Birch Cottage, Scarborough

Birch Cottage is a pet-friendly, single-storey holiday lodge near the edge of the North York Moors National Park close to Scarborough in North Yorkshire. The open-plan living space is well designed for sociable stays and guests consistently praise how spotless and fresh the cottage is on arrival. A welcome gift of wine greets you when you check in.

The setting is peaceful with stunning views across surrounding greenery. There's a licensed bar on site serving hot food and a large field next to the cottage for dog walking. Keep an eye out for the resident peacock guests love watching him. The enclosed rear decking with a sunken hot tub is where most guests spend their evenings.

The lodge sleeps up to four guests across two bedrooms a king-size and a double. The kitchen is fully equipped for everything from big breakfasts to evening meals. The dining table seats the group comfortably and the lounge sofa is genuinely comfortable.

Scarborough's beaches and castle are under 6 miles away (15 minutes). Flamingo Land Resort is roughly 22 miles (35 minutes). Whitby Abbey sits about 20 miles north (30 minutes). The North York Moors Railway at Pickering is 18 miles away (28 minutes).

Birch Cottage suits couples, small families and dog owners perfectly. Reviewers return year after year. Book it.