,6228,6229,6231,6230″ onclick=”link_image” custom_links_target=”_self” column_number=”2″ grayscale=”no” choose_frame=”default” img_size=”large”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1414877832476{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”]The staff were setting up for a wedding this weekend in the Dovecote Suite – this is a large room that can be configured in many different ways for various functions. Here’s the ‘before’ shot:

This is what the room can look like once it has been set up (the next 2 photos are courtesy of Ox Pasture Hall):

Many thanks to Ox Pasture hall for inviting me to come and stay! We had a very relaxing and enjoyable time and would highly recommend it if you’re looking for somewhere to stay in or around Scarborough. If you would like to find out more about the Courtyard Restaurant click here, and if you would like more information about the wedding facilities at the hotel, click here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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