Gather your favourite people and their wag-tailed pals for a memorable escape at this beautiful countryside home near Pickering. Sleeping 12 guests across six en-suite bedrooms, this exceptional property is perfect for family celebrations and group getaways with its spacious rooms, sprawling grounds, games room and heated swim-spa.
After moorland strolls or riverside sniffs, step inside to the impressive living room with exposed beams and wood-panelled walls. Sink into Chesterfield sofas by the crackling wood burner while your loyal hound snoozes at your feet. The heart of the house is the huge, sociable kitchen, fully equipped with everything you need to rustle up hearty feasts, and a 12-seater dining table where everyone can gather. Entertainment is sorted with a fun-filled games room featuring a PlayStation 4, retro arcade machine, and table football, plus Smart TVs in the lounge, kitchen, and all six bedrooms. Bedrooms range from super-king and king-size sanctuaries to comfortable twins, all with private en-suites, giving every guest a little luxury to retreat to. The enclosed garden is a safe spot for four-legged guests to potter, while you fire up the BBQ or enjoy al fresco dining on the deck. Sun loungers invite lazy afternoons, and the heated swim spa – complete with hydrotherapy chairs, cascading waterfall, and water jets – offers a sumptuous way to soothe your legs after long countryside walks. By day, soak up sweeping rural views, and by night, unwind under starry skies with your furry friend curled up close by. There’s even a 20-acre off-lead dog-walking field onsite and plenty of parking.
1 mile from Pickering, you can explore the 12th-century castle, traditional pubs, and independent shops, or hop on the dog-friendly North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a scenic steam-train journey to Whitby, passing through charming vintage stations and heather-strewn moorland along the way. Nearby Thornton-le-Dale (1 mile) is a storybook village with thatched cottages, a gentle stream, and peaceful paw-friendly walking trails. For a day of adventure, Dalby Forest (6 miles) is ideal for canine explorers, with miles of hiking and biking trails, plus tree-top fun at Go Ape for the humans.