Call Joanna on: 07979 415817 | info@benchmarkcottage.com | Underhill, Glaisdale, Whitby YO21 2PF
The Village of GLAisdale
Set within the largest area of upland heather moors in the country, Glaisdale is a picturesque, hillside village located in the North York Moors, ‘Dark Skies’ national park, in North Yorkshire, England. It is situated just 9 miles West of the coastal town of Whitby, at the foot of a pretty dale beside the River Esk and surrounded by beautiful countryside and stunning views.
The village itself is made up of traditional stone houses and buildings, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Local amenities include a post office, grocery store, butchers and local pub, a vibrant Village Hall and even a Museum of Victorian Science.
The quaint village railway station is a simple 10-minute woodland and riverside walk away, providing easy access to Whitby town centre, the renowned North York Moors steam train at Grosmont and delightful riverside tea rooms at Ruswarp along the way.
Glaisdale is a popular destination for hikers, cyclists and nature-lovers keen to explore the exhilarating North York Moors: with the cottage situated precisely on Stage 12 of Wainwright’s famous ‘Coast-to-Coast’ walk – including ‘ front door’ access to limitless trails along the Esk Valley way – our guests are perfectly situated to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and enjoy some of the finest coastal and protected moorland landscape the country has to offer …
… not forgetting Glaisdale’s iconic ‘Beggars Bridge’ – an historic packhorse bridge built over the River Esk back in 1619!
Village Amenities
In choosing to stay with us in Glaisdale, you couldn’t be in a better place to quickly tap into all the essentials you need:
FUEL & PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Glaisdale Railway Station: a pretty, flat 10-minute walk away. The line is operated by Arriva with tickets bookable on Trainline.com or at www.northernrailway.co.uk
Routes pass through the picturesque Esk Valley through to Whitby, a short 28 minutes away, or to the North East and Middlesborough (on from there to Newcastle and Hexham in Northumberland); One of the prettiest rail journeys in the UK!
Arriva Bus Service (95) www.arrivabus.co.uk Picks up from the village post office and station through a network of local villages into Whitby and back every 1.5 hours (and from there, right along the east coast down to Scarborough); refer to timetable.
Fuel/ EV Charging Stations: The Scaling Dam filling station is just 5 miles away with Whitby Four Lane Ends filling station at the gateway of the town itself and 7 miles away. The area benefits from many fuel outlets and we recommend our guests download the valuable Fuel Finder site (www.fuel-finder.uk) – a new Government service that helps drivers find the cheapest fuel near them.
The cottage has a dedicated on-site EV charger for guests, so there is no need to go far to charge up!
GROCERIES/ PROVISIONS
Post office and grocery store located at the top of the village. Here you can send parcels, postcards and source all the key provisions you need. Morning visits best as they can close early.
The neighbouring village of Lealholm also has a fabulous grocery store with longer opening hours, combined with quaint village pub, tea room, plant nursery plus milk & meat vending machines close by!
Ford’s Butcher: a well-respected family butcher, next-door to the grocer, and supplying a variety of meats, pies and pasties locally and to surrounding trade.
Esk Valley Venison: Ethically sourced off the North York Moors, wild, sustainable and delivered fresh to your door is a range of venison cuts to order – from venison sausages and other cuts perfect for barbecuing at the cottage, to venison mince and loin. A call in to James a good week in advance of your stay will mean you’ll have something a little different to taste from this landscape rich in game!
Off the Rails’ Micro-Baker Maggie presents a home-baked stall outside Glaisdale station every Saturday 10-1pm, serving up home-made savoury and sweet sourdough breads, croissants, brioche and cinnamon buns – often in partnership with Ridley’s farmhouse cakes! – visit the Facebook page
Major Supermarkets deliver to the village, so why not save yourself the hassle and arrange for your favourite groceries and treats to be delivered straight to your door?!
EATING OUT
The Arncliffe Arms pub Tel: 01947 897555
A gentle 10 minute stroll along the river Esk (outside the cottage), with regular daytime and evening opening hours. Serves a variety of hot food and take-away options. A favourite of the UK’s Coast-to-Coast walkers passing through Underhill.
CLASSES & EVENTS
The Robinson Institute is a beautifully appointed village hall with large seating capacity and onsite catering. This can be booked in advance should you wish to host a special family event or other celebration whilst enjoying your stay.
It is also home to a full programme of fitness classes which can be booked individually and in advance through the Melody Stone Wellness Studio. Classes range from seniors stretch & mobility through to Body Pump and circuits. With weekly Yoga classes also available through Yoga With Mel, you don’t have to sacrifice your fitness regime for your break away – as tempting as it might be!
