Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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4 NIGHT OCTOBER HALF TERM BREAK AVAILABLE 25TH TO 29TH OCTOBER 2008 ONLY £224 FOR A FAMILY OF 4.
This cottage is ideal for a family of 4 in the school holidays and 2/4 adults for out of season breaks to this lovely area. SPECIAL RATES FOR COUPLES. Whitby has all year round attractions and in the summer lots of outdoor activities for the children. A very comfortable cottage part of Heron Holiday Cottages site on a former hill farm complex, nicely converted to holiday cottages with lots of surrounding space for children to play safely or adults just to relax in the quiet rural surroundings. The local beaches are outstanding, stretching 3 miles from Sandsend to Whitby harbour, great for all the family. With beautiful Eskdale and the North York Moors ( Heartbeat Country )on your doorstep this area is ideal for adults to enjoy a walking holiday all year round.
Grosmont Cottage
Grosmont cottage in Spring
Kitchen with breakfast bar
Heron Holiday Cottages from play area
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The Northern England / Yorkshire / Yorkshire region
North Yorkshire is one of the most stunning parts of the Country. Yorkshire has two National Parks, The Yorkshire Dales and The North York Moors. The North Yorkshire Coast provides beautiful seascapes and is a painters paradise. All along this coast you can visit small scenic fishing villages such as Staithes, Robin Hoods Bay and Runswick Bay with picture post card views and good sandy beaches for the children. Inland you can walk in the many Dales and on the North York Moors, or catch a Steam Train from Pickering to Grosmont in Eskdale or through to Whitby on a steam special.
This part of the country also has plenty activities for the children. These are to list just a few.
Seaside attractions at Whitby and Scarborough. Indoor swimming pool and sport centre Boat trips to sea. Fun Fairs Donkeys Amusements Crazy Golf Museums
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo, which offers rides, animal shows and attractions for all age groups and some of the best rollercoasters in the country. ( near Pickering )
Dalby Forest Park with visitor centre. Fun for all the family in the Forest with large children's natural play areas and off road driving if required.
Visit York, one of the best preserved Cities in the World with it's magnificient Minster and City walls. York also has super shopping in the old streets and at it's out of town malls.
Whitby / Ruswarp area
Whitby with it's Abbey and position on the North Yorkshire Coast is a one off. The local people are proud of the traditions they have of a fine whaling and fishing town through history.
The town is well known all over the world for various reasons.
The Abbey was the place where a gathering of the church decided the dates of Easter way back in history.
Captain Cook built his Ships and started his voyages from here to Australia and the far corners of the earth. A scale replica of the 'Endeavour' now takes trips out from the harbour.
Bram Stoker wrote is book ' Dracula' with his character landing in Whitby from a shipwreck. Visit the Dracula experience
Whitby was one of the worlds largest Whaling ports in the past and on the cliff overlooking the harbour stands a whalebone arch to remember this.
Whitby is famous for the jet ( black ) jewellery only produced here.
TV used Whitby and the surrounding areas for filming 'Heartbeat'
Some of the best fish and chips in the country are served at the Magpie on the harbour side ( join the queue )
The old West side of the harbour is steeped in history and the fine original buildings house many lovely art and gift shops.
Pannett Park has one of the best local museums in the North of England. This museum is easily overlooked and should be a must see for adults and children alike.You will learn all about the history of the town, Captain Cook and the Jurrasic Coast with many fine local Dinasour fInds on display.
Modern Whitby also has a range of good eating places, tea shops, coffee houses and wine bars.
How to get there
Easy road access from the North taking A1 and continuing on A171.From the South from M1/A1 to Leeds and to the East on the A64.
Rail access from Middlesborough to Ruswarp or Whitby. Rail access from the south of England via Leeds or York to Scarborough.
Nearest Sea Port from Europe is Hull only a short drive down the East Coast.
Flights from most of Europe come into Newcastle or Leeds Airports and both are less than 2 hours drive away.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Leeds or Newcastle: 110 km
Railway:
Ruswarp: 0.6 km
Ferry:
Hull: 80 km
Activities near Whitby
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the owner regarding towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Shared garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The cottage is of solid local stone construction and all on one level with double glazing and gas central heating for the colder months. Accommadation consists of a lounge with new fitted dining kitchen area. Bathroom with shower over bath. Their are two bedrooms, one with double bed, wardrobe and drawers and the other with two single beds, wardrobe and drawers. The cottage is well furnished and all heating and bedding are included in the price.
Further details outdoors: The Cottage is surrounded by attractive grounds looking onto fields and lovely countryside with views from the grounds over Eskdale to the North York Moors and towards Whitby on the other side. Parking is no problem, with a large parking area being provided for the cottages. The children can play on the large grass areas surrounding the cottages in safety well away from any roads and ideal for ball games or kite flying. Picnic area on site with tables / benches and views over Eskdale. Our access drive is adjacent to a 9 hole mini-golf course which has it's own cafe bar with car park in the village and children's play equipment. Ruswarp also has a miniture steam railway by the river, open in the school holidays and some other weekends when the weather is good. A short walk towards the village you will find boats and canoes for hire on the river Esk. You can fish on the Esk in season, the only Yorkshire Salmon river, permits for sale in the village.
Further details
Rentals are on a weekly basis in season, Saturday to Saturday . In winter ( November to March), short breaks are possible, minimum 3 nights.
Rental price includes all heating and bedding. ( towels not provided )
The cottage is available from 15.00 on the arrival day. The cottage must be vacated no later than 10.30 on departure day.
Conditions
£60 deposit on booking.
The balance will be due 6 weeks before your stay.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 4
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
JULY AND AUGUST
19 Jul 08
30 Aug 08
450£ 450
0-
0-
1 Week
SEPTEMBER
30 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
350£ 350
0-
0-
1 Week
OCTOBER
27 Sep 08
18 Oct 08
275£ 275
0-
0-
1 Week
OCTOBER HALF TERM
18 Oct 08
2 Nov 08
350£ 350
5656
5656
4 Nights
NOVEMBER
2 Nov 08
1 Dec 08
225£ 225
5050
5050
3 Nights
DECEMBER
1 Dec 08
21 Dec 08
225£ 225
5050
5050
3 Nights
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR
21 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
325£ 325
6565
6565
4 Nights
62
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
SEPTEMBER
4 Sep 08
27 Sep 08
295£ 295
0-
0-
1 Week
OCTOBER
27 Sep 08
18 Oct 08
250£ 250
0-
0-
1 Week
OCTOBER HALF TERM
18 Oct 08
2 Nov 08
295£ 295
4545
4545
4 Nights
NOVEMBER
2 Nov 08
1 Dec 08
175£ 175
4040
4040
3 Nights
DECEMBER
1 Dec 08
21 Dec 08
175£ 175
4040
4040
3 Nights
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR
21 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
275£ 275
5050
5050
4 Nights
52
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Specials
3 NIGHT SHORT BREAKS OUT OF SEASON FROM £120
Payment by cheque
Guestbook
An excellent cottage with lovely surroundings.
Well equipped cottage in a lovely part of the country.
Home from home.
The children spent many happy hours on Sandsend beach.
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Contact details for home 29661
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Name:
Paul Rushworth
Tel:
+44 (0)1274 546884
Mobile:
+44 (0)7828 536297
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Advertiser joined: 11 May 2007 This property added: 22 Jun 2007