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Lavender Cottage

Sleights, 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
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 21 guest ratings

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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

Reviewed by Joshua 29th May 2024

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Lovely cottage with everything we needed for a wonderful holiday, very helpful welcome text from the owner with some top tips for exploring the local area.

Reviewed by Robert 26th May 2024

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Reviewed by Johanna 5th May 2024

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Reviewed by Daniel 7th April 2024

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The cottage is very clean and tidy. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed (we even cooked a Sunday roast). Although it's quite cosy there was still enough space for 2 adults and 2 young children. The location was perfect for us as we had planned to explore the coast and more inland North Yorkshire. Communication with the owner was brilRead moreliant and very helpful. There's a shop and a fish and chips within walking distance plus the fish and chips place does pizzas on a Monday. I would definitely recommend this place for a small family or couple. Hide

Reviewed by Anita 28th March 2024

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The cottage was in an ideal location with Whitby only a 10-15 minute drive and Scarborough roughly 30 minutes away. We had a lovely stay in the cottage and the welcome pack was a lovely touch from the owners. A bus into Whitby runs past the cottage if you don't fancy driving. Robin Hoods Bay isn't too far away and Staithes within easy reach.Read more Goathland were Heartbeat was filmed is worth a visit. We're looking forward to visiting the area again and Sleights is a brilliant location for visiting the surrounding areas. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 21st March 2024

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Lavender Cottage exceeded our expectations. Everything we needed and more was provided, including an amazing welcome pack. Thank you, it provided the perfect base for our short stay.

Reviewed by Simon 22nd October 2023

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Reviewed by Liz 25th September 2023

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Reviewed by Lisa 13th August 2023

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Reviewed by Margaret 24th July 2023

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Good welcome pack. Lots of cleaning items provided also inc tinfoil for the grill. Very comfortable lounge and bedrooms. Included iron and hairdryer. Also my friend and I were able to work the tv. At a different place last year we couldnt do that with all the different remotes so didnt watch anything. A very cosy and relaxing place to stay. ThanRead morek you Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 22nd July 2023

Good welcome pack. Lots of cleaning items provided also inc tinfoil for the grill. Very comfortable lounge and bedrooms. Included iron and hairdryer. Also my friend and I were able to work the TV. At a different place last year we couldn't do that with all the different remotes so didn't watch anything. A very cosy and relaxing place to stay. ThanRead morek you. Hide

Reviewed by K 27th May 2023

The cottage was a perfect base. Had everything you good think off/need. Owners of the cottage were very helpful sending txt with walks in the local area recommendations of places to eat etc.

Reviewed by K 27th May 2023

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The cottage was a perfect base. Had everything you good think off/need. Owners of the cottage were very helpful sending txt with walks in the local area recommendations of places to eat etc.

Reviewed by Carolyn 24th May 2023

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