Pet Friendly Holidays North Yorkshire

This historic, Grade II listed farm has been owned by the Hawnby Estate for many years and still retains many original features, giving this property real character. Built in the late 18th century, this detached property is steeped in history, which you will feel as you explore the spacious rooms possessing far reaching views over scenery which has changed very little over the centuries. Nature stretches out before you, with ancient woodland, fields, the meandering River Rye and heather moorland beyond. A haven for those who enjoy the great outdoors.
On arrival visitors are welcomed by a sweeping gravel driveway through the large enclosed garden and courtyard. There is a front and a back entrance for the property, one leading from the courtyard, the other from the front lawned garden. The property benefits from the security of automatic electric wooden gates. From the courtyard, enter into a stone flagged hall which leads through the property with the ground floor rooms branching off. The living room boasts a large Smart TV as well as the focal point - the crackling wood burner and club fender. Together you can all enjoy some evening entertainment on the large comfy sofas and armchairs. Perfect for unwinding after a long day of exploring the moors or coast. From the central hall you will also find the formal dining room, which is a great place for celebrating special occasions and enjoying home cooked evening meals in style. What could be more enjoyable than laughing and reminiscing while sharing a hearty meal with your family and friends?
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and what an incredible kitchen this is! This room oozes character and certainly has the WOW factor! With a beamed ceiling still retaining original meat hooks, handmade worktops and cupboards, five oven Aga, central island with electric oven and hob, American-style fridge/freezer as well as a large dining table, this social area will soon become the heart of your holiday experience.
Beyond the living room is the snug area with piano for those with musical inclinations. Separate from the main living room this is perfect for any members of the group to have some time to themselves, perhaps curling up on one of the cosy chairs to devour a good book. Younger family members may enjoy using this area to play board games together in an evening or enjoying a movie on the Smart TV. It has wonderful views over the outdoor dining and BBQ area. Also downstairs there is a separate toilet and spacious utility room, ideal for storing walking boots and coats.

Upstairs there are six generous bedrooms, each with its own character. All of the bedrooms are beautifully decorated and furnished, with deep pocket sprung mattresses and luxurious bed linen. You can guarantee that you will have a deep night’s sleep, waking refreshed and ready to explore the scenic Yorkshire Moors. There are three kingsize beds, one with en-suite facilities, and three with twin beds. Outside, relax in your very own hot tub in the privacy of an established orchard, as you are surrounded only by nature. Village pub and shop within 1 mile, with alternative pubs and restaurant within 5 miles.

Tiggywinkle Cottage sits in the heart of the picturesque village of Hawnby. Surrounded by the North York Moors National Park, this 200-year-old, detached, traditional Yorkshire cottage, which was fully refurbished and extended in 2020, is simply delightful. Tiggywinkle Cottage was named by a walker during the 1950s who took time to sit and draw the property. The villagers fell in love with the name and so it remains, along with the original pencil sketch which now hangs within the cottage.
On arrival visitors are welcomed into the open plan living area. This room oozes character with its low ceilings and stone floors, tall visitors will need to take care! There is a country kitchen and large comfortable sofas around the wood burner in the open plan living area. Ideal to snuggle up and enjoy an evening’s entertainment on the 32’’ Smart TV or simply sit and enjoy a good book and glass of wine after a long day walking or cycling in the National Park. You will find everything you need to cook your favourite holiday recipes whilst the dining area provides comfortable seating for four. A ground floor bedroom offers a zip and link option and an en-suite bathroom, both bedrooms have pocket spring mattresses and feather down duvets. The vaulted ceiling with Velux window gives this room a lovely feel and a door leads to the patio where you could enjoy an evening tipple or an early morning coffee, watching the sun come up over the National Park.
To the first floor is a second bedroom with lovely views and a zip and link super king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom. Both bedrooms are beautifully decorated and furnished to a very good standard. With deep mattresses and luxurious bed linen you are assured a great night’s sleep, ensuring you will wake refreshed and ready for another day. To the front is a pretty paved area with seating.
Tiggywinkle Cottage is only 8 miles from Helmsley, one of Yorkshire’s finest market towns. This wonderful village is where the North York Moors and the Howardian Hills meet, offering some of the finest views and countryside. Helmsley is also a walker’s paradise where the Ebor Way meets the Cleveland Way, and also the Inn Way. With a reputation for great Yorkshire hospitality, the market square is a meeting point for walkers, cyclists and locals alike. There are also many shops, cafés, eateries including Michelin starred restaurants, an open-air swimming pool, walled garden, castle, bird of prey centre, microbrewery, two abbey ruins and the stately home of Duncombe Park. The scenic east coast is easily accessible, as is the historic city of York, 24 miles to the south. Shop 1 mile. Village pub 500 yards, other local pubs and restaurants 7 miles.

