Preacher's Rest, Grosmont
Ground Floor On the ground floor is an entrance hallway and a single bedroom with en-suite shower room. There is also a twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and hand wash basin. Also on this floor is a double bedroom with king size bed and lovely en-suite shower room with shower, WC and hand wash basin. First Floor A central staircase leads to the first floor with spacious open plan living area including a sitting room area with large TV/DVD, a stylish, fully equipped kitchen with granite work surfaces and breakfast bar, electric hob and oven, microwave, dishwasher, combined washing machine/dryer, fridge, separate freezer. Outside There are arched doors lead to a raised gantry which goes down to a lovely courtyard area with seating. There is also additional paved area to the front with seating.
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Booked Date Available Date
- Max. Occupancy 5
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 3
- Changeover Saturday
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- High Chair
- Kettle
- Garden
- Wifi
- Pub Nearby
Accommodation Details
Three ground floor bedrooms: 1 x single with en-suite shower room, 1 x twin with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC. First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
A stunning converted Wesleyan chapel in the picturesque village of Grosmont in the Esk Valley, 7 miles inland from Whitby. Finished to an extremely high standard, the property is configured upside down with its three bedrooms on the ground floor and luxury living space on the first floor. Families or couples will appreciate the character of this beautiful period building and its delightful village setting, amidst open countryside. Once inside, an entrance hallway leads to three comfortable en-suite bedrooms with gorgeous recessed lancet windows. The single and king-size bedrooms each have their own en-suite shower rooms, with shower, basin and WC. There is also a twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. A central staircase leads to the first floor with spacious open plan living area including a sitting area with large TV/DVD, a stylish, fully-equipped kitchen with granite work surfaces and breakfast bar. Enjoy leisurely dining with a difference, seated on the original pew benches in the dining area – it’s a wonderful, light-filled space with views of surrounding countryside. The property is lovely and cosy, thanks to underfloor heating. Arched doors lead to a raised gantry which goes down to a lovely outdoor courtyard area with seating. There is also additional paved area to the front with seating – from here you can hear the famous steam train, beckoning you to explore the great outdoors! The peaceful village of Grosmont is huddled in the Esk Valley amidst woodlands and farmland. There are many stunning walks in the vicinity, including the Rail Trail, which follows George Stephenson's original railway line of 1836 from Grosmont to Goathland (3½ miles). Today, Grosmont remains an important stopping point on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and we highly recommend the fantastic journey on a heritage steam or diesel train to either Pickering or Whitby. You can also visit the engine sheds at Grosmont for a glimpse behind the scenes – a treat for all rail enthusiasts! Whitby itself is one of Yorkshire most beloved seaside towns, known for its iconic Abbey (inspiration for Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’), fine maritime heritage, wonderful fish and chip restaurants, pretty ‘old town’ and, of course, sandy beaches. Preacher’s Rest provides a haven of tranquility in the glorious North Yorkshire countryside, with easy access to stunning coastline.
The pretty village of Grosmont sits at the junction of the River Esk and Murk Esk in the midst of striking North Yorkshire Moors scenery. The area is characterised by its narrow roads, steep hills and scenic views over valleys of patchwork fields and wide-open expanses of moorland. Grosmont itself lies in the ‘Heartbeat Country’ and is famous for being the home of the North York Moors Steam Railway. The Railway has been preserved and run by enthusiasts since 1973 and today carries upwards of 300,000 passengers a year. The village has a general store, post office, book shop, art gallery, cafes and a pub. It makes a great base for exploring the many pretty farming villages along the Esk Valley and the wider North York Moors National Park, as well as the North Yorkshire Coastline with characterful harbour towns and villages.
Amenities & Facilities
Underfloor heating. Electric hob, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, WiFi. Cot and highchair available on request. Bed linens and towels inc. in rent. Private parking for one car. Courtyard with seating, plus paved area to the front with seating. Sorry, no pets. Notes: Can be booked with Chapel-on-the-Hill, next door, to sleep up to 9 people.
Reviews
Preachers Rest is in the small village of Grosmont, North Yorkshire which is on the North Yorkshire Moors railway line. The village is a five minute walk from the cottage where there is a friendly pub and few shops. The cottage was very clean with all amenities. Unfortunately we hadn’t realised that the walk back from the village is up a very steep hill, which two of our party found very challenging! There are several steps up to the cottage, the single bedroom is on the the ground floor with a few steps up to the other bedrooms which are on the first landing with the sitting and dining area up a rather narrow curved staircase to the second floor. The bedrooms are all on the small side, the single room is more like a box room, there is very little space in the twin bedroom, not really big enough for two adults, the bath in this bedroom is too small for an adult! The dining area has a large table with old church pews for sitting, due to COVID all cushions had been removed, so the pews were very uncomfortable to sit on for any length of time, we had to bring pillows up to sit on! According to government guidelines cushions can be used and covers washed every seven days. WIFI was very intermittent for most of the five days, so Netflix wasn’t available and Freeview channels were also intermittent due to pixelation. This is a lovely cottage but not suitable for those with limited mobility, an older person who may have difficulty with stairs or heart problems. We all felt that the rental price of £800 for five days was rather expensive, we will not be returning to Preachers Rest.
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