THE DRIFT, country holiday cottage, with a garden in Skipsea

The Drift in High Skirlington near Skipsea, East Yorkshire, sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.

The Drift consists of an open-plan living space with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, dining area, and sitting area with TV. The bedrooms include two doubles and a twin, serviced by a shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Outside, there is enclosed decking with furniture and off-road parking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.1 mile, pub 1.3 miles. The Drift is a lovely base for exploring Skipsea and the Yorkshire coast. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of GBP350

Amenities: Central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking available. Enclosed decking with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.1 mile, pub 1.3 miles

Region: Combining the best of country and coast, the East Riding of Yorkshire consists mostly of majestic chalk landscapes across the Yorkshire Wolds and is particularly popular for a country escape with a wealth of wildlife. Towards the coast, the area is ripe w

Town: Situated 10 miles south of Bridlington and 6 miles north of Hornsea, the vlllage of Skipsea sits in a typically rural setting surrounded by rich, agricultural land, yet also rests within one mile of the beach and is close to the cliffs of the North Sea. The village has its own Post Office and general store, a hairdresser’s and a pub. Many of the houses in the village, both old and new, use cobbles from the sea shore in the building. Just outside the village are the remains of Skipsea Castle. The surrounding countryside is excellent for walking and cycling, whilst the nearby seaside towns of Bridlington and Filey boast long sandy beaches and numerous resort attractions. The Deep Submarium at Hull, Sledmere House and Burton Constable Hall are within 20 miles, whilst the shops, cathedral and museum of historic York, the resort town of Scarborough and the North Yorks Moors Steam Railway at Pickering are within an hour’s drive, and Whitby is just a little further, making Skipsea a superb base for a relaxing holiday.