Dog Friendly Hotels North Yorkshire

Whether you’re looking for a historic town to explore or just somewhere to enjoy the countryside, Grassington is the perfect place to visit. With its stone cottages, rather grand town hall (the former Mechanics Institute) and busy cobbled square, this former lead mining village is a focal point for local and visitor activity. Within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, there are so many places to visit and activities to explore!
This cosy, well-equipped, two bedroom, first floor apartment accommodates up to four guests and is situated overlooking Grassington’s lovely market place. This modern and spacious flat is the perfect holiday home for friends and family. Entering the property, you walk up the metal steps and are greeted by an entrance hallway and allocated area to store your muddy boots and coats. A cosy living room awaits you, benefitting from a sumptuous sofa. The perfect place to relax and unwind after a busy day exploring! The fully fitted kitchen has everything you need to prepare those home cooked meals, or why not try a variety of local cuisines with plenty of choice from the owners on-site restaurant! Wander through to find two double bedrooms and a separate bathroom with low level toilet and twin wash hand basins. A warm welcome will always await you at Market Square. Pub and restaurant 60 yards.

Located within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Burrow is a unique property nestling into the side of the hill above Gillbeck Farm Woods, offering high quality one bedroom accommodation with stunning views overlooking the canopy of mature woodland, surrounding moorland, and beyond across the Nidd valley towards the famous Brimham Rocks. Here you’ll experience a sense of peace and tranquillity being deep in the countryside and yet under two miles from the picturesque town of Pateley Bridge having a variety of independent shops, pubs, restaurants, takeaways, and other amenities. Centred on a network of local footpaths and close to sections of the Nidderdale way and Pennine way the location is ideal for those who love walking. Whether you’re looking for gentle walks or more of a challenge you’ll find trails along rivers Nidd and Wharfe, around the many nearby reservoirs, or high on the hills and moors above Nidderdale and Wharfedale. For cyclists many great routes are on the doorstep including the Tour de France and Yorkshire challenges of Greenhow Hill and Blubberhouses Hill. Local attractions include Stump Cross Caverns, The Coldstones Cut – a walkthrough sculpture leading to a spectacular far-reaching view, and Toft Gate Lime Kiln.
The town of Grassington where the new ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ is filmed is just ‘up the road’, and within 30 minutes’ drive you’ll find the historic sites of Fountains Abbey, Bolton Abbey and Skipton Castle, the physically imposing How Stean Gorge, not to forget the fashionable spa town of Harrogate with its stunning RHS Harlow Carr Gardens and the world-famous Betty’s Tea rooms where afternoon tea is a must!
Then after your day exploring, you return through the woods (look out for the deer), to enjoy a relaxing evening with your favourite holiday tipple where watching the antics of the birds, hares, rabbits, sheep and cattle can be as entertaining as any television! The Burrow truly is a perfect holiday home for couples to have a relaxing getaway in luxurious comfort.

