The Brambles

About this property

Filey 1.5 miles. Constructed mainly of chalk stone, this pretty terraced cottage dates back to the 17th century and is situated in the small, peaceful village of Muston. It is located on the west side of the A165 coastal road, just 1.5 miles from Filey and close to both Scarborough and Bridlington. Providing an excellent base for a couple or family, this quirky cottage has been traditionally furnished in keeping with its period charm. In the sitting room at this holiday home near Filey are beamed ceilings, wood-panelled walls and many original works of art, along with a warming open fire, whilst to the rear is a spacious, well-equipped kitchen/diner with an island unit and Belfast sink, as well as an antique dresser and writing desk. Also on the ground floor at your North York Moors cottage is a shower room, plus via the winding staircase in the sitting room are two bedrooms, both of which have an en-suite basin and WC. Outside is an attractive gravelled garden, perfect for alfresco dining. A good pub serving food and traditional ales is just a one minute walk from this Filey cottage, and the village of Muston with its famous Scarecrow Festival in the summer is a convenient centre for both the Wolds and North York Moors. The Hull to Scarborough bus stops in the village and then from Scarborough there are buses to York, Pickering and further afield. The historic seaside resort of Filey with its sandy beach, two promenades, brightly coloured beach huts and annual Edwardian Festival can be reached on foot via the Wolds or Grange Farm, and there are a number of places of interest within a twenty minute drive, including Sewerby, Scampston, Burton Agnes Halls, Sledmere House, Eden Camp and Flamborough Head with its high chalk cliffs, whilst closer to this Filey cottage is the RSPB bird sanctuary at Bempton Cliffs, and there are many pleasant country walks in the area. This quirky cottage near Filey is an ideal base for exploring the popular Yorkshire coast and further inland to the Vale of Pickering, Yorkshire Wolds and the North York Moors National Park.

The traditional seaside resort of Filey offers shops, narrow paths, ginnels, beach chalets, two promenades, as well as many family-friendly attractions. Close by are Scarborough and Bridlington, and within driving distance is the wonderful North York Moors National Park.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms with basin and WC: 1 x double, 1 x super king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request).

Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen with dining area and comfy seating.

Utility.

Sitting room with open fire.

Oil central heating with open fire.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, coffee maker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 3 x TVs (all TVs have Freeview), 3 x DVD players, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.

Fuel and power included in rent, fuel for fire available to purchase locally.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair.

Off road parking for 1 car.

Enclosed gravelled garden with furniture.

Two well-behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1 min walk.

Beach 1.5 miles.

Note: There are steep, winding cottage stairs; they are unsuitable for those with limited mobility.