The Wood | Holiday Rental in Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Holiday home
Situated in the pretty village of Brompton-by-Sawdon, between Scarborough and Pickering is this spacious, semi-detached stone built barn conversion. Boasting a host of original features, this house offers an open fire in an attractive brick fireplace, exposed beams, slate floors and a galleried landing. The triple aspect windows make it light and airy whilst the conservatory style dining area opens out onto a lovely patio for outdoor meals. There are a number of amenities - such as a village shop selling local produce and a pub within Brompton-by-Sawdon itself. Note: One well-behaved dog welcome - must be declared at the time of booking. Note: When entering property there are 2 steps down to kitchen/lounge & open stairs to galleried landing - young children should be supervised. Note: This property is located near an A road and associated noise may be heard.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms with TV: 1 x double, 1 x ground floor twin. Galleried landing with single day bed including 1 x pull out trundle bed underneath. Ground floor bathroom with bath with shower over, basin & WC. Fitted kitchen leading to conservatory dining area. Spacious living room with open fire in feature brick fireplace & stairs leading to galleried first floor.

Area
Situated between Scarborough and Pickering and on the edge of the Forge Valley, Brompton-by-Sawdon is a delightful country village set within an area of outstanding countryside. With its stone built cottages, village butchers and country inns, this charming settlement is well situated to use as a base whilst discovering all that this wonderfully scenic location has on offer. The surrounding countryside offers a great many walking, cycling and bird watching opportunities whilst just down the road is the Bee Farm - an interesting alternative to the usual holiday activities. The nearby lake and traditional tea-rooms make for a tranquil way to spend an afternoon, whilst slightly further a field is the historic market town of Malton which offers a variety of quaint shopping streets. The coastal resort of Scarborough is also close by and hosts the usual seaside attractions and beautiful beaches.

Region
The North York Moors National Park covers 554 square miles, with landscape ranging from heather-clad moorland and deep secluded dales, to the cliffs and coves of the magnificent coastline making it a haven for walkers.

Amenities
Gas central heating with open fire. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, 3 x TVs, DVD/CD, WiFi. Fuel, power & starter pack for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Private patio with garden furniture & BBQ. Lage Lawned area. Travel cot & highchair available on request. One well-behaved dog welcome - must be declared at the time of booking. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.5 miles. Note: When entering property there are 2 steps down to kitchen/lounge & open stairs to galleried landing - young children should be supervised. Note: This property is located near an A road and associated noise may be heard.

Mr Shore

August 2020

Awesome cottage for a holiday near Scarborough..

Mr Shore, August 2020

Set in beautiful countryside, well situated for days out to the local seasides or inland

Mrs Hackney, August 2020

May 2020

Fabulous location and very welcoming cottage.. Lovely open fire. Would definitely visit again.

62RINGO

We really enjoyed our stay at the Wood. The cottage is very clean, cosy and well-equipped with fabulous rural views and in a great location. There are lots of nice walks in the area to nearby villages, and we never tired of walking around the picturesque village of Brompton by Sawdon itself. The location between Pickering and Scarborough is ideal, with Malton, the food capital of Yorkshire, around 20 minutes' drive away. Marlene, the host, is kind, friendly and helpful and keeps the cottage well stocked with cupboard staples, cleaning supplies and a welcome tray of cereals, biscuits etc. She is on hand if you need anything, but your privacy is assured at all times. Marlene also provided great recommendations on walks and places to go nearby. We throroughly enjoyed our stay at The Wood and were very comfortable there - whether sitting out at the back of the cottage gazing out over lovely views on a sunny day or cosying up around the fire on chillier nights. Highly recommended!

