Dog Friendly Hotels North Yorkshire

Ironstone Cottage is in a peaceful village served by a little local shop, with the rolling heather clad moors just at the end of the road. These stone terraced cottages were built for the miners back in 1860. You can visit the nearby mining museum to find out more about the history, as this area was at the heart of the steel industry back in the 1800s. The name Ironstone Cottage was chosen to honour the history of the area, the owner’s father was employed to care for the pit ponies from the age of 11. Now the biggest draw to the area is tourism as guests explore the national park and the nearby beaches. There are a host of wonderful walks and cycle trails to explore, this is the perfect base for those who enjoy nature.
Just a short drive away you have Saltburn, Staithes and Runswick Bay leading down to the incredibly popular coastal town of Whitby, all ideal for a day of discovery. On the moors there are some stunning beauty spots such as Roseberry Topping as well as quaint rural villages with some great pubs, perfect as a reward after a day of walking.
There on street parking available by the cottage. At the back of the property you have an enclosed garden with a lawn and sitting out area, which is great for unwinding on a sunny evening, enjoying a bottle of wine. Inside the cottage is carefully furnished to create a comfortable and welcoming holiday home. The well equipped kitchen/dining area, is where you can reminisce over the day’s events over a delicious home cooked meal. The living room is separate and cosy, with sofas nestled around the TV. There is one unexpected surprise on the ground floor, an incredible whirlpool bath, which has bubbles, massage jets and lights. Upstairs you have a choice of three bedrooms, a double, a twin and a master king bedroom with an en-suite shower room. This property is the perfect choice for families, friends or two couples looking to create memories together. The North Yorkshire Moors is a fabulous and varied destination to explore, you can take a ride on the steam train which runs from the coast to visit many pretty rural villages, including Goathland which was the set for the popular TV show Heartbeat, as well as the Hogsmeade station in Harry Potter. There is also the Ryedale Folk Museum in Hutton le Hole with some lovely hand craft shops nearby. Beach 4½ miles. Shop 200 yards, pub 1 mile, restaurant 200 yards.

Forge Villa is a beautiful property situated in the village of Ebberston, on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park. This area is very popular with cyclists as Dalby Forest can be accessed by the lane that runs to the north of the property. Dalby Forest in the past has hosted the World Cup mountain bike event, so there’s plenty of challenging runs for you to try. For those of you who enjoy a more leisurely trail, there’s miles of woodland paths for both bikers and walkers. The forest attracts international and UK visitors throughout the year, not just for the cycling, but for the many events that are held here, from concerts to educational nature visits for children.

The owner takes great pride in providing a beautiful holiday home, and Forge Villa has been decorated and furnished to a very good standard. The gardens are beautifully kept, with areas for nature to thrive, plus a colourful, wild flower meadow. Chafer Wood backs onto the grounds so you have lots of woodland walks for the dog. Access to the driveway is via a electric gate for added security, however please note parking is at own risk and the owners take no responsibility for loss or damage. There is a pub opposite so perfect for a drink after a busy day exploring the area.

The village of Ebberston is a short drive from the east coast, with Scarborough, Filey and Whitby close by. The popular market towns that Yorkshire is famous for, such as Malton, Pickering and Helmsley, are all within a short driving distance. Pickering is the nearest town, just 10 minutes away, and is home to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Here you can take a wonderful ride on a steam train and travel across the Moors to Whitby. Stop off at Goathland, the fictional village of Aidensfield in the ever popular TV programme ’Heartbeat’. Pickering is also host to the very popular ’1940’s Wartime Weekend’, an event held every year that takes over the whole town and attracts visitors as far away as the USA. For a great base to visit Yorkshire, you will not be disappointed. Beach 13 miles. Pub opposite.

