In a stellar seafront spot overlooking Scarborough’s South Bay, this funky young design hotel is a breath of fresh air for outdoor lovers (especially those with four paws).

Whether you fancy getting active on the North Yorkshire coast in muddy boots, on two wheels or with sandy paws in tow, Bike & Boot is the ideal crashpad after seaside adventures.

Why? Well, for starters it’s just a stone’s throw from the vast sandy beach – ideal for early morning runs or sunset dog walks. Next, it’s impressively geared up for getting your bike/dog/self cleaned up after a day in the elements. There’s free bike storage and maintenance, a free dog grooming facility (plus bed and toy included for each canine guest) and …wait for it… complimentary all-day hot drinks and free cake at 4pm. If that doesn’t warm you up and chill you out after a day of outdoor adventures, I don’t know what will. Oh, maybe one of the three free film showings in the cinema-style Film Club? Yep, that should do it.

But what Muddy loves best about this place is its easy, relaxed style. Rooms are large and airy with Missioni-style stripes and stylish pops of tangerine and sky blue. Velvet sofas and bright, cheery blinds with retro nods to the seaside, give it an optimistic, relaxed feel.

A breath of fresh air in more ways than one. It’s a super easy, seaside weekend away from land-locked Notts and Derbyshire. Book me in quick.