Shepherds Cottage - Westerdale

Enjoy a break at this scenic working farm in the North York Moors, well-suited to families who love to explore the great outdoors, be it on long walks, bike rides or bird-watching days out. Boasting a blissful garden with a selection of seating, summer months can be spent basking in the glorious sunshine and playing garden games, while the cosy interiors offer a blissful retreat during the winter. From Westerdale, you’ll have access to the invigorating 195-mile Coast-to-Coast trail which spans Northern England where a plethora of rare and interesting wildlife can be seen along the pathway.

As you step inside, you’ll feel instantly at home, with plenty of space to hang coats and bags in the hallway, as well as a comfortable chair to take off your shoes. The lounge is decorated in muted tones, with an exposed stone fireplace housing a wood burner for the cooler months of the year. Take the weight off your feet to read a book on the window seat or sink into the sumptuous sofa with a cup of tea in hand to truly relax in this calming space; children can play with toys at the back of the room.

At the heart of the home is the rustic kitchen, with exposed beams across the ceilings and a modern fitted kitchen. Gather your family around the dining table for an indulgent meal, or unleash your competitive side with an evening of board games in this bright and inviting space.

Head upstairs to find three beautifully decorated bedrooms, starting off with a king-size bedroom boasting an en-suite bathroom where you can sink into the tub and unwind at the end of a day of adventure. Two further bedrooms with luxurious super-king-size beds complete the sleeping arrangements, sharing the use of the family bathroom with its relaxing corner bathtub.

From the kitchen, a set of French doors lead out to the generous garden where the whole family can play on the lawn, or dig into an al fresco feast cooked up on the BBQ.

• 3 bedrooms - 2 super-king-size zip-and-link (can be twin on request and 1 room with pull out single bed if required) , 1 king-size room.
• Sleeps 6 + 1 (pull out bed available on request)
• 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with corner bath, shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath, shower and WC
• Gas hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave
• Smart TV
• Travel cot available on request
• 1 dog welcome ( dogs to be kept on lead outside the garden due to livestock)
• Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)
• Enclosed Garden with outdoor furniture and chair-swing
• Pub 2.4 miles and shop 3 miles
• Bike storage
• Private parking for 3 cars
• Hot tub hire by arrangement at an additional cost (Pay hot tub company directly)
• This property will be decorated for Christmas
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Standing at 320m high, Roseberry Topping is a beloved landmark and a fantastic area for walking just 11 miles from Westerdale. The surrounding area has an open expanse of common, an abandoned quarry, woodland and moorland making for a diverse day out exploring the sights. For something a little more challenging, head off for a hike at Ingleby Incline (11 miles) and you’ll be rewarded by awe-inspiring views at every turn.

Whitby's narrow twisting yards evolved over a thousand years ago to provide protection from Viking raiders and to help Whitby's smugglers evade the Government revenue men and tax collectors. They're a unique and much-loved design in this part of the world. Be prepared as you walk under the arched alleyway into the Rose and Crown Yard to gain a real sense of the authentic maritime history of this ancient sea town. It is one of the oldest, narrowest and most twisting of Whitby's gothic yards.

Probably the most visited and much-loved of Yorkshire's seaside resorts, Whitby is an idyllic location for a holiday. With its seaside heritage, excellent restaurants, independent shops and host of bars and cafes along its mediaeval streets, it has so much to offer the discerning holidaymaker. Playing host throughout history to Romans, Saxons, Celts and Danes amongst others, the town's rich heritage is immediately obvious. Straddling the River Esk and dominated by the 13th-century ruins of St Hilda's Abbey on the East Cliff, Whitby's crooked cobbled streets and picturesque harbour have been a magnet for artists and tourists alike for centuries. Providing the backdrop for some of Lewis Carroll's work, it was also famously the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Whitby (20 miles) is set on the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline; a heady mix of rugged cliff tops, peaceful bays and pretty fishing villages. With long sandy beaches and all the traditional seaside trimmings of yesteryear, you can indulge in a classic English seaside holiday. That's not to say it's stuck in the past; in fact, Yorkshire's coastal villages and towns combine the traditional with the contemporary effortlessly, with trinket shops and tearooms sitting alongside up-market restaurants and champagne bars.

Robin Hood's Bay (24 miles) is one of the most popular coastal locations in Yorkshire, or the UK for that matter. The village is a maze of cobbled streets and higgledy-piggledy houses which seem to tumble down towards the sea. Sandsend is 15 miles away, a gorgeous little seaside village which is well worth a visit during your stay. With its handsome promenade, long stretch of beach, several excellent eating options and a world-class day spa, you could happily spend your whole holiday here. Staithes and Runswick Bay are also all under 14 miles away, each with its own unique charm.

In the heart of the North York Moors, you could take a tour of the impossibly pretty towns and villages in the area, including Egton, Danby, Castleton, and Rosedale. Or head up on the high moorland of Castleton Rigg; we guarantee on a clear day it will take your breath away.