Laundry Cottage, Bridlington

Laundry Cottage sits within the grounds of Thorpe Hall, a Grade II listed estate in Rudston, East Riding of Yorkshire. Parts of this three-bedroom cottage date back to 1695. The setting inside a working country estate is genuinely special walk through the garden gate and the history is immediately apparent. The owner offers a personal tour of the grounds to guests, subject to availability.

Rudston village is less than a mile away. Bridlington is just over four miles. The East Yorkshire coast stretches from Whitby and Scarborough down to Hornsea, with most beaches holding clean beach awards. Flamborough Head and RSPB Bempton Cliffs are just 15 minutes by car puffins, gannets, dolphins and seals are all regularly spotted there.

The cottage sleeps six across three bedrooms: one double (4ft 6in) and two twin rooms each with two single beds. One bathroom with bath and shower over. The living room has a Freeview TV and DVD player. The kitchen has an electric oven, hob, microwave and washer dryer.

Sewerby Hall is a few minutes' drive. Burton Agnes Hall and Castle Howard are both within easy reach. A hot tub can be hired by prior arrangement a great addition for any stay.

Laundry Cottage is ideal for families or groups wanting a proper countryside base with coast on the doorstep. Pets stay free. Book Laundry Cottage alongside three other Thorpe Hall properties for groups of up to 24.