North York Moors and Coast - Ref 1265

Hinderwell is a small, lively village close to fishing villages of Staithes and Runswick Bay Hinderwell was mentioned in the Domesday Book as Hildrewell, a derivation of Hilda’s Well, named for the Abbess of Whitby who was travelling through the parish in a drought and was asked to intercede Her prayers were answered when a spring appeared near the sight of the present Parish Church, and this spring has continued to flow from the hillside to this day The village is ideally situated for exploring the beautiful countryside, and walks, cycle ways, gliding, horse riding and fishing are all well catered for in the area Whitby is seven miles away and the town has a rich and varied heritage waiting to be discovered This is a fabulous holiday base This 19th Century, semi-detached mill cottage is in the village of Hinderwell just off the High Street and has retained many of its original features The accommodation is snug and welcoming; there is a compact bathroom and two beautifully presented bedrooms, one double room with a Victorian fireplace and a single room The kitchen is ‘small but perfectly formed’ and the warm and cosy sitting room has a beamed ceiling and a traditional stone and brick fireplace with an electric stove Just off the sitting room is the dining area The cottage is just a two minute walk from the local shop and public house Ideally placed to see the North York Moors and Yorkshire coast, this property is a super base for a holiday .