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Lavender Cottage

Sleights, near Whitby, Yorkshire
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
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Set in a pretty village location 4 miles from the popular seaside towns of Whitby and Sandsend
  • Located in Sleights, a traditional village that sits above the River Esk, where you can enjoy a spot of salmon fishing!
  • A characterful property with many original features

Overview
Property code: OC-WA228A

This pretty cottage is built of stone from the local area. It lies in the village of Sleights which is about four miles inland from Whitby and Sandsend making it an ideal retreat from the hustle and bustle whilst being just a short journey away from the seaside resort. The cottage has been furnished to a high standard offering all the modern comforts yet retaining many original features such as beamed ceilings, original wooden floorboards, deep set windows and a working fireplace.

GROUND FLOOR:
Lounge/Diner: TV with Freeview/DVD/radio combi. Beamed ceilings, open fireplace and dining table with chairs.
Kitchen: Fridge, freezer, electric cooker with oven and grill, microwave, dishwasher in porch and washer/dryer in outhouse. Door leading to small backyard.

FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1: Double bed, wardrobe, bedside table and small chest of drawers.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds, small chest of drawers and small wardrobe.
Bathroom: Roll-top bath, separate shower, toilet, washbasin and heated towel rail.

Pets: 1 dog welcome.
Parking: Parking for two cars on the drive.
Short breaks: Short breaks not accepted at peak times.
Heating: Open fire in lounge and gas central heating (starter supply of coal/logs is provided and further fuel can be purchased locally).
Garden: Enclosed front garden with bench, small table and two chairs.
Notes: Towels are provided. Travel cot and highchair available upon request. Front garden is enclosed and gated. Mobile phone signal is strong. WiFi is available.
Pub and shop: 0.3 miles.

Sleights
Sleights is a stunning, traditional village located around five miles from Whitby. Sleights is one of the largest villages in country. Along the bottom of the village runs the River Esk, where many salmon can be seen leaping in the river. Salmon fishing permits can be obtained for anyone interested in trying their hand at fishing. The village has fantastic amenities including a shop, bakers, an award-winning butchers, pubs, church, village hall, fish and chip restaurant and a post office. It is a wonderful location for walks and is perfect for a family or couples holiday.

  • 2 bedrooms: 1 double bed, 1 twin room with two single beds
  • 1 bathroom: Spacious bathroom with freestanding roll top bath, separate shower cubicle and WC
  • Kitchen with electric hob, oven and grill, microwave, fridge, freezer. Dishwasher in porch and washer/dryer in outhouse
  • Smart TV with Freeview/separate DVD/radio combi
  • Fireplace with open fire – starter supply of coal/logs provided
  • Towels are provided
  • Welcome pack
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Enclosed front garden with bench, small table and seating
  • Travel cot and highchair are available on request
  • Pub 0.3 miles, shop 0.3 miles, beach 4 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

James Ward

This property is personally managed by James.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Overall comfort
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Reviewed by David 19th May 2026

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Reviewed by Mark 3rd May 2026

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The cottage was very clean & well equipped. Although the cottage is on a main road, we didnt find it noisy & didnt affect our enjoyment of the cottage. The welcone pack was very thoughtful for us & Milly the dog. Well situated for touring the surrounding area. Rosemary was also a good source of information on walks etc in the area.

Reviewed by Graham 19th April 2026

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One of the best cottage's we have stayed in, very clean and tidy good sized rooms for a cottage, garden lovely and a yard at the back to hide in, all the equipment you need to enjoy your holiday and very well presented, lovely welcoming pack and Rosemary the owner kept in touch if anything was needed, all in all a perfect cottage and village is greRead moreat with everything you want and plenty of walking from door, will recommend it and will be back in future, cheers G Hide

Reviewed by Julia 5th April 2026

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Lavender Cottage was very comfortable, beautifully decorated and well equipped. The village was lovely with good facilities and good public transport links. There was plenty to see and do in the area and we had a very enjoyable stay. Also the owner Rosemary was very helpful with information about the locality.

