West Cliff Farmhouse

West Cliff Farmhouse is a longhouse dating back to the 17th century, with alterations and extensions made over the subsequent centuries. Originally a single-storey building with a loft, the byre was converted into living quarters in the late 17th century, and the entire structure was raised to two storeys, possibly around 1761, as indicated by a date on the right-hand end chimney. A taller wing was added in the early 19th century, and a barn extension followed shortly after.

The older part of the farmhouse is constructed of coursed sandstone in large blocks with rough herringbone tooling, while the upper six courses and later extensions are more regular, using smaller stones. The roofs are now covered with modern concrete tiles but retain original stone dressings. A central boarded door leads into a through-passage, with a Yorkshire sash window above it. To the right of the door is a three-light chamfered stone-mullioned window, with a two-light window positioned above, from which the mullion is missing. C20 casements occupy the left-hand side of the building. The early 19th century wing presents two storeys and two bays. A half-glazed door at the right has an obliterated date panel above it, accompanied by a small single light. Modern casements are set within original openings, which retain heavy lintels and projecting cills. A further two-storey, one-bay extension, believed to have been used as a Quaker Meeting House, features a replacement boarded door, a small opening to its left, and a window with a Y-tracery head above. The roofs are capped with stone copings and square kneelers. Corniced chimneys are located at the right end and behind the through-passage.

The rear elevation exhibits a small, chamfered fire window on the left, followed by a feeding-trough with access through the building, possibly dating from the early period of agricultural use. A boarded door is combined with the fragmentary remains of a two-light mullioned window above, situated beneath a later Yorkshire sash window. A through-passage door and a fire window to the right of it have both been blocked. Modern glazing is integrated into 18th-century openings, including a Y-tracery-headed stair window above a lintel inscribed "DAIRY" and projecting above a pent kitchen extension. An extruded pent kitchen extension and a stable door, loft door, and a small upper window are found in the extreme right bay.

Inside the original byre section is an early 19th century kitchen fireplace which partly obscures a 17th century stone moulded fireplace. An opening for a loft ladder is also visible alongside. Similarly, an opening for an 18th century fireplace is present in the house section, with holes for lower loft joists. The 19th century wing contains a good staircase with chamfered balusters and a ramped handrail.