Pet Friendly Holidays North Yorkshire

Dating from the 1700s and situated in the heart of the village of Welburn in the picturesque Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this charming stone-built, detached cottage has been carefully renovated, and cleverly combines contemporary fixtures and fittings with a traditional period charm. The secluded garden benefits from a York stone-flagged terrace, outdoor seating and a Victorian summerhouse. The renowned village inn stands just a few yards from the cottage and there is a highly regarded village shop/bakery and café. The stately home of Castle Howard is just a 5-minute drive away, a magnificent Baroque mansion, known to many as ‘Brideshead Revisited’ and the setting for ’Bridgerton’, with woodland and lakeside walks, an interesting programme of events, including a Christmas experience like no other starting from mid-November until the New Year, restaurant and an excellent farm shop.
Numerous walking trails lead from the doorstep and more can be found in the North Yorkshire Moors and by venturing east to the little-known gem of the Yorkshire Wolds. Excellent mountain biking is available at nearby Dalby Forest and Sutton Bank Trail centres. Discover Malton, 5 miles, ‘Yorkshire’s Food Capital’ with its popular food festival and myriad artisan producers and take a trip aboard the famous North York Moors Railway steam train from Pickering to the fishing port of Whitby. Enjoy the traditional seaside resorts of Scarborough and Filey, and the quaint fishing villages of Robin Hood’s Bay and Staithes, or you can visit abbey ruins at Rievaulx, Byland and Kirkham Priory. National Trust houses can be found at Nunnington and Beningbrough, and the surrounding area offers numerous gastro pubs and restaurants. The ancient walled city of York is easily accessible, 14 miles, and appeals to all ages at any time of year with its exquisite architecture, iconic minster, museums, theatres and abundance of festivals including the renowned Viking Festival during the month of February. With so much to do, so many places to explore and so many experiences to enjoy Sunny Cottage provides high quality accommodation throughout the full year. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 350 yards.

The Snug at Delamere House is a modern annexe looking out onto its own private enclosed garden, bursting with colours in the spring and summer when the flowers bloom. There is a patio with a seating area so that you can enjoy the sunshine during your stay. The property set all on the ground floor, with designated off road parking on the driveway. Enter through the double glass doors which open in from the garden, bathing the living room in light. The living space is open planned, with a compact kitchen, a drop-leaf dining table as well as comfortable seating. There is a master double bedroom leading off the living room, and from the kitchen there is a hallway leading to the shower room and a twin bedroom. This property is the perfect choice for couples as well as families.
You are just a short stroll away from Scagglethorpe’s warm and welcoming village pub, the true heart of the village. There is also a nearby play park for young children. There is a wide choice of places to visit nearby, with something for everyone. For history buffs Eden Camp is just 5-minutes away, a prisoner of war camp now transformed into a fascinating World War II museum. The stately home of Castle Howard is a short drive from the cottage, holding events throughout the year including the summer proms. Spend a day exploring the house and before sampling some of the cakes on offer from one of the tea rooms. The Christmas experience is also one of the very best in the country. There are other stately homes within a short distance of the property, including Duncombe Park and Nunnington Hall. Don’t forget the stunning gardens at Helmsley too.
This area is a fantastic base for both cyclists and walkers, with a large network of footpaths and country lanes. The famous market towns of Malton and Helmsley are within a few minutes’ drive and offer market days around their cobbled squares as well as a great array of shops, cafés and restaurants. Thornton-le-Dale is a picture perfect little village built around a little stream, ideal for a memorable day out. Less than 10 miles away is Pickering, nestled on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, where you can ride the heritage steam train across the beautiful moorland to the coastal town of Whitby. The ancient walled city of York with its beautiful minster and award winning-attractions is only a 30-minute drive away, while 30 minutes to the east takes you to beautiful Filey beach and its fabulous coastline. If you want a little excitement in your holiday, Flamingo Land theme park and zoo is close by. Two dogs welcome, 1st dog £25 then 2nd dog free of charge. Beach 19 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 250 yards.

The Old Antique Shop can be found a short walk from the centre of the market town of Malton, on the edge of the Howardian Hills and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This pet-friendly cottage with enclosed garden and hot tub is just perfect for six to use as a base from which to explore this beautiful part of North Yorkshire. Enter via the boot room, kick off your shoes and explore this spacious holiday home. The large kitchen/diner offers garden views and French doors that open into one of two cosy living rooms. The farmhouse-style dining table provides plenty of seating and is perfect for a home cooked Yorkshire breakfast before heading out for the day, or for coming together on an evening to enjoy a delicious evening meal. A separate toilet is tucked away to the side of the boot room which also offers a Belfast sink and washing machine.
At the end of the day, take the winding cottage stairs to the first floor and enjoy a soak in the freestanding bath. The Old Antiques Shop offers four bedrooms spread over two floors. On the first floor can be found two kingsize rooms with Freeview TVs, and to the second floor are two generous sized single bedrooms. This holiday home offers a pretty cottage garden, with flower filled borders, neatly trimmed lawn and two patio areas, one of which plays host to a hot tub; just perfect for an evening surrounded by bubbles after a long day exploring the area.
The picturesque market town of Malton is a lovely base and a foodie hot spot in North Yorkshire, and the weekly market is a must visit. The iconic stately home of Castle Howard is just a 5-minute drive away and offers a year round events programmes, including an amazing Christmas experience. For outdoor lovers, the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Yorkshire Arboretum are idyllic walks.
This area offers miles of cycling opportunities, and the train station is close by providing easy access to the coastal town of Scarborough and the historic city of York. Flamingo Land Resort, the National Trust’s Nunnington Hall and the rugged beauty of the North York Moors National Park, as well as Dalby Forest, are on the doorstep just waiting to be explored. Hungry? Malton Food Capital of Yorkshire is sure to suit your needs, as well as many other restaurants and supermarkets nearby. Make The Old Antique Shop your home from home on your next staycation in Yorkshire. Beach 22 miles. Pub and restaurant 70 yards.

