Pet Friendly Holidays Yorkshire Moors
Yorkshire has some of the best scenery and walks in England. With the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire moors, historic buildings and a sweeping landscape known as God's Own County, you'll find everything you need for the best dog-friendly holidays in Yorkshire.
- Goathland, EnglandThis imposing Edwardian country house stands in its own garden overlooking sheep grazing the common at Goathland, whilst the views of moors and forest may be enjoyed from the west-facing terrace. Set in the village of Goathland, perhaps better known as Aidensfield from the TV series Heartbeat, in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, it is in an excellent area for walking – the North Yorks Moors steam railway stops at the village station on its journey from Pickering to Grosmont. Horse riding can also be found nearby.
Whitby being only 9 miles away is a picturesque seaport famous for its Captain Cook connections, where the cobbled streets and yards stand in the shadow of the Abbey, overlooking the harbour. The 3 miles of sandy beaches lead to the pretty coastal village of Sandsend. Robin Hood’s Bay (renowned as a bygone smugglers’ haunt), Runswick Bay and Staithes are all worth a visit. Inland, the moors are scattered with villages, many with excellent inns. Goathland itself offers an excellent choice of inns and restaurants, in addition to local shops, post office and cafés. Scarborough 23 miles. York 38 miles. Beach 9 miles. Pub and restaurant ½ mile.£214From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Kildale, EnglandTucked away in their own picturesque valley, this imposing stone farmhouse and three Grade II listed properties Kildale Barn, Ingleby Barn and Westerdale Barn lie on the site of a 12th-century Cistercian abbey in an idyllic setting, where endless footpaths radiate from the door. Accessed by a 2-mile drive, they are set on a working farm where sheep and cattle graze (farm machinery – children must be supervised) within the glorious North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Baysdale Abbey has been furnished and equipped to a very good standard. All rooms are spacious, light and airy with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Original wooden floors on the ground level blend with shuttered windows, cornices add decorative touches and open fires in the reception rooms provide a welcoming atmosphere. A large natural garden surrounds the house and is edged by a fenced beck, providing a good habitat for an array of wildlife. Dating back to the 1800s, the other three holiday properties offer character accommodation in a tranquil and idyllic location. Vaulted beamed ceilings and wood-burning stoves add to the charm and character providing a welcoming atmosphere. Offering 3 miles of sandy beaches is the historic port of Whitby with its picturesque harbour and cobbled streets. Here you can board the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Train (Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films) and take a memorable journey through the stunning Esk Valley. Castle Howard, Nunnington Hall, Duncombe Park and Rievaulx Abbey are just a few of the treasures awaiting discovery. The coastal villages of Staithes, Runswick Bay and Sandsend all lie within 23 miles. This is an ideal holiday location at any time of the year. Shop 3 miles, pub 6 miles and restaurant 8 miles.
Westerdale Barn (27944) can be booked together with Baysdale Abbey (27943), Kildale Barn (27945) and Ingleby Barn (27946) to accommodate up to 31 guests.£81From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Helmsley, EnglandThis is a detached property encircled by a very pretty, welcoming garden, tucked away down a peaceful side road with the benefit of still being easy walking distance to the town. There is a shared gravel driveway leading to gated parking for one car outside the house.
Inside is a large modern kitchen complete with large Aga which also has a gas stove and oven extension as well as underfloor heating and a large dining table perfect for entertaining. The kitchen opens out through glass doors on one side to a private courtyard with patio furniture and on the other to the enclosed garden. It is well-equipped for all your culinary needs. This leads through to the most fabulous open plan living area with three arched glass doors facing the garden, bathing the room in light. Comfortable sofas are in front of the TV and the wood burning stove, there is a large dining table which is also great for enjoying meals together. Off the kitchen is a separate utility room which includes a washing machine, sink, and overhead drying rack and off there, a toilet and hand basin. Upstairs you have three good size bedrooms with the master boasting an en suite shower . There is a zip and link twin room which can be made up as a king bed on request as well as another double bedroom. There is also a separate family bathroom. Outside there is a rustic games room , separate from the house, with a football table for guests to enjoy, which opens out into the enclosed gated parking area.
Helmsley is where the Howardian Hills and the North York Moors National Park collide, offering some of the finest views and countryside around. Helmsley is also a paradise for walkers where the Ebor way, Cleveland Way and Inn Way meet. With a great reputation for its hospitality, Helmsleys market square is a meeting point for locals, walkers and cyclists alike. This beautiful Yorkshire town has many independent shops, cafés and eateries including a Michelin star restaurant in the nearby village of Harome 2 miles away, castle ruins, a walled garden and café, Bird of Prey centre, microbrewery and two abbey ruins. There is also an award winning spa. The stately home of Duncombe Park is just a short walk away, as is the open air swimming pool which is a popular attraction in the summer months. The east coast towns of Scarborough, Filey and Whitby are within easy reach as is the historic city of York.£126From price per night based on 7 night stay
- UNITED KINGDOMThe Hay Barn is a huge property, which is sure to delight, with far reaching views over the countryside. This is a great size for big family get togethers as well as groups of friends. Stepping inside you have beamed ceilings and traditional oak furnishings, welcoming you with an authentic country feel.
