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Fern Lea, Sleights - sleeps 10, 5 beds, 3 bathroom

Family-friendly holiday home in Whitby

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Fern Lea - Sleights
Kitchen Breakfast bar
Kitchen overlooking rear patio area
Dining room - ideal for social meals together
Dining room has double doors leading to patio garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 100.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sleights, North Yorkshire
  • Place, Whitby Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitby Harbour
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitby Abbey
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

+4
6 Single Beds and 2 King Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Fern Lea, Sleights - sleeps 10, 5 beds, 3 bathroom

Fern Lea is a beautiful home from home, in the North Yorkshire village of Sleights, close to the North Yorkshire Moors and Coast.

With 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms there is plenty of room to accommodate everyone in comfort. This lovely semi-detached house sleeps 10 comfortably, with 2 ensuite kingsize bedrooms and 3 twin rooms which share a large family bathroom.

On the ground floor there is a large lounge ,a downstairs toilet, a fully fitted kitchen, separate dining room which seats 10 with patio doors onto the rear garden with seating area for out door dining.



On the first floor there are 3 twin rooms, a large family bathroom, a double bedroom with kingsize bed, shower ensuite and a balcony with wonderful views.



On the second floor is a spacious double bedroom with a kingsize bed, comfortable sitting area and shower ensuite. In addition, there is a seating area; a perfect place to watch the world go by and enjoy the views, in peace and quiet.



Outside the house has gardens to the front, side and rear. The back garden is a split level patio garden with a number of steps up to the raised level sitting area and is fully enclosed so secure for both children and dogs. In the back garden there is a large bbq, and dining area (for 10).

The house is within walking distance of the village's amenities which include a bakers, butchers, tea shop, hair dressers, Convenience store/post office, fish and chip shop and pub. There is no need to venture too far with everything on your door step.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Whitby

Whitby is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of North York Moors National Park and Whitby Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Whitby Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of Victorian Science, or check out an event or a game at Towbar Express Stadium.
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Sleights, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • Whitby Beach - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Whalebone Arch - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Sleights Station - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Trenchers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The White House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Waiting Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Botham's of Whitby Tea Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Brasserie - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fern Lea, Sleights - sleeps 10, 5 beds, 3 bathroom pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Fern Lea, Sleights - sleeps 10, 5 beds, 3 bathroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fern Lea, Sleights - sleeps 10, 5 beds, 3 bathroom?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fern Lea, Sleights - sleeps 10, 5 beds, 3 bathroom located?

This family-friendly Whitby holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of North York Moors National Park and Pannett Park. Whitby Beach and West Cliff Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km). Sleights Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely place in a lovely village

great stay for a large extended family, really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Graham G.

Liked: Check-in, communication

The property/experience was a bit of a mixed bag for us.

We appreciated the welcome provisions, the helpful information book and the courtesy call. The rooms were spacious and the neighbourhood quiet. We were impressed with the well equipped kitchen, the good wi-fi, the hot showers and the fluffy towels. The location was ideal for visits to the coast (Whitby, Sandsend, Runswick Bay and Robin Hood’s Bay) and inland places of interest (Pickering, Goathland and Ruswarp). However, we were disappointed with the strong odour of dogs and the presence of dog hairs, especially in the kitchen and dining room area. We thought the mattresses were light, springy and uncomfortable. We experienced car-parking issues on the road outside and one of our cars was mysteriously vandalised. The incident was reported to the police. The grill pan was left unclean by/after the previous guests. Some light bulbs also needed replacing. This is a lovely part of the world with lots to see and do. We appreciated the chance to stay and explore. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A break in Sleights

Lovely cottage in Sleights near Whitby. Handy for visiting the sights in the Esk Valley and beyond. Up to 10 can stay so great for family and friends to spend time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gemma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base

Lovely house, in a fab location for exploring Whitby and surrounding areas. Owner was great with communication and very accommodating when we need to adapt our booking which was hugely appreciated. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for exploring the area

We had an amazing weeks family holiday. The house was perfect for our needs, very clean well equipped and spacious. The king size beds were very comfortable. The house is perfectly situated for exploring the area. Highly recommend. We hope to rent another of James’s properties in another area as we know we won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

The house and area were both lovely places to stay and the welcome basket was a lovely touch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great property

Property well met the needs of our large family group, even including stair gates to ensure safety of our little ones. In fact our every need was extremely generously provided for, especially in the kitchen. We really enjoyed our week in this spacious, characterful, and extremely clean house. The views from each room were great, and it's position was great for exploring Whitby and the surrounding areas. The host was very prompt in answering a query, and provided us with plenty of useful info. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a handy location.

