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The Apartments - Located in the North Bay, Scarborough. The Sands - Sea Front Apartments consist of one, two and three bedrooms and are graded 5-star Gold by Visit Britain. Each apartment boasts flat screen TVs, DVD players, music system, designer kitchens and bathrooms, king size beds, beauty products, sea view balconies and much more.

Our Penthouses - For that extra special occasion why not opt for our luxury penthouses. Located on the top floor of Lockton House these half a million-pound properties consist of two bedrooms and over 1100 sq ft of living space and come with huge panoramic balconies. Those little extras - each apartment is different; each comes with those little extras that make a stay at The Sands that little bit more special. From Scarborough Rock to beauty products you will be guaranteed a stay to remember. Some apartments even have PlayStation 3's and Nintendo Wii's included, great for entertaining the children! Services - All linen, dressing gowns and towels are of the highest 5-Star quality and are provided for your stay fully inclusive in the apartment price.

A daily chambermaid service is also provided at the cost of £15.00 per service. Gymnasium - if you're feeling energetic and like a workout then take advantage of the private gym, which is for the exclusive use of guests and residents, and has a selection of cardiovascular and weight training equipment.

Secure Private Car Park - The Sands has its very own secure private car park. Each apartment has its own allocated parking space and disabled bays are also available upon booking.

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Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 65

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
1Bed RearView	£140.00 per unit per night
2 Bed RearView	£165.00 per unit per night
2 Bed SeaView	£260.00 per unit per night
3 Bed RearView	£260.00 per unit per night
3 Bed SeaView	£250.00 per unit per night
3 Bed SupSea	£300.00 per unit per night
Peasholm Pent	£235.00 per unit per night
Penthouse Beach	£275.00 per unit per night
SeaV Penthouse	£275.00 per unit per night

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Facilities

Children

Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
Cots available
High chairs available

Facilities

Property Facilities

WiFi or internet access

Facilities

Target Markets

Coach parties welcomed

Facilities

Parking

Private parking

Facilities

Room/Unit Facilities

Seaview

Facilities

Leisure Facilities

Gym on site
Leisure club (onsite or nearby)

Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled facilities
Independent wheelchair users
Part-time wheelchair users

Facilities

Other

Electric car charging point

Facilities

Other

Electric car charging point

Accessibility

Disabled facilities
Independent wheelchair users
Part-time wheelchair users

Booking & Payment Details

Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted

Catering

Breakfast available
Restaurant

Children

Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
Cots available
High chairs available

Cooking Facilities

Dishwasher
Freezer
Microwave cooker

Heating Facilities

Central heating

Languages

Staff fluent in Polish

Laundry Facilities

Drying facilities
Ironing facilities
Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Leisure Facilities

Fishing
Golf available (onsite or nearby)
Gym on site
Leisure club (onsite or nearby)
Water sports onsite

Linen & Bedding

Linen provided

Parking

Car Charging
Private parking

Property Facilities

Cleaning service
WiFi or internet access

Room/Unit Facilities

DVD player
Hairdryer
Radio
Seaview
Television

Target Markets

Coach parties welcomed

Room/Unit Facilities: 1Bed RearView

Bath
King-sized bed
Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: 2 Bed RearView

Bath
King-sized bed
Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: 2 Bed SeaView

Bath
King-sized bed
Seaview
Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: 3 Bed RearView

Bath
King-sized bed
Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: 3 Bed SeaView

Bath
King-sized bed
Scenic view
Seaview
Shower
Elderly and less mobile
Independent wheelchair users
Part-time wheelchair users

Room/Unit Facilities: 3 Bed SupSea

Bath
King-sized bed
Seaview
Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: Peasholm Pent

Bath
King-sized bed
Scenic view
Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: Penthouse Beach

Bath
King-sized bed
Scenic view
Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: SeaV Penthouse

Bath
King-sized bed
Scenic view
Seaview
Shower

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Map & Directions

Map Link

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Road Directions

By Road: South and West: From the M1 or A1 take the A64 towards York and continue to Scarborough. Continue to the town centre and at the traffic lights next to the railway station, turn left and follow signs for the North Bay Leisure Parks. The Sands is located with close proximity to the North Bay Beach, near Peasholm Park. North: Take the A171 from Whitby and continue towards Scarborough. From Burnistion, turn left at the mini-roundabout and take the A165 into Scarborough, follow signs for the North Bay Leisure Parks and you will arrive at The Sands.