A stunning two-bedroom stable conversion resting in Sutton-on-the-Forest, North Yorkshire. Dog-friendly. Pizza oven. Hot tub. York 8.8 miles; Kirkham Abbey 10.5 miles; Harrogate 26.6 miles.

A single-storey lodge resting on The Snooty Fox holiday park in East Heslerton, near West Heslerton in North Yorkshire. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Beautiful views. On-site facilities. Malton 10.6 miles; Low Dalby 11.9 miles; Pickering 11.9 miles.

A characterful, two-bedroom cottage resting in Snainton, North Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Hot tub. Pickering 9.6 miles; Scarborough 11.2 miles; York 32 miles.

A luxury one-bedroom lodge resting at Wykeham Lakes, Wykeham, North Yorkshire. Lake views. Woodburning stove. Romantic. Hot tub. Open-plan. Scarborough 7.5 miles, North York Moors National Park 14.9 miles, Flamborough 21.8 miles.

Within the North York Moors National Park, in a sheltered wooded valley close to the magnificent ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, these spacious, comfortable and well equipped holiday cottages stand in a landscaped courtyard, close to the owners’ farmhouse. Guests can enjoy farmhouse breakfasts in the conservatory at Laskill Grange, while across the drive at Laskill Country House, the owners’ daughter offers home cooked evening meals or ready prepared frozen meals to enjoy in the comfort of your holiday cottage. Visitors can wander the 70 acres of beautifully tended grounds or relax in the shared terrace garden with its small lake and river frontage. The views over the surrounding countryside are superb, and there is excellent walking from the doorstep. Long distance footpaths along this area’s Heritage Coastline, and the Cleveland Way, offer perfect terrain for walkers and cyclists. The Ryedale Folk Museum at popular Hutton-Le-Hole, and the ruins of Rosedale Abbey are both worth a visit. For a day out, the North York Moors Railway runs steam train journeys between Grosmont and Pickering. Whitby, is easily reached, with miles of sandy beaches and an ancient abbey overlooking its harbour. Scarborough, and the coastal villages of Staithes, Runswick Bay and Sandsend are all within 20 miles. Horse racing at Thirsk, Wetherby and York, 25 miles. Closer to home, Helmsley has Duncombe Park and a castle. Shop 2 miles, pub 6 miles.

