Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 10 - York, North Yorkshire

Immerse yourself in the untouched Yorkshire landscape with a stay in this 10-berth barn conversion. Set in the tranquil village of Green Hammerton, nature lovers and keen ramblers will be in their element with the myriad of walking routes and scenery to admire. As you step inside this fabulous barn conversion, you're welcomed by the heart of the home: a spacious farmhouse kitchen which exudes charm and elegance.

Create culinary masterpieces here, using the electric range cooker and hob, and serve up around the adjoining table for nights of laughter and chatting about your upcoming plans. Recline in the snug with a freshly percolated coffee from the machine and a few pages of your newest book, or unwind in the relaxing sitting room where warming greens and blues marry up with deep sofas and a roaring wood-burning stove. Children will be keen to compete in the games room with the football table and dart board, while adults enjoy the sunshine in the private walled garden.

Find five restful bedrooms at bedtime, including the spectacular self-contained suite with a king-size zip-and-link bed and its own en-suite, Smart TV and a small sitting room with a library of books. When you're not admiring Green Hammerton's pretty rows of Georgian houses and traditional pubs, Harrogate (12 miles) is well worth the drive. Indulge your senses on a trip to the iconic 19th-century pump room, enjoy its cultural scene or events, or simply lap up its buzzing atmosphere.

York (11 miles) also provides a brilliant day out with quirky shops, cobbled lanes, and famous tea rooms. Closer to home, explore the National Trust's Beningbrough Hall (10.5 miles), where you can meander around their art exhibitions and evolving gardens or grab a coffee in the restaurant.