Whitby holiday villa "The Villa" in Grosmont, Nr Whitby

The villa, set within 6 acres of private woodlands, is very secluded although so near the village centre. The terraced garden overlooks the fields and tree covered landscape and forms a sheltered area to enjoy eating out on the large picnic bench. The driveway is large and can easily accommodate 6 cars.

There are 3 double bedrooms on the first floor each containing their own shower. There is a toilet and basin also on the first floor. The iron, ironing board and hair dryer are in the attic. The ground floor has a traditional Victorian tiled hall leading to 2 reception rooms and a large kitchen which leads to a toilet and a scullery. The kitchen is fully-equipped French-style with an Aga, stainless steel sink, dishwasher, 14' tv and a large dining table and original flagstones. The views stretch across the trees down into the valley. The scullery is equipped with large American washing and drying machines, butler sink and log burning stove.

The reception rooms comprise of a south-facing morning room with log burning stove and a cosy sitting room with leather couches, TV and Jotul log burning stove set in a white marble fireplace. The Aga always keeps the kitchen warm and the wood burning stoves keep the sitting rooms cosy. Conversely, during the hot summer months the windows can let in cool, fresh air rising from the woods, moors and river! There are storage heaters if required and central heating during the winter. There is a burglar alarm.

The name GROSMONT derived from Grandimont Priory, built around 1200 by French Benedictine monks. Alum was later discovered and produced around Whitby. Between 1836 and early 1900s Grosmont was a prosperous ironstone mining community resulting in the opening of the Whitby-Pickering railway, George Stephenson's first line. The stream trains in 1847 brought the lime, sandstone, whinstone and brickmaking industries to Grosmont. Only traces are left of these important historic events.

Whitby is an historic fishing port with excellent resturants such as the Magpie Cafe which is Rick Stein's favourite sea food restaurant. The Royal Fisheries in Baxtergate is an award-winning fish & chip take away and cafe. Various popular events take place throughout the year such as Whitby Regatta, Whitby Folk Festival and in October there are special Hallowe'en events and the famous October War Weekend centred in Grosmont, Pickering and Whitby. 2 miles from Grosmont is the 'Heartbeat' village of Adensfield (Goathland). A train journey in the film 'Harry Potter' was made at Grosmont. The Grosmont steam trains have childrens' special events featuring 'Thomas the Tank Engine' characters and also special dining events including 'murder mystery' games on the steam trains. Various Steam Gala's April - October.

'Country File' featured Grosmont and the Wainwright Walks and the Coast to Coast routes traverse Grosmont. Victoria Wood included Grosmont steam trains in her recent series.

There is a beautiful 18-hole golf course in Whitby set on the cliff top overlooking the sea. This is called Whitby Golf Club.

There is a mini golf course in Ruswarp opposite the river where rowing boats and canoes can be hired.

There is junior mini golf included with the large variety of childrens' activities on Whitby West Cliff.