Free Wi-Fi included
Shared parking is available in The Valley
This property is not child friendly and an error in the listing has filtered through to Trip Advisor. This has now been amended but please be aware that there is only one bedroom for the use of guests.
ACCESS STATEMENT FOR THE COTTAGE, TEAPOT HILL, SANDSEND
Introduction
The Cottage is located in The Valley, Sandsend accessed via a narrow lane off to the left of the road at the bottom of Lythe bank when travelling north, a few yards past Wits End Cafe.
The property is an end terrace period stone cottage under a pitched pantile roof, with Yorkshire sash windows and attractive part glazed and panelled entry door. The cottage retains a great deal of period charm, with low beamed ceilings, and a steep narrow staircase to the first floor.
The property is conveniently located close to a bus stop and Sandsend’s many amenities – cafes, local inn, restaurant, shops, art gallery, and doctor’s surgery.
Transport to Whitby and Runswick Bay
There is a main bus route, with the bus stop a few hundred yards from the property.
Arrival
There is no dedicated parking for the property but a car park reserved for those properties within The Valley. To reach the property from the car park, there is a small wooden bridge over the stream and c. 15-18 steps up to the property. There is a large council Pay & Display car park to the rear of Wits End Café.
The Cottage is approached by foot over the timber bridge from the car park and then up 21 fairly steep gravelled steps.
The Cottage
To the front is a pleasant paved seating area with views over the valley.
The accommodation is arranged on two floors with the sitting room and dining kitchen on the ground floor, and the bedrooms and shower room on the first floor.
To the rear is a largely flagged garden with three steps up to the main seating area. From there a further five steps lead to the upper area, having wicket gate and side access path.
The Ground Floor
There is an entrance hall with built-in store/cloaks cupboard and low doorway (5ft 9in) to the sitting room.
Sitting Room
The sitting room features a beamed ceiling, exposed stonework, window with fitted window seat overlooking the valley, and a cast iron gas fired stove.
There is a doorway to the rear entrance hall and a doorway leading to the downstairs toilet and boiler cupboard. There is one step leading to the kitchen dining room with built-in cupboard housing the gas central heating boiler.
The sitting room contains a two seater sofa, arm chair, padded window seat, coffee table, TV and DVD player. Two steps up to the kitchen.
The Kitchen
The kitchen with granite tops contains a one-and-a-half bowl sink unit, electric oven and hob, fridge and microwave cooker. The dining area comprises two fitted settles and table. The kitchen is fully equipped with china, glassware, cutlery and cooking implements for the self catering of four people.
First Floor
Bedroom One
With standard double bed, bedside cabinets and wardrobe. Sash window to front and sloping beamed ceiling.
Shower Room
Walk-in shower cubicle – 9in step up, through bi-fold doors, pedestal basin and low level wc. Electric shaver socket
Front
Small paved area with seat – pleasant views over the valley, being west facing and enjoying afternoon and evening sunshine.
Rear
York stone paved gardens with borders, providing level seating area having tables and chairs. From the back door there are a total of 8 steps up to the bin storage area and gate to a side access path.
The Cottage is an old property and by its very nature cannot be adapted for the use of wheelchairs and may not be suitable for the very infirm due to the access and layout of the accommodation.
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