Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 4 - Pickering (4mls), North Yorkshire

One of a group of properties, this quirky first-floor apartment in the quiet village of Newton-on-Rawcliffe makes the ideal base for exploring North Yorkshire. With a double bedroom and a twin, it’s perfect for families plus their furry family member, and there’s heaps to do nearby, with stunning walks on your doorstep, and a shared indoor sauna, hot tub and pool, and table tennis table to enjoy. The welcoming converted barn has wooden beams, relaxed styling, and comfortable furniture throughout.

Go up the steps to the light and bright open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner where you’ll find a Smart TV and sofas, a stylish dining table and chairs for sociable mealtimes, and a cosy kitchen with everything you need to self-cater, including a dishwasher. There are laundry facilities in the shared laundry room too. Get a great night’s sleep in the two pretty bedrooms (a double bedroom, and a twin room, both with storage for your holiday outfits), and there’s also a family bathroom with shower over corner bath.

Heading outside, you have used of your own enclosed garden or there’s a large, shared garden where you can relax on the bench next to the pretty pond and bridge. Go swimming in the indoor pool, then relax in the sauna and hot tub, or challenge each other to a game of table tennis. Head out for walks through the neighbouring countryside and explore miles and miles of footpaths in the North York Moors, which is right on your doorstep.

Combine a good walk with a trip on the North York Moors Railway, with stations at Pickering (5 miles) and Levisham (3 miles). For a thrilling day out, have a go on the zip wires at Dalby Forest (17 miles) and spend the day at the seaside with Whitby (18.5 miles), Scarborough (22.5 miles) and Robin Hood’s Bay (23 miles) all nearby.