Dog Friendly Cottages North Yorkshire

Forge Villa is a beautiful property situated in the village of Ebberston, on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park. This area is very popular with cyclists as Dalby Forest can be accessed by the lane that runs to the north of the property. Dalby Forest in the past has hosted the World Cup mountain bike event, so there’s plenty of challenging runs for you to try. For those of you who enjoy a more leisurely trail, there’s miles of woodland paths for both bikers and walkers. The forest attracts international and UK visitors throughout the year, not just for the cycling, but for the many events that are held here, from concerts to educational nature visits for children.

The owner takes great pride in providing a beautiful holiday home, and Forge Villa has been decorated and furnished to a very good standard. The gardens are beautifully kept, with areas for nature to thrive, plus a colourful, wild flower meadow. Chafer Wood backs onto the grounds so you have lots of woodland walks for the dog. Access to the driveway is via a electric gate for added security, however please note parking is at own risk and the owners take no responsibility for loss or damage. There is a pub opposite so perfect for a drink after a busy day exploring the area.

The village of Ebberston is a short drive from the east coast, with Scarborough, Filey and Whitby close by. The popular market towns that Yorkshire is famous for, such as Malton, Pickering and Helmsley, are all within a short driving distance. Pickering is the nearest town, just 10 minutes away, and is home to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Here you can take a wonderful ride on a steam train and travel across the Moors to Whitby. Stop off at Goathland, the fictional village of Aidensfield in the ever popular TV programme ’Heartbeat’. Pickering is also host to the very popular ’1940’s Wartime Weekend’, an event held every year that takes over the whole town and attracts visitors as far away as the USA. For a great base to visit Yorkshire, you will not be disappointed. Beach 13 miles. Pub opposite.

Dale View is a Victorian house, built in 1896 and its characterful period features include beamed ceilings and original fireplaces in both reception rooms. The house has a real welcoming home from home feel throughout and has been carefully furnished with your comfort in mind. The open fire in the living room and the gas stove in the dining room provide the perfect place to enjoy atmospheric, comfortable, and cosy evenings, after a busy day exploring the beautiful surroundings. The well-equipped dining kitchen has an authentic country feel, with bespoke kitchen units and hand painted tiles. There is everything you need to create favourite home cooked meals. The rear door leads out from the kitchen into a small, south facing, enclosed patio with table and chairs for alfresco dining.

Upstairs are two bedrooms; one bedroom with King-size bed beneath the beamed vaulted ceiling, and a spacious family bedroom with beamed ceiling, double bed, and a single bed. From both bedrooms Ravenscar cliffs can be seen and glimpses of the sea beyond. There is a bathroom with roll top bath, along with a shower room, perfect for a family or couple holidaying together.
Every room has thoughtful personal touches, with original artwork of the inspiring surrounding area.

The village of Fylingthorpe is in the heart of the North York Moors National Park and approximately half a mile from Robin Hood’s Bay. There is a local village pub, five minutes’ walk from Dale View serving meals, local beers, and real ales, with large beer garden and play area for children. Opposite the pub is a small village shop for essentials. Days out can include many walking and cycle trails; a particular favourite is along the coastal cinder track to Boggle Hole or Ravenscar. Robin Hood’s Bay is a must and is within walking distance of Dale View, taking less than twenty minutes to walk into the heart of this fascinating village. Famous for its winding, cobbled streets, tiny fisherman’s cottages, old stories of smuggling and secret underground tunnels, and along the Yorkshire Jurassic coast, spectacular scars, rockpools and fossils. Further along the coast is Whitby, known for its magnificent gothic abbey and Dracula. Further north is Sandsend, Staithes, and Runswick Bay. To the south you will find Scarborough, Flamborough Head, and the Dalby Forest. This is a wonderful destination which draws visitors from around the UK to enjoy the incredible scenery and to discover the fascinating history which makes this area so unique.