’Clarabel’ is one of two luxury Plankbridge Lodge shepherd’s huts found within the beautiful North York Moors National Park; a designated Dark Sky Reserve, one of only a handful in the world! Midway between the towns of Helmsley and Thirsk, these lodges are perfect for two people looking for a romantic or active break surrounded by some of the UK’s most stunning scenery.
Clarabel can be found nestled under a re-appropriated Dutch barn. Step inside to a traditional shepherd’s hut interior which provides a wood burner for the cooler winter months. The country-style kitchen is a delight; home cooked meals can be enjoyed at the dining table opposite. The kingsize bed is tucked away at one end, and the house shower room at the other. Hand made oak shutters provide a dark nights sleep. A TV with DVD player is provided for your entertainment. As there is no TV signal due to the location, a selection of DVD’s is provided along with some great board games, including Scrabble and dominos. The outside area is covered; with seating, a BBQ/fire-pit and Ofuro hot tub. Enjoy the exceptional starry nights that the North York Moors National Park is famous for. The local deer graze around the shepherd’s hut and you may will also see owls and buzzards. A babbling stream runs along the back of the shepherds’ huts which adds to the ambiance.
If you can tear yourself away from this delightful base, then this area offers miles of walking and cycling opportunities, straight from your door. The area is famous for its great restaurants and pubs. Treat yourself to a delicious meal at The Black Swan in Oldstead 1.3 miles), a Michelin starred restaurant owned by renowned chef Tommy Banks. His new venture The Abbey Inn is only 2 miles away. Or walk through the woods (2 miles) to The Stapylton Arms which James Martin said had the best scampi in the UK. Head out for the day and explore the ‘Jewel in Yorkshire’s Crown’, Helmsley, with its central market place surrounded by independent shops, tea rooms and restaurants, or perhaps spend some time in Thirsk, known as the birthplace of James Herriot. The ancient walled City of York is a mere 40-minute drive away, whilst the coast and popular seaside town of Whitby is just over an hours’ drive. Whether you enjoy walking, cycling, wild life watching, forest bathing or golfing, or just wish to relax, unwind and enjoy being surrounded by stunning scenery, this shepherd’s hut is the perfect base for your Yorkshire break.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 4 guests.

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.

This meticulously renovated barn, completed in the year 2023, beckons travelers to experience a harmonious blend of history and contemporary comfort. A mere 30-minute drive from the captivating coastline, this retreat offers an unparalleled escape into the heart of nature’s beauty.
The exterior of Swallow Barn exudes classic elegance, showcasing its age-old heritage while maintaining a fresh appeal. The barn’s facade, weathered by time, now boasts renewed vitality, framed by the picturesque backdrop of the North Yorkshire Moors. As the sun sets, the patio area becomes a tranquil oasis, inviting you to unwind and take in the views of the rolling fields that surround you. Here, the company of friendly neighboring sheep and the cheerful presence of free-range hens add to the bucolic charm. Immerse yourself in relaxation as you soak in the inviting hot tub, the warm water a soothing contrast to the cool breeze that carries the earthy scents of the moors. The stresses of modern life melt away against the backdrop of nature’s symphony. Stepping inside through the grand glass doors, you’re welcomed into an awe-inspiring living room that serves as the heart of the barn. The space boasts a high-vaulted ceiling and is adorned with exposed original stonework, a nod to the barn’s history. The centerpiece, a wood burner radiating comforting warmth, adds to the room’s inviting ambiance. Furnished with plush sofas, this space is ideal for shared conversations, board games, or simply losing yourself in a book. Ascending five steps, you enter an open-plan kitchen and dining area that effortlessly combines style and functionality. The spacious dining table invites communal meals, fostering connection over delicious fare. The kitchen, equipped with modern appliances, invites culinary exploration, enabling you to create memorable dishes inspired by local ingredients. On this level, a charming double bedroom awaits, complete with an en-suite shower that seamlessly marries modern comfort with rustic charm. For convenience, a ground floor toilet doubles as a utility room, catering to the needs of daily living. Ascending the stairs, the upper floor reveals two more bedrooms: a twin room and a king room. Each thoughtfully designed space offers comfort and serenity, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. A well-appointed family bathroom, featuring both a bath and a shower, caters to the needs of all guests, offering a space of relaxation and rejuvenation.
Venturing beyond Swallow Barn’s confines, the North Yorkshire Moors National Park unfolds in all its splendor. Vast expanses of heather-clad moorland, punctuated by ancient woodlands and meandering rivers, offer endless opportunities for exploration. The park’s diverse flora and fauna create a captivating tapestry of colors and life, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. Just a short drive away lies the coastline, where the quaint fishing village of Staithes beckons with its charming cobbled streets and historic harbor. Nearby, the picturesque Runswick Bay captivates with its sandy beach and rugged cliffs, offering a serene retreat by the sea. Further along the coastline, the iconic town of Whitby awaits, a treasure trove of maritime history, captivating Gothic architecture, and the haunting allure of Whitby Abbey. Beach 10 miles.