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Manager: Naomi Whiteley
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Overview
Description
Moles House situated in Egton Bridge, a perfect retreat overlooking the river between the North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Coast, providing a comfortable, relaxing break for large families or groups of friends. This quiet village with the River Esk running through it has two local pubs is just 8 miles from the historic seaside town of Whitby with its historic Abbey and the 199 steps, beautiful beaches and bustling harbour. There is a direct train service from Egton Bridge to Whitby for those who would prefer this type of relaxing, scenic journey. Just 4 miles in the other direction across the North York Moors you will find Goathland, also known as the fictional ‘Aidensfield’ on TV's long-running Heartbeat series. Enjoy a trip on the North Yorkshire Moors heritage steam railway at Grosmont which is 2 miles away. Permits for fishing are available enabling guests to take full advantage of this tranquil waterside location.Leave your coats and boots in the spacious entrance and head into the main house. The lounge with comfy sofas and a wood burner has fantastic views over the river. Home to a Smart TV as well as games and books, all generations will find something to occupy themselves for chilled-out evenings. The spacious kitchen has all the equipment you could want including a small breakfast table for enjoying your morning coffee. It leads into the utility area where you will find a washing machine, fridge/freezer and microwave. From the kitchen, you can move through to the sunroom, a great space where good food, drink and conversation will flow easily around the large wooden table. The room is the perfect place to sit and take in the views and look out for the local birdlife, pheasants, rabbits or sheep, with lambs in spring. The kitchen is well equipped to rustle up some delicious meals or a picnic to take out for the day. The ground floor also boasts a contemporary shower room adjacent to a large twin bedroom, ideal for those who don't want to use the stairs or teenagers who would like a little bit of their own space. Stepping up to the first floor you will find three good-sized bedrooms, two king-size and one triple, all benefitting from far-reaching views. To complete the accommodation there is the contemporary family bathroom.
Outside, to the front, the terraced garden overlooks the river, the perfect place to sit with a glass of wine and watch the salmon jump. At the rear of the house is a secure patio area that overlooks the fields. Spend a relaxing time watching the birds visit the bird feeders in the garden or the animals in the fields beyond and breathe in the fresh country air. There is a charcoal BBQ you can enjoy on warmer days.
Opposite the house you will find two sets of stepping stones taking you across the river to The Horseshoe Inn which serves home cooked food, there are a further three pubs/restaurants within walking distance.
Full Weeks start on a Friday or Saturday (from 12/7/25 to 6/9/25 full weeks only, Saturday start)
We also try to book the school half terms as full weeks
Please get in touch to discuss your requirements, we try to be flexible as we can.
To make a booking we take a £100 deposit, payment is by Bank Transfer.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x King Bed
The Pheasant Room with triple aspect views of fields and the river
Bedroom 2
1 x King Bed
The Goose Room with views overlooking the fields
Bedroom 3
3 x Single Beds
The Owl Room overlooking the River Esk
Bedroom 4
2 x Single Beds
The Molehole! Ground floor bedroom adjacent to the shower room
17 Reviews
Leave ReviewGreat house, very comfortable, well provisioned, great location
By Jo Habib on 18-Apr-2025This is a most delightful house, intelligently organised, well equipped and very comfortable with just enough quirkiness to give it character. Watching the rabbits and birds in the field at the back or the wildlife on the river Esk from the garden out front, or crossing the stepping stones to the nearby hotel we felt really relaxed and ready for excursions to a beach near Whitby, rowing boats and kayaks at Ruswarp, and a trek to the Mallyan Spout Waterfall, prompted by the useful information in the house. The owners couldn't have been more helpful and we'd happily book it again.
Owner response on 24-Apr-2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review, so pleased you had a nice break at Moles House, Naomi
Fabulous Springtime at Moles
By Caroline Kay on 04-Apr-2025We had another fabulous weekend at Moles house. I cannot rate this lovely house highly enough. It is everything and more. The attention to detail is fabulous, and it is always very seasonal. This time we stayed the weekend before Easter and the house had the springtime/easter feel. The house is spotless and has everything for you need. Plus the owner is super friendly and accommodating. Had a fab Sunday lunch at The Posthouse too. We will be back again. Its a 10/10 for Moles House.
Fantastic
By Gilly on 03-Feb-2025Amazing place, in an amazing place. Near to all the sightseeing areas but the rural feel. Egton Bridge itself has a train station so you can avoid the traffic and parking in Whitby and hop on the train. The house itself is beautifully decorated with all the facilities you could want. Lovely comfy beds, woodburner for those chilly evenings and a fantastic view from the garden overlooking the river. Had a really enjoyable stay and will definitely be back,
Owner response on 15-Feb-2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review, hopefully we will see you again sometime in the future! Thanks Naomi
Perfect long weekend
By Jayne on 21-Nov-2024We had a long weekend at Moles house and we loved it. It's perfectly located , close to Whitby, Rosedale, Dalby Forest, Pickering and the North Yorkshire Railway. Grosmont is about 1 and a half miles walk away. there are plenty of lovely walks in the area and my husband and son took their mountain bikes over to Rosedale for a the lovely views. I drove over and took them a picnic, then had a lovely walk taking in the stunning scenery. The house was clean and welcoming. Beds were comfy and it was so quiet, The house overlooks the river and we saw fish jumping, the bird feeder in the garden attracted lots of gorgeous little birds and the cows in the field behind wandered past on one of the evenings. There are 3 nice pubs within walking distance and one evening we drove to Whitby for dinner (approx 8 miles away) and had beautiful views of the sun setting over the sea and Whitby Abbey. The kitchen is very well equipped, everything in the house is good quality and high standard. We definitely plan to return.
Wow!
By Kelly on 01-Nov-2024We had a lovely stay the house has everything you need and more. Great place to stay for walks in the country straight from the door or a short drive and there there are some fantastic beaches. We loved popping over the stepping stone to the pub for a cheeky drink at the end of the day. Thanks for a great stay Naomi.
Beautiful-Just Beautiful
By Jackie on 21-Oct-2024Well all I can say is this place is fantastic and well worth the stay. Lovely location and Moles house was superb. It had absolutely everything we needed and more. The heather was stunning and we were spoilt for choice when it came to the number of walks and places to go. Thank you for a lovely time away.