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Ravenscar, North Yorkshire

Low Peak

The exterior of Low Peak, Yorkshire
The exterior of Low Peak, Yorkshire | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The double bedroom at Low Peak, Yorkshire
The dining room at Low Peak, Yorkshire

Low Peak

Far-flung on the Yorkshire coast, is this remote cliff-top cottage.

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The double bedroom at Low Peak, Yorkshire
The dining room at Low Peak, Yorkshire
The exterior of Low Peak, Yorkshire
The exterior of Low Peak, Yorkshire
The exterior of Low Peak, Yorkshire
The sitting room at Low Peak, Yorkshire
The sitting room at Low Peak, Yorkshire
The dining room at Low Peak, Yorkshire
The kitchen at Low Peak, Yorkshire
The view from Low Peak, Yorkshire
The twin bedroom at Low Peak, Yorkshire
The double bedroom at Low Peak, Yorkshire
The bathroom at Low Peak, Yorkshire
The picnic table in the garden at Low Peak, Yorkshire
Low Peak and the surrounding area, Yorkshire
The area surrounding Low Peak, Yorkshire
The area surrounding Low Peak, Yorkshire
The exterior of Low Peak, Yorkshire

© National Trust/Mike Henton

Far-flung on the Yorkshire coast, is this remote cliff-top cottage.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
020012
Acorn rating

About Low Peak

Standing alone on a cliff-side, on the fringes of the Yorkshire coast, is this attractive stone house. It was built in the late 1700s for the former manager of the Alum Works, a once thriving alum mining industry nearby. The two-bedroom house has been restored to provide a comfortable stay in keeping with its period style. Its highlight is the cosy open fire and panoramic sea views from the front windows. 

Because of its isolated location, Low Peak is a haven for bird-watching and star-gazing. Take a blanket out to its enclosed garden, wait for nightfall and watch the stars light up the dark skies. When the sun rises, head up the cliffs above Robin Hood’s Bay and see if you can spot some of the area’s sea birds. 

Further afield, why not delve a little further into the North York Moors? It’s extensive with walking and cycling routes, as well as traditional inns for a spot of lunch. Or head to seaside town Whitby, just 14 miles away, for its ruined gothic abbey and pretty harbour. 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Sitting room with open fire, dining room and kitchen.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (one double with 5' bed and one twin) and bathroom with shower over bath.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: Open fire and storage heating included. A pack of 12 briquettes can be pre-purchased at a cost of £8.

Garden: Enclosed garden.

Approach to cottage: Access to the cottage is down a mile long, unlit, rough track. Extreme care must be taken by all drivers, especially in the winter when access can be very difficult. Arrival in daylight is strongly recommended. The track also goes through a golf course.

Parking: Parking for one car directly outside cottage, off-road parking for one car behind gate to side of cottage.