Introduce your pets to the rural landscapes of the North York Moors National Park with a stay at this delightful traditional cottage in Sleights, a North Yorkshire village. You’ll be just 4 miles from Whitby, a popular seaside town with a lovely abbey perched majestically on a cliff – which you can visit with your pup pals on leads. This period home has space for eight guests and two dogs so is wonderful for a multi-generational family trip or holiday among good friends.
Enter through the wooden gates and admire the quintessentially Yorkshire facade before stepping into the spacious and welcoming interior. Low ceilings and pretty ceiling beams create a homely ambience that reminds you you’re in an older property. The farmhouse-style kitchen has everything you need for prepping human and doggie dishes, and a small table for breakfasts and snacks. Meanwhile, the adjacent dining room is all ready to host sociable evening meals. The inviting lounge, containing comfortable sofas and a Smart TV, is ideal for quiet evenings with your pets snoozing at your feet. A twin room and shower room sit on the ground floor, while upstairs on the first floor you’ll find a wonderful king, double and a twin room that can be made up as one super-king bed on request. A charming family bathroom completes this floor. Outside, the enclosed patio provides a safe space for your dogs to roam free while you sip coffee in the fresh air.
Whitby has plenty of dog-friendly beaches where you can take your faithful friends for runarounds, as well as a historic harbour and bustling streets filled with independent shops and cafés. TV fans may wish to visit the village of Goathland (5 miles away) where the 1960s drama ‘Heartbeat’ was filmed. For nature lovers, scenic walks along the Esk Valley (9 miles) and the stunning landscapes of the North York Moors National Park are easily accessible.