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Sleeps 2+ 1 infant (under 18 months) in one apartment with 1x large double bedroom |
 | The apartment has a small selection of baby toys and books. |
 | There is a large indoor play centre, which serves food (incl. baby food) 1 mile away from the apartment. |
 | There are a selection of beaches at Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, Sandsend, Staithes etc. just a 10 minute drive away from the apartment. |
 | Nearest town for shopping and eating is Whitby, however, there is a local café and pub within walking distance serving great food. |
 | 1 x Hauck Travel Cot with extra mattress, 1 x highchair, 1 x baby bath seat and non slip bath mat for use in bath, 1 x Cosatto Baby rocker, 1 x baby gym, 1 x changing mat, nappy bags and antibacterial spray provided, Microwave available. |
 | The apartment has use of a private, enclosed garden. |
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 50%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 2 + Cot sleeping infants.
2 Sneaton Hall is a picture perfect romantic bolthole for new parents hoping to rekindle the spirit of their life before nappies and broken sleep. Set overlooking the rolling Yorkshire countryside above the historic fishing port of Whitby to the beckoning sea beyond, it is a grown-up, decadent wrapper around a soft, baby-friendly centre.
Recently refurbished, the one-bedroom apartment housed by a beautifully-restored Grade II Listed Georgian manor house is full of the sort of period chandeliers, deep indulgent baths, sumptuous beds and luxury furniture that reminds guests of the glamorous weekends away they enjoyed pre-baby. That said, junior guests are brilliantly catered for too with a long list of useful gear including: a travel cot with extra mattress, a highchair, baby rocker, baby bath seat and mat, changing mat, baby gym, a microwave for warming bottles and a handy supply of nappy bags. Plus, the whole apartment (apart from a step on to the patio) is on one level, so there's no need to worry about stairgates if baby has discovered the delights of crawling and shuffling.
The romantic bedroom boasts high, shuttered windows, a Victorian-style King-size bed with crisp, cool linen and scatter cushions, chandeliers and antique furniture. There's also room for a cot to be set apart from the bed allowing for plenty of space all round. A roomy lounge has two big stylish-but-comfy sofas, a flat screen TV with Freeview and DVD/CD player, stereo system, mood lighting, and a telescope - perfect for taking a closer look at the breath-taking sea views! A slick, modern kitchen comes with a large breakfast bar with integrated oven, 4 ring hob, washing machine and fridge freezer. A Victorian style roll top bath in the inviting bathroom is perfect for a well-earned Sunday morning soak while your partner watches over the small person, sipping coffee in the sun on your private patio.
Owner Helen Massey is the first to admit that 2 Sneaton Hall is not the place to stay once your baby is fully mobile. The combination of small sticky fingers, antiques and pristine white walls would be too nerve-wracking for most parents to contemplate with a toddler over 18 months in tow. But for a couple with a babe in arms, 2 Sneaton Hall is a little bit of adult heaven that junior can share too.
This part of the Yorkshire coastline, with its lovely beaches, stunning countryside, and pretty towns and villages, is prime baby-strolling territory.
Tuck junior into a buggy and set off for a short, head-clearing walk into the village of Sneaton where great coffee and cake combos await, plus you can pick up basics like locally-produced eggs, bread and milk in a popular farm shop. Lunch is only a walk away too, with a good menu and children's play area at the Wilson's Arms pub, 100 yards from the front door.
More possibilities for baby crawling and exploring can be found five minutes drive away at what owner Helen Massey describes as 'the best children's play centre I've ever seen', complete with Hipps organic baby food on offer.
Just 10 minutes away by car, Whitby, with its shops, restaurants and atmospheric seafront makes a nice day out, along with the renowned, sweeping beaches of Robin Hood's Bay, Sandsend and Staithes.
Inland are the North Yorkshire Moors, which are chock-full of beautiful scenery, lovely waterfalls and romantic steam trains. Alternatively, try tucking baby into a sling and taking a hike through some of the less challenging parts of the Lower Esk Valley, famous for their natural beauty.
Past Guest Ratings: * (7 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards:
A very nicely appointed apartment with all the necessities for holidaying with a...
A very nicely appointed apartment with all the necessities for holidaying with a baby. We found it ideally located as a base to explore the North Yorkshire Coastal Towns. The view of Whitby from the apartment is idyllic.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
Really lovely stay at Sneaton Hall, property was beautifully decorated and baby ...
Really lovely stay at Sneaton Hall, property was beautifully decorated and baby friendly.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
Great property, and a real asset. Did everything it said it would and more. Loca...
Great property, and a real asset. Did everything it said it would and more. Location is great for those who enjoy both rural (Sneaton) and town (Whitby), and the local pub was a bonus.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
Owner Profile
After the birth of their first daughter - owners Peter and Helen Massey quickly learnt that travelling with a little one can be hard work with having to remember the travel cot, the high chair, the toys, the bath things etc. *Please note the property is only suitable for one baby up to the age of 18 months. |
The space for the little one to roll around and explore
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Two Sneaton Hall is an ideal luxurious retreat for couples with a cot-sleeping baby.
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