The Old School House is a cosy two bedroomed cottage which sleeps four in the delightful village of Briggswath, just outside the coastal town of Whitby on the North York Moors. There is an open plan living/dining and kitchen area, just right for small family to be together after a day in the moors or great for friends to enjoy each other’s company whilst preparing a tasty dinner from local Yorkshire fayre or to sit and relax in front of the large smart TV and watch a favourite film. Upstairs you will find two comfortable bedrooms, a family bathroom and an en-suite shower cubicle in bedroom one. The property is located within five minutes’ drive of Whitby. Here you will find a beach complete with donkey rides in the summer and some of the best fossil hunting in the country. Captain James Cook was an apprentice here in Whitby before he sailed off and discovered Australia. Whitby Abbey, a Cistercian monastery, is said to be the inspiration for Bram Stokers Dracula and the Goth community hold their festival here every year. With, history, art, nature and superb restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs and of course fish and chips there really is something for everyone in Whitby.
History: The Old School House was actually originally a Toll House, the last before Whitby on the Pickering to Whitby road. It was first mentioned in 1764 (We did a little research in the library of the Whitby and Literary Society. Part of the Whitby Museum and well worth a visit) It then became the local School, hence the name. During the war it was used by the Home Guard. Since then it has been a Hairdressers, Antique shop (It popped up several times on Heartbeat) and now for you a holiday cottage.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance: Through the side door into the open plan ground floor area
Lounge/Dining Room/Kitchen: A light and airy open plan room with two large windows and an original front door . Cosy up on the sofa and rest your weary legs after a day’s activity in the fantastic North Yorkshire Moors. You will find traditional furnishings including two cabinets an occasional table, large TV with Freeview and a dining table with chairs.
The kitchen area incorporates a larder fridge, ceramic hob, electric oven and grill, washing machine, microwave, filter coffee machine. A real feature of this room is the original stone floor.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing: A staircase from the living area leads up to the landing which in turn leads to the bedrooms and bathroom
Bedroom 1: Double bed with wooden headboard, bedside tables with lamps, traditional style wardrobe and chest of drawers and an occasional chair. Latched wooden door. There is a TV for you to enjoy a lazy morning in bed. A tiled shower cubicle is in this bedroom.
Bedroom 2: A twin room with two single beds with metal headboards, a bedside table with lamp, a wardrobe and chest of drawers and a small occasional table and chair. A latched wooden door. This room has a very pleasant outlook up the leafy road.
Bathroom: Bath, pedestal washbasin, toilet and heated towel rail and a lovely latched wooden door.
Pets: 3 well behaved dogs welcome.
Parking: Off road parking for ONE car only. Plenty of additional parking on the road in the village.
Garden: Small enclosed patio with outside seating and lovely stone floor. From this you can sit and listen to the water from the beck which runs to the rear of the patio area.
Heating: Underfloor gas central heating downstairs upstairs radiators.
Short Breaks: Accepted all year round.
Notes: Towels are provided. No smoking at this property. Unlimited WiFi available free of charge. Mobile phone signal variable. 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. The property is decorated for Easter, Halloween and Christmas.
Fishing: The river Esk runs close by the Cottage with free fishing stretch running from the footbridge (from the front door turn left) to Sleights Road Bridge. Species on offer include Brown Trout, Grayling, Salmon and Sea Trout. Fishing can be done with bait, spinners and on the fly Please remember that although it is free to access the land here you must have the appropriate Environment Agency rod license and adhere to the appropriate bye laws.
Shop: 0.5 mile Renowned Butchers Radford’s, Renowned Bakers Botham’s, Spar Supermarket.
Pub: Nearest (Over the foot bridge) 0.25 mile The Salmon Leap Others: The Plough The Forge Inn
Perry's Garden Centre is only 2 doors down from the cottage where you can enjoy tea and homemade cake at the side of the River Esk.