Set in the hamlet of Starbotton in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this Grade II listed, end of terrace cottage dates back to 1663. As such, it has been sympathetically refurbished and makes a quiet retreat from busy everyday life. It enjoys a south-facing spacious garden with the added benefit of soft fruit beds from which guests are welcome to help themselves in season. To make your stay as comfortable as possible dressing gowns and hairdryers are provided, and for entertainment there are a number of board games and garden games to try out. The cottage is ideally placed for walking, cycling or touring the whole of the Yorkshire Dales. The nearby town of Grassington is 9 miles and in summer plays host to an incredible arts festival where you will find famous singers, presenters, poets and musicians. In winter there is a Dickensian festival, a magical event where the town is transported back in time with shopkeepers, villagers and visitors dressing in Victorian costume. A little further afield lies the bustling market town of Skipton with its Norman castle standing proudly at the head of it wide, sweeping, cobbled high street. Alternatively kick back in the local pub, 200 yards, which serves food and local ales. The nearby village of Kettlewell, approximately 2 miles away boasts three pubs, tea rooms, a village shop and various events during year including The Scarecrow Festival. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

Silver 6pence is bright and beautifully decorated throughout and boasts a private parking space which is a real bonus in Whitby. Located only 200 yards from the beach, you are just a stroll along the seafront from all the bars, restaurants and amenities that this bustling town has to offer. Inside this delightful house you have the living room at the front with a separate open plan kitchen/dining area. The kitchen is modern and perfect for guests who love to create fresh home cooked meals to enjoy together. There are glass doors leading out from the dining area into your enclosed garden, which has a table and chairs ready for sunny evenings of al fresco dining. Plus there is storage for bikes, surf boards and other outdoor equipment. The garden looks out onto a green open space which leads you down towards the beach. Upstairs are three bedrooms, the master double bedroom, a twin bedroom with a zip and link kingsize bed which can be made up as 2ft 6in twin beds on request, and a single bedroom.

Whitby is famous for its links to Dracula, and the Gothic abbey and graveyard tower 199 steps above the town. The climb is worth the effort just to take in the fantastic views of the town and out to sea. Many events and festivals take place all year round such as the Goth Weekender, Folk Week, Whitby Regatta, Steampunk festivals and many music events. There are plenty of traditional pubs to complement the wine bars, as well as many different bistros and restaurants to choose from, not forgetting award-winning fish and chips. There is a 3 mile stretch of golden sand complete with ice cream parlours and arcades to enjoy, and a long pier to walk down.

If you want to get off the beaten track there are many coves and bays dotted along the North Yorkshire and Cleveland Heritage Coast to explore. Hidden gems such as Runswick Bay and Boggle Hole along with the more famous such as Robin Hood’s Bay and Staithes are worth a visit. There are many local walks in the area including the Cleveland Way route, and the Cinder Track across the viaduct which heads down to Robin Hood’s Bay.

Head inland into the North York Moors National Park for stunning scenery and fabulous views. Local bus, car, bike or even a journey on a traditional steam train are other ways to get out and see what the area has to offer. The Victorian seaside town of Scarborough is just down the coast with its two huge bays; North Bay for a quiet stroll watching the waves, or South Bay for amusement arcades, a fairground and a harbour. The Open Air Theatre plays host to many international artists throughout the summer months, and Peasholm Park hosts its Model Naval War on a regular basis. There are a number of golf courses, cycling tracks and country or beach walks in the local area. If history is your thing, there are many abbeys and historic places of interest throughout North Yorkshire including the Eden War Museum in Malton. The walled city of York is just an hour’s drive away.

This fabulous cottage has it all, a scenic tranquil location, cosy comfortable furnishings with a warming wood burner as well as an on-site indoor swimming pool. Renovated to an exceptionally high standard in 2021, the cottage has some wonderful original features, in keeping with a barn conversion, including beamed ceilings throughout.

Stepping inside through the stable door you are greeted by a spacious open plan living space, with an authentic country feel throughout. The kitchen is well equipped, ideal for rustling up your favourite meals, perhaps using some of the fresh local ingredients which are grown on-site. There is comfortable seating on the sofas around the wood burner, where you can unwind and relax. Glass doors lead you out into the enclosed private garden, with a table and chairs as well as a barbecue, so that you can make the most of the sunshine. The garden leads down to the neighbouring woodland, attracting wildlife literally onto your doorstep. Back inside, you have a dining room adjoining the kitchen, as well as a ground floor wet room. Up on the first floor you have three bedrooms, the master double bedroom has an en suite shower. There is also a twin bedroom as well as a single, and a family bathroom with a shower over the bath.

This holiday cottage is in a magnificent location for a combined seaside and country holiday. Secluded and tranquil, guests are free to explore the woodland walk and the area is home to a variety of wildlife - including wild deer, owls and hares just to name a few. The property is set on a small traditional organic farm which grows vegetables and organic soft fruit. Guests are welcome to purchase the organic products grown here directly from the friendly owners. The property is environmentally friendly, heated by a unique wood-burning/solar heating system, and many of the practices throughout the farm and property use natural resources for their day-to-day running. An indoor heated swimming pool and hard tennis court shared between other properties, a small gym, as well as a children’s play area complete the facilities on offer.

