Cottage to rent in Ruswarp, near Whitby - Sleeps 4.

Riverside Walk2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4.

Perfectly positioned between the coast and the North York Moors National Park, you are a stone’s throw from the River Esk, with a footpath leading along the riverbank into the heart of Whitby, 1½ miles away.

All on the first floor.
Open plan living space.
Living area: With Freeview Smart TV.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With breakfast bar, electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher and coffee machine.
Utility room: With washer/dryer.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and en-suite with walk-in shower and toilet.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds.
Bathroom: With bath, shower cubicle and toilet.

Gas underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Electric vehicle charging point. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: No children.

This beautifully furnished apartment, accessed through a gated entrance, offers a welcoming setting for your next visit to North Yorkshire. With views of the passing heritage steam train as it puffs its way out of Whitby, the apartment has been furnished to an exceptionally high standard throughout. The interior designer has tastefully designed the layout to be both aesthetically pleasing as well as sumptuous and comfortable, with two luxurious sofas to unwind on around the large TV. The large kitchen area is of a high specification with integrated appliances, you have both a breakfast bar as well as a dining table where you can enjoy your meals. Take in the views of the passing steam engines from the large windows looking up the railway track.
As the day draws to a close, there are two beautifully presented bedrooms to choose from, one with an en-suite walk-in rainforest shower. There is also a family bathroom with a bath as well as a shower cubicle, so that you can choose to have either a refreshing shower or relax your muscles amongst the bubbles after a day full of adventure.

There is also a peaceful reading room with a dressing table, which can double as a desk for guests to catch up on any emails.
Just over the village green you have a traditional village pub serving up hearty pub food, or take a visit to the butchers to pick up some locally sourced meat or freshly baked goods to enjoy in the comfort of the apartment. The village also has a small village shop for your essentials. In this charming village you also hire a rowing boat and enjoy a leisurely float along the river, or for the more adventurous there are kayaks and paddleboards. The riverbank is abundant with wildlife, look out for leaping salmon, heron and even otters. For children, you also have a miniature railway, as well as an indoor play area.
From the train station just yards away you can take the train into Whitby which is the very next stop.

Or, hop into the car and you are in the heart of Whitby within 5 minutes’. This historic town was the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s novel ’Dracula’, with the iconic Gothic abbey up on the headland. The cobbled streets are lined with quaint tea rooms and independent shops, as well as the 199 steps leading up to St Mary’s Church with its elevated panoramic views. History buffs will be delighted with the abundance of heritage to discover in this ancient town, from the selection of museums, to the fossils and jet you can search for on the beaches.
Take a trip on the steam train which winds its way through the scenic moorland from Whitby to Pickering for a day out to remember. Further afield you have Robin Hood’s Bay, Staithes, Runswick Bay and Scarborough among the many picturesque destinations awaiting you. This is the perfect base to explore the many delights Yorkshire has to offer. Beach 1½ miles.