This charming newly renovated ex miners’ cottage is situated just a stone’s throw from the amazing understated Cattersty sands in Skinningrove, a friendly village offering a range of amenities including a shop and licensed cafe. It has a proud industrial heritage and is home to the Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum as well as the famous Skinningrove annual Guy Fawkes celebration.
Located just a 10-minute drive from Saltburn, less than half an hour from Whitby and on the edge of the North Yorks Moors the area is a paradise for sightseeing, as well as dogs and walkers, indeed one is spoiled for choice as to how to spend your time. The cottage is mid terrace in an elevated position overlooking the village with on street parking to the front. Furnished to a high standard it boasts a range of amenities to make your stay extra special. It has a fully equipped open plan kitchen diner with a stone floor complemented by a log burner, perfect for cosy nights in perhaps playing board games around the spacious rustic dining table. There is a utility area with toilet, sink, and washing machine plus space to leave boots and coats adjoins the kitchen diner. The separate carpeted lounge has second log burner, two comfortable settees, TV, range of books, jigsaws, and board games. Upstairs the master bedroom has a sumptuous king-sized bed with storage drawers, hanging space and mirror. The second bedroom contains chunky bunk beds suitable for adults as well as children and the cosy third has a single bed plus bedside table. The fully tiled family bathroom has a twin head shower over the bath as well as toilet and basin. There is an enclosed yard to the rear of the property with table and chairs for alfresco dining and a tap perfect for hosing down mucky boots and paws after a day well spent exploring the beautiful surroundings.
The village of Skinningrove is undiscovered by most tourists and is peaceful all year round. It is a quaint little bay, with neighbouring Cattersty Sands just a short walk away. This is a perfect choice for those looking for a tranquil beach holiday away from the crowds. Your dog is welcome to join you and will be in heaven with the fabulous walks you can enjoy together. This beach is dog friendly all year round – most of the beaches along the coastline here welcome dogs – or have sections of dog friendly areas.
For those who love the coast, there are some wonderful beaches nearby to discover, either on foot along the Cleveland Way or by car.

This lovely lower ground floor apartment is tastefully decorated and well-equipped, and situated close to all of Whitby’s amenities. There are six steps down into the welcoming hallway, a spacious kitchen/dining room with unique brick arch work makes a lovely social space to eat, chat and plan your holiday activities. The cosy living room features a large stone and slate fireplace with comfy leather sofas and entertainment systems for your enjoyment. With a double master bedroom and a second room with a double bed with single bunk over, this is a fantastic apartment for a small family or couple and is also pet friendly.
The train and bus stations are also close by, making this a perfect base from which to explore Whitby and its surrounding areas. A short stroll takes you to the quaint cobbled streets of Whitby’s old town and atmospheric harbour. From here, if you’re feeling energetic you could climb the 199 steps which lead up to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, which stands dominantly on the clifftop and can be seen from Hilltop Hideaway’s kitchen window.
You can enjoy the magnificent coastline with an exhilarating cliff-top walk, a stroll along the beach to Sandsend or in the summer months pack a picnic and relax on the long sandy beach. Jump on the tour bus to make sure you don’t miss out on everything Whitby has to offer, or take a trip on one of the pleasure boats and enjoy a trip around the harbour and out to sea. There is always something happening in Whitby, from the bi-annual Goth Festival to the Whitby Regatta, music festival and the festival of Christmas. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Quackers is an ideal size for family as well as groups of friends. Set over three floors, this is a well-presented property sure to welcome you on a truly memorable stay with ample hassle-free parking and just a 20-minute walk to Whitby over the majestic viaduct. On the ground floor you enter into the spacious and well-equipped kitchen adjoining the dining room. Where you can enjoy meals together.
Up on the first floor you have the living room, enjoying views out across the river from the glass double doors leading out onto the balcony. A blissful spot for taking in the beautiful surroundings, you can even watch the steam train passing by as it puffs its way into Whitby. On this floor you also have a single bedroom complete with a dressing table as well as a shower room. Up on the second floor there are another two bedrooms, a master king bedroom bathed in light from large Velux windows. The king bedroom has wardrobes for your belongings as well as a dressing table.
There is also a twin bedroom with beautiful river views. The property is completed with the bathroom, where you can relax beneath the bubbles whilst looking out of the Velux window up to the towering viaduct where the cinder track passes overhead.
The river is home to a variety of wildlife, where herons fish for salmon, seals sometimes bask on the bank, and the friendly resident ducks often wait on the doorstep hoping to be fed. In this peaceful location you can launch your own paddleboards or kayaks, taking in the scenery from the water. Or even bring your own fishing rod to go fishing.
For children there are two play areas as well as communal landscaped grounds to play on, with picnic benches where you can soak up the sunshine. For those walkers and cyclists amongst you, this property is the perfect place situated right next to the famous Cinder Track; the old railway line that runs over 20 miles between Scarborough and Whitby. After 80 years of service, the line closed in 1965, leaving a wonderful off-road route for cyclists and walkers.

