The Old School House
ID: S216002
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48 reviews
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1 Bathroom
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WiFi
Guests say
The Old School House in Sleights is a cosy and charming cottage, highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location for exploring North Yorkshire. Guests enjoyed the proximity to Whitby, local eateries like The Plough, and scenic walks. The cottage's character and thoughtful touches, such as a welcome basket, added to the delightful experience, although some noted the kitchen was cramped with equipment.
Cleanliness
Guests consistently described the cottage as clean and spotless, indicating high standards of cleanliness. One mention of kitchen equipment needing a clean before use slightly impacts the score.
Location
The location is frequently praised for its convenience to Whitby and local attractions. However, concerns about the busy road and parking challenges slightly reduce the score.
Comfort
Reviews often highlight the cottage's cosy and warm atmosphere, comfortable beds, and underfloor heating. The compact size was noted, but did not significantly detract from the comfort experienced by guests.
Facilities
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and cosy features. Criticisms include a lack of space for groceries and a small courtyard, which suggests room for improvement.
Thoughtfulness
The welcome basket and other amenities were appreciated by guests, reflecting the owners' thoughtfulness. It should be noted that such gifts, while enjoyed, may not always be provided.
About this property
The Old School House is a two bedroomed property in a picturesque location with open plan living dining. The cottage retains some old character charm with beams on the ground floor and two comfortable bedrooms on the first floor. The outside patio catches the afternoon sun and is a lovely space to sit and relax. Off street parking for one car. This property is ideally located to take advantage of a holiday on the coast only three miles to Whitby or close enough to explore the beauty of the North York Moors.
The Old School House is a lovely 2 bedroomed cottage which sleeps 4 in a delightful village location of Briggswath, just three miles from the historic coastal town of Whitby and close to the sweeping North York Moors with lovely villages and even lovelier walks in the countryside. The cottage is open plan downstairs with beamed ceilings and a bright modern kitchen area. Close to the river Esk and a short walk to the railway station in Sleights where you can hop on a train and enjoy the scenery of hop off at the stations to enjoy some delightful walks. The quaint coastal villages of Staithes, Robin Hoods Bay and Runswick Bay are a short drive away.
* Size: 2 bedrooms.* Nearest pub: 0.25 mile.* Nearest amenities: 0.5 mils.* Pets: 3 well behaved dogs welcome.* Short breaks: Accepted all year round.* Smoking: Not allowed at this property.* Rooms: Open plan Lounge/Kitchen/Diner. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom 1 shower off the main bedroom. * Beds: 1 Double bed, 2 single beds.* Luxuries: TV with Freeview and TV in the double bedroom.* General: Underfloor gas central heating downstairs as well as log burner. radiators upstairs. * Notes: Towels are provided. Unlimited WiFi is available free of charge. No smoking at this property. Mobile phone signal is variable. There are open tread stairs up to the first floor.* Standard: Iron, ironing board, toaster, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer. Stairgate. * Other: Bed linen and towels are provided. Short breaks accepted all year round. The property is decorated for Easter, Halloween and Christmas.* Layout: The property is over two floors, ground floor and first floor.* Parking: Off road parking for ONE car only. Plenty of additional parking on the road in the village.* Mobility: Should there be any specific health or mobility difficulties which may affect a party member, this must be pointed out at the initial reservation stage so that the suitability of the property can be assessed.
Please note this property is not suitable for children under the age of eight. There is a beck that runs next to the cottage which has a drop of approximately 4ft to the water below.
Fees
A fully refundable security deposit may apply to this property to cover potential damages.
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