Mr Bremner, February 2020

December 2019

This is our second stay at this cottage in 3 years.. Our eldest Labrador was happy to be back and our youngest Lab loved her 1st visit. Owner Marlene always available to offer advice and places of interest.Cottage is fully equipped with utensils etc. The views are really nice from the dining room and liked the open fire. Welcome pack on arrival. Big garden for dogs to run free and welcome addition is the gate on side making cottage fully enclosed. Highly recommended and will be returning next December

Mr Bennett, December 2019

October 2019

Beautiful cottage with great central location.. 10/10 and will definitely visit again.

Mrs Young

February 2019

Excellent find, would highly recommend

Miss Green

What a fabulous short stay we have just had at the Wood.. Absolutely everything had been thought of from clearing the snow for our arrival to milk in the fridge. We can't wait to come again for a longer stay and would 100% recommend to friends and family (as long as they don't need dates we need lol). Top tip - take some extra coal and firewood. You do get a great starter pack for the open fire but once you have it lit you will want it on for longer. It's super cosy :)

Mrs Mason

December 2018

Great little cottage.. The owner was lovely and stocked the cottage very well with some lovely personal touches.

Mrs Varney

September 2018

This cottage hadthe best equipped kitchen I have ever stayed in.. I will definitely return!

Mrs Hilton

August 2018

Lovely property, well maintained and well equipped with great additional touches.. Every member of our family thoroughly enjoyed the stay

Mr Ormston

June 2018

The owner was very welcoming, the cottage had a lovely outlook over the Vale of Pickering, lovely garden area, and was very clean, practical and comfortable.. An excellent base for this area, with a friendly pub and butchers/food shop in the village, 5 minutes walk away.

Mrs Cheeseborough

This cottage for starters is not suitable for 6 people, 4 at a push.. This cottage could have been designed as a luxury cottage for 4 if owners had put their minds to it. Very small bathroom, especially for more than 2 people, would have liked a dishwasher instead of washing machine. No coat hooks to hang coats up, not enough kindling to light fire, no information at local property, like where to catch buses or trains, what’s around or places to go. Internet poor as kept losing signal, lack of blinds for bedrooms, kept getting woken up very early in morning by sun coming into bedroom. All in all would not return here

Mrs Sykes

May 2018

Lovely welcome from the owner and cottage perfectly placed to go to the coast, Dalby forest, Wolds & North York’s moors.. Accomodation was clean, tidy & perfect for taking a dog as all hard flooring. Would recommend this for 4 people only not six as landing bed has no privacy at all & in my opinion could not be used as a bedroom Only downside for us was lack of toilets/ensuite. As there is only one toilet (within the downstairs bathroom) it was noisy going down the wooden stairs during the night if you wanted to use the facilities. There is certainly plenty of room upstairs to add an ensuite.

Mr Roberts

July 2017

The cottage was supposed to be suitable for pets.. There was a large back garden but the dog had to remain on a lead as it was not fenced in and the dog could easily run onto a busy main road.

Mrs Spear

April 2017

This cottage is fantastic, it has everything you need.. Lovely views of rolling hills and sheep out the back. Fluffy towels and comfy beds! Good location for The Moors and Coast. Dalby Forest is excellent and only 20 mins away. Excellent fish and chip shop in Snainton. Highly recommend this cottage

James_Sam

March 2017

The Wood cottage is located centrally between Scarborough and Whitby. The cottage is nicely presented with a spacious lounge and walk through kitchen to a dining room which overlooks the surrounding countryside. Spacious twin bedroom and a double provide comfy sleeping accommodation. An open fire is a nice feature to warm a cold evening. Although the gas central heating is extremely efficient and quick warms the cottage. Wifi is available in the kitchen, dining room and lounge. Parking is to the side of the cottage down a steep driveway onto a gravel area which can accommodate 2 vehicles easily. An enjoyable weekend in a warm and cosy cottage.

.Lovely cottage, ideal for single, couple, or small family. The only thing missing was a wardrobe .

Mrs Taylor

May 2016

A lovely cottage which was clean and tidy with lots of quaint features. There were far reaching views over fields. Positioned in an ideal location for touring around North and East Yorkshire. We would like to return with my family and grandchildren.