At the front of Highfields you have the driveway with parking for two, whilst at the rear of the property the lawned garden faces the coastline. Here you can enjoy the views over the sea and along the cliff tops, with a raised decking area, accessed by a ramp for accessibility, making the most of the breath-taking panoramic scenery. You can watch the tide ebb and flow revealing the most glorious golden stretch of beach. Glass double doors lead from the decking into the living room, where you can sit back and soak up the scenery, or if you can drag your eyes away you can watch some TV, in the warm glow from the wood burner. The kitchen is well equipped with everything needed to create all your favourite meals, which you can enjoy at the dining table, again with beautiful sea views. Or when the weather is glorious, soak up the sun’s rays out on the decking with a barbecue. On the ground floor you also have a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. There is the option of a lift to get up to the first floor to make this accessible for guests with reduced mobility. Upstairs are a further three bedrooms, all complete with en-suites.
From your doorstep you join the Cleveland Way which runs along the cliff edge linking scenic coastal villages and bays from Filey in the south and up to Saltburn in the north, then continuing into the North York National Park. Just steps away you have a popular pub and hotel which serves hearty food, there is also a second pub and café all within a three-minute walk away. From the top of the village you can follow the footpath down a steep slope towards the bay where you have a cluster of historic houses teetering above the sea. There’s a small café as well as a quaint pub, exploring the winding footpaths between the cottages is like stepping back in time. The beach is beautiful, as well as being both dog and child friendly all year round. For days out you will be spoilt for choice.
Further north along the coast is Staithes and Saltburn, the latter a surfers’ paradise with a Victorian pier and tram, and beyond the enormous beach going to Marske and Redcar. To the south at Sandsend the waves dramatically crash over the sea wall at high tide, Whitby, bursting with history and drawing guests from around the world; the tangle of cobbled streets in the village of Robin Hood’s Bay cling to the cliff edge, with houses spilling right down to the water’s edge. Perhaps take the heritage steam train from Whitby on an adventure across the Esk valley, there are some quaint villages to visit along the way. For those who love the water you can join a local surf school, or row along the river Esk in the village of Ruswarp. For history lovers there are a selection of museums in Whitby as well as the nautical museum in Staithes and the mining museum in Skinningrove. Whitby Abbey and Guisborough Priory are both beautiful ruins, which are picture perfect.
Pub within ¼ mile. Beach within ½ mile.

On the edge of the tiny Wensleydale hamlet of Worton, near Askrigg, with spectacular views across the River Ure and over the fells towards Swaledale, this gorgeous stone cottage offers cosy and comfortable accommodation.
Available to hire privately directly with owners is a four-person hot tub. Sleeping up to four guests, Stoney End Cottage sits in a picturesque, tranquil position in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With two bedrooms, a patio with magnificent views, an optional hot tub, and a multi-fuel stove for cosy evenings during the winter months, Stoney End Cottage has immense all-year-round appeal to couples families and friends alike. Perfectly placed for discovering the many attractions of both the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep and the nearby lakes, the cottage is ideal for those who like relaxing, walking, or touring. Offering pet-friendly accommodation, you can spend your days with your four-legged friend exploring the diverse landscape with dramatic moors and pretty valleys, and then return home to bubble your aches away in the hot tub. Bring your bike away with you and tackle all 130 miles, or just part of the Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way, or the Pennine Way - both easily accessible passing through the dale.
The surrounding area offers an abundance of opportunities for outdoor adventures with fishing, pony trekking, climbing, pot holing, and bird watching being amongst the many attractions to take part in. There are also plenty of less energetic activities to enjoy with picturesque little villages with traditional pubs for a local pint or leisurely lunch; bustling market towns where you can pick up local produce; the towns and cities of Harrogate, Richmond, and York; attractions such as the Wensleydale Creamery, Outhwaites Rope Makers and the Dales Countryside Museum in nearby Hawes; caves for an underground adventure such as White Scar and Ingleborough; spectacular waterfalls including Aysgarth and High Force; or venture further afield and spend the day exploring the Lake District and North York Moors National Parks.

Nestled just four miles south of the picturesque town of Stokesley, set within beautiful rolling countryside, The Byre extends a warm welcome for a perfect relaxing retreat.
This cosy cottage boasts comfortable living accommodation, an open plan living area, and a toasty wood burner that will keep you warm on chilly evenings. With a spacious double bedroom, and the tranquillity of the countryside outside, you’re sure to enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep. The separate bathroom has a corner shower for your convenience.
Outside, a small patio area is the perfect spot to savour your morning coffee while watching the wildlife or sheep in the field. Ideally situated at the foothills of the stunning Yorkshire Moors National Park. You can embark on adventures right from your doorstep, as a public footpath leads onwards towards the famous coast-to-coast trail and the scenic Cleveland Way. Embark on the famous challenge to complete the 42-mile Lyke Wake Walk in 24 hours, walking from Scarth Wood Moor, Osmotherley, across the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors, ending on the north sea coast at Ravenscar.
Take the opportunity to explore the nearby towns and attractions. Stokesley is an elegant market town, known as a gateway to the North York Moors. The river Leven, crossed by the ancient Pack Horse Bridge, provides a perfect spot for walking and picnics – not to mention the spectacular views of Roseberry Topping and the North York Moors from the east end of the town, where an ancient mill wheel can also be admired. The picturesque market town of Helmsley, a short drive away, has history and culture galore, offering enchanting architecture and delightful shops and eateries. Great Broughton, another nearby gem, invites you to experience its unique charm. Saltburn, Whitby and many other coastal villages along the way are within easy reach.
Explore the stunning coastline, beautiful beaches, picturesque fishing villages, and a variety of water-based activities. The allure of the coast is irresistible for beachcombers, hikers, and water enthusiasts alike. The Byre provides a delightful home base for your holiday adventures. Guests are asked to be respectful of proximity to the sheep in fields and owner’s hens.

