Highfields

ID: S1314305

  • Bedrooms 4
  • ・ Sleeps 8
  • ・ Pets 2

Guests say

Highfields is a spacious, beautifully maintained cottage in a stunning location with breathtaking views over Runswick Bay. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities, including en suite bedrooms and a large garden ideal for families and dogs. The property is well-suited for groups of all ages, with thoughtful accessibility features and easy access to local walks, pubs, and attractions. While a few minor maintenance issues and steep walks are noted, the overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights the property’s welcoming atmosphere and excellent amenities, making it a highly recommended choice for a relaxing getaway.

Multiple reviews mention the property being very clean both inside and out, with no significant complaints about cleanliness. Only positive remarks are made, indicating a high standard is maintained.

The location is frequently described as fantastic, beautiful, and ideal for exploring the coast and nearby attractions. Guests appreciate the proximity to the sea, local walks, and pubs, though some note the steepness of the walk to the beach.

Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. A few minor comments about a hard ground floor bed and some noise from wind are noted, but overall comfort is highly rated.

The house is praised for being extremely well-equipped, with en suite bathrooms, a well-stocked kitchen, accessible features, and a large garden. Some minor maintenance issues with decking and windows are mentioned but do not detract significantly from the overall experience.

Guests highlight the helpfulness and responsiveness of the owner, as well as thoughtful touches such as accessibility features and dog-friendly amenities. While gifts are not specifically mentioned, the overall attention to guest needs is evident. Please note that any special touches or gifts are not guaranteed.

About this property

An enviable position on the cliff top with views over the stunning golden sands of Runswick Bay, this spacious house welcomes you on a stay on the glorious Yorkshire Coast..

Ground Floor:

Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Decked Area

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Range, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher

Utility Room: Washing Machine

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV

Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet

Separate Toilet.

First Floor:

Bedroom 2: Sleigh Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV

Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV

Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV

Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.

Underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. . Enclosed back garden with decking, charcoal BBQ and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. At the front of Highfields you have the driveway with parking for two, whilst at the rear of the property the lawned garden faces the coastline. Here you can enjoy the views over the sea and along the cliff tops, with a raised decking area, accessed by a ramp for accessibility, making the most of the breath-taking panoramic scenery. You can watch the tide ebb and flow revealing the most glorious golden stretch of beach. Glass double doors lead from the decking into the living room, where you can sit back and soak up the scenery, or if you can drag your eyes away you can watch some TV, in the warm glow from the wood burner. The kitchen is well equipped with everything needed to create all your favourite meals, which you can enjoy at the dining table, again with beautiful sea views. Or when the weather is glorious, soak up the sun’s rays out on the decking with a barbecue. On the ground floor you also have a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. Upstairs are a further three bedrooms, all complete with en-suites.

From your doorstep you join the Cleveland Way which runs along the cliff edge linking scenic coastal villages and bays from Filey in the south and up to Saltburn in the north, then continuing into the North York National Park. Just steps away you have a popular pub and hotel which serves hearty food, there is also a second pub and café all within a three-minute walk away. From the top of the village you can follow the footpath down a steep slope towards the bay where you have a cluster of historic houses teetering above the sea. There’s a small café as well as a quaint pub, exploring the winding footpaths between the cottages is like stepping back in time. The beach is beautiful, as well as being both dog and child friendly all year round. For days out you will be spoilt for choice.

Further north along the coast is Staithes and Saltburn, the latter a surfers’ paradise with a Victorian pier and tram, and beyond the enormous beach going to Marske and Redcar. To the south at Sandsend the waves dramatically crash over the sea wall at high tide, Whitby, bursting with history and drawing guests from around the world; the tangle of cobbled streets in the village of Robin Hood’s Bay cling to the cliff edge, with houses spilling right down to the water’s edge. Perhaps take the heritage steam train from Whitby on an adventure across the Esk valley, there are some quaint villages to visit along the way. For those who love the water you can join a local surf school, or row along the river Esk in the village of Ruswarp. For history lovers there are a selection of museums in Whitby as well as the nautical museum in Staithes and the mining museum in Skinningrove. Whitby Abbey and Guisborough Priory are both beautiful ruins, which are picture perfect.

Pub within ¼ mile. Beach within ½ mile.

Free WiFi

Suitable for up to 2 pets

Reviews (27)

  • Confirmed Guest

    Lovely house and garden, with spectacular sea views. Hope to return.

  • Confirmed Guest

    Second visit to wonderful Highfields. Spacious, calm and lovely home from home. Very well equipped, comfortable beds, wonderful showers and very clean throughout. We will be back.

  • Confirmed Guest

    First time visiting Runswick Bay for our annual family trip away to celebrate Dad’s birthday. Three generations, (6 adults) and 2 Labradors. We had a fantastic weekend. The cottage was extremely well furnished and equipped. As we had some good weather, we were able to sit outside at times and enjoy the fabulous views of the garden and beyond from the decked area. We ate at the very nearby dog friendly Runswick Bay Hotel on the Friday (food, service, value for money and location all excellent) choosing to self cater for the remaining evenings. Overall a well located, charming and characterful cottage. We would definitely recommend.

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