Silver 6pence is bright and beautifully decorated throughout and boasts a private parking space which is a real bonus in Whitby. Located only 200 yards from the beach, you are just a stroll along the seafront from all the bars, restaurants and amenities that this bustling town has to offer. Inside this delightful house you have the living room at the front with a separate open plan kitchen/dining area. The kitchen is modern and perfect for guests who love to create fresh home cooked meals to enjoy together. There are glass doors leading out from the dining area into your enclosed garden, which has a table and chairs ready for sunny evenings of al fresco dining. Plus there is storage for bikes, surf boards and other outdoor equipment. The garden looks out onto a green open space which leads you down towards the beach. Upstairs are three bedrooms, the master double bedroom, a twin bedroom with a zip and link kingsize bed which can be made up as 2ft 6in twin beds on request, and a single bedroom.

Whitby is famous for its links to Dracula, and the Gothic abbey and graveyard tower 199 steps above the town. The climb is worth the effort just to take in the fantastic views of the town and out to sea. Many events and festivals take place all year round such as the Goth Weekender, Folk Week, Whitby Regatta, Steampunk festivals and many music events. There are plenty of traditional pubs to complement the wine bars, as well as many different bistros and restaurants to choose from, not forgetting award-winning fish and chips. There is a 3 mile stretch of golden sand complete with ice cream parlours and arcades to enjoy, and a long pier to walk down.

If you want to get off the beaten track there are many coves and bays dotted along the North Yorkshire and Cleveland Heritage Coast to explore. Hidden gems such as Runswick Bay and Boggle Hole along with the more famous such as Robin Hood’s Bay and Staithes are worth a visit. There are many local walks in the area including the Cleveland Way route, and the Cinder Track across the viaduct which heads down to Robin Hood’s Bay.

Head inland into the North York Moors National Park for stunning scenery and fabulous views. Local bus, car, bike or even a journey on a traditional steam train are other ways to get out and see what the area has to offer. The Victorian seaside town of Scarborough is just down the coast with its two huge bays; North Bay for a quiet stroll watching the waves, or South Bay for amusement arcades, a fairground and a harbour. The Open Air Theatre plays host to many international artists throughout the summer months, and Peasholm Park hosts its Model Naval War on a regular basis. There are a number of golf courses, cycling tracks and country or beach walks in the local area. If history is your thing, there are many abbeys and historic places of interest throughout North Yorkshire including the Eden War Museum in Malton. The walled city of York is just an hour’s drive away.

This fabulous cottage has it all, a scenic tranquil location, cosy comfortable furnishings with a warming wood burner as well as an on-site indoor swimming pool. Renovated to an exceptionally high standard in 2021, the cottage has some wonderful original features, in keeping with a barn conversion, including beamed ceilings throughout.

Stepping inside through the stable door you are greeted by a spacious open plan living space, with an authentic country feel throughout. The kitchen is well equipped, ideal for rustling up your favourite meals, perhaps using some of the fresh local ingredients which are grown on-site. There is comfortable seating on the sofas around the wood burner, where you can unwind and relax. Glass doors lead you out into the enclosed private garden, with a table and chairs as well as a barbecue, so that you can make the most of the sunshine. The garden leads down to the neighbouring woodland, attracting wildlife literally onto your doorstep. Back inside, you have a dining room adjoining the kitchen, as well as a ground floor wet room. Up on the first floor you have three bedrooms, the master double bedroom has an en suite shower. There is also a twin bedroom as well as a single, and a family bathroom with a shower over the bath.

This holiday cottage is in a magnificent location for a combined seaside and country holiday. Secluded and tranquil, guests are free to explore the woodland walk and the area is home to a variety of wildlife - including wild deer, owls and hares just to name a few. The property is set on a small traditional organic farm which grows vegetables and organic soft fruit. Guests are welcome to purchase the organic products grown here directly from the friendly owners. The property is environmentally friendly, heated by a unique wood-burning/solar heating system, and many of the practices throughout the farm and property use natural resources for their day-to-day running. An indoor heated swimming pool and hard tennis court shared between other properties, a small gym, as well as a children’s play area complete the facilities on offer.