The spacious living room boasts the most incredible views with four sofas around the wood burning stove. There is also a games room, with a selection of board games as well as a games console. In the open plan kitchen and dining room, there is a huge dining table where you can all enjoy home cooked meals together. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor, a double as well as a twin, both with en-suite shower rooms. Plus, a family bathroom. Up on the first floor you have a further three bedrooms, a double with an en-suite shower, as well as a double and a twin. The property is completed with an additional shower room.
Outside you have your own private patio, complete with a seating area and a barbecue. Perfect for both sunny days as well as star gazing evenings. Beyond the patio there is a large open paddock, which can be enjoyed by guests in warmer months.
For those who love the great outdoors this is the ideal destination, with wonderful footpaths, cycle routes as well as bridleways all radiating from your doorstep, giving you wonderful views through forests as well as over the rolling moorland. In the nearby village of Rosedale Abbey, 1½ miles away, you have a couple of pubs as well as a couple of cafés and a village shop. There is also a small pitch and putt golf course with a second larger golf course around a 15-minute drive away. Rosedale Abbey is very scenic and attracts many walkers. The famous ‘Old Ironstone Railway’ walk runs all the way around the valley, and you can stop off at the lovely inn en-route for some local ales and traditional food. The area is increasingly favoured by cyclists, who are also welcomed to cycle the old railway line.
The Yorkshire Cycle Hub is 12 miles away at Fryup, offering cycle hire, alongside an excellent café. Dalby Forest is well worth a visit and is also great for cycling, with cycle hire and other adventure activities including zip wiring through the treetops. During your stay be sure to visit Ampleforth Abbey with its serene Abbey Church and grounds to explore at your leisure. Ampleforth boasts a great shop and tea room open in the summer, as well as orchards and a cider mill. Nearby Hutton-le-Hole, a picturesque village, offers a fantastic day out and even has its own home-made chocolate shop. Visit Ryedale Folk Museum and sample the popular local ice cream and take a paddle in the stream. Fancy a stately home? Then look no further than Castle Howard, well worth a trip and a beautiful day out.
The cottage is also within easy reach of Pickering with its many attractions including The North Yorkshire Moors Railway which goes all the way to Whitby, where you can enjoy possibly the most famous fish and chips in the UK. You are only a 30-minute drive from the heritage coast, with Whitby, Scarborough, Robin Hoods Bay and Staithes all within easy reach. This is a delightful destination all year round, whether your walks will be laced with blue bluebells in the spring, vivid purple heather in the summer or glistening frost and deep virgin snow in the winter.
The Haybarn (UK42935) can be booked with Stable Cottage (UK42936) to accommodate up to 15 guests.£144From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Pickering, EnglandSands Farm Cottages provide an excellent selection of high quality holiday cottages, peacefully situated within farmland in the small village of Wilton overlooking the Vale of Pickering. The cottages are perfectly positioned for exploring the area with the bustling market town of Pickering, home of the North York Moors Steam Railway, some 4 miles to the west and the lively coastal resort of Scarborough 14 miles to the east. Thornton-le-Dale, Dalby Forest and the North York Moors National Park are all within 2 miles, whilst the historic City of York is within a half hour drive. All cottages are furnished to a high standard and most have private hot tub with others having a shared facility, perfect for using in all weathers. Ample off road parking is available to all guests and the surrounding acres of grassland are available for children to play, or families to picnic and barbecue. In addition to the usual farm animals, Sands Farm is often visited by natural wildlife which include foxes, badgers, deer and barn owls.
