Oakridge
ID: S1328222
- Bedrooms 5
- ・ Sleeps 10
- ・ Pets 3
Guests say
Oakridge is a spacious and charming cottage, ideal for large families or groups seeking a relaxing break on the North Yorkshire coast. Guests praise its beautiful garden, well-equipped kitchen, and excellent location for exploring local beaches and attractions. The property is particularly suited to multi-generational stays, with ample space for both adults and children. While some maintenance issues with showers and the hot tub have been noted, these have not detracted significantly from guests’ enjoyment. The secure garden is a highlight for those with dogs or children, and the overall atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
The property is frequently described as very clean and well-presented, with guests noting its tidiness and suitability for families. Only one review mentions dated fixtures, but overall cleanliness is consistently praised.
The location is highly praised, with guests appreciating its proximity to beaches, local attractions, and amenities such as pubs and shops. The setting is ideal for exploring the North Yorkshire coast.
Guests find the cottage spacious and comfortable, with large bedrooms and plenty of communal areas. Some mention issues with showers and the hot tub, but these do not overshadow the overall comfort and suitability for large groups.
The property offers excellent space, a large garden, and a well-equipped kitchen. However, recurring issues with bathroom plumbing, showers, and the hot tub have been noted. While these have not ruined stays, they are areas for improvement.
There are suggestions for small improvements, such as providing milk in the welcome pack, but no consistent mention of welcome gifts or thoughtful extras. Please note that any gifts or extras mentioned by guests are not guaranteed.
About this property
With a private hot tub and a welcoming open plan kitchen/dining room, this is the perfect property for a large gathering of family or friends.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 60" Freeview TV, Amazon Firestick, Electric Fire
Dining room.
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Aga, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Conservatory.
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Freeview TV, Amazon Firestick
Ensuite: Spa Bath, Walk-In Shower, Bidet, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Freeview TV, Amazon Firestick
Ensuite: Roll Top Bath, Toilet
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Corner Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. . Large enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Hot tub for 6 (private). Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 6 steps and a covered pond in the garden.. Oakridge is a stunning example of 1800s architecture with a luxurious, contemporary interior. This semi-detached property offers a large sociable kitchen/dining room for family meals and playing games in front of the Aga before retiring to the living room. There is a large conservatory that looks out onto the lovely garden, and the utility room has a separate shower room which is great for rinsing off after a dip in the hot tub. The kitchen patio doors open out onto the hot tub and stone-built barbecue area, and there is a separate quieter area at the far end of the garden if you just want to relax and unwind. There is a ground floor bedroom and shower room, and the spacious first floor master bedroom benefits from both a spa bath and a fantastic shower. The large landing on the first floor is perfect for relaxing with a good book.
Hinderwell is a village with excellent local amenities including a good butchers/convenience store, 2 local pubs and a tea room all just a short walk from your doorstep. This quaint village is just a mile from the picturesque fishing village of Runswick Bay, which boasts a sandy cove with opportunities for fossil hunting and rock pooling, yet right in the North York Moors National Park. Head north or south on the Cleveland Way and visit some of the amazing coastal gems such as Staithes, Robin Hood’s Bay, Sandsend or Saltburn.
The bustling town of Whitby is a short drive or bus ride away where you will find so much to see and do. There is a 3 mile stretch of golden sandy beach, traditional amusement arcades and regular boat trips out to sea in search of minke whales and dolphins. There are many bistros and restaurants ranging from award-winning fish and chips to fine dining as well as tea rooms, coffee shops and pubs with live music. If you’re feeling energetic why not attempt the 199 steps up to the abbey that towers over Whitby.
You can drive inland to enjoy the natural beauty and some amazing heritage sites such as abbeys and monasteries within the National Park or catch a steam train as it snakes through the lush countryside to destinations such as Goathland and Pickering. There is a huge diversity of things to do in the area from surfing to golfing, and there is an abundance of walking and cycling tracks. The more traditional seaside town of Scarborough is just along the coast with its two huge bays, and the walled city of York is well worth a visit. Beach ¾ mile. Shop 50 yards, pub and restaurant 20 yards.
Free WiFi
Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (15)
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Joanne Lewis
Oakridge is a lovely house with a fabulous garden. The kitchen with its large range oil fuel cooker and large cottage style table and door to the garden is a great place for family to sit and chat. We did really miss having the table and chairs that was just outside the kitchen door last time we stayed and was perfect for family get togethers in the warm evenings. There is picnic tables but they are a little worn and the type you have to climb over the seat to sit at which is not good for the less mobile people that stay. I would suggest putting the table back and having a parasol for the very hot days.( which have been a lot this year!) There is some patio style furniture and a swing the which was very nice but it is at the other end of the garden so not as easily accessible but still great. The lower bedroom could use a set of drawers rather than the desk which was a little redundant as there are two large tables in the kitchen and dining areas ( which is great if you want a large family meal) The lower bedroom also has a no shower ( there is a small sink and toilet) so you do need to cross the house to use the rear shower which is quite small. It would have been useful to have a blind on the door leading to the utility and shower so you could use the utility area as a place to dress after showering. The upstairs bedrooms are beautiful and the main room is very large with a huge bathroom and one room has an en-suite with a very luxurious slipper bath. The hot tub was broken and the owner did everything he could to resolve this He was very discreet when he came to fix it and it caused no issues at all. The owners have made this house a very lovely place to stay and I would certainly recommend this beautiful house and home for anyone wishing to stay in this area.
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Sean Green
We had an amazing time at Oakridge, lots of space, big garden, games for the grandkids, huge kitchen and utility room, big bedrooms.We spent time on the beach at Runswick Bay, Saltburn and Sandness, got the local bus into Whitby and attended a wonderful country fair at Egton.Great local butchers and Co-op is 5 mins drive.Loved our weeks stay and would recommend to large families.As an added bonus, I made plum jam for the family from the tree in the garden 😋👍🏻
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Confirmed Guest
This accommodation itself is good it’s spacious and the enclosed garden is lovely, however, the fixtures and fittings are very cheap and dated. The description is misleading the downstairs bedroom only has a WC and washbasin. The shower’s are difficult to get the right temperature, the toilet in the main bathroom doesn’t flush properly and won’t flush if there’s running water elsewhere in the house. The downstairs bedroom has a cupboard with an elastic band holding it together so that will give you an idea of what to expect.I did query the previous comments about the hot tub and we were reassured that a couple of jets weren’t working so we expected that but what we found was an outdated dilapidated hot tub that needs replacing.We are currently staying in a lovely cottage booked through Cottages.co.uk and we paid less and it is absolutely beautiful the fixtures and fittings are luxurious and the hot tub state of the art!Don’t waste your money on this unloved house.