The Arches Country House
Nestled in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, The Arches Country House is a large dog friendly holiday home sleeping up to 24 guests. A former hotel, this expansive property is situated on the site of an 18th century farm so you can expect plenty of character and rustic charm. The Arches Country House boasts 11 ensuite bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room and a large entertaining space with a pool table making it the perfect retreat for large family holidays or a group celebration.
Accommodation
You’ll have full access to the property during your stay which includes a fully equipped kitchen, a large communal area, a dining room, 11 bedrooms and a large outdoor space, prefect if you are travelling with the dogs!
Packed with charm, the communal area benefits from exposed beams, an open fireplace and original stone archways, which is where the property gets its name from. There is ample seating and a pool table so it’s the perfect spot to relax and socialise with your loved ones.
The well equipped kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, two fridges, two freezers and two range cookers. The dining room has seating for up to 24 people so you can gather everyone together and enjoy meals together.
The Arches Country House boasts 11 bedrooms each with Freeview TV and an ensuite bathroom. The bedrooms have the following setup:
Bedroom 1 – Double bed (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 2 – Double bed (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 3 – Family bedroom with a double bed and single bed (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 4 – Double bed (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 5 – King size bed (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 6 – Double bed (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 7 – Twin single beds (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 8 – Twin single beds (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 9 – Double bed (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 10 – Twin single beds (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 11 – Double bed and single bed (sleeps 3)
Outside you’ll find a hot tub, outdoor seating and a number of lawn games.
Explore the local area
The Arches Country House is located in North Yorkshire, just a stone’s throw from the Cleveland Way National Trail and the stunning coastline. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, you’ll be met with views of the North Sea and Hummersea Cliffs as you approach the property. The site is surrounded by Hunley Hall Golf Club making it an idyllic location for golfers and non-golfers alike.
The Victorian Spa town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea is just 2.5 miles from the property. Here you’ll find a long stretching beach and a charming town centre with local pubs, restaurants and cafes. Take the oldest functioning cliff lift in the UK down to the promenade and you’ll arrive at the 208-metre pier which stretches out into the sea. The long sandy shores are overlooked by colourful boutique beach huts and high cliffs tower in the distance.
The Arches Country House is within 35 minutes’ drive time of Saltburn, Staithes, Sandsend, Whitby and Middlesbrough. It is also within walking distance of the Cleveland Way National Trail so you can explore lots of the coastline on foot easily.
The property is roughly one mile from the nearest bus line and the closest train station is Saltburn which is a short 10-minute drive by car. There are train routes to Redcar, Middlesbrough and Darlington with connecting trains to Newcastle, York, Leeds, Manchester and London.
Dog friendly beaches
Saltburn
Saltburn-by-the-Sea has a glorious sandy beach, perfect for walking your pooch. It has dog restrictions either side of the pier May 1st to September 30th but is great for a walk. If you fancy a long walk, you can continue along the beach all the way up to Marske-by-the-Sea or even further.
Markse Sands Beach
An award winning dog friendly beach. This beach is located between Redcar and Saltburn and one of Teesides hidden gems. It is a beautiful sandy beach that the whole family can enjoy. The beach is dog-friendly and is also a popular spot for people to go fishing and surfing.
Other beaches further afield:
- Whitby
- Staithes
- Runswick Bay
- Sandsend
Dog friendly pubs
The Guns Bar
If you fancy a few drinks in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, we’d recommend heading to The Guns Bar. The quirky bar offers local craft ale, world beers and over 40 different gins, which they pair with perfect tonics and botanicals for a full gin experience! There is a rustic and cosy vibe throughout the bar so you’ll certainly feel at home straight away.
The Sitting Room
Another great spot in Saltburn-by-the-Sea is The Sitting Room. The eclectic and vintage style tea shop doubles up as an authentic tea house during the day serving real-leaf teas and home-made cake, then transforms into a quirky bar by night. Enjoy cocktails, craft beers and wine within the relaxed and friendly environment.
