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The Smugglers Rock Country House is set in Ravenscar in the heart of the North York Moors National Park with stunning sea and moorland views. We are ideally positioned for visiting the nearby historic towns of Scarborough, Robin Hood's Bay and Whitby. Our local beach, Stoupe Beck Sands is a couple of miles away and from here you can walk along the shore to Robin Hood's Bay.

Walk or cycle on the disused railway track which runs between Whitby and Scarborough, or just explore the local area and look out for the local wildlife. There are curlew, cuckoo and so many other birds, as well as deer, highland cows and sheep

Designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind, Smugglers Rock House provides you with every amenity for a relaxing stay. Get together with the whole family or a group of friends and spend some time in this fantastic area of the Yorkshire coast

- 7 en-suite bedrooms (2 with 4 poster beds)

- Fully equipped kitchen/diner with seating for 14

- Breakfast bar

- Large comfortable lounge with 55" TV with Freeview and Roku

- Outdoor patio area with BBQ and amazing long distance views over the surrounding fields and to the sea

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Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 1

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Smugglers Rock House	£1,004.00 per group

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Facilities

Children

Children welcome - Children welcome from age 5

Facilities

Leisure Facilities

Free WIFI

Property Facilities

WiFi or internet access

Facilities

Parking

Free Parking
Private parking

Facilities

Room/Unit Facilities

Seaview

Facilities

Other

Electric car charging point

Facilities

Other

Electric car charging point

Booking & Payment Details

Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted

Catering

Special diets available
Unlicensed
Vegetarian diet available

Children

Children welcome - Children welcome from age 5

COVID-19 Response

2m distancing in place
Advance booking essential
All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash
Capacity limit
Clear signage
Contactless check-in
Contactless check-out
COVID-19 measures in place
COVID-19 risk assessment completed
COVID-19 staff training completed
Deep cleaning between visitors
Face masks required for staff in public areas
Food available during COVID-19 restrictions
Individually wrapped toiletries
Online booking possible
Open now
Outside seating
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Socially distanced spaced seating

Heating Facilities

Central heating

Laundry Facilities

Ironing facilities

Leisure Facilities

Free WIFI
Golf available (onsite or nearby)

Parking

Car Charging
Free Parking
Private parking

Property Facilities

Dogs/pets NOT accepted
Lounge for residents' use
Totally non-smoking
WiFi or internet access

Room/Unit Facilities

Hairdryer
Radio
Seaview
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Telephone
Television

Site Features

Building of historical interest

Map & Directions

Map Link

Click here to view map

Road Directions

Road Directions By Road: Take the A171 towards Whitby (or Scarborough from the North). Ravenscar is signposted in Cloughtoon (7 miles out of Scarborough). Turn right here and follow the road all the way. We are on the left hand corner of the junction at the top of the hill before arriving in Ravenscar Public Transport Directions Take the 116 bus from Scarborough to Ravenscar (2 per day). There is no public transport from the North.

