Tue, 14 Jul 2026 | COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
A five-star seafront bed and breakfast in Scarborough has been put on the market, after its long-term owners decided to step away from the business. The Helaina is on the market with an asking price of £635,000 for the freehold.
Set in a 5-storey building, the B&B comprises 10 double en-suite bedrooms, a guest lounge and a breakfast room on the ground floor. The property’s top floor Penthouse Suite and Premium Double also offer luxury accommodation options.
In addition, the B&B features a spacious owner’s apartment on the lower ground floor, consisting of an office, kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom.
The Helaina has garnered strong guest reviews and a 5 Star accreditation from Visit England. The property, situated on a clifftop in Scarborough, offers coastal views along North Bay Beach and Scarborough Castle.
The property is a short walk away from Scarborough town centre and its amenities and tourist attractions, including The Open Air Theatre, Alpamare Water Park, The North Bay Railway, Peasholm Park, two beaches and Scarborough Spa.
The Helaina has been owned and operated by Tom and Jill Wilson for more than 20 years, but the pair have decided to sell the business in order to focus on other hobbies and interests.
The outgoing owners described The Helaina as “a beautiful B&B with both a strong repeat business and a healthy flow of many new guests.”
The agent managing the sale process for The Helaina commented: “If anyone is considering purchasing a bed and breakfast business, then The Helaina is surely a perfect choice. It is beautifully presented with great reviews and reputation and is set in an amazing location, ideal for tourism and leisure trade.”
“There is substantial living accommodation included and the business posts substantial profits derived from just 8 months trade, allowing the owners four months holiday every year.”
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