Something New, Something Blue

Something New, Something Blue: North Yorkshire

You probably don't need us to tell you that this home in Redcar has had a recent renovation. Take a tour across the two floors and you'll encounter a space that feels fresh and contemporary.

For starters, the living room has a soothing colour palette of whites and greys, plus some rather funky purple lighting and a bay window with seating that makes for a pleasant reading spot. The kitchen is equally sleek and is plenty large enough for cooking up family-sized feasts. Out the window, you'll spot the garden, which is a little small for anything other than sunbathing – yes, it's the northeast, but we're nothing but optimistic.

Besides, during the summer months, you'll be sure to want to make the most of the proximity to the town's beach – you can be standing on the sands in just over five minutes on foot. In the other direction, Kirkleatham Museum takes less than ten minutes to reach in the car and has everything from exhibits and gardens to an aviary and a kids' play park.

Home truths:
*The home is spread over two floors with no bedrooms on the ground level
*There's free parking on the surrounding streets as well as paid public car parks nearby if you can't find a spot – you can pull up out front of this home to drop off your bags
*There's a small desk in one of the bedrooms, but the dining table also doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace if needed
*A nearby pub means there's potential for noise here – light sleepers may want to pack earplugs
*You'll be able to self check-in on arrival