Rosedale Abbey

Description

Situated in the pretty village of Rosedale Abbey this traditional country cottage is in the in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. This characterful cottage is full of period charm with beamed ceilings and feature stone walls and is comfortably furnished.  There is a conservatory and good sized garden with lovely views of the open countryside.

Rosedale has a good choice of pubs which serve food, cafe and small grocery shop. It is an excellent base for the walker with a multitude of walks from the village, whilst for the tourist there are plenty of local places of interest to visit with easy access to Whitby and rest of the East Coast, York and a wealth of tourist attractions.

GROUND FLOOR:
Lounge: Feature fireplace with open fire, TV with DVD, freestanding electric heater.
Dining room: Wood burning stove, dining table and chairs.
Kitchen: Electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge with icebox and washing machine. Door to garden.
Conservatory: Overlooking the garden and with open views across the countryside.
Bathroom: Bath, shower over bath, toilet and wash basin.

FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1: Double bed, leading through to bedroom 2.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds.
Bedroom 3: Twin beds.

Pets: Sorry no pets.
Parking: Off-road parking for one car, public car park 50 yards away.
Garden: Large garden on two sides of the cottage.
Heating: Open fire, wood burning stove, electric fires, warm air central heating.
Short breaks: Not accepted.
Notes: Please bring your own bed linen and towels. A cot is available. Unlimited WiFi is available free of charge.No smoking at this property. No mobile phone signal available.
Pub: 0.1 mile. Shop: 0.2  mile.

Area Information

Rosedale Abbey
Rosedale Abbey is a stunning, peaceful village full of natural beauty and is located midway between Pickering and Castleton. It is in the middle of the spectacular valley of Rosedale, which is the direct centre of the North Yorkshire Moors. The village is rich in history and used to be the site of a Cistercian Priory inhabited by a small group of nuns, and remains of the building are available to view. Walkers can enjoy the beauty of the historic Rosedale Abbey set within the rolling hills. The village has great amenities with pubs, a church, an art gallery, tea room, glass studio and village green. The village also enjoys an annual show in mid-August, one of the oldest of its kind in North Yorkshire.

Access Statement

Access Statement 

Property Name: Rosedale Abbey         

Description: House 

Pre-arrival 

The nearest bus stop is: Pickering, 10 miles 

The nearest train station is: Malton, 18 miles 

The nearest food shop is: Rosedale Abbey, 50 yards 

The nearest pub/restaurant is: Milburn Arms, 10 yards  

The nearest petrol is: Kirbymoorside, 7 miles 

Mobility equipment hire is: Pickering, 10 miles 

Arrival and car parking 

Type of parking available: On-site 

For what sized cars? Large 

Good space to unload once parked? Yes 

Number of spaces available: One 

The parking surface is: Grass on shingle bed 

Distance to the property from the parking: feet 

Is parking level? Yes 

Distance to nearest parking area: 20 yards 

Is it pay and display? No - free 

The width of the path to the property is: 1m 

How many steps are there en route to the entrance: 10 

Main entrance 

How many entrances are there to the property? Two 

The doors widths are: Standard” 

Keyhole height: Standard” 

How many steps are there to the entrance: One 

Living and dining rooms 

The flooring is: Carpet 

The door widths are: Standard 

Is there good space between the furniture: Yes 

Is it movable or fixed: Movable 

Kitchen 

The flooring is: Carpet, laminate and tiled 

The door widths are: Standard 

The worktop height is: Standard 

Is the oven set high or low? Standard 

The fridge height is: Standard 

The freezer height is: In fridge 

Is crockery stored high or low? Both 

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen area, if so which and where: No 

Bedrooms and landings 

How many floors does the property have: Two 

The number of steps between floors is: 10 

The flooring is: Carpet 

The door widths are: Standard 

Bed sizes are: 3-4ft 

Is the bedroom furniture movable or fixed: Movable 

Bathrooms and cloakrooms 

The door widths are: Standard 

Is there an accessible or adapted WC?: No 

Is there an accessible or adapted bath/shower?: No 

Is there a ground floor WC?: Yes 

Is there a ground floor bath or showroom?: Yes 

Does any bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted: No 

Is there any shower where access is level rather than having to step up?: No 

The flooring is: Tiled 

Outdoor facilities 

External areas are firm, level, stepped, gravel and grassed 

Permanent seated is provided 

There is outside lighting 

There is no colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg white on edge of steps)  

There are no footpaths to follow for visually impaired/mobility impaired  

There are no barriers to entry into any part of the garden  

There are no other hazards such as ponds, water features, steep areas  

General 

Is there a land line for guests to use? No 

Mobile reception details: None 

Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not WC or baths)?: Yes 

Are electrical sockets generally set low or height: Low 

Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests?: No 

Any other information: 18^th Century cottage, much original, stairs and steep. Stone paths in the garden can be slippery when wet. Probably not a good choice to hire as a wheelchair user.