Return from long walks through the Howardian Hills to rest weary paws in the enclosed garden or beside a crackling wood burner at this Yorkshire cottage. Sleeping six guests, the three-bedroom, dog-friendly hideaway nestles in picturesque countryside surroundings beside a working farm in Cawton, 20 miles from York. With a games room for younger guests to enjoy, there is also a lovely lawn for your happy hound to bound about on.
Slip off your walking boots and hang dog leads in the hall as you enter this stone cottage. Follow your four-pawed friend into the lovely lounge/diner, with its wooden floor, large window and subtle decor. Open the door to the garden during the warmer months so your pal can pad outside. Fire up the wood burner on chilly days so everyone can soak up its glorious heat. Switch on the Smart TV or congregate at the dining table for a game as your contented canine reclines on the rug. Prepare your holiday feasts in the well-equipped, adjoining lounge/diner. Here you can also feed your waggy-tailed pal and sit down to casual meals. One of your bedrooms, a king-size, with an en-suite shower room, is also downstairs. Your other bedrooms, another king-size and a twin, are on the first floor, together with the family bathroom. Have coffee out in the enclosed garden on sunny mornings while your happy hound waits patiently for his first stroll of the day. Let him keep you company outside on clear evenings too, as you gather round the firepit. There is parking for three cars.
Explore the impressive, dog-friendly estate at Castle Howard, 8.5 miles away, where water bowls are provided in outdoor seating areas. Four-legged visitors are also welcome to join their owners as they explore the ruins at Rievaulx Abbey, 9.5 miles away.