Pet Friendly Holidays North Yorkshire

Lovingly restored to a high standard, this detached cottage offers luxury accommodation perfect for a couple or small group to enjoy a getaway with plenty of entertainment close by. Decorated in subtle colours giving a feeling of calm and relaxation, there is a cosy living room with comfortable furnishings which invite you to curl up around the wood burner and enjoy quality time with your family or friends. With a Smart TV, Blu-ray/DVD player and Bose wireless speaker for your music, your entertainment is sorted whatever the weather. A separate dining room with table, feature fireplace and desk area mean you can spread out or entertain in style. The contemporary style kitchen has stylish grey units, oak finish worktops and all your modern appliances and kitchen accessories. Upstairs are three stylishly furnished bedrooms, two with double beds and the other with a single bed. With attractive accessories, sumptuous soft furnishings, crisp bedding and luxury toiletries, you will soon relax and unwind.

Out and about you can literally start right from the door. Tucked away in a courtyard, the cottage neighbours Richmond’s famous Norman castle and its grounds. The cottage is within a stones’ throw of the centre of this popular Georgian market town with its eclectic range of shops, restaurants and cafés. Richmond is steeped in history and is an architectural gem with its Georgian theatre, medieval abbey at Easby and picturesque market square where you can sit and watch the world go by. Explore the cobbled streets, enjoy some great shopping, take a picnic or enjoy a circular walk around the banks of the River Swale. The walk takes you past The Station, which has been restored to include a 3-screen cinema, a micro-brewery and bar, an ice-cream parlour, a delicatessen, an artisan bakery and a café with a gallery of local art. Next to The Station there is also Richmond’s indoor swimming pool. There is something here for everyone.

Richmond sits at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, making this the perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the sights of Swaledale and the Yorkshire Dales. There are plenty of riverside and woodland walks nearby which continue into the wonderful countryside beyond. One of the most popular walks is Wainwright’s Coast to Coast, which passes through Richmond taking you through some breathtaking countryside with amazing views. To enjoy the wider area visit one of the many pretty Yorkshire towns or villages, such as Thirsk, Ripon, Harrogate, Leyburn, Hawes or Reeth, all of which are close by. There is also the opportunity to watch the horse racing at Catterick and York racecourses. The cathedral city of Durham is just over half an hour away and is certainly worth a day trip to explore, as is historic Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.

York House is a beautiful, detached stone-built property, in the picturesque Swaledale village of Hudswell. Built by the owner to a good standard, with many contemporary fixtures and fittings. The living room boasts a wood burner, and there’s also a large, well-equipped kitchen/dining room, a cosy snug, plus five comfortable bedrooms, some with en-suite facilities. Boasting stunning views over the Swale Valley and a delightful lawned garden, this characterful cottage shouldn’t go missed.
A superb base for exploring Swaledale, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North York Moors, making York House an ideal location for touring this wonderful area. Hudswell is a small ribbon village sitting on top of the valley above the River Swale, located just two miles from its better-known neighbour of Richmond. Set in delightful rolling countryside, the village boasts a mixture of lovely old houses and an interesting local pub. Like many village pubs, it recently fell on difficult times, so the villagers clubbed together and now run it as a ’Community Pub Initiative’.
Discover the ancient market town of Richmond, which stands to the north of the River Swale. Its cobbled streets, narrow alleys and architecture embody nine centuries of history and unique character. The town grew up around its castle, and today there are wonderful walks to be enjoyed by the castle or alongside the River Swale.
York House is ideal for those seeking a comfortable and relaxing holiday and offers a perfect base for exploring all of North Yorkshire including the Heritage Coastline and the medieval city of York. There are historic sites to visit at Rievaulx and Fountains Abbey, stately homes at Nunnington Hall, Castle Howard, and numerous quaint villages with traditional inns serving good food and local ales. Family fun can be found at Flamingo Land, Lightwater Valley Theme Park and Go Ape in the Dalby Forest. You can find miles of sandy beaches at the coastal resorts of Scarborough, Whitby and Filey. Shop, pub and restaurant 300 yards.

Offering local walks right on your doorstep, both east and west of the River Swale and on the route of the famous Pennine Way, Halfehill Cottage really is a walker’s paradise. The scenery on either side of the River Swale is fantastic and makes for a wonderful walk to St Agatha’s Abbey and church in the nearby hamlet of Easby. Halfehill Cottage is perfect for those wanting to enjoy a break surrounded by history, great architecture and plenty of places to explore. Just a short walk to Richmond’s cobbled streets, with top quality restaurants and shops, guests will find an abundance of activities all year round. There is a farmer’s market that takes place on occasion on the cobbled market square. Why not go fishing at Brompton Lakes, just 2 miles away, home to two coarse fishing lakes, which are also close to the banks of the River Swale. Also perfect for walkers and cyclists, guests will find many woodland walks that pass right through the town and further beyond into the Yorkshire Dales.
Within easy reach are many historic houses and National Trust properties which really are worth a day trip to visit, as well as the wondrous splendours of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which is within very easy driving distance. Enjoy a day at the races, as Catterick Racecourse is only an 11-minute drive away, or a little further afield, you will be able to enjoy the splendour of the York races too within an hours’ drive. The medieval city of York has its own history and tourist attractions in abundance, from the National Railway Museum to the Jorvik Viking Centre. Beach 28 miles. Shops, pubs and restaurants 100 yards.

Sitting right in the heart of Richmond, Rosedale offers the perfect accommodation for a large gathering of family and friends. This spacious, well appointed terraced holiday home is located in the centre of the historic town of Richmond. It is decorated in boutique style and offering seven beautiful en-suite bedrooms. The small outside courtyard with seating area leads to two annexe bedrooms.
Just a 2-minute stroll from a variety of shopping, pubs and restaurants, and in close proximity to the most stunning scenery anywhere to be seen. Richmond remains one of the most beautiful and rewarding places to visit in the country. The impressive Norman castle dominates the skyline, with walks around the battlements and the nearby riverbanks of the River Swale. The bustling Saturday market is well worth a visit and there are lots of local food outlets around or near the market square.
Richmond boasts the oldest Georgian theatre in existence and hosts a busy repertoire of plays, comedy nights and musical evenings. There are several art and craft shops along the little alleyways around the market square including the main gallery of distinguished local artist Lucy Pittaway. The town is famously on the Coast to Coast footpath so it is well supplied with walking shops, as well as restaurants of all types and price ranges. It is, in short, the perfect base to explore the marvellous Yorkshire Dales National Park. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

Excellent Grade II listed detached cottage, in a rural location, half a mile from Low Row. Two woodburning stoves. WiFi. Children's playroom. Enclosed garden. Superb country views. Reeth 3 miles.