The beautiful North York Moors are a delight to explore either on foot or by car, or alternatively, the steam railway runs along stunning scenery through many unspoilt villages including Goathland (Aidensfield in the television series ’Heartbeat’). The coast is easily accessible, 45 minutes away, and the popular seaside resorts of Scarborough and Whitby are delights not to be missed. The quaint cobbled streets of Robin Hood’s Bay, once a favourite haunt with smugglers, will keep children and adults entertained for hours with its shoreline full of strange and colourful pebbles. Castle Howard is within easy driving distance, and Flamingo Land (a popular theme park and zoo) is well worth the visit. The market town of Helmsley is just 6 miles away and has shops and inns as well as pretty walled gardens.

Many National Trust and English Heritage properties can be found within a 15-mile radius, including Nunnington Hall, Byland Abbey and Duncomb Park, to name but a few. The ancient city of York is but a 45-minute drive. Excellent walking can be found from the doorstep. The cottage combine country living, yet is close enough to the coast to keep any visitor happy, whatever type of holiday they may be looking for. It is the perfect place in which to relax and unwind - whatever time of year. Beach 24 miles.

This comfortably furnished holiday lodge is one of four other similar lodges on-site and enjoys a peaceful, rural setting on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. A small, private woodland site is shared amongst the other properties which are all located close to the River Ure in Wensleydale. The small market town of Masham is just 3 miles away with tea shops, a good choice of inns, excellent restaurants, shops, Theakston’s Brewery and a quaint cobbled square, which plays host to weekly markets and speciality markets including the annual Sheep Fair every September.

There is wonderful walking directly from the lodge site into the beautiful scenery of the Wensleydale countryside, with medieval abbeys, castles and waterfalls. Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Forbidden Corner (a garden of surprises), the market town of Leyburn, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens, and Ripon with its dominating cathedral, are all within 10 miles. The elegant spa town of Harrogate is 20 miles, famous for Betty’s Tea Room, and the historic, walled city of York with its museums, is 35 miles. For sporting enthusiasts there are many activities nearby including golf, cycle hire, riding, fishing and sailing. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.

A detached, log cabin on the outskirts of Tosside on the border of North Yorkshire and Lancashire. En-suite bathroom. Private hot tub. Tranquil location. Settle 8.3 miles; Clitheroe 14 miles; Skipton 16 miles.

Church View can be found in the pretty North Yorkshire village of Barmby on the Marsh, close to the market town of Selby and within forty minutes of the ancient walled City of York.
This charming cottage is ideal for couples to enjoy a romantic break away whilst exploring this unspoiled area of North Yorkshire. Step inside and the large kitchen/diner is flooded with natural light from the French doors which lead out to the enclosed, pet-friendly garden. The country-style kitchen is a contemporary space with granite worktops, a central island with a breakfast bar, and a host of modern appliances including a large induction hob, electric oven, and wine cooler. There is plenty of storage for your holiday essentials as well as long runs of worktop where you can prepare a delicious picnic to enjoy whilst out exploring or cook up a storm and create a fabulous evening meal. The dining table offers plenty of seating for five and a deep-filled leather sofa sits perfectly to enjoy the garden views.
A large flat-screen TV is wall mounted and will provide you with entertainment whilst in the hub of this holiday home. To the front of the cottage is the living room with a warming wood-burning stove, ideal for the cooler winter months. Here you can snuggle up on an evening and enjoy your favourite holiday movie or perhaps partake in one of the many board games provided for your entertainment. Following an eventful day retire to the first floor and find two individually styled bedrooms. A king-size double with large built-in wardrobes and a ceiling fan that will keep you cool during the summer months. A further double room with a single day bed sits to the rear of the cottage and offers lovely views over the garden. A house bathroom with a large walk-in shower completes the accommodation.
The ancient walled City of York is only a forty-minute drive away and has a plethora of world-renowned attractions to entertain all tastes, including York Minster, National Railway Museum and more. Enjoy a North Yorkshire escape to Church View. Pub within 1 mile.