Mrs Crosby

April 2016

A lovely cottage in a beautiful location. It was very well equipped and had everything a family would need. It was nice to return to the quiet of the cottage after a day out. We hope to be back. Very happy to recommend this gem of a place.

Mr Walker

The Wood is a fantastic cottage situated in such a relaxing environment. The cottage is wonderful with nice touches. Faultless in all areas.

Mrs Atherton

November 2015

A lovely cosy cottage which was ideal for our November break. It was clean, comfortable and spacious accommodation. In a fantastic peaceful location although Scarborough and Filey were a short drive away with lovely beaches and seafront cafes to enjoy a hot chocolate after a brisk walk.

amandajane67

March 2015

Lovely cottage with a beautiful garden over looking open fields, ideally set out with a log fire,very clean with two bedrooms and a mezanae with a sofa bed Ideal for a family holiday.

Mr Parkin

December 2014

Super location and a delightful village to walk around.

Miss Smith

November 2014

Lovely cottage, ideally located for visiting North Yorkshire Coast. Very clean and comfortable. Plenty of room inside and out with great views.

Mrs Quigley

August 2014

Good location, the weather allowed us to eat outside.

Mr Huitson

June 2014

Accessibility to coast, moors, and villages. Very comfortable cottage and well provided. The Coachman was friendly and the food excellent, also dog friendly.

Mr Hows

May 2014

The cottage was immaculate and spotless, it's location is also excellent for all attractions. The fresh flowers and hospitality tray were much appreciated. We particularly enjoyed the views from the dining area and outside seating area. Would definitely recommend.

Mr Joy

December 2013

Lovely, cosy, very clean and tidy cottage. Would definitely consider stopping again.

Mrs Flannery

October 2013

This was a warm, comfortable cottage in a great location for exploring the surrounding area. We found plenty to do, enjoying days out in Dalby Forest, Whitby, Scarborough, York and Flamingo Land.

Guest

August 2013

We very much enjoyed our stay - and not only because the weather was generally friendly. It's an excellent location for places we like, it was very confortable, and the facilities were good. There was wi-fi available even though we had not expected it. All in all, we could not have asked for better!

July 2013

We had a lovely week in the cottage and were very lucky with the weather. The cottage had everything we needed

Mr Thornton

February 2013

Perfect location and great value.

Mrs Barritt

September 2012

The property was well placed for touring the area. We had all the modern conveniences needed. The owner was more than happy for us to use the wi-fi facility. This was useful in browsing the internet when needed.

Mrs Brown

December 2011

The cottage was a good base to explore the east coast. The hosts were helpful but not intrusive and we could not ask for more. Also, our dogs were catered for.

Ms Bowen

November 2011

'Home from home' with everything you could need. Spotless with little luxurious touches everywhere. Would go back again tomorrow!

The Daleys

October 2011

Excellent central location for all east coast attractions. Very comfortable cottage with all mod cons. Children loved the galleried area. Refreshments tray on arrival was a really nice touch. Would definitely stay again.

Mr Jones

July 2011

Impeccable standard of property, made even more appealing by welcome pack from owner (tea, coffee, cake, fresh milk and flowers). Owner was friendly, helpful and accommodating.

Mrs Wroe

The Wood was wonderful, great beds and the views were awesome. The position was within easy access to everything we wanted to see and we would definitely go again and recommend to friends!

Mr Yates

January 2011

First class accommodation and a most enjoyable holiday for Christmas.

Mrs Willett

October 2010

Situated in a lovely village and area. Standard of cottage excellent, as usual. Very clean which is most important. I would recommend this cottage.

Mrs Harvey

September 2010

It was a cosy and comfortable cottage, close to lots of places of interest, especially beaches.

Mrs Wilson

We had a good sense of privacy considering the letting was attached to the owners. It was an ideal location to the attractions of where we were taking the children. Beautiful scenery!