Access Information

Self Catering Self Assessment

Accessibility NotesAccess Information The Sands - Sea Front Apartments Access Statement We strongly recommend that you contact us prior to arrival to discuss any special requirements that we can then endeavor to have in place for your holiday with us. • A bus service is available ten metres from The Sands' entrance, and all buses are accessible. • It is a 5 minute bus ride to the town centre and a 10-15 minute walk up a hill. • The train station is located in the town centre. • A specialist accessible taxi service is available locally. • Mobility equipment is available locally. Arrival & Car Parking Facilities • Guests can access The Sands through the entrance directly off the secure car park, and proceed through two automated doors to Reception, which is on the ground floor. • The intercom at the entrance to the car park is linked directly to Reception, which is in Kepwick House, where assistance is available if required. Alternatively, guests can use the beachside entrance to Reception which, again, is accessible to wheelchair users. • There is a dropped kerb just by the entrance to the car park. • Each apartment is allocated one parking space. More parking spaces are often possible by prior arrangement. • Disabled parking spaces are available, close to the entrance to the building. • Paths to the entrance are tarmac with some paving - all are level. • There is a security barrier to the car park, for which guests are provided with a fob. • All signage is clear and some of it is tactile. Dog bowls are available on request. • The car park and route to the building is well-lit at night. • The walk between Lockton and Kepwick House is paved, lit and has one security gate, which is operated by the guests' key fob. Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area • From both the car park and the beachside entrance, there are no steps to Reception, where seating is provided, and a pad and pen are available on request. An adapted WC is also located by Reception. • Assistance is available for filling in a short registration form, which can be done seated. • The Reception desk is 73 cm high, and has no windows behind or in front of it. • There is some contrast between critical surfaces, with a dark carpet and light walls. • Reception is well-lit. • Any guests with communication difficulty, please inform Reception upon booking, where we will make specific arrangements suited to the individual prior to arrival, using an accessible form of communication. • The building is mainly carpeted, with the exception of a section beyond the second set of automated doors en route to Reception from the car park, which is tiled. Reception will be happy to assist where needed. • A familiarisation tour is available where required. Please ask at Reception. Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc • All floors in both Lockton and Kepwick Houses are accessible by both lift and stairs. • The lifts have automatic doors and low, tactile buttons also in braille, and are also talking lifts. • One lift in Kepwick House measures 107 cm by 145 cm. • The second lift (by B stairs) in Kepwick House measures 107cm by 213.36 cm. • The lift in Lockton House measures 107 cm by 213.36 cm. • Each lift has one mirrored wall and two chrome walls. • There is an emergency call button, which reaches a 24 hour monitoring station and alerts the Management. • All public areas are brightly lit either by natural or electric light. • The signage around The Sands is clear. • The staircases are all carpeted and have handrails in a contrasting colour to the surroundings. • The stairs measure 155 cm x wide, with a 17.5 cm rise and a 27 cm tread, and the edge of the stairs is highlighted in a contrasting colour. • Adapted WCs are available in Reception and in the Gymnasium. Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc • As our apartments are all self-contained, the number of public areas is minimal. The Roof Terrace and Gymnasium are both dealt with later in the document, under Outdoor Facilities and Leisure Facilities, respectively. Public WCs • An adapted WC is located just off the main Reception area, along a short corridor. • The room measures approximately 250 x 180 cm, and contains a WC and basin, leaving much available floor space. • There is also an adapted WC located within the Gymnasium in Kepwick House. • The facilities are both unisex and have an emergency pull cord to alert staff. • The flooring is non-slip. Leisure Facilities • The Gymnasium is located within Kepwick House. It is accessible 7am – 10pm daily, and has an adapted WC. • It is well-lit as well as having plenty of natural light from its large windows. • The equipment available is as follows: • Rowing Machine •Cross Trainer •Exercise Bike •Running Machine •Exercise Ball •Free Weights etc Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared] • Each one-bedroomed apartment has one bathroom, whilst the two and three beds have one en suite and a main bathroom. The bathrooms are of similar dimensions, roughly 160 x 180 cm, though please contact us in advance if you wish to know the exact dimensions of your allocated apartment, and we will be happy to supply them. The W.C. seat is 41 cm from the floor. The basin is 80cm, and has a lever-operated mixer tap. The en suite has a shower, raised 23 cm from the bathroom floor. The shower dimensions are 60 x 110 cm. The floor is tiled though not non-slip. The main bathroom has a bath with shower facility connected to the bath taps. The side of the bath is 57 cm in height, measured from the bathroom floor. The bathroom is lit by spotlights. The door to the bathroom is 84cm wide. Self-Catering Kitchen • Each kitchen is located within the open-plan living space. Whilst layout varies slightly, all work surfaces are 91cm high, with a hob built-in at the same height. The cooker door is 108 cm from the floor. The fridge door is at approximately 106cm and the freezer is located below it, at ground level. The microwave is at approximately 130cm from the floor. The dining table is approximately 75cm in height. Both the kettle and toaster have automatic switch off. The kitchen has spotlights in the ceiling that provide a lot of bright coverage. The work surface is of contrasting colour to the floor. The kitchen tap is twist-operated. The kitchen flooring is tiled though, be aware that this is not non-slip. Additional Information • For any enquiries or assistance needed during your stay, please contact Reception, who will be happy to help. • Our evacuation procedure is clearly marked in the information packs within each room and by the lifts, and Reception will be happy to go through this with any guests. • Please do not use the lifts when the fire alarm is sounding. Emergency procedures for wheelchair users are detailed personally to guests upon arrival. • Guide/hearing dogs are welcomed. • The Sands operates a strict no smoking policy. • Network coverage for mobile phones is weak in some areas of The Sands. • There is no piped or background music anywhere in The Sands. • Each apartment has its own fridge, so medicines and special dietary foods can be stored personally. Hours of operation: Reception is manned between 8am and 6pm Sunday to Thursday, and 8am to 9pm Friday and Saturday. Telephone calls are received out-of-hours, though on occasions, response may be delayed until the morning. Future Plans • We are currently reviewing all areas to see where we can become more accessible for everyone.