Access Information

Hotels & B&Bs Self Assessment

Accessibility NotesAccess Statement For Smugglers Rock Country House IntroductionL Smugglers Rock is an 8-bedroomed guesthouse set in the heart of the countryside. The house is very old and is not easily adaptable for wheelchair users, although disabled guests who are able to walk short distances and climb one flight of stairs should find the guesthouse accessible as there are no stairs anywhere (except to the bedrooms). Pre-Arrival • Large print brochure, tariff and access statement are available. • Buses to Scarborough are twice daily (not on Sundays) and are accessed less then 20 metres from the guesthouse. There are no buses to Whitby from Ravenscar. • Scarborough is 10 miles away and Whitby 12 miles away. • Nearest equipment hire is in Scarborough. • There is a Radar toilet situated in Ravenscar (1/2 mile away) from the guesthouse. Arrival & Car Parking Facilities • We have an off-road gravelled car park at the back of the house with 12 parking spaces. It is a short flat walk on a tarmaced road to the front of the house with no kerbs. Cars can be parked temporarily at the entrance to the guesthouse to unload/load luggage. • Entry on arrival is by pressing the front door bell. Our telephone number is also on the front door. • Luggage can be taken from/to vehicles on arrival/departure. Main Entrance & Reception • We have only one entrance to the guesthouse. There are no steps involved on the path leading up to the door and only the threshold to cross. The standard sized door is hinged on the right hand side and opens inwards. There is a large carpet mat directly inside the main door. The whole guesthouse is non-smoking. • There is a chair in the hallway. • The whole area is carpeted and lit at both ends with a lamp on the reception desk and on the table at the bottom of the stairs, as well as a ceiling light at each end of the hall. • Large print registration forms, tariff and invoices are available. • The hallway has doors opening inwards into the breakfast room and guests' lounge, and two further private doors. • There is someone on the premises most of the time (and always during the night). Public Areas - General (Internal) • We have no lifts on the premises - there is one flight of stairs with a handrail on the left hand side leading to six of the bedrooms. • There is a further flight of stairs with a handrail on the right hand side leading to the two second floor bedrooms. The stairs and landings are carpeted and the lighting is uniform in these areas with emergency lighting present in the hallway and landings. • The guests' lounge is on the ground floor and is carpeted and has a range of settees and easy chairs with two coffee tables. There is one rug in front of the fireplace. There are three sets of wall lights, a ceiling light and two lamps. • The lounge is non-smoking. Public Areas - WC • There is no toilet in the public area. Dining Room & Lounge • The breakfast room is carpeted and well lit with well spaced tables at a normal height. None of the chairs have arms and some of the tables have a central bar across near the floor. • Breakfast menus and breakfast order forms are available in large print and special diets can be catered for. • The breakfast room is non-smoking. Outdoor Facilities • We have picnic tables at the front of the house on the lawn. Access is relatively level with no steps involved. • There are security lights at points around the building, as well as sensor lights in the car parking area. There are also fixed coach lights on the corner and side of the house leading to the entrance, and by the front door. Bedrooms • Unfortunately, none of our bedrooms are suitable for wheelchair users as they are all at first and second floor level. • All our bedrooms are carpeted with contrasting plain walls. • All the colour televisions are remote control with teletext and freeview. • We have cordless kettles, all of which have water level indicators. • We have no facilities for pets in the bedrooms and all our bedrooms are non-smoking with smoke alarms and alarm sounders fitted. Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared] • All our bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms with laminate or lino flooring, and tiled walls. All the bathroom doors open inwards (apart from the single room which has a sliding door). The shower trays are all a standard height from the floor and have thermostatic mixer valves with the removable shower head on a sliding rail. Touring Facilities (Holiday Parks) • Our Caravan Club CL is on a slightly sloping lawned area. We have 2 fresh water points and one chemical disposal point. Grounds and Gardens • We have picnic benches available for use at the front of the house which has fairly level access to it over grass or on the tarmac road. • We also have picnic benches at the back of the guesthouse and there is level access to them through the gravelled car park and onto the grass. Additional Information • The guesthouse is totally non-smoking. • We are able to store medications/dietary foods/baby foods etc. in our fridge. Contact Information • Telephone: 07123 870044 • Fax: N/A • Minicom: N/A • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.smugglersrock.co.uk • Hours of operation: Normal check-in times between 4pm and 6pm, although the premises are usually occupied 24 hours a day.• Local equipment hire companies: Scarborough Mobility, 48 Westborough, Scarborough. Tel. 01723 377515 • Local public transport numbers: Scarborough and District Travel Centre, 51A Westborough, Scarborough. Tel. 01723 507300 • Local accessible taxi numbers: Scarborough - Nippy Taxis 01723 377377. Station Taxis 01723 366366. Robin Hood's Bay and Whitby - Bay Taxis 01947 880603 Future Plans • None currently. We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any comments please phone 01723 870044. Created on: 1/14/2015

Parking

Drop-off point for guests outside entrance

Route from the parking area to the entrance:

Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is

Othergravel in car park tarmac road to entrance

Entrance

Bell at main entrance

Entrance well lit

Steps to the main entrance

Number of steps to entrancethreshhold step only

Public Areas

Good contrast between the floor and wall

Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:

Lounge

Dining

Good contrast between the floor and walls

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift

Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:

Additive free

Gluten free (coeliac)

Lactose free (dairy free)

Low potassium

Low sodium

Nut free

Sugar free (diabetic)

Vegan

Vegetarian

Menus available in large print (14pt and over)

Bedrooms

Bathrooms available with:

Separate shower unit

Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available

General

Proprietors/staff available 24-hours

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Smugglers Rock House

Type:Self-catering

Self-catering

Staintondale Road, Ravenscar, North Yorkshire, YO13 0ER

Website

Call direct on:

Tel01723 870044

Gradings

4 Visit England Stars Self-catering

Awards

Other Awards Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2020
Membership Scheme Discover Yorkshire Coast – Silver Member 2021

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022)

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