Blands Cliff Lodge

The cry of gulls drifts up from the cliffs, mixing with the salt wind that sweeps in off the North Sea — this is Scarborough coast waking you properly.

Blands Cliff Lodge offers a mix of camping pods and guest house rooms, so you've got options whether you're after a proper bed or something closer to camping without quite pitching canvas. It suits couples looking for a coastal escape, dog walkers who want to check the pet policy before booking, and anyone drawn to Yorkshire's dramatic shoreline. Scarborough itself straddles the traditional seaside town and working harbour — castle ruins, fish and chips, proper beaches that fill up in summer and empty out beautifully either side of the season.

You're looking at year-round opening, which is handy for off-season breaks when the coast belongs to locals and walkers again. Campfires need checking on arrival, so don't assume. The facilities list isn't detailed, so best to ask ahead about specifics if you need them. It's more about the location than loads of onsite bells and whistles — clifftop views and sea air doing most of the work.