The beautiful North York Moors are a delight to explore either on foot or by car, or alternatively, the steam railway runs along stunning scenery through many unspoilt villages including Goathland (Aidensfield in the television series ’Heartbeat’). The coast is easily accessible, 45 minutes away, and the popular seaside resorts of Scarborough and Whitby are delights not to be missed. The quaint cobbled streets of Robin Hood’s Bay, once a favourite haunt with smugglers, will keep children and adults entertained for hours with its shoreline full of strange and colourful pebbles. Castle Howard is within easy driving distance, and Flamingo Land (a popular theme park and zoo) is well worth the visit. The market town of Helmsley is just 6 miles away and has shops and inns as well as pretty walled gardens.

Many National Trust and English Heritage properties can be found within a 15-mile radius, including Nunnington Hall, Byland Abbey and Duncomb Park, to name but a few. The ancient city of York is but a 45-minute drive. Excellent walking can be found from the doorstep. The cottage combine country living, yet is close enough to the coast to keep any visitor happy, whatever type of holiday they may be looking for. It is the perfect place in which to relax and unwind - whatever time of year. Beach 24 miles.

This comfortably furnished holiday lodge is one of four other similar lodges on-site and enjoys a peaceful, rural setting on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. A small, private woodland site is shared amongst the other properties which are all located close to the River Ure in Wensleydale. The small market town of Masham is just 3 miles away with tea shops, a good choice of inns, excellent restaurants, shops, Theakston’s Brewery and a quaint cobbled square, which plays host to weekly markets and speciality markets including the annual Sheep Fair every September.

There is wonderful walking directly from the lodge site into the beautiful scenery of the Wensleydale countryside, with medieval abbeys, castles and waterfalls. Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Forbidden Corner (a garden of surprises), the market town of Leyburn, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens, and Ripon with its dominating cathedral, are all within 10 miles. The elegant spa town of Harrogate is 20 miles, famous for Betty’s Tea Room, and the historic, walled city of York with its museums, is 35 miles. For sporting enthusiasts there are many activities nearby including golf, cycle hire, riding, fishing and sailing. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.

A detached, log cabin on the outskirts of Tosside on the border of North Yorkshire and Lancashire. En-suite bathroom. Private hot tub. Tranquil location. Settle 8.3 miles; Clitheroe 14 miles; Skipton 16 miles.

Church View can be found in the pretty North Yorkshire village of Barmby on the Marsh, close to the market town of Selby and within forty minutes of the ancient walled City of York.
This charming cottage is ideal for couples to enjoy a romantic break away whilst exploring this unspoiled area of North Yorkshire. Step inside and the large kitchen/diner is flooded with natural light from the French doors which lead out to the enclosed, pet-friendly garden. The country-style kitchen is a contemporary space with granite worktops, a central island with a breakfast bar, and a host of modern appliances including a large induction hob, electric oven, and wine cooler. There is plenty of storage for your holiday essentials as well as long runs of worktop where you can prepare a delicious picnic to enjoy whilst out exploring or cook up a storm and create a fabulous evening meal. The dining table offers plenty of seating for five and a deep-filled leather sofa sits perfectly to enjoy the garden views.
A large flat-screen TV is wall mounted and will provide you with entertainment whilst in the hub of this holiday home. To the front of the cottage is the living room with a warming wood-burning stove, ideal for the cooler winter months. Here you can snuggle up on an evening and enjoy your favourite holiday movie or perhaps partake in one of the many board games provided for your entertainment. Following an eventful day retire to the first floor and find two individually styled bedrooms. A king-size double with large built-in wardrobes and a ceiling fan that will keep you cool during the summer months. A further double room with a single day bed sits to the rear of the cottage and offers lovely views over the garden. A house bathroom with a large walk-in shower completes the accommodation.
The ancient walled City of York is only a forty-minute drive away and has a plethora of world-renowned attractions to entertain all tastes, including York Minster, National Railway Museum and more. Enjoy a North Yorkshire escape to Church View. Pub within 1 mile.