With breathtaking views across the surrounding countryside towards the coast and a chic yet welcoming interior, you can’t help but take a long, deep breath and instantly relax as you arrive at Hillside Farm. With plenty of space to comfortably accommodate all 22 guests, it’s the perfect place for a family reunion or a group getaway in Yorkshire.
The stylish kitchen is fully equipped with everything you’ll need to cater for your group, with an electric oven, a hob and a large fridge and freezer. A comfy L-shaped sofa is a wonderful addition to this practical living space meaning you can socialise while prepping food. Sliding doors lead onto a large terrace with a long wooden table and chairs and sun loungers where you can eat if the weather is fair. Just off the kitchen, you’ll find the bright and welcoming dining room with a large dining table to seat 22 guests. The dining space has a lovely country cottage feel and is perfect for both formal and informal dining. There’s also a range of welcoming pubs and places to eat out within a short distance of the house.
With 10 comfortable bedrooms on offer, each with its own character and charm, you’ll struggle to find a favourite. Accommodation comprises king, double and twin bedrooms, with one family room for 4 people. All of the bedrooms have a private ensuite with WC, hand basin and either a bath, shower or both.
The lounge area is perfect to relax in with a mug of coffee and a good book. With its comfortable sofas, warming wood burner and book-lined shelves, you can chill out alone for a while or catch up with friends in a relaxing setting. There’s also a separate TV room with a Smart TV, which is great for movie nights and catching up on the latest series. The outdoor space at Hillside Farm is just as wonderful as the indoor space. The huge terrace features padded wicker sun loungers so you can enjoy the lush views and fresh sea air, and there is also a hot tub, which we can arrange for a small additional fee.
Just two miles from the picturesque village of Sleights, you’re well-placed to find a range of local businesses including Radfords Butchers, a fish and chip shop, Botham’s bakery, and a hair and beauty salon. Five miles away is the popular seaside town of Whitby, where you can take a walk on the sand, dip your toes in the sea and enjoy world-famous fish and chips. Another wonderful place to visit with the family is Abbey Visitor Centre and also The River Esk, which runs through a deep valley and broadens out as it comes near the harbour. Robin Hoods Bay is close by with its old stone fishermen’s cottages and cobbled streets with cafes, restaurants, and artisan shops and the view across the bay to the Ravenscar headland is not to be missed. There are wonderful local walks with many stretches along the coastline via The Cleveland Way. Perhaps the most rewarding is the spectacular 3.5-mile stretch between Robins Hood’s Bay and Ravenscar. The moors themselves also offer a wealth of walks further inland. The Esk Valley Railway with services provided by Northern Rail has stations in both Sleights and Grosmont, where the North Yorkshire Moors Railway also has its base.