Property details

10 Guests 5 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms Pets: Yes

Changeover day: -1

Features

Close to pub Hot tub Garden Open fire Pets welcome Ground Floor Hasfishing Family Isolated Broadband / WiFi Seaview Near walks Near cycling Ationalpark Neargolf Enclosedgarden Luxury Nationaltrust Character Children Coastal Cotavailable Dishwasher Extra Bathrooms Ground Floor Bed Highchairavailable Offroad Parking Smoke Free Washing Machine Ingroup Short breaks allowed Last minute break allowed Greatview

Summary

The property received positive feedback for its beauty, comfort, and spaciousness, ideal for groups. Amenities were generally good, but guests noted a need for more kitchenware, a proper coffee maker, and improvements to the garden's dog-proofing. WiFi issues and high bedroom temperatures were frustrations.

The property

Whitby 5.7 miles. The Old Guard House has been carefully restored and converted into a luxury 5-bedroom holiday home over the last 18 months. The original building has been furnished in the style of the 1940s with traditional wallpaper, vintage furniture, and wall art displaying WWII British propaganda and governmental advice. The west-facing upper balcony has also been restored, allowing guests to enjoy a view of the farmland and coastal bays that run along this sensational coast. An extension in same style as the original building has also been added in order to take full advantage of the location. This contains the kitchen/living area, which has been designed for maximum comfort and lounging opportunities! Equipped with a multifuel burner, large TV and huge squishy sofas this is the ‘mess room’ of the house. Glass doors take up almost one entire wall and provide spectacular sea views. These lead out to the private garden and patio, while discreet hedging and fencing alongside the property offer complete privacy to our guests. The Old Guard House was originally developed in 1941 as an Army station to detect enemy ships approaching Britain by sea in WWII. In 1942, it was transferred to the control of the RAF, becoming RAF Goldsborough. It was part of the ‘Chain Home Low’ radar warning system that was developed to detect low flying aircraft used by German forces. In 1951, RAF Goldsborough was upgraded with an enormous underground bunker, in addition to The Old Guardhouse. In 1958, the bunker was destroyed by a severe fire and was no longer fit for purpose. In 2004, another fire destroyed much of the Guardhouse leaving it badly damaged, roofless, and abandoned until 2022 when restoration work on The Old Guard House began. Fun-filled adventures await you at The Old Guard House.

The Old Guard House is a beautifully-renovated property nestled in Whitby, on the edge of North York Moors National Park. Pet-friendly. Coastal views. Whitby 5.7 miles; Robin Hood's Bay 10.7 miles; Scarborough 24.4 miles; Pickering 24.3 miles

Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king with zip/link and woodburning stove, 1 x ground-floor 4ft double with jack-and-jill access to bathroom with free standing copper roll top bath, heated towel rail, basin and WC, ground floor shower room with walk in rainfall shower, toilet, washbasin and heated towel rail, 2 x king-sized, 1 x king-size with en-suite rainfall shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC. First floor family bathroom with rainfall shower, toilet, washbasin and heated towel rail. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. Utility-washer/dryer, kettle and toaster. Boot room

Oil powered underfloor heating. Range with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, coffee machine and toaster. 2 x Smart TVs, 3 x radios, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Private off-road parking for 4 cars. Enclosed wraparound garden with rear lawn, patio, furniture and hot tub. Enclosed roof terrace (with furniture during summer). Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.6 miles, pub 0.9 miles. Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am

Practical information

Central heating: Throughout

Distance to beach (miles): 1.3 miles

Check-out: 10:00

Has great view(s)?: Yes

Isolated location: Yes

Shop: 1.6 miles

Pub: 0.1 miles

Distance to restaurant (miles): 1.6 miles

Children - accepted: Yes

Hamlet location: Yes

Heating: Oil

Views: Countryside, Exceptional, Panoramic, Sea

Floors: 1

Distance to coast (miles): 1.3 miles

Check-in: 16:00

Village location: Outskirts

Dogs allowed: Yes

Distance to supermarket (miles): 4.8 miles

Number of highchairs: 1

Location: Outskirts

Parking spaces: 4

Parking - included/charge: Included

Parking: Yes

Fixtures and fittings: Washing machine

Entertainment: Radio, Radio, Radio, TV & Movie streaming

Balcony: Yes

Garden: Yes

Garden privacy: Private

Garden style: Roof Terrace, Private

Balcony furniture: Table