Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 6 - York (8mls S), Yorkshire

Get away for a wonderful break exploring York and Yorkshire with a group of friends or family and your four-legged friends at this lovely, detached house in Stillingfleet. Just 8 miles from York, it’s in an idyllic spot overlooking the village green and church. It has a gorgeous garden, two cosy wood burners, and a ground-floor shower room.

The cottage has bags of character with period features combined with a contemporary finish. Go into the well-equipped kitchen with gorgeous wooden worktops, a door leads to the homely dining room with a wood burner in the brick fireplace, and a rustic dining table and chairs. The other way is the utility room with a washing machine and plenty of space to store outdoor gear.

The cosy lounge has a second wood burner and comfy seating, an antique organ, and a TV/DVD; there’s also a ground-floor shower room. Upstairs, there’s a stunning bathroom with a free-standing bath and three pretty bedrooms, two doubles and a twin. The Master bedroom has a dressing table, a TV, and built-in storage, and the twin has a wardrobe.

Heading outside, there’s a large open garden with a BBQ and seating. Look around Stillingfleet’s Norman church and follow the Stillingfleet Loop to explore the village on foot. Head out on walks to Riccall (3.5 miles) and Cawood (3 miles) for pub lunches and explore local footpaths.

Cycle to York (9 miles) and Selby (8 miles) on the cycle track, and visit York Minster, Yorkshire Air Museum, Jorvik Viking Centre, and the National Railway Museum (8 miles). Go out for dinner in Escrick and Riccall (both 3.5 miles) and explore the impressive gardens and interiors at Castle Howard (22.5 miles).