1 / 16Heatherdene
Goathland, North Yorkshire
A former hunting lodge sleeping twenty one at Goathland in the North York Moors, eight en suite bedrooms, open fires, an enclosed rear garden and four dogs welcome.
Heatherdene was built in 1899 as a hunting lodge, spent some years as a boarding school, and is now a dog friendly house for twenty one at Goathland, in the middle of the North York Moors. Eight bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, and room for four dogs.
The living room has an open fire, a second sitting room has a wood burner, the grand dining room takes the whole party round one table, and the kitchen is built round an oil Aga. A coat and boots room deals with the mud before it goes any further, and a stair gate and fireguard are provided, so four dogs can be kept to the ground floor. Behind the house is an enclosed garden, patio and barbecue included, which the dogs visit first thing and last thing.
The bedrooms fill the two floors above: six on the first floor, two more at the top of the house, half of them with an extra single for a child, and a study on the first floor for anyone who needs one. Picture the end of a day here: two fires lit, twenty one people winding down across two sitting rooms, and four dogs spread along the hearths as though the hunting lodge had been built round them.
Goathland is the village that played Heartbeat's Aidensfield, stone houses round wide open greens that four dogs will want to inspect on the way out. Mallyan Spout, a waterfall in the wooded gorge below, is 0.3 miles away, and the heather moor rolls out in every direction. Falling Foss, the Hole of Horcum and the steam railway through Grosmont are all close, and Whitby is about twenty minutes by car.
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from £2,856 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 4 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with patio and barbecue (summer only)
- Dog Facilities
- Dog welcome pack, Stair gate
- Sleeps
- 21 guests
- Rooms
- 8 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms
- Price
- from £2,856 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Ev charging, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Heatherdene from £2,856 for 7 nights
Book with cottages.comFrequently Asked Questions
Is Heatherdene dog friendly?
Yes, Heatherdene welcomes up to four dogs. It's a large house sleeping twenty one people in the North York Moors, and the whole setup has been thought through with dogs in mind — from the enclosed rear garden to the coat and boots room for muddy returns.
Are dogs allowed at Heatherdene year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, and with an enclosed garden, open fires, and a hearth to stretch out beside, it's the kind of place that suits dogs in any season. For confirmation of availability at specific times of year, it's worth checking directly with the property.
What should I know before visiting Heatherdene with my dog?
Up to four dogs are welcome, and a stair gate and fireguard are provided to keep them comfortably on the ground floor. The enclosed rear garden is ideal for first and last thing of the day, and the surrounding North York Moors — including Mallyan Spout waterfall just 0.3 miles away — offers plenty of walking straight from the door.
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Heatherdene from £2,856 for 7 nights
Book with cottages.comWhat’s Nearby?
Walk0.3 mi awayGoathland Moor and Mallyan Spout Walk
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A classic North York Moors loop from Heartbeat country up onto open moor and down to the boulder-strewn Mallyan Spout waterfall.
Walk2.7 mi awayGrosmont to Egton Circular Walk
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A gentle Esk Valley circuit linking two pretty steam-era villages along old field paths, woodland and a short road stretch.
Walk3.2 mi awayFalling Foss and May Beck
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A gentle woodland walk to a beautiful waterfall with a charming tea garden; the easy terrain suits dogs of all fitness levels.
Walk3.5 mi awayGlaisdale to Egton Bridge Riverside Walk
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A charming riverside walk connecting two historic North York Moors villages with good facilities at both ends; sheep in surrounding fields require attention.
Walk4 mi awayFalling Foss and the Arncliffe Woods Loop
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A dog friendly moorland and woodland loop to the sixty-foot Falling Foss waterfall, with a tea garden at the halfway point.
Walk4.2 mi awayHole of Horcum Circular
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A dramatic geological amphitheatre with varied terrain and good moorland walking; sheep on the farmland sections and steep descents into the Horcum require care.