Dog Friendly Hotels North Yorkshire

This delightful cottage is situated in the tiny and remote hamlet of Helwith in the North Yorkshire Dales on the historic Barningham and Holgate Estate. Helwith Cottage is a standalone property with far reaching views of the Dales. It is surrounded by grouse moorland, grazing sheep and a vast array of wildlife. Helwith Manor Farm sits 100 yards below Helwith Cottage. The cottage was once the vicar’s house for the now demolished church, which comprised a thriving congregation when the hamlet was inhabited in the 18th and 19th centuries due to the lead and tin mining activities in the area.
Helwith Cottage is decorated in keeping with its traditional surroundings with a mixture of antique and contemporary furniture using fabrics from Colefax & Fowler, and Linwood, giving it a warm and natural ambience.
The cottage is surrounded by stunning views over to Braithwaite’s Gill, Hurst and Arkengarthdale Moors, Telfit Moor, Barningham and Holgate moors. Helwith Beck, running through the valley below, is crossed via a small bridge which featured in the opening credits of the famous ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ TV series. The nearby Manor House Farm with a tea garden, offers cream teas to walkers and cyclists enjoying the wonderful walks in the area.
Marske, 5 miles away, is the nearest village, and a further 5 miles from Richmond. It is located on Marske Beck, just before the river’s confluence with the River Swale. Close by, Barningham is a picturesque village between Richmond and Barnard Castle. Named ’Best Small Village’ in 2010 by Durham Rural Community Council, Barningham has a wonderful village pub, a village green, village shop and village hall and is situated on the edge of the moors stretching westwards towards Cumbria, making this a good base for walking the local dales and hills.
There is a wide range of activities to pursue in the area including walking, cycling, fell running, birdwatching, wildlife spotting, fishing, shooting and stalking. History lovers can also enjoy the rich Bronze Age heritage that can be found at remote sites on Barningham Moor, including Chieftan Burial Mounds and the Cup and Ring Stones. Visit historic market towns including Barnard Castle, 6 miles, offering many shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as a large supermarket. Other attractions in Barnard Castle include the Bowes Museum, Witham Arts and Cultural Centre, Rokeby Hall and The Chocolate Fair. Richmond, 10 miles, is also worth a visit where you will find Richmond Castle, and a large cobbled market square surrounded by shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants. Other attractions include Auckland Castle, Raby Castle, High Force Waterfall, The Forbidden Corner at Leyburn, Duncombe Park, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens, which can all be reached in under an hour.
Pre-made dishes are available by request from the pub in Barningham Village which can be arranged via the housekeeper for your arrival or throughout your stay. Groceries for the fridge can also be pre-ordered.
If you prefer to dine out, there’s a local village pub in Barningham just a short drive away, which serves food daily, along with a selection of real ales, beers, wines, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. For a little pampering, why not try some spa treatments at a nearby hotel? Shop and restaurant 6 miles, pub 6½ miles.

This cosy 18th-century former weaver’s cottage used to serve Bewerley Hall and overlooks the village green, enjoying a suntrap front patio area and dedicated parking to the rear. Bewerley is a stunning little village located in a steep valley and is just a 5-minute stroll to the town of Pateley Bridge, which won the National Best Main Street Award in 2018. Here you will find a selection of restaurants, pubs, tea rooms, delicatessens, bakeries and an award winning butchers, together with antique shops and boutiques. The spa town of Harrogate lies half an hour away and offers both high end and high street shopping together with a vast selection of pubs and restaurants together with Harlow Carr Gardens. Take time to have afternoon tea at the famous Betty’s tea room. All within half an hour are Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, both National Trust, Ripley Castle and Brimham Rocks together with the Nidd Valley and beautiful Middlesmoor. Grassington, Kettlewell, Skipton and Masham make for alternative days out. Locally the Nidderdale Museum is in Pateley Bridge and the annual events include the Nidderdale Show and the Arts Trail. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

High House Cottage is a delightful, stone-built cottage tucked away at the end of a long private track, surrounded by beautiful Yorkshire countryside. Adjoining the friendly owners’ farmhouse, the cottage is full of character, with the light and airy living room boasting stone sills, exposed stone walls and a fabulous wood burner. Outside, the setting is beautiful with a private, paved patio area providing the perfect space to relax at the end of a long day.

