About Us
2022
Founded
3000+
Nights Hosted
21
Curated Homes
4.8★
Average Rating
THE FOUNDER STORY
Over thirty years of knowing this place
After spending over 25 years living in Harrogate and embracing everything this historic spa town has to offer, Youcef Scott felt inspired to share its charm with the wider world. From locally run coffee shops and community-driven boutiques to award-winning gardens and landscapes, Harrogate has always held a special place in his heart.
In 2016, Youcef purchased his first apartment, a unique conversion in a refurbished church near the conference centre, just as Airbnb was beginning to take off. What started as a personal venture soon grew into a passion for hospitality and showcasing Harrogate’s hidden gems through thoughtfully prepared short stays.
In 2016, Youcef purchased his first apartment, a unique conversion in a refurbished church near the conference centre, just as Airbnb was beginning to take off. What started as a personal venture soon grew into a passion for hospitality and showcasing Harrogate’s hidden gems through thoughtfully prepared short stays.
Nearly a decade later, Youcef has expanded his vision into a trusted management business, helping homeowners open their doors to guests from around the world.
Today, Short Stay Harrogate proudly remains a family-run business, with Youcef joined by his brother Isaac and sister-in-law Kelsey in creating memorable stays that reflect both the beauty of Harrogate and the warmth of its people.
Today, Short Stay Harrogate proudly remains a family-run business, with Youcef joined by his brother Isaac and sister-in-law Kelsey in creating memorable stays that reflect both the beauty of Harrogate and the warmth of its people.
Youcef Scott
Founder & MANAGING DIRECTOR
25 years in Harrogate. Knows every independent cafe, garden walk, and hidden gem the town has to offer.
THE FOUNDER STORY
Meet the Team
Each brings their own craft to our collective vision
Youcef
Managing Director
Isaac
Operations Manager
Anna
Reservations Manager
Kelsey
Housekeeping Manager
James
Maintenance Coordinator
Mark
Booking Revenue Manager
SHORT STAY HARROGATE
Meet the Team
Each brings their own craft to our collective vision
Youcef
Managing Director
Isaac
Operations Manager
Anna
Reservations Manager
Kelsey
Housekeeping Manager
Mark
Booking Revenue Manager
James
Maintenance Coordinator
Journey
How we got to
where we are
Nearly a decade of learning, growing, and quietly raising the bar for what a short stay in Harrogate can feel like.
2016
The First Apartment
Youcef purchases a striking conversion inside a Victorian church near Harrogate Conference Centre and lists it on a then-nascent Airbnb. The first guests arrive. The first five-star review follows.
2018
A Second Property. A Pattern Emerges.
A second home joins the collection. Guests begin to notice a consistency - the detail, the welcome, the knowledge of the town. Word spreads. Bookings follow.
2020
Short Stay Harrogate Is Born
The business is formally established. What was a personal passion becomes a professional operation - with the warmth deliberately preserved.
2022
Built by Family
Brother Isaac and sister-in-law Kelsey join the team. The collection expands and a management service launches for local property owners.
Now
Twenty Two Homes. Over 3,000+ Nights.
The collection reaches twenty one properties. More than 3,000 nights hosted, a 5.0-star average maintained, and the same family behind every stay.
Locally Grown, Family Owned, and Proud of it.
OUR STANDARD
What every home in our collection must have
We turn down more properties than we accept. Not out of vanity, but because we’d rather have twenty one homes we’re genuinely proud of than thirty we’re not.
A character or story worth sharing with guests
A location we'd confidently recommend to friends
Space that genuinely feels like a home, not a room
An owner who cares about the guest experience
The potential to earn a five-star review every time
THE GUEST EXPERIENCE
Details that make the difference
It’s not the big things that make a stay memorable. It’s the small ones, done consistently, without being asked.
Hotel-quality linen, pressed and ready
Every property receives fresh, white, hotel-grade bedding before each stay. No exceptions.
A welcome that feels considered
Locally sourced tea, ground coffee, and a welcome note from the team. Small gestures that tell guests they're expected.
A curated guide written by locals
Every home comes with Kelsey's personal recommendations - not a generic tourist list, but the places we actually go.
Someone to call if anything's not right
We're a small team, not a call centre. Guests have a direct line to someone who knows their property and can actually help.
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WHY HARROGATE
A town that rewards those who take their time
We're not just hosting people in Harrogate - we're introducing them to it. Few towns in England offer the same mix of spa heritage, independent culture, and natural beauty within such easy reach of each other.
Spa Heritage
Harrogate was Britain's original spa resort. The Royal Baths, Turkish bathhouses, and a culture of restoration that never quite left.
Food & Culture
From Michelin-worthy dining to beloved independents like Betty's Tea Rooms - a food scene that takes itself seriously without taking itself too seriously.
Nature & the Dales
Valley Gardens on your doorstep. The Yorkshire Dales a short drive away. Some of England's finest countryside, more accessible than most people realise.
Shopping & Character
Independent boutiques, antique dealers, and streets of Victorian architecture that give the town a character no high street has managed to erase.
Theatre & Arts
A thriving cultural scene year-round - live performances, galleries, festivals, and a creative community that quietly punches above its weight.
Yorkshire Gateway
Perfectly placed for York, Skipton, Ripon, and the Dales. Everything North Yorkshire has to offer, with a proper base to come back to.
Verified Reviews
Trusted by our guests
"Lovely warm house, beautifully presented, with a well-equipped kitchen, comfy beds and a luxury bathroom. Very easy to find with parking right by the house. Couldn't fault it."
Tim
Verified guest - Google
"Had a fab stay. Lovely flat in a great location close to the centre of Harrogate. Great customer service and communication. Would highly recommend - and we'll absolutely be back."
Ann
Verified guest - Google
"The location was perfect - just a short walk to the centre. The apartment was spotless and had everything we needed. The local guide they included was genuinely brilliant.
Laura
Verified guest - Google
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