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The Old Guard House

(Ref. 1151033)

Goldsborough near Whitby, North York Moors National Park Show on map

Customer rating 4.8

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Sykes rating

  • 10 Guests

  • 5 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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22 Customer Reviews

  • "The Old Guard House is a beautiful property however, there are a couple of niggles that would ideally be sorted."

    We were lucky with the weather but I wouldn't be too keen staying in the cottage in poor weather because of the problems we experienced with the TV buffering. Another thing are the lack of soap dishes in the shower which means bending down to pick up the soap from the floor, no easy task as a 72 year old. The only other thing, when I stripped my bed at the end of the stay, there was a brown paper hanky between the pillow and pillow caewhich probably meant the pillow had been used before. I certainly wouldn't put anyone off going to the cottage as it is tranquil and comfortable and these niggles can easily be sorted and I will probably return.

    Reviewed by David5.0★May 2026

  • "The Old Guard House is a stunning property and because of that deserves to be looked after properly."

    There are some cleaning issues: dust on the floors and a lollipop stick when we arrived, skirting boards dusty and particularly in the bathrooms. The extractor fans in all of the bathrooms were covered in dust. Pets are allowed and this is fine but glass windows and doors need to be cleaned before the next guests arrive - doggy licks, paw prints and handprints is not a good look. The kitchen is well equipped but given that the property sleeps 10 there were only 3 wine glasses and no small tumblers for spirits or breakfast juices. One last observation - every evening and most mornings there was loud knocking and banging in the living area - there was nothing on the flat roof - we all thought someone was up there! If this is due to construction, forewarned is forearmed as the saying goes. It was very disconcerting. Having said all of this we had a week with family and beautiful weather.

    Reviewed by Beverley4.0★Apr 2026

  • "Beautiful property with stunning views, great kitchen and facilities which we fully utilised."

    My Mom found the sofas low so could only sit on a chair, a higher sofa would be a great addition. Also a sound bar for the tv would be good as it was hard to hear a film properly with it being so big and open plan. Other than that all brilliant. Shame the nearby pub is now closed so that needs updating on website.

    Reviewed by Maxine5.0★Mar 2026

  • "What a beautiful house!"

    Very comfortable, clean with good facilities. Views are amazing! Great layout for a big group (10 of us). Bedrooms were very comfy and the bathrooms were of good quality. Very convenient for Whitby, Staithes & Sandsend. Boot Room was a godsend after our beach walks! Would have benefited from a few more glasses and some more serving dishes, but apart from that had pretty much everything we needed.

    Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Feb 2026

  • "We loved it - perfect for 3 families / 9 people."

    Beds were really comfortable, kitchen well equipped. Office was super helpful when we called about an issue with one of the toilets - plumber was with us within the hour. Really nice welcome package - tea, coffee, milk, cake, biscuits. Views are stunning, and it's about a private as you can get - no-one else around, but only ten minutes from everything you need.

    Reviewed by Alan5.0★Aug 2025

  • "It’s a lovely cottage , spacious and comfortable and close to attractions, beach etc ."

    Very scenic. Also loved the memorabilia. A few minor niggles. 1. No means to make proper coffee. The welcome pack included a small pack of ground coffee , (we actually brought our own) but no cafetera ! . A simple push down type would be good . 2. The enclosed garden is not dog proof. There is chicken wire all the way around except for the main gates. Boarder terrier escaped several times through gap in main gates on to the road. It’s a simple fix , just add chicken wire to the main gates. Hot tub is great but it would stop working intermittently, so it became more of a hot bath at times. In hot weather the bedrooms can get very hot. There are no fans. WiFi is flakey . Frustrating when watching a film etc and connection is lost or picture freezes . Lastly nothing to do with cottage itself but worth noting that cottage is surrounded by fields of long grasses , very pretty but a nightmare for hayfever suffers.

    Reviewed by Richard4.0★Jun 2025

  • "8 adults and 2 dogs had a wonderful 4 night stay."

    Beautifully appointed house. Lovely luxury touches. Much more spacious than expected. Gorgeous enclosed garden with spectacular views. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Fabulous house."

    Well equipped. Excellent location Would definitely recommend !!

    Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Apr 2025

  • "Beautiful property would definitely stay again."

    Couple of minor issues but these were dealt with promptly

    Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Jan 2025

  • "A good well maintained property, the weather caused a leak in the roof, we had great service on the day."

    I went to the old guard house 50 years ago when it was the field centre for Minsthorpe school, following that I worked on maintenance for the field centre for the next 5 years. What a wonderful restoration, however I was disappointed that there was no mention of this period in the history of the guard house.

    Reviewed by Steven5.0★Dec 2024

  • "We has a fab stay at the the Old guard house."

    So much so we didn't want to come home. It was well catered for with glasses and kitchen ware . We was very pleased with the house.

    Reviewed by William5.0★Oct 2024

  • "Excellent accommodation."

    Perfect base for meeting up of old friends from around the country. Very comfortable and spacious.

    Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Excellent accommodation for our family of ten ranging from 3 years to 94 years, plus 2 small dogs."

    Car is essential. Local inns etc., are friendly and food is good.

    Reviewed by June5.0★Aug 2024

  • "A stunning house beautifully furnished."

    We were a family of 10 spanning 3 generations and there was plenty of space for everyone. The house was very well equipped, with everything we needed in the kitchen and the bathrooms. The welcome treats of tea, biscuits and cakes were a lovely gesture. The hot tub was great and the sun loungers were perfect for star gazing at night. We saw shooting stars. The location is also brilliant, close to Whitby, Staithes and Robin Hood's Bay. Will highly recommend this house.

    Reviewed by Julia5.0★Aug 2024

  • "4pm entry and 10am leave are ridiculous."