Lovely big house with loads of space. Great communication from the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C., Chesterfield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Break

Lovely comfortable old house. Loads of room for our party of 7 adults a 2 year old and a baby. Kitchen very well equipped for self catering. Large FF, double oven, microwave and also washer and dryer. Lovely dining room with a large table. Great for family meals together. Lovely unexpected and generous welcome pack on our arrival. The owner was easy to contact and was extremely helpful, he recommended several local places to eat out. Parking is tight, we managed to get 2 cars on the road and one fit in the garage, any more than that and I think you would struggle. Beautiful views from the front of the property and only a short drive to Whitby. There is a decent bus service into Whitby and the train station is only a couple of minutes walk away. We did have a couple of housekeeping issues which were resolved directly with the owner. All in all a lovely stay,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house.

A really lovely house with plenty of room for all of us. Well looked after. The beds are really comfortable with lovely bedding and fluffy towels. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need with dishwasher etc, and has a big table with ten chairsbigSituated in a nice quiet setting with outside space and only five minutes away (In the car) from Park and Ride which takes you in to Whitby in minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to meet with family of differing ages and needs

This property was everything it said on the tin. We especially liked the kitchen / dining room which is where we spent most of our evenings. Lots of stairs, but we knew that. Unfortunately we arrived at the late August Bank Holiday weekend which made visiting Whitby and Scarborough difficult. Lovely views of Whitby from Abbey ruin. Driving up the coast was lovely. Especially liked Sandsend. The family all enjoyed the water park in Scarborough.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property in superb location

Well equipped house in the heart of the Yorkshire moors. House is spacious and comfortable, and the property owner is a pleasure to deal with. Many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Spacious, well equipped house in lovely location

Stayed here with 9 adults and a baby, and a Hearing Dog in training. The house accommodated us superbly. The kitchen and dining area are spacious, and very well equipped, and we all fitted in the lounge easily. Two en suites, a lovely house bathroom, and a downstairs cloakroom meant there was never a queue to use the facilities. The enclosed garden was really useful for our dog. Owner very responsive to queries.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pauline H.

The property was beautiful - clean, warm and well equipped

Our family of 9 - including two children enjoyed a lovely weekend on 8/12/17. The house was welcoming and decorated for Christmas! and the welcome pack was much appreciated. It was warm and very clean. There was plenty of equipment - particularly in the kitchen. The information book was really good and comprehensive with a description of the local and nearby areas as well as suggestions of where to shop and eat. We had a lovely walk to Whitby and got taxis back (£8.50). On Sunday we ate at The Star Inn at the harbour in Whitby - well worth a visit! Overall, an excellent stay - I am sure we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Spacious home, well equipped in a good location.

Stayed with family for a family wedding in Sansend. Plenty of room for everyone. Lovely to cook in the kitchen and enjoy a meal around the large table. Comfortable house, well equipped. Would highly recommend and would like to revisit one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth N., England

Great place to stay for family get-togethers

It was a great place to stay for our family to get together for a family celebration. We chose the property because of the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. There was a large kitchen, the dishwasher was appreciated and having two ovens was a bonus. Appreciated the fixed stair gates. Hamper was a lovely touch. The garden wasn't child friendly for our party of children aged 5 down to 18 months. Disappointed that there was just a travel cot, web site should say so. Parking outside the property was a problem at times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mandy s.

The house was excellent and verk well equipped, the welcone pack was a lovely touch.

first class would go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jenny gaunt

Great weekend celebrating a 50th birthday

Great well equipped home, everything we needed and more. Stunning location served by good local ammenaties and well stocked public house Bus to Whitby really easy and can recommend a trip to Robin Hoods Bay and Heartbeat country Really have had a lovely, comfortable weekend. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Lovely property in great location

We were a group of six adults and four children and spent new year at this property. The house was decorated and furnished to a high standard. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and spacious and the dining area allowed us to all eat together with plenty of space. We loved the location and enjoyed being able to walk to Whitby and nearby villages without having to use our cars. The village itself has good shops and the nearby plough inn was warm and welcoming, and takes dogs. The owners left a very generous welcome pack on arrival which was a nice touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen H.

