For exciting days outdoors and cosy nights at home, this luxurious escape is the ideal choice, close to the North York Moors, seaside towns and family attractions. A dog-friendly lodge that accommodates two adults and two children, it’s set on a leafy, 60-acre estate, and offers a stylish, comfortable interior plus a wonderful garden with a hot tub.
Inside, timber floors and wood-clad walls create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The boot room is ideal for storing muddy footwear, and leads into the social, open-plan space with comfortable seating and soft lighting, plus a Smart TV for when you feel like a lazy night in. The kitchen has everything you’ll need to create delicious meals (including a wine chiller), and there’s either a breakfast bar for quick snacks or a solid-wood dining table around which everyone can gather. Head upstairs to find the two bedrooms, which feature characterful sloping ceilings. All the beds have high-quality sprung mattresses, and while both bedrooms have TVs, the twin room also includes a PlayStation 4 to entertain younger guests. An elegant family bathroom completes the interior. Outside, the private deck with seating and charcoal BBQ is perfect for sundowners and al fresco meals, and the hot tub promises indulgent evenings of soaking in the bubbles. You’ll also have bike storage, a shared dog-exercise field and parking right by the lodge.
A short distance from Pickering and Thornton-le-Dale, the lodge provides easy access to a choice of shops, pubs, cafes, and restaurants. Families can explore Dalby Forest (4.5 miles) for walking, cycling, and zip-line adventures, or enjoy Flamingo Land (5 miles), with its rides and wildlife experiences. The heritage railway from Pickering offers a scenic trip to Whitby, 21 miles away, while the sandy beaches of Scarborough and Filey are about the same distance away.