The Old School House
ID: S216002
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 3
Guests say
The Old School House is consistently praised for its cosy atmosphere, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities. Its location in Sleights is appreciated for proximity to Whitby and local amenities, with the added charm of nearby steam trains. Guests enjoy the thoughtful touches, such as a welcome basket, and find the cottage to be a comfortable base for exploring North Yorkshire.
Guests frequently commend the cottage for its cleanliness, mentioning it as spotless and well-maintained, which indicates a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is highly regarded for its convenience to Whitby and beautiful walks, with easy access to public transport. However, some guests note the busy road and care needed when exiting the property, slightly affecting the score.
Reviews often highlight the comfort of the cottage, mentioning cosy underfloor heating and comfortable beds. The warm and welcoming atmosphere contributes to a high comfort level.
The property is praised for being well-equipped, with a special mention of the kitchen's utensils. However, one review suggests that the abundance of kitchenware leaves little space for groceries, indicating a minor issue with storage space.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, such as welcome baskets and hot water bottles. While these are well-received, it is important to note that such personal touches, although delightful, are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
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 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.* 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.
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Museum
- Captain Cook Memorial Museum
- Whitby
- Whitby Beach
- Robin Hood's Bay
- Runswick Bay
- Whitby Abbey
Reviews (40)
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Miss French
Had a lovely week, great location, train station 5 minute walk away, and cheaper than parking in Whitby, cottage itself had everything we needed, underfloor heating downstairs was a bonus, well equipped large kitchen area, large smart tv, welcome basket much appreciated, lovely little Brook runs just behind the property, makes a nice little distraction.
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Mrs Yull
The cottage itself was lovely and spotlessley clean on arrival. The beds are the most comfortable I have ever used in a cottage. Backing out of the drive is dangerous. It also looks far bigger in the pictures than it is. I would recommend to a friend but with a caveat on not to take dogs.
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Mr Farrow
The cottage was clean, warm and cosy. Location excellent for sight seeing in the local area, with a bus stop to Whitby opposite and train station a short walk away.