Painter's Cottage
Harwood Dale, Yorkshire
- Converted from 18th century farm buildings on a private estate
- Views down the dale towards Scarborough and the Moors
- Free fishing along the river Derwent tributary for guests
- Two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen
- Coastal towns of Scarborough, Robin Hoods Bay and Whitby nearby
Painter's Cottage sits within the Murk Head estate at Harwood Dale, Yorkshire, a self-catering holiday cottage converted from 18th century farm buildings on a 230 acre private estate. It sleeps four and enjoys unlimited car parking, with pets welcome too. Guests can fish freely along the river Derwent tributary and enjoy stunning views down the dale towards Scarborough and the North Yorkshire Moors. The coastal towns of Scarborough, Robin Hoods Bay and Whitby are all just a short drive away, while Scarborough station is 7.1 miles off. Nearby attractions include the Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum, Robin Hood's Bay Museum, and SEA LIFE Scarborough, with Robin Hoods Bay beach 5.6 miles away for a day by the sea.
How far to…
- Station
- 7.1 miles
- Beach
- 5.6 miles
- Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Muse
- 5.6 miles
- Robin Hood's Bay Museum
- 5.6 miles
- SEA LIFE Scarborough
- 6 miles
Practical details
- Pets
- Pets welcome
- Parking
- Unlimited car parking
Accommodation on site
- Cottages
Details taken from the operator's own website on 7 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Parking
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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Everything within reach of Painter's Cottage — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.
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Things to do
Days out and attractions, nearest first
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.6 mi
Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum
🐠 Aquariums · 6 mi
SEA LIFE Scarborough
SEA LIFE Scarborough is an indoor and outdoor aquarium where you can get close to more than 2500 cre...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.2 mi
Maritime Heritage
Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre is a community-run museum dedicated to saving Scarborough's mar...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.3 mi
Rotunda Museum
The Rotunda Museum is a historic, purpose-built museum on the Yorkshire coast, exploring coastal her...
🎢 Theme Parks · 7.8 mi
Go Ape Dalby
Go Ape Dalby is a high ropes and zip wire adventure set in Dalby Forest in the North York Moors. You...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 10 mi
Whitby Museum
Whitby Museum is an independent museum founded in 1823, set in Pannett Park in Whitby, North Yorkshi...
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Places to visit
The famous spots within a day trip
Stately Home & Palace · 3.5 mi
Hackness Hall
Castle & Heritage · 10 mi
Whitby Abbey
Castle & Heritage · 12.1 mi
Old Mulgrave Castle
Theme Park · 14.6 mi
Flamingo Land
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Eat & drink local
The local legends within walking-ish distance
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