Around 10 minutes from the thriving, west Yorkshire village of Addingham and the picturesque spa town of Ilkley, where you can find a good range of shops, excellent pubs serving food, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and other general amenities, all available within easy reach. On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, ample walks are available from the doorstep, and nearby Bolton Abbey (15 minutes) is one of the region’s most scenic areas, with a walk along the river a must. The property is also situated directly on the Millennium Way walking route. People travel the length and breadth of the country to visit the charming market town of Skipton (15 minutes) with its ancient castle, cobbled high street and colourful street market. Both Malham and Grassington can be reached in around half an hour and offer beautiful limestone scenery. Shop and restaurant 1¼ miles, pub 1 mile.

Signals Court is a semi-detached house set in a quiet cul-de-sac with a south-facing, enclosed lawned garden to the rear, a great place for children and pets to play in. The property has the advantage of private parking, which is perfect as you have so much to do on the doorstep that the car may never be needed. The Alpamare waterpark is just around the corner, with its fantastic wave pool and waterslides, as well as a large infinity pool. Keep your children entertained with the ’splash and play’ area.

A short stroll and you are on the North Bay where the Sealife Centre is, where you can see the magnificent sharks or feed the playful penguins. You can walk from here all the way along the promenade from the quieter North Bay to the livelier South Bay. It is a lovely flat walk so great for all ages to have a stroll along the seafront. The two bays have lovely, large sandy beaches making them perfect for your family holiday. Peasholm Park is also close by, where you can hire pedaloes and rowing boats to go around the lake and see the stunning gardens.

Scarborough is famous for its theatres. There is an outdoor theatre which stages concerts by some of music’s big names, and then there is the Stephen Joseph Theatre which is famous for the premieres of Alan Ayckbourn’s plays. The YMCA also provides some excellent entertainment throughout the year. The cricket festival is held every August, and once again is just a short stroll from Signals Court. It has been held in Scarborough since 1876, and has seen many famous players attend the festival. A bus stop can be found just 200 yards away, making getting around extremely easy. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

This detached barn conversion is tucked away in a hidden valley within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, yet just 2 miles away from the bustling village of Grassington, which is well served with pubs, restaurants and individual country shops. The village also hosts the Grassington Festival, where well known stars perform, or near Christmas it holds the Dickensian Festival to really get people in a festive mood. Tom’s Barn has been lovingly restored and stands proudly on a hill, and the living room is upstairs to take advantage of the glorious views, both inside, with fantastic Cruck beams, and outside, over the hills to the moors above Hebden Gill.

This is a peaceful location ideal for getting away from the bustle of everyday life, with fantastic walks direct from the door, and for cyclists this is Tour De France country. The grounds lead on to ’fairyland’, a special area of oak and ash trees, bluebells and foxgloves, a beautiful wild and dramatic place.

For shopaholics, the famous spa town of Harrogate is a half an hour drive away. Here, you will find the normal high street shops and also high end fashion, or take time to have a traditional afternoon tea at Betty’s tea room. A little further afield lies the historic city of York with its Minster, museums and quaint cobbled streets. Shops and restaurant 3 miles, pub ½ mile.