"This beautiful, 18th century stone-built cottage offers a comfortable stay in the delightful little village of Bewerley, which is tucked away just outside the picturesque town of Pateley Bridge. This mid-terraced cottage has plenty of character and has kept all its original features with a large fireplace and wood burner, exposed stone and wooden beams throughout, giving you that instant country cottage feel. Oak Cottage offers both couples and families a luxury holiday retreat whilst being ideally located to explore all that the Nidderdale and Yorkshire Dales has to offer.

The property is set over 3 levels, you enter the property into the living area, which is a lovely warm, comfortable space where you can cosy up in front of the wood burner which will keep you warm on the colder evenings. On the same floor you have a dining area and a well presented, well equipped kitchen which has plenty of room for food preparation. From the kitchen you gain access to the rear patio area which is a great place to sit and relax in the sun with a morning coffee and the newspapers. With the cottage having front and rear patio areas you can chase the sun and sit out all day long should you wish.

Up the winding, narrow stairs onto the first floor is the beautifully presented master bedroom with a kingsize bed, oak bedroom furniture and a lovely view of the village green. Also on the first floor, the bathroom has recently been renovated and presents a gorgeous roll top bathtub, ideal for a long soak after a day exploring. In addition, there is also a large shower cubicle and heated towel rail. Up the next winding flight of stairs is another large bedroom with kingsize bed, also complimented by oak bedroom furniture, and a light and airy single bedroom with views across the fields to the rear of the cottage.

With the cottage situated less than a mile from Pateley Bridge High Street, the local pubs and restaurants are within easy reach. Explore the vast countryside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which are both packed with rolling hills stretching as far as the eye can see. The area is full of bike trails and fantastic scenic walks, so you will never struggle to find something to keep you entertained. Alternatively, the beautiful cathedral city of Ripon is only 11 miles away along with the spa town of Harrogate 30 minutes by car and the historic city of York only a further 30 minutes. Local attractions include the magnificent Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Park near Ripon, Brimham Rocks near Summerbridge and How Stean Gorge near Lofthouse which are all a must. If you did want to leave the driving for another day there are great activities available on the doorstep, with the Nidderdale Way running staight through Bewerley for walkers and for cyclists Bewerley sits at the foot of the Tour de Yorkshire’s infamous Cote de Greenhow Hill if you’re up for the challenge! For a more sedate form of riding Bewerley Riding Centre in the village caters for novice and experienced horse riders alike."

Rascal’s Rest is in a peaceful residential area tucked away from the bustling centre of town. Stepping inside you have a spacious living room with three sofas around the wood burning stove, with a selection of games to enjoy together for cosy nights in front of the fire. There is a separate kitchen which is well equipped and ideal for creating meals to share, which you can enjoy at the dining table together, also on the ground floor there is a single bedroom with an en-suite shower. Up on the first floor there are a further two bedrooms, a master king bedroom as well as a twin bedroom. There is also a family bathroom, with a bath and a cubicle shower. Each room has been beautifully furnished to ensure you have a comfortable and memorable stay. Outside you have a small enclosed courtyard, which is ideal for dog owners, giving you a little outside space where they can dry off after a walk on the beach or stretch their legs in a morning.
From Rascal’s Rest you are only a 10-minute walk away from the cliff tops with the golden beach below. Whitby is home to a myriad of activities, on a summer’s day take a stroll along the sea front, or for the braver guests, immerse yourself in the Dracula Experience a spooky guided walk filled with special effects, continue the literary theme, and visit Bram Stoker’s bench, the spot that inspired him to write Dracula. Explore local history and heritage by visiting the plethora of museums available such as: Whitby Museum, Captain Cook Museum or the RNLI museum or for those that like a challenge climb the famous 199 Steps leading up to the historic St Mary’s Church, here you will also be able to find and explore the ruins of Whitby Abbey all while admiring the phenomenal scenic views.
If you time your visit just right, you may also be able to experience the twice-yearly Whitby Goth festival. Those seeking excellent walking and cycling opportunities can venture into the North York Moors National Park, where you can tackle imposing peaks, hop aboard the North York Moors Railway for a scenic ride through the lush countryside or hike along the vast moors or the famous Cleveland Way trail. Nearby you have Scarborough where you will find the delights of Scarborough Castle, Alpamare water park and spa and the Scarborough Open Air Theatre. There is also a host of scenic coastal villages and towns as well as beautiful bays to discover. Rascal’s Rest is perfectly situated for an adventure filled getaway for family and friends in Whitby.