Light and bright with a country style, this dog-friendly property is a charming base for couples or small families looking for a getaway near York. Boasting modern interiors and a large lawned garden, you’ll be able to enjoy quality time with your loved ones inside and out at all times of the year. You’ll find an array of whimsical walking trails on your doorstep, including a path along the River Derwent and through the valley’s national nature reserve.
Offering a warm welcome to the property is the cosy living room, decorated in pastel hues of blue which is sure to help you to kick back and relax on your holiday. Two comfortable sofas offer seating for all the family with a TV for evening entertainment. The kitchen area next door is modern and spacious, equipped with everything you’ll need to fix up a feast for breakfast, lunch or dinner, including a four-seating dining table looking out into the garden. The two bedrooms have been tastefully decorated with a pop of colour to add personality, one furnished with a double bed and the other twin beds which are perfect for children. Completing the property is the bathroom which has a P-shaped bath and overhead rainfall shower for your enjoyment. Outside, the garden offers privacy, enclosed by a fence with a generous lawn which is perfect for garden games or for the dogs to stretch their legs.
Spend a day in Melbourne and you can head off by the water for a picnic full of local produce to soak in the scenery before walking along Pocklington Canal. What’s more, on Sundays, you can hop aboard a canal boat trip along the waterway to explore from a unique perspective. The North York Moors National Park is easily accessible with the Yorkshire Arboretum (22 miles) providing picturesque walking trails and a great playpark for kids. Castle Howard (22 miles) is a gorgeous 18th-century stately home which is well worth a visit to explore the manicured gardens, trails and lakes within the grounds.