LILAC COTTAGE
17 SEASIDE ROAD, ALDBROUGH
EAST YORKSHIRE HU11 4RX
Telephone 0044 (0) 1964 527645
This small delightful Holiday cottage combines a good deal of charm and character with a pleasant and peaceful East Yorkshire coastal village location.
Aldbrough is situated in the vale of Holderness, 12 miles north of the City of Hull, a short drive from the historic town of Beverley, and 7 miles south of Hornsea.
The village is surrounded by open fields with no shortage of interesting walks, and the cottage is located approximately one mile from the sea, offering a sheltered beach at low tide. From spring to autumn caravaners visit regularly, and the caravan park social club offers many evenings of entertainment throughout the season.
In the village there are a good range of local shops. An excellent fish & chip shop, three public houses serving traditional home cooked food, a sports hall.
There is a limited bus service, and for those wishing to take an excursion from the village, there is a private coach operator offering a list of destinations.
Accommodation
The cottage is cosy, comfortable and well equipped, and can sleep up
to four adults, with a travel cot and high chair provided for an additional
young child. One small, well behaved pet may be accommodated by arrangement.
There is strictly no smoking in the cottage itself.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 has a double bed. Bedroom 2 has a guest style bed which can easily be transformed two provide two single or one double bed, and the room has pleasant views over the rear garden and beyond.
Kitchen
Off from the kitchen is a utility porch with laundry facilities, with a stable style split rear door leading out on to the garden. The breakfast kitchen has an open beamed ceiling with attractive pine units, electric cooker, microwave, fridge etc., and is fully equipped with all crockery, cutlery, glassware etc.
To the right of the kitchen is the bathroom with instant electric shower, hand basin, toilet and electric heater. To the left of the kitchen is an open plan staircase leading to the first floor.
Living Room
The living room features an open brick fireplace, open beamed ceiling, comfortable suite, colour television, video and radio.
Whilst the cottage fronts direct onto the pavement, there is on-street parking available. The cottage has an adequate supply of solid fuel, and there is additional electric heating available for moderate weather, or for those not wishing to bother with an open fire.
Garden
To the rear of the cottage is a pretty, well maintained garden which is safe for children to play with no access to the roads, there is a covered fish pond and patio area
The cottage is also equipped with all bedding, towels, and other linen. For
garden use there is a barbecue and garden furniture housed in the garden shed,
along with two adult bicycles for your use. (whilst we maintain the bikes to a
very good standard, we cannot be responsible for any injury incurred during
their use). There is reading material and information on local areas of
interest, walks & cycle routes, as well as games etc., for cosy evenings by the
fire.
About the area
Aldbrough village is surrounded by open fields, and there are many lovely walks in and around the area. Our coastline boasts over 40 miles of sandy beaches and although sometimes it may be difficult to get on to the beach at Aldbrough, nearby Mappleton beach is easily accessible, and perfect for an early morning walk.
In addition to our own beaches, and the Herons around the fishing lakes, 7 miles north of Aldbrough is Hornsea Mere, the largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire and R.S.P.B Nature reserve. North of Aldbrough, approximately 25 miles is Flamborough Head, providing a haven for thousands of seabirds and trips to the Puffin colonies at the respective times of year. The adventurous will also want to discover the unique Spurn Point, east of Aldbrough.
Our local beaches are also ideal for fishing, in addition to the sea there are fishing lakes situated in the village and fishing can be arranged with the owners. Hornsea Mere offers fishing and boating.
Burton Constable Hall stands just outside of Aldbrough, it is an outstanding Elizabethan country house, currently undergoing much renovation, the gardens are lovely. Burton Constable has a touring caravan park within the grounds. Burton Agnes and Sledmere Halls are both within driving distance, at Georgian Sledmere there are over 2,000 acres of parklands and gardens landscaped by Capability Brown.
Throughout the year there are various events being organized within the village.
Nearby, Hornsea has it’s own award winning Museum of Rural life, and Hull, proud of it’s Fishing Heritage and Town Docks Museums, is just 12 miles north. The historic town of Beverley with it’s famous Gothic Minster is just 14 miles.
Recording Studio
We are pleased to be able to offer to visitors to LILAC COTTAGE THE USE OF OUR RECORDING STUDIO, at additional costs by arrangement, you can use all or some of the time you are with us recording your music.
The studio is easily accessible from Lilac Cottage, with additional car parking, air conditioning and pleasant surroundings.
Inside the studio (at most hours of the day) you will find Nick, your attentive production engineer, who will be pleased to assist with any points, including any additional vocals or instruments you might need.
Tariff's
Our rates vary throughout the year from £180-£325, these are all inclusive prices and there are no hidden extras. (Some discounts may even be available). If you would like to find out more, then please do not hesitate to contact us at any time, we will be pleased to answer any questions.
For further information please visit our website:- http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/walk/aer96/lilac-cottage/index.shtml
or Email:- nick@seasideroad.freeserve.co.uk
LILAC COTTAGE
17 SEASIDE ROAD,
ALDBROUGH, EAST YORKSHIRE HU11 4RX
Telephone 0044 (0) 1964 527645
