For a doggie-friendly holiday on the Yorkshire coast, stay at this delightful terraced cottage in the sweet village of Ruswarp. You’ll have an array of amenities nearby, including a pet-friendly pub 150m from your front door and a shop 1 mile away. Ruswarp is in an enviable position on the River Esk, with its iconic viaduct offering plenty of photo opportunities. This attractive brick property has space for six humans and one dog, so it would suit a family or a group of friends holidaying together.
Step inside this welcoming cottage into a tidy entrance hall, a convenient space to leave coats and walking shoes, and brush off sandy/muddy paws. The property benefits from an open-plan living space in pleasant blues and greens. You’ll have two corner sofas and a Smart TV for quiet evenings in, plus a rug for the dog to snooze on while you enjoy a glass of red. The contemporary kitchen has everything you need for cooking up feasts, while the pleasant dining area sets you up for convivial family dinners. Outside, a generous-sized furnished patio is ideal for al fresco dinners and nightcaps under the stars, with plenty of space for your pet to roam.
Ruswarp is perched on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, so you’ll have mile upon mile of pet-pleasing walking trails within easy reach. The thriving seaside resort of Whitby, renowned for its medieval streets, vibrant harbour and iconic Whalebone Arch, is just 2 miles away. Seeking dog-friendly beaches for your pet to have a run-around? Those at Tate Hill, Upgang (both 2 miles), Saltwick Bay and Sandsend Ness (both 3.5 miles) welcome your canine chums all year round. For a journey back in time you can enjoy with your pet, hop on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Whitby, and revel in 24 miles of dramatic countryside as you’re pulled along by steam locomotives and heritage diesel engines.