If you have a dog in tow, you’ll appreciate the genius location of this three-bed house in the picturesque fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay. The beach is within 200 metres, so there’s no need to bother with driving, just an easy lead walk until they can let off steam by the sea. Sleeping four adults with an additional two children in bunks, the property is ideal for two couples or a family holiday. The comfortable house effortlessly mixes modern furnishings and design touches with period features – not forgetting beautiful sea views.
Covering the first and second floors of a well-presented Victorian end-of-terrace house, this property retains its period features. These include traditional tiling in the hall and three ornamental fireplaces in the dining room, lounge and one bedroom. The spacious lounge has built-in shelves with an adjacent dining room easily seating six, also offering books and a record player for some old-school entertainment. The modern galley-style kitchen is up to any self-catering job. A bathroom and shower room complete the first floor. Upstairs on the second floor, there’s one double, one twin and one bedroom suited for children only in bunk beds. All three bedrooms are relaxing spaces with light decor, modern furniture and angled ceilings following the roofline for a cosy feel.
You’ll all have a ball on the beach, watching your furry friend chase in and out of the sea. Take the lead to explore Robin Hood’s Bay with its cobbled streets, independent shops and businesses. Treat yourself to a break from self-catering with the catch of the day. The charming museum here is seasonal and although dogs aren’t allowed in, it’s tiny, so you could easily take it in turns as it won’t take long! Head north by car or along the coastal path to Whitby (5.5 miles), a pretty fishing town with lots going on, not least its ruined 13th-century abbey.