    We lost the first day and can’t even have breakfast on the last day as the dishwasher had to be clean and empty when we left. ALL the showers were rainfall showers - there were no shower caps - so no-one with long hair could have a shower. The price is astronomical (£2k+) considering we only had 2 full days there.

    Reviewed by Tessa3.0★Jun 2024

  • "Amazing place ."

    Had a wonderful stay the house is beautiful and the views are stunning. Everything ran smoothly . Relaxing weekend had by all. The garden was safe and great for the children . Thank you so much . We will be back .

    Reviewed by Birchall5.0★May 2024

  • "Beautiful place, absolutely would stay again my one and only fault is that ..."

    Beautiful place, absolutely would stay again my one and only fault is that it’s not very well sign posted for and the postcode given for the property isn’t helpful really, many of our party got lost as it was more out of the way, but other than that, utterly amazing

    Reviewed by Sophie5.0★May 2024

  • "Stayed here with family and extended family and had a wonderful stay."

    The house was lovely and clean, spacious and the hot tub was a great addition. Beautiful views of the sea all round and enjoyed being able to see the boats, and close to different villages/little beaches. Had a day out in Robin Hoods Bay - I definitely recommend a visit there. Thanks for a great stay!

    Reviewed by Lois5.0★May 2024

  • "Wonderful stay in the most beautiful property."

    Everything you could possibly need and more. Super comfy beds and fantastic facilities definitely one of the best holiday cottages we have ever had the pleasure to stay in. Thank you.

    The Graham And Moore FamiliesApr 2024

  • "Amazing stay for all the family."

    We had a great stay, plenty of memories made. Would certainly come back, thank you.

    The Ward FamilyApr 2024

  • "Fabulous stay in a perfect house."

    Everything was ideal. Three generations all catered for. Would definitely return. Thank you.

    Gillespie FamilyApr 2024

  • "Lovely property and information on website accurate."

    Was worried as there was no pictures of hot tub on the listing , but hot tub lovely . Beautiful views out to see and lovely little pub within walking distance. Property itself was great and met our needs, family group with two dogs.

    Reviewed by Natasha5.0★Mar 2024

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Summary

  • Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king with zip/link and woodburning stove, 1 x ground-floor 4ft double with jack-and-jill access to bathroom with free standing copper roll top bath, heated towel rail, basin and WC, ground floor shower room with walk in rainfall shower, toilet, washbasin and heated towel rail, 2 x king-sized, 1 x king-size with en-suite rainfall shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC
  • First floor family bathroom with rainfall shower, toilet, washbasin and heated towel rail
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Utility-washer/dryer, kettle and toaster
  • Boot room
  • Oil powered underfloor heating
  • Range with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, coffee machine and toaster
  • 2 x Smart TVs, 3 x radios, WiFi
  • Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • Private off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Enclosed wraparound garden with rear lawn, patio, furniture and hot tub
  • Enclosed roof terrace (with furniture during summer)
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1.6 miles, pub 0.9 miles
  • Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Whitby 5.7 miles.

The Old Guard House has been carefully restored and converted into a luxury 5-bedroom holiday home over the last 18 months.

The original building has been furnished in the style of the 1940s with traditional wallpaper, vintage furniture, and wall art displaying WWII British propaganda and governmental advice.

The west-facing upper balcony has also been restored, allowing guests to enjoy a view of the farmland and coastal bays that run along this sensational coast.

An extension in same style as the original building has also been added in order to take full advantage of the location.

This contains the kitchen/living area, which has been designed for maximum comfort and lounging opportunities!

Equipped with a multifuel burner, large TV and huge squishy sofas this is the ‘mess room’ of the house.

Glass doors take up almost one entire wall and provide spectacular sea views.

These lead out to the private garden and patio, while discreet hedging and fencing alongside the property offer complete privacy to our guests.

The Old Guard House was originally developed in 1941 as an Army station to detect enemy ships approaching Britain by sea in WWII.

In 1942, it was transferred to the control of the RAF, becoming RAF Goldsborough.

It was part of the ‘Chain Home Low’ radar warning system that was developed to detect low flying aircraft used by German forces.

In 1951, RAF Goldsborough was upgraded with an enormous underground bunker, in addition to The Old Guardhouse.

In 1958, the bunker was destroyed by a severe fire and was no longer fit for purpose.

In 2004, another fire destroyed much of the Guardhouse leaving it badly damaged, roofless, and abandoned until 2022 when restoration work on The Old Guard House began.

Fun-filled adventures await you at The Old Guard House.

EPC Rating: Band D

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £650.

Where you’ll be staying

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WHITBY

Robin Hood's Bay 5.5 miles; Scarborough 19.3 miles; Pickering 23 miles; Guisborough 21.5 miles.

The seaside town and port of Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire. Ideally situated for exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire, the local area hosts an array of activities so you can be sure to get the best out of both the countryside and the coast. From the nearby North York Moors to its Blue Flag beaches, there's something here for everyone. Amongst its many attractions, Whitby holds a charming atmosphere, home to winding streets and hidden alleys, where you can find a wide selection of eateries and shops scattered amongst them. Take a trip to the picturesque harbour and lighthouse to watch the sun set or get involved in some whale watching or a coastal cruise to watch the creatures up close. Climb the famous 199 steps to the Whitby Abbey to immerse yourself with history, or visit the Captain Cook Memorial Museum presenting historical and ethnographic exhibition about Cook himself. Close to the Robin Hood's Bay, rich in heritage, wonders and scenic spots, and in easy reach of the bustling towns of Scarborough and Middlesbrough, Whitby is a prime location for exploring all of the delights that Yorkshire has to offer.

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