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DOVE COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Ruswarp

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet access
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Whitby, North York Moors & Coast
  • Place, North York Moors National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitby Harbour
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

En-suite

Bathtub · Toilet

Shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden
Dining area

About this property

DOVE COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Ruswarp

Dove Cottage near Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, sleeps four people in two bedrooms.

Dove Cottage consists of an open-plan living space with a kitchen with an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle and toaster, a dining area with seating for four, and a sitting area with a Smart TV and woodburning stove. There is also a utility and an external games room with a pool table and TV. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath, double basin, heated towel rail and WC, and a twin, along with a ground-floor shower room with a walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Outside, there is a private driveway for 2 cars and an enclosed rear garden with a patio, lawn and furniture. Within 1.9 miles, you will find a shop, within 0.3 miles, a pub, and within 0.6 miles, a river, and please note that this is a non-smoking property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. One well-behaved pet is welcome. A holiday to remember awaits at Dove Cottage. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of 250GBP.

Amenities: Central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher. washing machine, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, TV, pool table and WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Private driveway parking for 2 cars. Enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn and furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.9 miles, pub 0.3 miles, river 0.6 miles


Region: The North York Moors National Park covers 554 square miles, with landscape ranging from heather-clad moorland and deep secluded dales, to the cliffs and coves of the magnificent coastline making it a haven for walkers.

Town: Situated just 1.5 miles inland from Whitby, the small village of Ruswarp lies on the River Esk, with old stone cottages lining the main street. Ruswarp has excellent amenities, including a local pub with hand-pulled real ales, a village shop and a renowned local butcher. The Esk Valley Walk runs through the village, and it is an easy 25 minute walk to the centre of Whitby. Ruswarp has a regular bus service, and the single track railway has regular steam trains running through! Enjoy an hour’s boating on the river, or feed the local ducks. Arguably the most historic landmark in Ruswarp is the brick-built viaduct. It once supported the main Scarborough to Whitby line. The viaduct is 120 feet high and when it was built it took more than five million bricks to complete. The viaduct was closed in 1965. The viaduct is now known as the cinder track, a walk/cycleway along the former Whitby-to-Scarborough railway line. A perfect location for exploring the surrounding coastline and the dramatic North York Moors.

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About the area

Whitby

Whitby is home to this cottage. Whitby Harbour and Whitby Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North York Moors National Park and Pannett Park. Whitby Leisure Centre and Museum of Victorian Science are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Whitby, North York Moors & Coast

What's nearby

  • North York Moors National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Whitby Beach - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Robin Hood's Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Ruswarp Station - 2 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trenchers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Angel Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beer O'Clock - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arch & Abbey - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Elsinore - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Location

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10/10 Excellent

amelia v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at Dove Cottage. The home is immaculately clean and well maintained. The games room is great fun and the garden a brilliant size. We enjoyed a nice meal at the local pub and walked to the train station to travel into Whitby. Thank you for a great weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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