Guests say
The Piggery is a beautifully maintained and exceptionally clean cottage, praised for its homely atmosphere, peaceful setting, and excellent facilities. Guests consistently highlight the warm welcome from the owner, the generous welcome packs (though not guaranteed), and the thoughtful touches throughout. Its location is ideal for exploring Whitby, the coast, and the North York Moors, with many guests returning year after year. The cottage offers a tranquil retreat with lovely views, ample parking, and easy access to local amenities. Minor points raised include the warmth of the beds and a small bathroom basin, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
Cleanliness is repeatedly described as impeccable, spotlessly clean, and immaculately maintained, with no negative comments in this area.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and proximity to Whitby, the coast, and walking routes. Only minor comments about distance from some attractions.
Guests find the cottage extremely comfortable and homely, with only occasional remarks about beds being a bit warm and a small bathroom basin.
Facilities are described as excellent, very well equipped, and everything in good working order. Only one mention of a missing coffee machine.
The owner is frequently commended for her warm welcome and generous welcome packs, flowers, and thoughtful touches. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Sleights 1 mile. A sweet, little detached stone and pantile cottage, originally an old piggery, situated in the tiny hamlet of Ugglebarnby, one mile from Sleights. With exposed timbers and oak doors, this characterful and charming Sleights cottage has been lovingly renovated to a high standard. Traditionally furnished and well equipped, this Sleights cottage provides a very comfortable and romantic hideaway, with a spacious sitting room, modern kitchen and bathroom plus two cosy bedrooms. Outside this Sleights cottage, a flagged patio and pretty garden is the perfect spot to sit in and relax, taking in the glorious views over rolling countryside.
Enjoy excellent walks from the doorstep, with a network of public footpaths in the vicinity, including the Eskdale Walk and the Cleveland Way coastal path. The village of Sleights has good amenities, including two pubs, a local shop, bakery and superb butcher's. Enjoy the fishing port of Whitby, with its winding cobbled streets, famous abbey and wonderful fish and chips, or explore the spectacular coastline and dramatic North York Moors. The area surrounding this Sleights cottage offers a wealth of attractions, including the steam railway at Grosmont, the pretty market towns of Pickering and Helmsley and stately homes and gardens such as Castle Howard.
The Piggery is a wonderful Sleights cottage in a superb location.
The village of Sleights is perfect for both coastal and countryside holidays. It is on the edge of dramatic moors and close to the beautiful Yorkshire coastline.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x 4 ft double (restricted head room to one side of bed).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Fitted kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area.
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, wifi, Smart TV, CD/radio, iPod dock.
All fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Lawned garden and patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: This property is suitable for 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Please note: this property has a changeover of Friday only
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Museum
- Captain Cook Memorial Museum
- Scarborough Open Air Theatre
- Whitby
- Whitby Beach
- Robin Hood's Bay
- Runswick Bay
- Whitby Abbey
Reviews (103)
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Terence
The setting is ideal as its very quite with walking from the doorstep but also within easy reach of Whitby and other locations such as Goathland. Have already booked for 2027.
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Christine
Itâs very homely and comfortable, facilities are excellent, very quiet location and within easy reach of Whitby and many coastal places to visit as well as York. The welcome pack is a really nice touch. Looking forward to our next visit,
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David
We look forward to returning very soon!