2 Bedroom Accommodation In Sleights, Near Whitby

Sleights, Near Whitby, North Yorkshire

The Hideaway is a charming ground floor apartment located in Sleights, near Whitby in North Yorkshire, ideal for couples or families. The property features a modern open plan kitchen and living area, two comfortable bedrooms including an en-suite master bedroom, and a picturesque village with local amenities within walking distance. The village is known for the North York Moors Steam Railway passing through, offering a lovely walk into neighboring Whitby along the train tracks, with the River Esk providing a unique salmon leap sight.

Briggswath, the neighboring village, offers a boating lake, café, and an 18-hole putting green, while Whitby is famous for its gothic connections to Bram Stoker's Dracula. The town hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including the bi-annual Goth Weekender and regattas. Visitors can climb the 199 steps to the abbey for stunning views, explore the cobbled backstreets, enjoy open top bus rides, or go on sea excursions to spot marine life like minke whales, seals, and dolphins.

For beach lovers, there is a 1½ mile stretch of golden sands towards Sandsend or the option to head south along the Cinder Track towards Robin Hood's Bay and Scarborough. Scarborough offers vast beaches, a Sealife Centre, water park, and open-air theatre with international acts. The North York Moors National Park is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts with walking and cycling routes, ancient abbeys, and charming villages. The Hideaway serves as an excellent base to explore the beauty of North Yorkshire, with convenient bus routes to nearby villages like Grosmont and Goathland.