Get the whole gang together at this lovely cottage sitting in a complex of properties just 5 miles outside Northallerton. Sleeping seven people across four bedrooms and welcoming two canine companions, it’s ideal for large families or groups who are looking for a traditional cottage to call home while they explore the Yorkshire Moors and Dales with their pups. Head into Thirsk to stroll through the lively streets before you settle into a dog-friendly cafe for a sweet treat. In the evening, come home to host an al fresco dinner in your cottage’s pretty garden.
Park in your private spot and head inside your picture-postcard cottage, where you’ll be instantly charmed by its exposed beams, recessed windows and original stonework. Make your way to the farmhouse-style kitchen to cook up a storm. Enjoy a casual dinner at the wooden dining table, or head into the garden and share a fun al fresco meal. Afterwards, make a beeline for the shared games’ barn for an evening of friendly competition, or head to the lounge to relax by the wood burner. At the end of the day, head up to the first floor and you’ll find a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, and a versatile super-king-size room that can be converted into a twin on request. Under the eaves on the second floor you’ll find a single with an en-suite bathroom with bath, and a twin. A family bathroom with a bath and shower completes the layout. In the morning, kick off your day collecting strawberries for breakfast at the cottage’s fruit and veg patch.
Head to Osmotherley (7 miles) and set off for walkies along the edge of the North York Moors; or go to Sutton Bank National Park Centre (11.5 miles) to watch the local birdlife and stop off at one of the dog-friendly cafes.