Cottage to let in Sleights, near Whitby - sleeps 6

Heatherlea Cottage 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6

On the edge of the North York Moors National Park just 4 miles from the historic seafaring town of Whitby and the stunning coastline.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Step to entrance. All on the ground floor.
Living room: With gas fire and Freeview TV.
Dining room.
Kitchen: With gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and en-suite toilet.
Bedroom 2: With double bed and bunk bed.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.

Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.

Rear garden with sitting-out area (shared with owner). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.

Extra Amenities

Heatherlea is aptly named after the heather strewn surrounding moorland of the North York Moors National Park. Following the road up out of the village leads you through the wild and wonderful hills, valleys and woodlands. Which is home to an abundance of wildlife and boasts some wonderful walking trails. This is a paradise for those who love nature and the great outdoors. With the convenience of your own off-road driveway this apartment is all on the ground floor. With high ceilings and large bay windows, this is a bright and welcoming home from home. The living area to the front of the property has sofas and armchairs where you can all comfortably unwind in an evening together beside the warming gas fire. To the back of the property looking out onto the garden is the dining room and a well-equipped kitchen, here you can cook your favourite home cooked meals. In total this property can comfortably welcome four adults and two children, making this an ideal choice for families, as well as two couples looking to holiday together.

The village centre of Sleights has a village shop and post office, café, hairdressers, fish and chip restaurant, butcher and bakery. The villages of Briggswath and Ruswarp are also within easy distance, they make a great day out by the river with boating opportunities, a riverside café, a miniature railway, children’s play centre and a locally run garden centre with a Victorian café. Whitby is only 4 miles away with its famous cobbled streets, a wonderful array of shops, boutiques, pubs, tea rooms and restaurants. The famous 12th-century Whitby Abbey and St Mary’s church sits on the hilltop, reached by 199 steps - the view from the top over the harbour and town is worth the effort. This vibrant, bustling town with a marina, beaches and a fascinating history, is ideal for those who want plenty to do.

Whitby is a bustling fishing town and is home to many amazing events throughout the year. A 3 mile stretch of sandy beach, a colourful harbour, cobbles streets, alleyways and ginnels lined with quaint little cottages complete the picture. From Whitby or Ruswarp you can board the North York Moors steam train and take a memorable journey through the glorious Esk Valley, arriving in the market town of Pickering. With scenic villages to visit along the way, nestled in the heather clad moorland. The walled city of York is approximately an hour’s drive and well worth a visit. Historic homes, halls and castles in this part of North Yorkshire. For a special treat for young children take a trip to Flamingland theme park. There is so much to see and do that guests find themselves returning year after year. Beach 4 miles