Curlew Cottage Orchard Farm, Orchard Lane Goathland, Whitby, YO22 5JX

Plan a restorative break at this spacious home on the edge of Goathland, a charming moorland celebrated for its role in the TV series HeartbeatPerfect for families and groups of friends with two dogs in tow, guests here are within half a mile from charming tea rooms and independent shops, and have a good choice of Yorkshire country pubs both in Goathland and the surrounding villagesIf you re a keen walker or cyclist, you ll be spoilt for choice thanks to mile upon mile of scenic trails through the Yorkshire DalesThis four bedroom home features an elegant interior with cohesive colour schemes and stylish features like wood panelling, leaded windows and a quirky tile feature in the kitchen.

Panoramic views grace almost every room, ensuring you leave feeling soothed from the daily beautyAfter long days out in the hills, sink into one of the lounge sofas and spark up the wood burner for a cosy evening inThe farmhouse style kitchen, equipped with an AGA to inspire your inner chef, features wooden ceiling beams, while the adjoining dining area sets you up for sociable family mealsYou ll also have a games room with a pool table and ping pong table the youngsters will love.

Good weather invites you all out to the beautiful, south facing garden with a lawn area, a terrace and a BBQ house for easy outdoor diningYou ll find plenty to do nearby the local train station (0.5 miles) was used as a location in the Harry Potter films, and you can board a train there, not to Hogwarts but through stunning sceneryNature spots like Mallyan Spout Waterfall (1 mile) and historical sites including Skelton Tower (13.5 miles) are wonderful for visiting with dogsFor days out by the sea, the gothic coastal town of Whitby (9.5 miles) is a fantastic bet..