Scoresby Cottage @ Summerfield Farm is a welcoming farm stay on the outskirts of Hawsker, North Yorkshire, set within the North York Moors National Park and offering one of the largest accessible holiday cottages at Summerfield Farm, carefully planned for guests who need assisted transfers and additional care support while still enjoying a relaxed, family-friendly place to stay.
Ideal for families and friends alike, the cottage balances specialist accessibility features with open countryside views and a woodburning stove, creating a dependable base for exploring both coast and moors, with generous living space that suits carers, families and guests who value room for equipment, supported transfers or simply time together.
On arrival, pull into the off-road parking and take in the stone-built character cottage set within a peaceful rural landscape, where open countryside rolls out around you and distant views reach towards Whitby Abbey.
From the moment you step out of the car, the pace feels gentler.
Inside, the hallway welcomes you with oak-toned wooden flooring underfoot and exposed beams overhead, offering a practical, uncluttered space well suited to everyday arrivals with families and mobility equipment alike.
From here, the open-plan living area unfolds naturally, designed for sociable living, shared routines and easy movement throughout.
The sitting area is arranged for comfortable evenings in, with an electric recliner suite including three- and two-seater sofas, complemented by a rise-and-recline chair so everyone can settle in with ease.
The exposed brick fireplace frames the woodburning stove, ready for lighting after a day outdoors, while the seating creates space for everyone, whether reading, reclining or gathering together for a film on the mounted TV with guest Netflix available.
Patio doors lead straight into the garden, making it easy to step outside with a mug of tea and enjoy the surrounding views.
Close by, the dining table sits at the heart of the space, a natural spot for shared meals, plans for the day ahead and long, relaxed suppers.
The kitchen is positioned nearby to keep cooking part of the conversation, fully equipped with the essentials including a dishwasher, and laid out so snacks, picnics and shared routines all flow easily.
At the end of the day, the washing machine and tumble dryer within the cottage take care of beach towels and outdoor layers, ready for the next adventure.
Scoresby Cottage @ Summerfield Farm has been carefully arranged for guests with specialist mobility needs, with a ground-floor layout that supports assisted living throughout.
The accessible ground-floor bedroom is designed for both comfort and care, featuring profiling beds including a bariatric option, an additional electric single bed, a ceiling-track hoist, mobile hoist availability and ample space for carers and equipment.
Nearby, the ground-floor wet room offers a fully accessible, level-access layout with a roll-in walk-in shower, hydraulic shower trolley, basin and WC, along with space for assisted transfers and a range of shower chair options including standard, tilting and Seahorse paediatric designs, with Sara Stedy and Atlas Advance turning aids available on request.
Upstairs, two further bedrooms provide flexible sleeping arrangements, including a double bedroom with countryside views and its own en-suite WC and basin, where a Velux window brings natural light into the space, and a twin bedroom finished in warm yellow tones, positioned next to an additional shower room.
This first-floor shower room includes a walk-in shower, basin and WC, making it ideal after a full day out exploring the coast and moors.
In the morning, open the patio doors and step straight into your private outdoor seating and dining area, while beyond, the large shared garden provides safe, open space where children and dogs can roam freely, and later in the day you can light the barbecue for unhurried meals outdoors surrounded by fresh countryside air.
Families are well catered for with thoughtful extras including a travel cot, high chair, bed guard, changing mat and toys, helping everyone settle in comfortably, and dogs are welcome too, making this a genuinely inclusive place to stay.
A pub sits within walking distance for an easy meal out, while the nearest shop is a short drive away for everyday essentials.
Whitby town centre is easily reached by car, with countryside and sea views surrounding the farm, and the nearby Cinder Track provides a traffic-free, wheelchair-accessible route into Whitby for those who prefer to explore at their own pace.
From Scoresby Cottage @ Summerfield Farm, memorable days are within easy reach whether you are heading for the coast, the moors or simply enjoying time together at the farm.
Make Scoresby Cottage @ Summerfield Farm your base for coast, countryside and comfort, with the option to book alongside refs 1072183, 1072180 and 1071151, together sleeping up to 32 guests.