Hunters Lodge is perfectly set in the delightful little village of Scruton which is located outside the wonderful market town of Northallerton. Surrounded by the North York Moors National Park, this detached property is simply stunning and is everything you would want from a holiday cottage. Hunters Lodge still retains its sense of history, after being converted from an old barn with exposed beams throughout, giving you that home from home feeling as soon as you step in.
On the ground floor you have a delightful and comfortable living area which offers fantastic views of the spectacular countryside, a wood burner for those colder evenings, adding additional heat and charm, a great area to kick back and relax in with a glass of red after a long day exploring this wonderful area. The large country style kitchen which is well presented and well-equipped gives you plenty of room for food preparation and dining space, should you wish to have a home cooked meal. In addition, this is a great area for socialising in or playing a board game with the family. Adjacent from the living room down the hallway are two good sized bedrooms, both with fresh linen, guaranteeing a perfect night’s sleep ready for the next day’s adventure. In between both bedrooms is the large family bathroom, with a shower over bath should you wish to have a long soak.
To the rear of the property, you have a perfect garden which offers a seating area, giving you a great place to sit out and relax in the summer months, whilst enjoying a glass of fizz or taking in the fresh country air with your morning coffee.
With the cottage situated outside of Northallerton, the local pubs, restaurants and shops are within easy reach as well as the world-famous Betty’s tea room where afternoon tea is a must. You can explore the stunning North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, both packed full of bike trails and fantastic, scenic walks. Nearby towns which are well worth a visit include Helmsley, Thirsk, Richmond and a little further afield York and Leeds which can be accessed by the train station in Northallerton. Hunters Lodge is truly in a perfect location and guarantees a perfect staycation.

Welcome to Baywood View, a contemporary lodge nestled within the newly developed Snooty Fox Holiday Park in the Yorkshire village of East Heslerton which is just a short drive from the coast. This lodge offers dog-friendly accommodation for up to four guests, three dogs and a private hot tub.
Enter and be greeted by a spacious open-plan living area exuding modern elegance. Unwind in the cosy ambiance created by the electric fire while enjoying entertainment on the Smart TV. A single door provides access onto the front decking, offering additional seating and park views. Accommodation comprises a comfortable twin bedroom and a pretty master bedroom with kingsize bed and toilet. The house shower room completes the accommodation. Step outside onto the wrap-around decking, where you’ll find a sunken private hot tub and additional seating.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the Snooty Fox Holiday Park provides easy access to dog-friendly public footpaths, allowing you and your furry companions to explore the beautiful landscapes of East Heslerton. On-site amenities include a bar, typically open on weekends, and a small children’s play area. A two minute drive to a popular pub or take a short drive to the well-stocked village store. The vibrant seaside towns of Scarborough and Filey are a mere fifteen minutes away, offering beaches and children’s activities, including the Sea Life Centre, Scarborough Castle and a working harbour. Explore the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and Dalby Forest for walking and cycling, or venture into York to immerse yourself in its rich culture and internationally renowned visitor attractions. Stately homes such as Castle Howard, Sledmere House and Gardens, and Burton Agnes Hall are all within an hour’s drive. For golf enthusiasts there are a choice of golf courses within the area. Beach 12 miles.