The Ship
Dating back to the late 1500s and once the centre of the smuggling trade, The Ship has plenty of history within its walls. Perfectly in keeping with this, the pub has a cosy and rustic feel inside with coal fires and original timbers. In the colder months, nothing beats a quiet drink by the roaring fire. When the sun is shining, you can sit outside and watch the waves in the distance.
Dog friendly restaurants
The Seaview Retreat
You can’t visit North Yorkshire without trying some local fish and chips! The lovely Seaview Restaurant is aptly named as it sits just metres away from the beach and boasts incredible views of the coastline below. If it’s a beautiful day, you can sit on the terrace and enjoy the breathtaking views of Huntcliff in the distance.
At Seaview Restaurant, you can try the freshest seafood which lands from the surrounding waters daily. Our top picks include the scallops, lobster linguine and of course traditional cod and chips!
No. Twenty Three
This stylish restaurant and bar opened in 2019 serving incredible Neapolitan wood fired pizza and a great selection of drinks. No. Twenty Three make their dough fresh and each pizza is to order so you can expect the most delicious food!
If you like a bit of spice, we’d definitely recommend The Napoli Hot! The Napoli Prosciutto is another favourite and garlic and herb mayo is always a must. There are great vegetarian options and every pizza is available with vegan mozzarella too. Their menu also has 23 gins plus plenty of quality beers so if you’re just looking for a few drinks, you can pop in without ordering food.
Plus it’s worth noting that part of the restaurant is dog friendly so if you’ve brought your pup to Saltburn, you can take them along with you. There is also outside seating so you can enjoy your pizza alfresco style when the sun is shining.
Signals
Signals is a dog friendly restaurant and cafe serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. They also have a side hatch serving coffee and the most incredible hot chocolates to go! There is outdoor seating and they often have acoustic singers to create the most amazing atmosphere. If you want a real taste of the North East, we’d recommend ordering their famous parmo loaded fries!
Dog friendly cafes
Rapps
Rapps Cafe is open from 9am daily serving breakfast, lunch and evening meals. The perfect place to enjoy a relaxed Full English breakfast, a coffee and a scone, a Stonebaked pizza with a pint or grilled seabass with a glass of wine – there really is something for everyone. They have great veggie and vegan options plus their children’s menu is ideal for little ones.
Rapps Cafe is dog friendly and there is outside seating which we’d recommend making the most of, especially when the sun is shining over Saltburn.
Camfields Espresso & Juice Bar
Camfields was once the miniature railway ticket office in Saltburn. It has since been transformed into a cosy coffee bar serving fresh juices and smoothies, Illy coffee, luxury ice-cream, desserts and scones. It boasts a south facing terrace and outdoor furniture where you can soak up the sun as the waves lap the shore in the distance.
Taste
If you’re looking for good coffee, you can’t go wrong with Taste! This cosy little tea and coffee shop works closely with local suppliers including Rounton Coffee, Pie Jackers and The Busy Whisk to provide the best local produce under one roof.
On rainy or cold afternoons, there is nothing better than popping in for a latte (or a hot chocolate if coffee isn’t your thing) and slice of home made cake.
Other
Guests have full access to the property. The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.
There is free on site parking for up to 30 vehicles.
Check-in: 16:00
Checkout: 10:00
Other
- 25% deposit upon booking and the remaining balance is due 60 days prior to arrival.
- If you make your booking within 60 days of arrival, full payment will be take upon booking.
- If you cancel more than 60 days prior to arrival, any funds taken will be refunded in full.
- Should you cancel between 60 days and 30 days of your arrival date, you will be liable for 50% of the full booking value.
- Cancellations inside 30 days are non-refundable.
- No security deposit taken however when your booking is confirmed, you will be asked to verify using the accommodation providers verification partner called ‘Superhog’. This is a free service and covers owners for any accidental damage. You will receive a link to Superhog within your booking confirmation email and the lead guest simply verifies using ID.
- A £25 management fee and a cleaning fee is in addition to the accommodation rate. This will be sent to you with your holiday quote.