This homely, semi-detached bungalow is perfect for that well-needed family holiday. The property is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, in the village of Hunmanby, and just 3 miles from the traditional seaside resort of Filey. There is an enclosed lawned garden to the rear of the property, making it ideal for small children or pets. There’s also a small open garden to the front of the property.
There are a whole host of amenities within walking distance including a post office, shops and local pubs. The seaside resorts of Filey, Scarborough and Bridlington are all just a short drive away. Filey is the smallest of the three resorts, and is a very traditional seaside resort with a wonderful large sandy beach. Scarborough and Bridlington are much larger resorts with lots of amenities to keep the family entertained. Scarborough also has two wonderful bays with a long sweeping promenade which stretches for over 3 miles, perfect for a leisurely stroll along the seafront. To the north of the bays you will find the Sealife Centre and Alpamare Water Park, both exciting visits for children. Peasholm Park with its stunning gardens and large lake where you can hire pedalos and rowing boats is also close by. The park is also home to the world famous Naval Warfare Battle, a miniature sea battle that is re-enacted with model warships and has entertained many children over the years. The market towns of Pickering, Malton, Driffield and Beverley are also worth visiting during your stay. Each have busy market days as well as lots of little independent shops and cafés. This little bungalow is the perfect spot to enjoy all that Yorkshire has to offer. Beach 2½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

Gable End is a traditional Yorkshire farm cottage, in a contemporary sort of way! Surrounded by the farm’s moor flock of Swaledale and Cheviot sheep, the property offers traditional and cosy features like comfy sofas, velvet cushions, a wood burner and exposed beams, along with extras such as broadband, USB plug sockets and a Smart Freesat TV. Owned by the Sherratt-Wordsworth family since the 1930s, the dwelling has been redesigned for its new life as a holiday cottage, removing a wall to make a light-filled, open and airy downstairs, and creating a new staircase for better access to the upper twin bedroom, with its skylight gazing up to the stars. The cottage has also been renovated from top to bottom with a blend of farmhouse and Georgian furniture and Victorian pictures. There are two lovely bedrooms – one with a kingsize bed, the other with either two 3 foot singles or a super kingsize bed – and a charming bathroom with both bath and shower. You will find Gable End a lovely, comfortable and cosy place to unwind and recharge your batteries.
Situated on the edge of the moors, it is also a fantastic place to walk or stroll from – two dogs are most welcome – or to go cycling in all the hills you could ask for! What’s more, being just a mile from Goathland and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, less than 10 miles from Whitby and Pickering, and just an hour from York, the cottage makes a perfect base to explore all the charms of this scenic and historic part of the country. And to that end, as well as the usual leaflets for local attractions, we have put together our own file with lesser known and lovely things to do and see in the area, so your stay here can be all the more special. Beach 9 miles. Shop ¾ mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Gable End Cottage can be booked together with Tilly’s Cottage (ref 27184) to accommodate up to 10 guests.

This semi-detached stone cottage has a wood burner in the living room, ideal for snuggling up in the evening after a day’s adventure in Swaledale. On warmer nights why not relax outside in the private courtyard with a glass of your favourite tipple? It has been superbly finished with a contemporary kitchen and living room, as well as two comfortable bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom. The area provides visitors with mile upon mile of unspoilt dales, just as nature intended. Visitors from all over the world come to the area to enjoy all that Swaledale and the Yorkshire Dales have to offer. A haven for walking and cycling, with footpaths leading in every direction and stretching for hundreds of miles. The historic market town of Richmond is just a short drive with its Norman castle, Georgian theatre and quaint cobbled streets, surrounded by a good selection of tea rooms, gift shops and convenience stores. From here you can enjoy a riverside walk to Easby Abbey which lies in picturesque surroundings by the River Swale. Easby is one of the best preserved monasteries of the Premonstratensian ’White Canons’, with the magnificent refectory, gatehouse and canons’ dormitory remaining. The parish church within the precinct, which is still in use, contains rare 13th century wall paintings.

