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Swallow Cottage

Lealholm, North York Moors & Coast (Ref. 1199387)

Yorkshire Coastal Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • First-floor sitting room
  • Oil-fired central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, kettle, toaster
  • TV, selection of books and games, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Ample off-road parking available
  • Garden with patio and furniture
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 1.9 miles
  • Note: Good housekeeping bond of £150
  • Note: Property on a working farm, so dogs are to be kept on a lead at all times when outside due to livestock

The property

Swallow Cottage is a welcoming cottage set in Lealholm, North Yorkshire, enjoying rural views, off-road parking, and a garden, well-suited to couples or small families.

The layout is carefully arranged, with one double bedroom located on the ground floor, complete with an en-suite shower room for convenience.

Upstairs, a second double bedroom, also with its own en-suite, provides a flexible and sociable arrangement for guests.

The living space unfolds on the first floor, where the sitting room captures views of the surrounding countryside and offers a pleasant place to relax in the evenings.

The kitchen/diner sits nearby, creating a sociable hub for preparing meals and gathering together.

Outside, the garden allows you to spend time immersed in the rural setting, whether enjoying a slow start to the day or unwinding as the light changes across the land.

Local amenities including a pub and shop sit within easy reach.

Lealholm itself offers a picturesque introduction to the area, with its well-known stepping stones crossing the River Esk and nearby walking trails through the valley.

A visit to Whitby reveals historic landmarks such as Whitby Abbey, the bustling harbour, and the Captain Cook Memorial Museum.

Pickering offers further exploration with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering Castle, and Beck Isle Museum adding depth to your stay.

The North York Moors National Park extends your adventures further, with scenic routes, open moorland, and opportunities to enjoy the changing landscape.

Swallow Cottage provides a lovely base for discovering the region.

Note: This property can be booked with ref. 1199386, together sleeping up to six people.

Meadow Croft Retreats

Meadow Croft Retreats consists of a lovely selection of two cottages resting in the village of Lealholm in North Yorkshire, set within a working farm landscape and enjoying rural views across open countryside. This collection offers a variety of layouts, including open-plan living ideal for couples and a reverse-level design suited to small families, alongside off-road parking and outdoor garden spaces for time spent in the fresh air. Whether you’re looking to settle into a sociable living space or take in elevated countryside vistas, these properties provide a flexible base for enjoying a rural break. With scenic surroundings right on the doorstep, the area invites long walks through the Esk Valley, where rolling landscapes and the gentle flow of the River Esk shape the setting. Venture into Lealholm village itself to discover its iconic stepping stones crossing the river, creating a memorable spot for photographs and countryside walks. Further afield, Whitby offers a day of coastal heritage, where Whitby Abbey stands high above the town, complemented by the sandy shoreline of Whitby Beach and the Captain Cook Memorial Museum. In Pickering, step aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a journey through sweeping scenery, while Pickering Castle and Beck Isle Museum provide fascinating insights into the region’s past. The wider North York Moors National Park invites endless exploration, with walking and cycling routes weaving across heather-clad moorland and valleys rich in wildlife. A stay at Meadow Croft Retreats offers a rewarding escape into the beauty and character of North Yorkshire.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

LEALHOLM

Whitby 9 miles; Staithes 10 miles; Runswick Bay 10 miles.

Lealholm is in the centre of the lovely Esk Valley within the North York Moors National Park and just 15 minutes' drive from the magnificent Yorkshire coast. It is a picturesque village which caters well for the visitor with a Post Office, shop, pub and tea rooms/restaurant all on hand. There are wonderful countryside walks in every direction and don’t be surprised to see moorland sheep wandering freely through the village and along the banks of the river! The quaint fishing villages of Staithes and Runswick Bay, the sandy beach of Sandsend and the ancient port of Whitby are all close by.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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