Waitby School
Waitby near Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
Property ID SVECC131123
7 night Price
Property Description
Waitby School was built on Waitby Fell in 1680 by James Highmore, a local to the area, for the children of Waitby and Smardale. About a mile and a half west of Kirkby Stephen, Waitby is said to have been an ancient market town, with a castle, chapel and cemetery, but no trace of either is now to be seen. However, the school remains, standing proud on the fellside and, having been purchased recently by another local family, has been lovingly restored, in conjunction with English Heritage, to offer luxurious holiday accommodation. The property stands alone and enjoys uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside, dotted with livestock and the occasional farmer and tractor at “doin up time”.
Many original features have been retained in the restoration of the School, including wood panelling, wooden double doors, the outside boys lavatory, complete with seat, and, of course, the school bell. After much careful planning, these characterful features have been successfully combined with state of the art fixtures and fittings to create and individual holiday home of great distinction, and a most unique holiday experience.
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Standing proud on the fellside, Waitby School has been refurbished to create an individual holiday home of great distinction, a most unique holiday experience.
Ground Floor:
The property has oil fired central heating with underfloor heating to the ground floor, radiators on the first floor and comprises:
Entrance through original school cloakroom with original coat pegs and double doors, leading through to open plan living accommodation…
Lounge area: With sumptuous seating, quality wood flooring, wood burning stove, state of the art TV with Sky package and a stereo.
Kitchen area: Hand made with electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave and dishwasher.
Cloakroom: With WC and hand basin.
Bedroom 1: With double bed and en-suite with jacuzzi bath, hand basin and WC. This room also has two sets of French doors leading to either the front or rear gardens.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: With double bed, quality fittings and accessories and an en-suite with shower, WC and wash basin.
Bedroom 3: With three single beds furnished in a contemporary style with quality furnishings and accessories.
All electric, fuel, bed linen and towels are provided. Cot and high chair available (request on booking). Wi-Fi.
There are beds for 7 people in Waitby School, the prices shown are for the property not per person.
Large enclosed gardens to all sides of the property with furniture provided. Off road parking for up to 4 cars. Cycle store. Visit Britain Gold awarded property, Visit England 5 Star. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £100.
- Features
Bike Store – Dishwasher – Highchair – Satellite TV – Woodburning Stove – WiFi – Cot Available – Washing Machine – No Pets – Parking on-site
