Whitby newbie

[kendalcottages]

Well done, and good luck with it!

[stace1g]

thanks to all for your words of advice and kind encouragement. Will let you know how we get on.

Gary

[charles cawley]

We have some useful information at:

http://www.countryholidaylets.co.uk/lan ... o-pack.htm

You will not have to send off to us for the information. Most of the basic stuff is there. As we specialise in a different area of England, this will take us off the hook!

[stace1g]

thanks for that charles

[stace1g]

Nice area, should do well. Might be worth trying to carry a couple of suitcases etc etc from where you might be able to park and see if a solution hits you.

The character of the cottage would be the big selling point for me, but spend on the kitchen - it looks absolutely awful on the agents' details, and probably a nightmare to clean. Definitely not up to the standard that the rest of the property seems, and would make a big difference to where you can pitch. The rest of the place looks lovely

The outside looks charming and attractive, and cosy with the light on in the lounge. Just stick a plant or something in front of the meter box for another photo. I like the look of the place - it somehow gives a nice feeling that makes me want to stay there.

Have a check on the shower room/wc being off the kitchen. It wouldn't be allowed under current building regs , worth making sure that if you have to apply for change of use in order to rent as a holiday home it's not going to be a problem.

Had you considered/checked out the weekend break market? I reckon the place would be ideal for that. Dog friendly?

Good luck, and keep us posted!

Turns out that the current owner had perhaps not let the cottage on an official basis - he admitted as much on his property questionairre and when I made checks on the relevent govt websites I could not find any mention of the property being assessed for business rates - so sale process on hold so that I can make appropriate enquiries!!!

I have checked on the issue of the proximity of the toilet to the kitchen and cannot find a definitive answer. for domestic dwellings the two door rule no longer applies - you just need one door between a toilet and kitchen with suitable washing facilities inside. the situation is not so clear for properties that are going to be let - does anyone have a definitive answer?

regards

Gary

[greenbarn]

Ouch.

There are two areas of regulation that apply.
You might need planning permission for change of use.

You might need to satisfy building regs even if planning permission is not required.

Hopefully neither should be a show stopper.

I'm sending you a PM with some information in it.

I think I'd be legging it down to the council offices for an exploratory chat, and it may well be worth talking to the tourist board for your area for any advice they can offer.