Moles House - 4 Bedroom (Sleeps 9) House in Egton Bridge
Peace and tranquility Spacious Riverside House, wood burner, wifi, Netflix, private parking and fabulous river views of the countryside. Close to nice beaches, Midway North York Moors and Yorkshire coast.
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Discover the best of both worlds! The peace and tranquility of a country house with riverside views but then only 15 minutes away you will find stunning beaches and the busy bustling fishing town of Whitby.Moles House situated in Egton Bridge, a perfect retreat overlooking the river between the North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Coast, providing a comfortable, relaxing break for large families or groups of friends. This quiet village with the River Esk running through it has two local pubs is just 8 miles from the historic seaside town of Whitby with its historic Abbey and the 199 steps, beautiful beaches and bustling harbour. There is a direct train service from Egton Bridge to Whitby for those who would prefer this type of relaxing, scenic journey. Just 4 miles in the other direction across the North York Moors you will find Goathland, also known as the fictional ‘Aidensfield’ on TV's long-running Heartbeat series. Enjoy a trip on the North Yorkshire Moors heritage steam railway at Grosmont which is 2 miles away. Permits for fishing are available enabling guests to take full advantage of this tranquil waterside location.
Leave your coats and boots in the spacious entrance and head into the main house. The lounge with comfy sofas and a wood burner has fantastic views over the river. Home to a Smart TV as well as games and books, all generations will find something to occupy themselves for chilled-out evenings. The spacious kitchen has all the equipment you could want including a small breakfast table for enjoying your morning coffee. It leads into the utility area where you will find a washing machine, fridge/freezer and microwave. From the kitchen, you can move through to the sunroom, a great space where good food, drink and conversation will flow easily around the large wooden table. The room is the perfect place to sit and take in the views and look out for the local birdlife, pheasants, rabbits or sheep, with lambs in spring. The kitchen is well equipped to rustle up some delicious meals or a picnic to take out for the day. The ground floor also boasts a contemporary shower room adjacent to a large twin bedroom, ideal for those who don't want to use the stairs or teenagers who would like a little bit of their own space. Stepping up to the first floor you will find three good-sized bedrooms, two king-size and one triple, all benefitting from far-reaching views. To complete the accommodation there is the contemporary family bathroom.
Outside, to the front, the terraced garden overlooks the river, the perfect place to sit with a glass of wine and watch the salmon jump. At the rear of the house is a secure patio area that overlooks the fields. Spend a relaxing time watching the birds visit the bird feeders in the garden or the animals in the fields beyond and breathe in the fresh country air. There is a charcoal BBQ you can enjoy on warmer days.
Opposite the house you will find two sets of stepping stones taking you across the river to The Horseshoe Inn which serves home cooked food, there are a further three pubs/restaurants within walking distance.
Full Weeks start on a Friday or Saturday
We also try to book the school summer and half term holidays as full weeks
Please get in touch to discuss your requirements, we try to be flexible as we can.
To make a booking we take a £100 deposit, payment is by Bank Transfer.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x King Bed
The Pheasant Room with triple aspect views of fields and the river
Bedroom 2
1 x King Bed
The Goose Room with views overlooking the fields
Bedroom 3
3 x Single Beds
The Owl Room overlooking the River Esk
Bedroom 4
2 x Single Beds
The Molehole! Ground floor bedroom adjacent to the shower room
23 Reviews
A lovely place to stay
By Terri on 08-May-2026We had a wonderful stay at this holiday home. The house is lovely and really felt like a home away from home, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location is excellent, and the view from the front window is beautiful. One of the highlights was the convenience of the nearby train station, which is within walking distance. We were able to easily catch the train into Whitby, making it a great base for exploring the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily recommend this property to others looking for a relaxing getaway.
A fabulous place to stay
By Becky on 08-May-2026Second year visiting this wonderful place. The village is loverly, great views and a train ride away to whitby. Two loverly cozy pubs within a walking distance you can even cross the river on the stepping stones to reach one of them. The home is very spacious, clean and has everything you need. I would highly recommend this place. We will definitely be back.
Fabulous
By Zoe Dalton on 08-May-2026Excellent property, comfy beds, cosy and warm with everything we needed for our girls weekend away. Although we had a full house of 9, the house felt very spacious. No problems at all and we'll definitely visit again soon.
This was a great place for our family holiday
By Mike Flockton on 23-May-2026This house is in a great location, ideal for walks and conveniently situated near two public houses. We were a family of nine and all the rooms were tastefully furnished and there were plenty of things to do for the grandchildren. The house has beautiful views over the River Esk at the front and the garden is superb with outdoor garden furniture to bask in the sunshine. It is an easy drive to Whitby, Runswick Bay, Robin Hoods Bay and the local area. The surrounding areas are spectacular and if you are into trains Grosmont and Goathland are nearby.
Owner response on 03-Jun-2026
Thank you for the lovely review and so pleased you had a lovely week. Come again soon!! Thanks Naomi
Fantastic place to stay
By Julie Heaviside on 22-Dec-2025We have just returned from a week's stay over Christmas. My family including grandchildren had a lovely time together there. Moles House has everything you could ever need right down to tiny details A fantastic Place. We met Naomi the owner as we were leaving. Such a lovely person and nothing is too much trouble. Thankyou for such a great family holiday. We will be back
Owner response on 06-Jan-2026
Thank you Julie for the lovely review, we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Delightful riverside holiday home
By Ann Forth on 16-Aug-20257 of us stayed at the delightful Mole’s House for a week. This place is an absolute gem. The owners have gone out of their way to think of all those little extras to give their guests the perfect holiday experience. This is a very clean, beautifully decorated house with a lovely homely feel. There are plenty of family board games to amuse everyone in the evening and the little play shop outside in the back garden was a big hit with our 9 year old granddaughter. The back garden is very well fenced too so very safe for your pet dog. The front garden is a real sun trap and sitting with a glass of vino watching the wildlife on the river is sheer bliss! Crossing the river via the stepping stones to one of the local pubs was great fun for everyone! Though bit more tricky on the way back after a few drinks and it’s beginning to get dark!! Breakfast in the sunroom watching the antics of the birds on the feeder and the rabbits on the field amused us all - as well as the occasional curious cow popping her head over to check us all out much to the delight of the kids. The welcome tray on arrival was very much appreciated by us all - though the cake and biscuits were far too delicious and very quickly disappeared. The owners left lots of very useful local info so we were able to plan and make the most of every day. Lots of great walks from the property and we all agreed extremely comfortable beds and pillows so we all slept well every night. Mole’s House is in a great location. We had easy drives out to visit Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay and Scarborough. But if you wanted you could easily simply chill out and just relax in this very peaceful location. We were all very impressed with the quality of food on offer in the local pubs and a good choice on the menus too. But book in advance if high season. Highly recommend this property to families wanting to explore this part of Yorkshire!