Reviewed by Simon 19th October 2025

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Reviewed by Trudy 31st August 2025

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We had clear instructions on how to enter the cottage. Opening the door we were greeted with the scent of lavender. It bought back many lovely memories. Rosemary the owner had left wine, local made biscuits , nibbles and locally hand made chocolate. What a lovely touch. Our accommodation was clean and comfortable. Perfect in every way, private, andRead more ease of parking.please keep the lovely bath, it was priority in our booking as we only have a shower at home, it was such a luxury to enjoy this bath. Loads of info on where to visit. We were there when the moors were on fire and Rosemary kept constant contact to ensure our safety. Park and ride to Whitby very near . This accommodation was central to our daytime activities. We loved it. Thank you Rosemary for your care and attention xx Hide

Reviewed by Frances 24th August 2025

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Beautiful, homely and characterful cottage with a good parking space, for two medium sized cars, out of the hubhub of Whitby, but close enough to easily visit Whitby, Sandsend, Goathland, Grosmont and other places on the North York Moors. The beds and bedding were very comfortable with nice bedding and the bathroom was beautiful with roll top bath Read moreand powerful separate shower. We loved the local high quality butcher's and baker's shops and also the food and ambience at the local Garden Centre with its Riverside Cafe, at adjoining Biggwath village. Goathland Tea Rooms also provided a good value breakfast in lovely garden surroundings. The only unalterable downsides to this cottage were the lack of storage space in the twin bedroom and the traffic noise from early morning until approximately 7.00pm whilst in the front garden. This meant that we did not sit out in the lovely space provided. The road is the main Pickering to Whitby Road, but traffic noise was not a problem when inside the house or in the back yard. In all other respects, Lavender Cottage was a perfect place to stay and we were upset to leave it. We were also grateful to our host for her friendly and welcoming support and advice to us, via text, for what is clearly a dearly beloved second home for her. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 27th July 2025

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Lovely cosy well equipped cottage, ideally situated for visiting surrounding areas on the coast - Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, Runswick bay, also near to countryside areas Goathland, Grosmont etc

Reviewed by Andrew 20th July 2025

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Reviewed by Ian 22nd June 2025

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Cottage was comfortable. We'll located and the owner kept in touch, giving advice on various things

Reviewed by Alan 25th May 2025

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Reviewed by Robyn 1st May 2025

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Loved our stay at Lavender cottage. It had everything we needed and the beds are very comfy. The nearby playground was a hit with our kids. Botham's bakery a few mins walk down the road is great, and would recommend the River Caf gardens for a meal.

Reviewed by Helen 6th April 2025

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A lovely spotlessly clean, cosy and well-equipped cottage with easy parking even for a large car, and lots of thoughtful little details. The only drawback for us was the staircase which has a right angled bend half way up, and wouldnt be suitable for anyone frail or with mobility problems.

Reviewed by Lydia 8th March 2025

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Lovely cosy cottage with everything we needed. Loved the open fire & rolltop bath. Good heating & hot water & nice big smart TV. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Simon 22nd October 2024

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We've been coming to Lavender Cottage for many years and wouldn't stay anywhere else in the Whitby area.

Reviewed by Bryn 22nd September 2024

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Reviewed by Susan 25th August 2024

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Beautiful very well equipped cottage in a great location with excellent local shops.

Reviewed by Louise 30th June 2024

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This is a very well situated cottage and ideally placed for visiting all of the main sites of North Yorkshire. It is set back from the road with a very pretty front garden and good parking. To the rear is a small courtyard to enjoy the evening sun. The cottage is well equipped and has been thoughtfully furnished. On our arrival, our hosts, Read morehad left a lovely welcome pack of iced buns, biscuits, crisps and a bottle of wine. Tea bags etc., had been left in the kitchen. I also received an email from Rosemary to check that we had been able to access the property ok and wishing us a very nice stay. This was lovely personal touch. It presents excellent value for money and we very much enjoyed our stay. Hide

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Location

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | 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.