This property can be booked together with Daisy (CC231115), Honeysuckle (CC231116), Jasmine (CC231117), Rose (CC231118), Poppy (CC231119) and Fuchsia (CC231128) to accommodate up to 32 people.£243From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Pickering, EnglandSands Farm Cottages provide an excellent selection of high quality holiday cottages, peacefully situated within farmland in the small village of Wilton overlooking the Vale of Pickering. The cottages are perfectly positioned for exploring the area with the bustling market town of Pickering, home of the North York Moors Steam Railway, some 4 miles to the west and the lively coastal resort of Scarborough 14 miles to the east. Thornton-le-Dale, Dalby Forest and the North York Moors National Park are all within 2 miles, whilst the historic City of York is within a half hour drive. All cottages are furnished to a high standard and most have private hot tub with others having a shared facility, perfect for using in all weathers. Ample off road parking is available to all guests and the surrounding acres of grassland are available for children to play, or families to picnic and barbecue. In addition to the usual farm animals, Sands Farm is often visited by natural wildlife which include foxes, badgers, deer and barn owls. This property can be booked together with Chapel Lodge (CC231114), Honeysuckle (CC231116), Jasmine (CC231117), Rose (CC231118), Poppy (CC231119) and Fuchsia (CC231128) to accommodate up to 32 people.£189From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Pickering, EnglandSands Farm Cottages provide an excellent selection of high quality holiday cottages, peacefully situated within farmland in the small village of Wilton overlooking the Vale of Pickering. The cottages are perfectly positioned for exploring the area with the bustling market town of Pickering, home of the North York Moors Steam Railway, some 4 miles to the west and the lively coastal resort of Scarborough 14 miles to the east. Thornton-le-Dale, Dalby Forest and the North York Moors National Park are all within 2 miles, whilst the historic City of York is within a half hour drive. All cottages are furnished to a high standard and most have private hot tub with others having a shared facility, perfect for using in all weathers. Ample off road parking is available to all guests and the surrounding acres of grassland are available for children to play, or families to picnic and barbecue. In addition to the usual farm animals, Sands Farm is often visited by natural wildlife which include foxes, badgers, deer and barn owls.
This property can be booked together with Daisy (CC231115), Chapel Lodge (CC231114), Jasmine (CC231117), Rose (CC231118), Poppy (CC231119) and Fuchsia (CC231128) to accommodate up to 32 people.£105From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Pickering, EnglandSands Farm Cottages provide an excellent selection of high quality holiday cottages, peacefully situated within farmland in the small village of Wilton overlooking the Vale of Pickering. The cottages are perfectly positioned for exploring the area with the bustling market town of Pickering, home of the North York Moors Steam Railway, some 4 miles to the west and the lively coastal resort of Scarborough 14 miles to the east. Thornton-le-Dale, Dalby Forest and the North York Moors National Park are all within 2 miles, whilst the historic City of York is within a half hour drive. All cottages are furnished to a high standard and most have private hot tub with others having a shared facility, perfect for using in all weathers. Ample off road parking is available to all guests and the surrounding acres of grassland are available for children to play, or families to picnic and barbecue. In addition to the usual farm animals, Sands Farm is often visited by natural wildlife which include foxes, badgers, deer and barn owls. Golf can be found nearby.
This property can be booked together with Daisy (CC231115), Honeysuckle (CC231116), Chapel Lodge (CC231114), Rose (CC231118), Poppy (CC231119) and Fuchsia (CC231128) to accommodate up to 32 people.£105From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Pickering, EnglandSands Farm Cottages provide an excellent selection of high quality holiday cottages, peacefully situated within farmland in the small village of Wilton overlooking the Vale of Pickering. The cottages are perfectly positioned for exploring the area with the bustling market town of Pickering, home of the North York Moors Steam Railway, some 4 miles to the west and the lively coastal resort of Scarborough 14 miles to the east. Thornton-le-Dale, Dalby Forest and the North York Moors National Park are all within 2 miles, whilst the historic City of York is within a half hour drive. All cottages are furnished to a high standard and most have private hot tub with others having a shared facility, perfect for using in all weathers. Ample off road parking is available to all guests and the surrounding acres of grassland are available for children to play, or families to picnic and barbecue. In addition to the usual farm animals, Sands Farm is often visited by natural wildlife which include foxes, badgers, deer and barn owls.
This property can be booked together with Daisy (CC231115), Honeysuckle (CC231116), Jasmine (CC231117), Chapel Lodge (CC231114), Poppy (CC231119) and Fuchsia (CC231128) to accommodate up to 32 people.£154From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Pickering, EnglandSands Farm Cottages provide an excellent selection of high quality holiday cottages, peacefully situated within acres of farmland in the small village of Wilton overlooking the Vale of Pickering. The cottages are perfectly positioned for exploring the area with the bustling market town of Pickering, home of the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway, some 4 miles to the west and the lively coastal resort of Scarborough 14 miles to the east. Thornton-le-Dale, Dalby Forest and the North York Moors National Park are all within 2 miles, whilst the historic City of York is within a half hour drive. All cottages are furnished to a high standard and most have a private hot tub with others having a shared facility, perfect for using in all weathers. Ample off road parking is available to all guests and the surrounding acres of grassland are available for children to play, or families to picnic and barbeque. In addition to the usual farm animals. Sands Farm is often visited by natural wildlife which includes foxes, badgers, deer and barn owls.
Fuchsia Cottage is a recently renovated cottage providing ground floor accommodation, particularly suitable for those with mobility difficulties. A wet room and a private enclosed hot tub provide the perfect retreat for couples. This property can be booked together with Daisy (CC231115), Honeysuckle (CC231116), Jasmine (CC231117), Rose (CC231118), Poppy (CC231119) and Chapel Lodge (CC231114) to accommodate up to 32 people.£98From price per night based on 7 night stay