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“Close to the coast, but feeling deep in the country and surrounded by charming English gardens, this small country-house hotel has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Dogs are made very welcome and the food is as much a highlight as the peaceful views.”

“Close to the coast, but feeling deep in the country and surrounded by charming English gardens, this small country-house hotel has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Dogs are made very welcome and the food is as much a highlight as the peaceful views.”

Hotel Review

It’s hard to believe this field-and-woodland-wrapped hotel is only 10 minutes from the bucket-and-spade beaches of Scarborough. Set in 17 acres of grounds and pretty English gardens – gazebos, hidden corners, rose-entwined pergolas – it feels deep in the country. And, indeed, is inside the North York Moors National Park. The handsome, Victorian farmhouse, with its creeper-covered honeyed stone and pantile roof, has been carefully extended with two courtyards of bedrooms built around charming paved gardens and water features. As a result, many of the bedrooms are ground-floor, but all follow the same modest country-house style of solid wooden furniture, leather armchairs, and soft furnishings in pale silky shades. They’re comfortable and extremely peaceful, if a little bland. As well as the peace, many regulars return for the food, which is more skilful and modern than the surrounds might suggest. Virtually everything – including the delicious breads - made from scratch. After a day walking on the moors, or exploring the coast, return to afternoon tea and a quiet spot in the garden or one of the cottagey sitting-rooms.
 

Written by Helen Pickles

Recommended For

  • Country Escape
  • Set within the North York Moors National Park there is beatiful walking country right from the front door
  • Foodies
  • The contemporary take on regional dishes keeps guests coming back for more
  • Sights nearby
  • Head to the nearby coastal resorts and beaches – Scarborough, Filey and Robin Hood’s Bay
  • Other Activities
  • For train enthusiasts the North Yorkshire Moors steam railway makes for a fun day out
  • Great walks
  • Walking on the North York Moors and in Dalby Forest
  • Pet friendly
  • There is a wide range of dog friendly rooms across the price spectrum, for a fee of £10 per dog per night
  • Intimate
  • Outstanding location
  • Country House
  • Quiet
  • Gourmet
  • Secluded setting
  • Views
  • Charming
  • Contemporary
  • Traditional
  • Disabled access
  • Child friendly
  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Pet friendly
  • There is a wide range of dog friendly rooms across the price spectrum, for a fee of £10 per dog per night
  • Parking
  • Bar
  • Meeting Room
  • Views
  • Wifi
  • Disabled access
  • Room service
  • Child friendly
  • Garden
  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Sights nearby
  • Head to the nearby coastal resorts and beaches – Scarborough, Filey and Robin Hood’s Bay
  • Other Activities
  • For train enthusiasts the North Yorkshire Moors steam railway makes for a fun day out
  • Great walks
  • Walking on the North York Moors and in Dalby Forest

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Ox Pasture Hall

This secluded country house hotel with an inviting garden, bucolic views and unfussy interiors, occupies a handsome stone farmhouse and converted stable yard. The North York Moors and some of Yorkshire's best beaches are close by, and dogs are exceptionally welcome.

Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)