A sweet, little terraced cottage, originally a miner’s cottage, situated in the village of Loftus, a couple of miles from Staithes. With a wood burner and great valley views, this characterful and charming Yorkshire cottage has been lovingly renovated in 2018 to a high standard.

Traditionally furnished and well equipped, this Yorkshire cottage provides a comfortable and romantic hideaway, with a spacious living room, modern kitchen and bathroom plus two cosy bedrooms. Outside the cottage is a great sitting area from where you can enjoy the glorious views over the rolling countryside, and a courtyard style garden offering the perfect spot to sit and relax. Enjoy excellent walks from the doorstep, with a network of public footpaths in the vicinity, including the Eskdale Walk and the Cleveland Way coastal path.

Visit the seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, just a short drive away and boasting the oldest water balanced, funicular cliff tramway in Great Britain alongside great restaurants and beaches.

The village of Loftus has good amenities, including three pubs, a Gin palace with micro-brewery, local grocery shops, bakery and an award winning bookshop stocking plenty of local authors and gifts. In the ‘Iron Valley’ of Skinningrove you’ll find secluded beaches and The Tom Leonard Mining Museum.

Enjoy the fishing port of Whitby, with its winding cobbled streets, famous abbey and wonderful fish and chips, or explore the spectacular coastline and dramatic North York Moors. The area surrounding this Yorkshire cottage offers a wealth of attractions including the steam railway at Grosmont, the pretty market towns of Pickering and Helmsley and stately homes and gardens such as Castle Howard. Valley View is a wonderful cottage in a superb location. Beach 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

This eco-friendly barn conversion is over 200 years old and oozes charm and character, retaining many original features, including exposed stone walls, vaulted beamed ceilings, stone flag flooring and a woodburner. This holiday property is located on a working arable farm and is surrounded by uninterrupted views towards the sea and Whitby in an idyllic rural setting, just 4 miles from the centre of Whitby on the edge of the quaint hamlet of Sneatonthorpe and 1 mile from the village of Sneaton. Sneaton boasts a friendly pub, ice cream parlour, charming tea rooms and a warm welcome from the locals. Bridle paths, cycle tracks and walkways abound from the door, with the ancient Monks Pathway being a favourite with walkers visiting this area. Whitby is a fantastic destination for holidaymakers with the steam train departing throughout the summer on its way to Grosmont and Goathland – those famous villages used in the TV series ‘Heartbeat’. Also, Whitby boasts a colourful harbour, 3 miles of sandy beach, the 12th century Abbey ruins and St Marys Church. The town also hosts many festivals throughout the year with folk weekends, 60’s music festivals and Goth weekends, bringing guests from far and wide. Mortar Barn is the ideal place for exploring both the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the Heritage Coast of Yorkshire. Scarborough has been welcoming guests for more than 300 years and has all the ingredients for a family packed day at the seaside, with Filey and Bridlington a little further along the coast line. Closer to home, is the smugglers coves of Robin Hood’s Bay, Runswick Bay and Staithes, where pretty cottages cling to cliffs and time appears to have stood still. Discover little villages tucked away deep in the valleys as you explore the North Yorkshire’s heather clad moors. Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

This single-storey, semi-detached barn conversion, next to the owners’ home, has been renovated with great attention to detail, with eco-friendly, underfloor air source heating throughout and a very good standard of fixtures and fittings. Beams have been left exposed, and there is a large open-plan living area make this a great area in which to socialise with all the family and friends together.

Explore both the coast and the countryside from this property, as it is an excellent base for walking and touring. The Yorkshire Wolds, one of Britain’s best kept secrets, runs to the south of the village, and there is miles and miles of long countryside walks. The North Yorkshire Moors and the east coast are just a short drive away, and the seaside resorts of Filey and Scarborough have great beaches for the family for that traditional seaside holiday. Within the hour you can be in the city of York with its abundance of renowned attractions, including the iconic Minster, Castle Museum and the Jorvik Viking Centre. York is a fabulous city to visit during your stay and is one of the reasons why it is voted in the top 10 cities to visit every year. Beach 5¾ miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 300 yards.
Willow Cottage can be booked together with Reed Cottage (UK37478) to accommodate up to 17 guests.