Travel just 7 miles to the west and you will arrive in the popular market town of Leyburn where a buzzing market lines the streets every Friday with stallholders selling a wide array of produce and wares. Leyburn is well served by a good range of traditional shops and amenities. The green rolling hills of Wensleydale lie to the west of Leyburn with many historic, inspiring landmarks. Just 2 miles from Leyburn is Middleham, famous for its castle that was home to Richard III, and has a wonderful racehorse presence. As well as the Dales, you are just a half hour drive away from the North York Moors National Park with attractions such as Sutton Bank, where you can take in the breathtaking views back across the national park or spend your day strolling around the market towns of Thirsk, Bedale and Northallerton. The Lake District can be reached in just over an hour. Beach 27 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

This lovely detached lodge is situated on the popular holiday park “The Bay” and is close to the seaside resort of Filey. Sandy Bay Beach House benefits from having two comfortable bedrooms each with their own en-suite. It is decorated and furnished to a good standard, and outside there is a private parking space as well as AN outdoor seating area.

The Bay attracts lots of regular guests who enjoy the benefits of the site with an indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and tennis courts as well as lots of daily activities held throughout the summer months that are sure to keep children entertained, from face painting and mini discos to archery (a small charge is applicable, to be paid directly to The Bay).

There’s a popular pub on-site that serves food, as well as a café style bistro. A leisurely walk takes you directly to the beach, which is over 4 miles long and stretching all the way to Filey. The beach is sandy and flat with lots of space for the children to enjoy making sandcastles and playing, great for the dog too!

Filey is the nearest town and has a large supermarket as well as shops, restaurants and bars. It is still a very traditional resort with donkeys, fresh seafood stalls and an historic promenade. Scarborough and Bridlington are both within a short drive, both larger and busier than Filey and with plenty of attractions to visit, including leisure centres, waterparks, theatres, a SeaLife Centre and lots more.

The RSPB bird sanctuary at Bempton Cliffs is just a short drive away, where you can spot thousands of migrating seabirds from the viewing points along the clifftops. The ever popular puffins attract overseas visitors, and in the spring and summer months you can catch the puffin boat ‘The Yorkshire Belle’ and sail to the foot of the cliffs to get a close up view of the birds, a fantastic opportunity for nature lovers. Beach 600 yards. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant on-site.

Tucked away in a quiet mews, yet just a stone’s throw from the popular village centre in Askrigg, sits this lovely mews style cottage. Lovingly restored to a good standard, it offers comfortable and spacious accommodation perfect for a couple or small group to enjoy a getaway in beautiful Wensleydale.

Step through the front door into a large entrance porch, with an old school bench and a wall mounted Ordnance Survey map, great for finding your bearings and plotting walking routes. The cottage is decorated in subtle grey colours, along with a selection of artwork and tasteful soft furnishings. A spacious living room with two comfy sofas invites you to curl up around the cosy multi-fuel burner, while the Shaker-style kitchen is a dream to cook in with all modern appliances and kitchen accessories.

Upstairs are two beautifully furnished bedrooms enjoying views across the Dales to Addleborough. There is also a family bathroom. Outside is a paved patio with garden furniture and a parking area.
The village has a well-stocked shop and a delicatessen where you can order a picnic to take with you on your travels. The three pubs in the village all provide local ales and homely fayre. There are plentiful walks along the banks of the nearby River Ure and the Askrigg Waterfalls Walk, which takes in both Whitfield Force and Mill Gill Force. For the more adventurous, try a climb up the hill of Addleborough across the dale. The Yorkshire Dales offer spectacular scenery and an abundance of walks of all ability levels to explore.

The historic town of Richmond, famed for its castle, Georgian theatre, riverside walks and abundance of independent shops and tea rooms, is around a 30-minute drive. The Forbidden Corner in Middleham, a quirky venue with its labyrinth of caves, folly and underground caverns is 13 miles away, and is hugely popular with families. Picturesque Aysgarth Falls and Castle Bolton are nearby and the market towns of Leyburn and Hawes are a short drive away. Fishing can be found nearby. Shop 200 yards, pub and restaurant 25 yards.