Ramblers Cottage

About this property

Perched in the village of Briggswath near Sleights in North Yorkshire, is this lovely two-bedroom cottage, Ramblers Cottage. Enjoying a fantastic location just moment’s away from the rolling hills and moors of the North York Moors National Park, and the beautiful sands of Whitby Beach, Ramblers Cottage is an excellent dwelling for couples or a family of four who are looking for the perfect blend of coast and country. Be welcomed into the open-plan living space, where you can look forward to rustling up tasty home-cooked meals in the well-equipped kitchen, which features a handy washing machine for keeping your holiday wardrobe fresh. Settle down at the dining table for four to tuck-in to a delicious meal, as you make plans for the days ahead. After a hearty meal, retire to the plush sofa to curl up with your favourite tipple and select a much-loved show from the TV, as the woodburning stove crackles nearby. Climb the stairs to the first floor, where you can indulge in a refreshing rinse in the shower, before choosing from one of two well-appointed bedrooms, a double and a twin, to catch your rest in. Awake from a leisurely slumber and savour a steaming cup of coffee in the small outside area, before preparing for a day of adventures. Stroll along the River Esk over to the village of Sleights, where you will find all the local amenities you could need during your stay, including a well-stocked convenience store, a butcher, a bakery and a fish and chip takeaway. Make your way over to Whitby, where you can marvel at the Gothic Whitby Abbey, well-known for being the inspiration behind Bram Stokers famous vampire, Dracula, embark on the Dracula Experience where you can tour key points within the town, climb the 199 Steps or tour the museum of the voyager Captain Cook. Take advantage of your close proximity to the coast and spend a day at Whitby Beach, where you can try your hand at surfing, bathe with your favourite book, or beachcomber the shores as you make your way up to the Whitby Harbour West Lighthouse. For the wildlife enthusiast in your party, why not treat your loved ones to a whale watching cruise, where you can venture off in search of seals, dolphins, and whales, all of which frequent the shores. Be to visit the North York National Park, where a plethora of scenic walks through wooded valleys await including the White Horse Walk and the famous Cleveland Way National Trail. For a memorable escape to North Yorkshire, secure your stay at Ramblers Cottage.

Sleights is well situated for a seaside getaway as well as a pastoral retreat. It's only 4 miles from the magnificent Yorkshire coast, and the dramatic North Yorkshire moors country, which is dotted with charming villages and picturesque landscapes, is a hotspot for hikers and cyclists.

Sleights has a pub, a fish and chip shop, an antique shop, a butcher's, a bakery, a hair salon, and a Post Office inside a Spar store, despite its quietness. Sleights. Sleights is a short drive from the North Yorkshire Steam Railway station, where steam trains and regular public transportation run to and from Whitby, the neighbouring port.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x King size, 1 x twin.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and seating area with woodburning stove

Gas central heating with woodburning stove.

Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV,Netflix using own a/c WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Private parking available.

Front courtyard.

One well-behaved, or two small pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.4 miles