Mr Walton

August 2010

Great location, beautiful village, lovely property, brilliant location for travelling to all the seaside towns.

July 2010

We were warmly welcomed, shown around the property and given useful information on local amenities and places to visit. The property, although on a main road, was set down from the road and screened by a high hedge with very little traffic noise and with lovely views across fields and the Derwent valley, particularly from the breakfast/dining room. The property was modern, clean and well equipped, although TV reception was very poor, even on the large modern LCD TV. Set on the outskirts of the village of Brompton, it was very convenient for its excellent local butcher's shop and the local pub -very good for meals! The very steep drive down to the parking area could prove challenging to a less experienced driver, particularly for the hill starts necessary to get out on to the main road. All in all an excellent stay in a lovely location in easy reach of the North Yorkshire Moors and the coast.

Mrs Weatherhead

June 2010

The location was excellent for touring the North York Moors. Despite the property being near to a main road, we found it to be very quiet.

Mr Mrs Shread

March 2010

The property was very well presented and a pleasure to stay in. The views were beautiful, we enjoyed watching the newborn lambs in the field.

Miss Wyatt

February 2010

A lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. The owners were very friendly and helpful, overall a super weekend!

December 2009

Light, spacious accommodation, rather unusually arranged, with open-plan stairs from the living room leading up to the third bedroom, which is in effect a large landing with a futon bed - would be ideal for children, with lots of play-space, except there is no way of restricting light and noise from the living-room at bed-time. Well equipped kitchen leading to pleasant small dining-room. Bathroom could do with updating and supplying with a lock. Huge lawned garden with country views. Very easy access to the coast and Moors.

Mrs Bell

November 2009

Welcomed with flowers, biscuits, tea, coffee and milk in fridge. A warm cottage which had everything we needed.

Mrs Binks

September 2009

Pleasant and well located property. Comfortable beds.

Miss Kay

June 2009

The Wood proved to be the ideal resting place for exploring the area, it's not too far from any of the major towns and all are very well signposted. The restaurants and market towns were a hit for all the family, from the kids to the grandparents. I would highly recommend a stay in the area.

Mr Bell

May 2009

The owner left a gift of tea, biscuits and a nice bunch of flowers which was most welcome after a long drive from Kent.The cottage was excellent in all respect's. The cottage is in a great location to explore the coast line of north Yorkshire and the tremendous countryside.

Miss Maplesden

Great views from the garden.

Mr Donaldson

April 2009

Second visit and would still go back!

Mr Hibbs

February 2009

The standard of the property was very high and we were made to feel at home. It is well located within walking distance of local shops and pubs yet had beautiful views across the valley.

Mr Grindley

The cottage was excellent, the gardens fantastic and the building was great! We had a excellent holiday!

Mrs Chatwin

November 2008

We enjoyed our stay at The Wood very much. The cottage is very well-equipped and the local restaurants and golf courses excellent.

Mr Wright

October 2008

All aspects were great. The location, local amenities, friendly locals, everything we could possibly have wanted. An ideal base to explore the nearby North York Moors and surrounding areas! Would certainly be recommending the cottage and the area to others as a place to spend their holiday time!

Mr Mrs Baldwin

We received a warm welcome by the owner and found the property very clean and welcoming. The views were wonderful and certainly worth another visit.

Mrs Scott

September 2008

We love everything about this cottage. It is near the coast and the lovely countryside. The cottage is always clean and everything you need for a good holiday, is provided. The weather too was lovely.

Mr Halstead

August 2008

Everything you could expect from a holiday cottage plus that little bit extra too. An ideal base for exploring the North York Moors with superb walks on the doorstep.

Mr Mrs Hewitt

July 2008

The cottage was fab, spotlessly clean, we felt very at home. The views from the conservatory and garden were wonderful. we couldn't fault it. We would certainly recommend it and would go back ourselves.

