The Old Guard House

sleeps 10 10
5 bedrooms 5
4 bathrooms 4
 dogs allowed
family friendly
5 star5 star5 star5 star5 star

Cottage with open fire,

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.

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Contact: Sykes Cottages
01244 500 540

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Leisure facilities & entertainment:

internet access tv

Accommodation layout and features:

Ground Floor, Bedroom 1:
Super king size bed(s)bed linen
Ground Floor, Bedroom 2:
Double bed(s)bed linen
Ground Floor, Bedroom 3:
King size bed(s)bed linen
Ground Floor, Bedroom 4:
King size bed(s)bed linen
Ground Floor, Bedroom 5:
King size bed(s)bed linen
Ground Floor, Bedroom 6:
bed linen
Ground Floor, Bedroom 7:
bed linen
Ground Floor, Bedroom 8:
bed linen
Ground Floor, Bedroom 9:
bed linen
Kitchen:
microwave coffee maker dishwasher freezer laundry facilities
Bathroom:
ensuite shower  towels

More about the property:

Central heating open fire parking garden

Best suited for:

families

Family friendly features:

Family Friendly

Dog friendly features:

dogs allowed

Accessibility features:

Location:

Whitby, North Yorkshire

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Description

The Old Guard House has five bedrooms: a ground-floor zip/link super-king with woodburning stove and Smart TV, a ground-floor double room with jack-and-jill access to bathroom, and three king-sized rooms, one with an en-suite shower. There's a shower room and an open-plan living space with kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, coffee machine and toaster, dining area, and sitting area with a woodburning stove and Smart TV. Amenities include oil central heating, underfloor heating, washer/dryer, starter pack for woodburning stove, highchair and travel cot. Off-road parking for four cars, enclosed wraparound garden with rear lawn, patio, furniture, hot tub, and a roof terrace with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop in 1.6 miles, pub in 0.1 miles. The Old Guard House is the perfect base for a family getaway. Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am Note: There are two steps up to the ground-floor bedroomsGround floor zip-link beds made up as singles unless otherwise requested. If king size bed required please state at the time of booking.

Things to do nearby:

Fishing availableGolf course nearbyLocal Pub

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More about luxury holidays in North Yorkshire

This is the largest county in England, found in the north of the country it encompasses the majority of two National parks as well as a beautiful coastline.  The beautiful Yorkshire Dales, the Yorkshire Moors and the Vale of York are all fantastic regions in this wonderful county and are just waiting to be explored. Each area boasts some of the most magnificent scenery and landscape in England involving unspoilt countryside, quiet villages and towns and buildings full of charm and character. You may even find a delightful tea room or country pub to enjoy a light snack or pub lunch. The county is ideal for walking enthusiasts and cyclists but it is also full of many other exciting opportunities from hot air ballooning to pot-holing. Spend the day investigating some of the wonderful historical stately homes or take a steam train ride through the stunning landscape. Whatever you choose to do during your stay you will be happy in the knowledge that you have a comfortable, well presented luxury cottage to return to at the end of the day. You may even choose to book a Luxury cottage with hot tub for some extra special relaxation.

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