The Grange

Glaisdale, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2QW
Telephone: 01947 897241

Set in the midst 38 acres of organic pastureland, the Grange has unique views over the River Esk and Glaisdale Cricket Club to the historic Beggars Bridge. Beyond Beggars Bridge our land continues with a further 110 acres of environmentally important woodland, half of which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest which is home to a very rare fern.

We have almost 600 yards of fishing on the River Esk, Yorkshire's premier salmon river, and are actively engaged in caring for the river to restore salmon stocks to levels that were known in years gone by. Fishing permits are available to house guests only from April until the end of October.

Staying at the Grange

Our rooms have been designed to make your stay at the Grange memorable.

THE ROSE ROOM

THE LIBRARY SUITE

They offer a high degree of privacy, each room having a private bath or shower room. You will find crisp cotton sheets, fluffy robes, LCD TVs, hairdryers and comprehensive tea trays - with real milk!

THE HIDEAWAY

You can relax by the log fire in our comfortable sitting room which has panoramic views over the Esk Valley. The full Yorkshire breakfast is served by the fire in the dining room, with most ingredients sourced locally - where possible from organic producers.

We aim to spoil you!

Around and About

We are situated in the midst of the glorious North York Moors National Park which offers plenty to fill your days. There are beautiful walks to suit everyone - whether you want an energetic trek across the moors or just a stroll by the river.

Within easy reach are Goathland, the fictitious Aidensfield of 'Heartbeat', Grosmont, for the North York Moors Steam Railway, and Whitby with its historic Abbey, Captain Cook Museum and Dracula connections - to say nothing of its excellent kippers and unbeatable fish and chips!

Horse riding, golf, sea fishing, reservoir fishing and cycling can all be easily arranged.

Eating out

We are surrounded by excellent pubs and restaurants in which to while away the evenings.

Whether you choose to eat in Glaisdale's village pub, the Arnecliffe Arms, which now has a new, stylish bistro, Café Glas, or venture to the next villages to the excellent Horseshoe Hotel at Egton Bridge or excellent Wheatsheaf at Egton you can be sure of good food.

Further afield we have award winning restaurants in the Endeavour at Staithes, the Estbek at Sandsend or Greens in Whitby as well as an extensive list of hotel restaurants and interesting pubs.

Last, but not least, everyone should sample Whitby's famous fish and chips - Delicious!

In short - we hope you will come and enjoy the beauty of Eskdale as much as we do.

Fishing at the Grange

We have approaching 600 yards of fishing on the River Esk, Yorkshire's premier salmon river, approximately half of which is double bank, the rest being single bank.

This was previously a neglected fishery. Since we came here eight years ago bank clearance work and installation and renovation of stone groins has been undertaken. The river holds sea trout in large numbers, many in double figures and an increasing return of Esk salmon.

Fly and lure are the only permitted fishing methods - most fish being taken on lures with the opportunities to fly fish increasing but, as yet, limited. The Esk is generally a late river with numbers of fish taken increasing from mid-May onwards.

Fishing permits
Available to house guests only - a maximum of two being issued each day - £15 each.
We do not offer an inclusive fishing and accommodation package since the Esk is a true spate river and the opportunity to fish when the river is 'right' is limited..

Other fishing locally
Further fishing on the Esk is available within ten minutes drive at Egton Estates. Day tickets can be booked from the Estate Office. Early booking is advisable.

Still water trout fisheries are accessible within half an hour - e.g. Lockwood Beck.

Sea fishing trips out of Whitby and Staithes - both about 20 minutes away.

Salmon Action Plan
The River Esk is currently in the tenth year of a salmon action plan. This involves a restocking programme and beck clearance work to redress the current imbalance in salmon and sea trout numbers. Legally caught fish may be kept, however, we do request that you consider returning any salmon caught in the interests of improving the fishing for future generations.

We hope you will enjoy the opportunity to fish 'The Lady Esk'

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THE HIDEAWAY
Our cosiest room is tucked right away at the top of the house. Very secluded, approached by its own stairs it has a super king size bed and a private bathroom with shower.

£80 per night double occupancy
£65 single occupancy

THE LIBRARY SUITE
This double bedroom has our library as its private sitting room. It has an en-suite shower room and views over the garden and surrounding fields.

£80 per night double occupancy
£65 single occupancy

THE ROSE ROOM
With magnificent views of the river and our woodland beyond. It has its own bathroom with whirlpool bath and shower.

£80 per night double occupancy
£65 single occupancy

Short breaks
We offer a discount of 10% for a three night break. Thus 3 nights in any room is only £215 per couple.

Prices include full Yorkshire breakfast.

How to find us

FROM THE NORTH From Middlesbrough take the A66 eastwards, then the A171 towards Whitby, passing Guisborough, going up Birk Brow, a very twisty hill, and out onto the moors past Lockwood Beck and Scaling Dam.

IGNORE ALL SIGNS FOR GLAISDALE! After two sets of rumble strips there is a complicated junction - hard right for Lealholm and Glaisdale, fork right for Egton and Grosmont. Take the fork towards Egton. Soon there is a crossroads - with a sign for Egton Banks. Turn right.

Follow the road down and down - through the farmyard of Egton Banks Farm - until the road goes level(ish) for a while. When you see a left hand bend sign, the river is ahead of you. There is a sharp right turn into the bottom of our drive. From the cross roads to our drive is 1.9 miles. Go up the drive and past the house to find ample parking and our main entrance.

FROM THE SOUTH From the A1(M) take the A64 past York, on to Malton. From the Malton bypass take the A169 to Pickering and Whitby. After Pickering follow the A169 onto the moors passing the Hole of Horcum and Fylingdales. Pass two left turns for Goathland. Soon after the second, take a left turn signposted Grosmont and Egton. Follow the road on down into Grosmont, crossing the North York Moors Railway at the level crossing and on up the hill to Egton. At the T-junction in Egton, turn right, pass the Wheatsheaf on the right, turn left - signposted to Glaisdale. Carry on for about 2 miles to the top of Limber Hill which is very steep .

At the bottom the road swings left, but take a very sharp right turn. When the road forks - go left which is our drive. Go up the drive and past the house to find ample parking and our main entrance.

FROM WHITBY Take the A171 towards Guisborough and Middlesbrough - usually signposted 'Teesside'. At each roundabout go straight on. Climb up and up away from Whitby and when the road levels out and begins to descend. take the left turn signposted to Egton and Grosmont. It has a brown tourist sign for the North York Moors Railway. As you come into Egton you will see the Wheatsheaf pub on the left. Turn right sign posted "Glaisdale" and follow instructions as for 'From the South' above...