Situated on a working farm, this detached holiday cottage has far reaching countryside views over the Hovingham Estate in the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Enjoy dining al fresco on the patio area in the ¼-acre lawned garden, or relax beside the wood burner on winter evenings. The market town of Helmsley is 10 miles away, and a 30-minute scenic drive to the ancient city of York. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.

Paddock House is a beautiful detached, stone-built bungalow situated in Middleham, Wensleydale, nestled away peacefully just behind Middleham village square. The property feels warm and welcoming no matter what the weather. There’s ample private parking at the property with a double garage that can be used for storage. It is an excellent property which is exceptionally large and offers plenty of space for all family members. There are two living rooms and the bedrooms offer a great combination for sleeping arrangements with a super kingsize, two zip and link super kingsize beds that can be made up as singles on request, and a double sofa bed. Hairdryers are available. There is a double vanity unit in bedroom 1’s en-suite bathroom, and a single vanity unit in the main bathroom. The bungalow is perfect for that family or group get together. Step out of the patio doors from the living room into a beautiful landscaped garden and patio, a lovely outside place to entertain or simply take in the stunning views. Beyond the garden is an enclosed paddock, which can be used by guests to enjoy when it is not being grazed by sheep.
This ideal location is within 2 minutes of restaurants, pubs, cafés, small independent shops and local village store. Middleham is renowned for its castle, formerly home to Richard III, and several race horse stables. A fabulous sight to watch as the horses are led through the village each day up onto the gallops. Wensleydale is awash with beautiful scenery and pretty villages making Paddock House a superb place to stay and explore the Yorkshire Dales and its attractions. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

Close to the village of Goathland, Ivy Cottage is a luxurious, large, semi-detached cottage with fabulous views of the surrounding countryside. The original building dates back to the 1800s and has been renovated to a high standard with a modern décor. The kitchen/dining room has a real social feel, and is ideal for sitting down to a meal with all the family. The living room offers a warming multi-fuel burner, perfect for relaxing in front of after a day of exploration, and the study/games room is stocked with books, board games and a games console for a bit of family fun. The garden room key aspect is the opening of the 3x bi-folding doors onto large decked areas for an amazing outside living experience. The ground floor bedroom and en-suite wet room is ideal for less mobile guests and also has 3x bi-folding doors out onto the decked areas with views over spacious gardens and the North York Moors Railway. Three more bedrooms can be found on the first floor, one offering en-suite facilities, as well as a large family bathroom.

Ivy Cottage is situated just outside the hamlet of Beck Hole, one of Yorkshire’s best kept secrets, and just outside the village of Goathland from the ’Heartbeat’ TV show fame. This stunning cottage is just a short walk from one of the smallest pubs in the UK, known for its traditional ales and warm friendly welcome. Stunning valleys and sweeping hillside views can be enjoyed from this idyllic location as can the many cycle tracks, bridle paths and walkways all from the doorstep.

Nearby Whitby is increasingly popular with holidaymakers all year round as it has something to offer all the family, including 3 miles of golden sandy beach, donkey rides and ice creams. Climb the 199 steps to the gothic Whitby Abbey, which was made famous by Bram Stoker’s ’Dracula’, or take a stroll along the cobbled streets taking in some of the older parts of town with its jet stone boutiques. Whitby has an up and coming foody scene too, with everything from Michelin star restaurants and award-winning fish and chips, to tea rooms and family friendly pubs, many of which are dog friendly. There is also a golf course nearby and many boats offering tourist trips out to sea in search of seals, dolphins and even minke whales in the right season.

The Yorkshire Heritage Coast is dotted with hidden gems such as Staithes and Runswick Bay to the north, and Robin Hood’s Bay to the south. Robin Hood’s Bay can be reached along the Cinder Track walk and cycle way, and the Cleveland Way also makes its way along the tops of cliffs and into some of the bays, offering superb photo opportunities along its path. The North York Moors National Park is right on the doorstep, with its hundreds of walking routes which take in the Falling Foss Waterfall and The Moors National Park Centre. Beach 9 miles. Shop and restaurant 2 miles, pub ¼ mile.