LOW COSTA MILL

Low Costa Mill was a working farm until the late 1980s when it was skilfully converted by a local builder into the holiday cottages you see today. If you look closely at the photo above, taken in 1979, you can identify most of the buildings. Leat Cottage and the swimming pool were the only new buildings. The gable-end of the swimming pool, opposite Harvester and Thresher Cottages, shows the date 1989 when the pool was built. It replaced a large agricultural barn! We have many other historical photos and documents of Low Costa Mill in our office. Do come and chat with us if you are interested in the history of the site... Low Costa Mill dates back to the 17th century. History shows it has been both a flour and a cloth mill meeting the local demands of the time. The ancient ‘Costa Beck' dates back to the 1200's & even features in the Doomsday Book! In times gone by this played an important part, powering the working mill wheel, however now it provides a relaxing setting for our seven..

Primary location: Pickering United Kingdom