Entrance

Entrance is well lit

Access

Good contrast between the floor and walls

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:

If 'yes', list these, eg garden, dining area, swimming pool, etc.gymnasium

Kitchen

Lounge

One or more bedrooms

Outdoor facilities

Toilet and bathroom

Toilet suitable for wheelchair users

Kitchen

Seating available in kitchen

Sink taps have lever handles

Bed/ Bathrooms

Bathrooms available with:

Bath

Bath with shower

Separate shower unit

Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest

Bedrooms available with no fitted carpets

Bedrooms available with non-allergic bedding (ie non-feather pillows)

Separate shower unit with fixed shower seat or shower chair available

Separate shower unit with support handrails available

Taps in bathroom with lever handles available

W.C. fitted with handrails available

Parking for Multiple unit properties:

Designated parking space provided for guests with disabilities

Within 50 metres approx. of entrance

Route from the parking area to the entrance:

Flat (i.e. without steps)

Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:

Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc

Parking for Single unit properties:

Parking space provided

Within 50 metres approx. of entrance

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

The Sands Seafront Apartments

Type:Self-catering

Self-catering

Peasholm Gap, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 7TN

Website

Call direct on:

Tel01723 364714

Tel07966 090892

Gradings

5 Visit England Stars Self-catering

Awards

Visit England Golfers Welcome 2019
Visit England VisitEngland Families Welcome 2019
Other Awards Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2020
Membership Scheme Discover Yorkshire Coast - Gold Member 2021

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

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