Lovely spacious holiday home in quiet location within easy reach of Whitby

Lovely home, beautifully presented. It was nice to stay in a holiday home that was so clean, thank you to the cheery lady we met as we left, she is a fabulous cleaner! Super location, quiet and yet within easy reach of Whitby. Good bus service. Great range of local shops. We wished we hadn't ordered a supermarket delivery as the shops are well worth using, butchers, deli, bakery and post office all within 5 mins walk. The weather was awful for our stay so we were actually in the house a lot which made us appreciate the fact that it was such a comfortable place in which to be. Lots of space, which for our group was important as we were all there for our annual art holiday. We were very productive! Definitely would recommend this property, we book different houses each year for our group and this is without doubt one of the best. Nearly forgot to mention the generous welcome hamper, a very pleasant surprise!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shelley T.

Brilliant brithday celebration

Our family of ten visited Sleights to celebrate our birthdays. Brilliant place to stay- the house was great - nicely kept, spacious and well equipped. The garden has a table for 10 and bbq. Although we didn't bbq, we ate outside twice and it was nice and secluded. The bus stop was a 5 min walk away & the service to Whitby town was regular. The 2 pubs in the village were both great, both very different to each other, but both had friendly, welcoming staff. The local Spa shop had all you needed if you realised you needed a quick top up of food, booze, etc. which is just a short walk up the hill. James the owner/landlord is very helpful and answered any questions we had prior to our stay. Whilst we were there, James was away (which he made us aware of), but his mum was at hand should we need her. Although we didn't have any cause to call her, she still left a voicemail for me to call her should we have any problems. A welcome pack was left for us too, which was a lovely touch. I would recommend Fern Lea and would definitely stay again. Thank you James.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Valerie D.

Fantastic property we recommend

Party of 10 had great time in excellent property. The house had everything we needed. Welcome basket was great touch with bottle of wine, milk, bread and more. Would recommend. 5 min walk to train station into whitby. Perfect!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

Home from home in stunning location

Well equipped property within picturesque village with all amenities close at hand. The house has extensive character and is excellent for a family or friends gathering with plenty of space in comfort for all. One minor maintenance item experienced which was rectified immediately. Very impressed with how welcoming the owner was and how efficiently he dealt with small problem. Only suggestion would be to have more cosy lighting in living room for evenings, as one small table lamp not quite enough.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne K.

Great holiday home for the extended family

Lovely fully modernized house, with plenty of room for the extended family and friends including large kitchen and dining room so that everybody gets to sit at the table. Decorated this year and featuring all mod cons, includes patio and grill if the season's right. In Sleighs, with great walks just outside the front door, allows to follow river walks either along the Esk or Iburndale Beck, further afield the North Yorkshire moors with lots of traditional quaint villages + Heartbeat country side. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Relaxing and comfortable

Excellent base to explore Yorkshire Moors

About the host

Hosted by James Ratcliff

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We bought this property in 2015 to run as a holiday rental. We had always dreamed of having a holiday home we could run as a business and this is it! We refurbishing the house, decorating it from top to bottom, including a lot of re-plastering, landscaping and fencing the back garden, so that it makes a real home from home for all our guests, who love it as much as we do!

After a lot of blood sweat and tears we are open and looking forward to the next chapter in our dream.

Why they chose this property

We love this area, and when searching for a house were looking in the North Yorkshire Moors and villages around when we by chance came upon Fern Lea in Sleights. Sleights is the main village between the Moors and the Coast when coming over the Moors from Pickering and has a great pub and excellent fish and chip shop, plus a butchers, bakers and small Spar store.We fell in love with the character of the old property and decided this was the place to be. With the Moors being on the door step the advantage of Sleights is that you get the best of both - being close to the coast and the wonderful beach at Sandsend, as well as being a stones throw from the Moors, and some breathtaking scenery. Whitby being on the doorstep is an added bonus as there is always something happening, whether it be a music weekend, the famous Goth weekend, or just a visit to the Abbey.

There is no finer view then looking down the hill to Lythe over Sandsend beach and Whitby in the background. A perfect place!

What makes this property unique

The property is raised up from the road (Sleights is built on a hill) and because of this the front room is always light and bright. There are lovely walks from the front door, up the hill for a fantastic view over the village and rolling hills, or along the river where the steam trains run to Whitby.
The kitchen is wonderful, light and bright with doors onto the patio and the breakfast bar enables you to have an informal snack, and to sit and chat while cooking.
The garden is fully enclosed and so a safe area for the dogs to roam - we have two dogs and they love to go for a walk on Sandsend beach.
We love the village as it has everything you need on your doorstep there is no need to go any further if you don't want the hassle, a truly perfect holiday location.

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