The Lodge, Scarborough

This superb, Grade II listed detached stone property with an 8-person hot tub lies in the small village of Snainton, between Scarborough and Pickering.

Full of warmth and character, The Lodge provides unique accommodation for family groups to enjoy time together in a beautiful part of the country.

From the moment you step inside this stunning property, you will be delighted with the luxuriously furnished, spacious rooms, which retain many of the original features of this beautiful building.

The large friendly kitchen has a quarry-tiled floor, bespoke units, an American-style fridge/freezer and a central island breakfast bar, enabling guests to sit and chat whilst preparing tasty family meals using the gas range cooker and electric ovens.

Entertaining is no problem here, with a formal dining room seating eighteen people and two bright and comfortable sitting rooms.

Toast your toes by the cosy woodburning stove in one room or quietly relax with a book in the other; there is plenty of space to spread out.

Set over three floors, there are eight bedrooms, with a mix of sumptuous super-king and twin beds, all with quality bedding and mattresses to ensure a good night's sleep.

On the top floor, the two bedrooms lead into each other and share a bathroom, making it an ideal private retreat for one family unit, whilst the ground floor super-king double has its own separate shower room.

To the rear of the property is an enclosed lawned garden, perfect for a relaxing drink after a day spent exploring the area and a safe place for children to play and let off steam.

The bubbling hot tub in a sheltered sunny spot, where you can socialize and unwind after a busy day, is sure to be a big hit with everyone.

A five-minute walk brings you to two local inns serving food, a traditional village store and a fish and chip shop.

There are many nearby walks along the Forge Valley and Dalby Forest, which has numerous cycling tracks for all abilities. A few minutes drive brings you to the popular seaside resort of Scarborough, with its sandy beaches, painted beach huts and donkey rides.

Stroll along the promenade, enjoy the ornamental gardens, or dine in one of the many excellent restaurants.

The historic market towns of Pickering, Malton and Kirkbymoorside are worth exploring, or you can take a trip on the North York Moors Steam Railway, which puffs its way from Pickering to Grosmont through the spectacular scenery of the heather-clad moors.

With both countryside and coast to discover, your first visit to this exceptional property will not be your last!

Accommodation

The accommodation extends over three floors and comprises.

* Eight bedrooms:

• 1 x ground floor super king-size double

• 3 x super king-size double (one with single day bed)

• 2 x twin (one with basin and one zip/link, can be super king-size double on request)

• 1 x second floor 4ft 6" double leading to...

• 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, twin basins and WC.

* Second-floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC.

* Two ground-floor shower rooms with shower, basin and WC.

* Kitchen with breakfast bar (seats 5).

* External utility.

* Dining room (seats 18).

* Sitting room with woodburning stove.

* Second sitting room with electric fire.

Amenities

* Gas central heating with woodburning stove and electric fire

* Gas range cooker, double electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher

* 2 x TVs with FreeSat, DVDs, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs

* Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in the rent

* Bed linen and towels inc. in rent * Two travel cots and two highchairs

* Off-road parking for five cars * Bike storage

* Private enclosed lawned garden with decking, furniture and hot tub

* Two well-behaved dogs welcome

* Sorry, no smoking

* Shop and pub 2 mins walk

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