The Drift, Skipsea - A Coastal Retreat

Summary:

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



The Space:

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



The Neighborhood:

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.