The Georgian Apartment

'The Georgian Apartment' lis a picture perfect romantic bolthole for new parents hoping to rekindle the spirit of their life before nappies and broken sleep. Set overlooking the rolling Yorkshire countryside above the historic fishing port of Whitby to the beckoning sea beyond, it is a grown-up, decadent wrapper around a soft, baby-friendly centre.

Recently refurbished, the one-bedroom apartment housed by a beautifully-restored Grade II Listed Georgian manor house is full of the sort of period chandeliers, deep indulgent baths, sumptuous beds and luxury furniture that reminds guests of the glamorous weekends away they enjoyed pre-baby. That said, junior guests are brilliantly catered for too with a long list of useful gear, much of it new in 2018, including: a travel cot with extra mattress, a highchair, baby bath seat and mat, changing mat, baby gym, a microwave for warming bottles and a handy supply of nappy bags. Plus, the whole apartment (apart from a step on to the patio) is on one level, so there's no need to worry about stairgates if baby has discovered the delights of crawling and shuffling.

The romantic bedroom boasts high, shuttered windows, a Victorian-style King-size bed with crisp, cool linen and scatter cushions, chandeliers and antique furniture. There's also room for a cot to be set apart from the bed allowing for plenty of space all round. A roomy lounge has two big stylish-but-comfy sofas, a flat screen TV with Freeview and DVD/CD player, stereo system, mood lighting, and a telescope – perfect for taking a closer look at the breath-taking sea views! A slick, modern kitchen comes with a large breakfast bar with integrated oven, 4 ring hob, washing machine and fridge freezer. A Victorian style roll top bath with complimentary luxury toiletries in the inviting bathroom is perfect for a well-earned Sunday morning soak while your partner watches over the small person, sipping coffee in the sun on your private patio.

Owner Elisa Griffin is the first to admit that 'The Georgian Apartment' is not the place to stay once your baby is fully mobile. The combination of small sticky fingers, antiques and pristine white walls would be too nerve-wracking for most parents to contemplate with a toddler over 18 months in tow. But for a couple with a babe in arms, 2 Sneaton Hall is a little bit of adult heaven that junior can share too.