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Fat Ox Cottage

Whitby, Yorkshire
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Working farm
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Handsome stone holiday cottage in picturesque, farmland setting
  • Generous barn-style accommodation and sun-soaked courtyard garden
  • Nestled at the heart of the magnificent North York Moors National Park

Property code: OC-Y003

This beautiful cottage is part of a larger property which is a working farm called Fryup End Farm. It is situated on the North Yorks Moors at the edge of Great Fryupdale, with its fabulous countryside all around. The cottage is all on ground level, with French doors leading to a patio with outside seating. It has been furnished throughout with high quality wooden furniture.

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance:
Into utility.
Utility: Washing/dryer, freezer.
Kitchen/Lounge/Dining Room: Fridge, gas cooker with oven and grill, microwave, Smart TV, WII games console with a selection of games, woodburner type gas fire, dining table and chairs, two single French doors leading out to the patio.
Bedroom 1: Double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers.
Bathroom: Bath, separate shower, toilet, washbasin, heated towel rail.

Pets: One pet is welcome.
Parking: Private parking for two cars.
Garden/Patio: Patio and outside seating.
Heating:  Under floor heating throughout. Gas fire.
Short breaks: Not accepted at peak times.
Pub: 1 Mile       Shop: 1 Mile.
Notes: Towels are provided. Travel cot and high chair available. Unlimited WiFi is available free of charge. No smoking at this property. Mobile phone signal is variable. 

Lealholm: Lealholm is a small village near Glaisdale and Danby on a crossing point of the River Esk, in the North York Moors National Park. It is under 10 miles by road from the nearest town of Whitby, and approximately 27 miles from both Middlesbrough and Scarborough. The village is typical of those found all across the North York Moors.being mostly built of local stone with pantiled or slate roofs.
Lealholm is on the route of the Esk valley railway line, which runs from Whitby to Middlesbrough, and is served by Lealholm railway station. The Board Inn is the local village inn and the Shepherd's Hall provides meals, teas and a craft shop. There is a famous set of stepping stones in the village which cross the River Esk.



  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 family bathroom, with bath, separate shower cubicle and WC
  • Gas cooker, with oven and grill, microwave and fridge
  • Washing machine and freezer
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Welcome pack
  • Smart TV and WII games console with a selection of games
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Courtyard garden, with table and chairs
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Shop and pub, 1 mile, beach 10 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Rupert Spiers

This property is personally managed by Rupert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 5 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nicky 20th May 2025

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Great welcome, as usual, from the owners. Warm, comfortable and clean and everything you need provided for. Situated on a working farm, great location for visiting moors and the coast.

Reviewed by Roger 6th May 2025

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Very comfortable, peaceful and clean

Reviewed by Sylvia 11th August 2024

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Bonus was the spring water Spotlesley clean The owner's were always on hand and very friendly and helpful

Reviewed by Carol 15th April 2024

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Reviewed by Barbara 21st July 2023

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We enjoyed our stay at Fat Ox Cottage and found the owners to be very friendly, helpful and informative. The cottage was immaculately clean and very comfortable.

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Location

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Note: As the postcode is used to identify the general area of the property, it may not always reflect its precise location, therefore please only use this map as a guide.
The Travel Chapter Limited trading as Original Cottages is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary.
The Travel Chapter Limited trading as Original Cottages | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House Gammaton Road Bideford EX39 4DF Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.