Mrs McArdle

May 2008

Cottage was well appointed and conveniently located.

Mrs Robins

February 2008

Fantastic location in beautiful village. Accommodation was the best we've experienced in a self catering cottage. A home from home. Area very good base for exploring North Yorks.

Mr Gillibrand

Great base to visit surrounding areas of York and Scarborough. Clean and lovely accommodation.

Ms Wallis

November 2007

The house was immaculate and the owner was helpful. Everything was provided even down to the washing up liquid, pegs and tea towels! The kitchen appliances were easy to use and helpful instructions were around. Both the inside and outside space was very generous. There was no noise from the owners' house attatched to the cottage. The people in the village shop were lovely and the local butcher was a real find! Lots of leaflets about attractions and good recommendations for eating out were left by the owner.

Mrs Wood

August 2007

Lovely cottage in a beautiful village. Very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Fantastic for exploring north york moors and the coast.

Mrs Batten

A stunning cottage in a good location for exploring North Yorkshire.

Mrs Smith

The property was very clean and had everything we needed.

April 2007

The property was ideal for our needs.

Mrs Gallacher

March 2007

The cottage was centrally located to the North Moors and enabled us to do plenty of walking. The real fire was a bonus as it was very cold and snowing whilst we were there. The Cottage was of a very high standard.

Mr Mirfin

February 2007

From beginning to end we received excellent service all round. Thank you.

Mrs Banning

January 2007

Very good location and size, good views, cosy happy to return.

Mr Airey

November 2006

A superb and highly individual property. offering a really special holiday. Fantastic countryside view from the breakfast/dining room via french window. 'The Anvil' in Sawdon highly recommended for a 'proper meal' and a pint of Black Sheep ale.

Mr Lakin

The peace and quiet offered by the cottage. The location of the cottage. The cottage as a base to wander around the surrounding area including Whitby, Scarborough and Bridlington. The Forge resturant in the village. The views of the surrounding countryside from the panoramic landing window. The open fire and the exposed wooden beams.

Mrs Mitchell

Really enjoyed the property, very peaceful with lovely views, yet very convenient to all the local area and for touring to other areas.

Mr Tuckwood

October 2006

A superb base for touring the Dales and the coast, excellent roomy cottage a real boost to be able to take a pet.

Mr Broadbent

Very good conversion of barn attached to cottage. Excellent base from which to experience the best of North Yorkshire and the moors.

Mr Lane

July 2006

A good location for touring the North Yorkshire Coast and Moors.

Mr Toal

We loved this cottage! It was tastefully decorated and the living space was bright and airy. We loved the breakfast room and the master bedroom was fab.

Mrs Munton

I loved the location as it was perfect for visiting all the Yorkshire beaches and the moors. The tea and biscuits on arrival was a nice surprise and much appreciated. The owner was very welcoming and helpful.

Miss Park

March 2006

What a beautiful place to stay, a real get away from it all. Welcoming, cosy and comfortable, a most enjoyable week.

Mrs Greenwood

We were made to feel very welcome on arrival; a tea tray and biscuits had been laid out and fire wood left. The cottage was very clean and comfortable.

Mrs Jones

January 2006

The Cottage was lovely, perfect location, really clean, decorated nice and modern. Had everything we needed. The cottage was exactly what we all wanted. We will be back!

Mr Harley

October 2005

A beautiful clean well maintained property in an ideal setting, very close to all the attractions and places we wanted to visit. Highly Recommended.

August 2005

We found the owner of The Wood particularly welcoming and the property exceptionally clean and tidy. We enjoyed the many local attractions and found the position of the property convenient and accessible for the Moors and seaside resort of Scarborough also.

Miss Morris

We liked where the cottage was situated it was easy to get to all of the attractions in the area. The cottage was really special inside, felt at home there, clean and simple decoration.

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The Wood in Scarborough, North Yorkshire