Dog-friendly Yorkshire
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.
Filey, EnglandThis wonderful property benefits from private parking on your own driveway, a large lawned garden to enjoy the sunshine, as well as being in a peaceful residential area away from the bustling crowds. Ensuring you have a relaxing break where you can unwind and take your pick of nearby destinations to explore. Enter into the hallway leading into the open plan living space, perfect for socialising. You can unwind on the sofas around the electric fire which offers additional warmth as well as being a focal point. You can all gather around the dining table in an evening, to reflect on the day’s events as well as plan where you will explore next, sharing your favourite home cooked meals using fresh local ingredients. Seafood is a speciality here, from lobster to the family favourite of fish and chips. In the well-equipped kitchen you can show off your culinary skills by making use of the quality appliances, perfect for cooking up hearty meals or packing up a picnic for the next day’s beach break.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms, which enjoy the same elegant interior design as the social hubs of the home and have been designed to suit couples, families with young children and groups of friends alike. You have two double bedrooms and a bunk bedroom. This floor is complete with a family shower room.
Outside in the garden you have a picnic table and barbecue where you can make the most of sunny afternoons. There is an extra delight for guests in the garden – your own private games room. The garage has been converted into a games room for guests, complete with a football table and darts board, where you can compete against family and friends to see who has the fastest reflexes when playing table football, or who has the best aim and skill when playing darts. Time can slip away all too easily when starting your own tournament, this is a quirky and fun feature which makes your stay even more enjoyable.
For those evenings when you don’t feel like cooking or are looking for a special spot to celebrate an occasion, you can find a plethora of places to eat and pubs to enjoy just a short stroll away, as well a number of shops for picking up the range of essentials. For those feeling adventurous, don your walking boots and hike along the Cleveland Way clifftop trail to soak up the stunning scenery, or during the summer months soak up the sunshine at the golden sands before taking a stroll to Hunmanby Gap or in the other direction to Brigg, with its shallow rock pools awaiting to be discovered, great for those with younger guests.
Other attractions within the area include the RSPB Bempton Cliffs Seabird Centre, where you can catch a glimpse of a variety of seabirds including puffins. Alternatively, travel north up the coast to spend some time in Scarborough, home to the sea life centre, Alpamare waterpark and Scarborough Castle, offering something for all ages. For history lovers a day trip to Sewerby Hall, Burton Agnes Hall and a little bit further Castle Howard will surely delight. For younger guests they will create memories of pure joy at Flamingo Land theme park and zoo. After a day of exploration with the ones you love, you will have the perfect base to return to, where you can relax and spend quality time enjoying each other’s company in cosy surroundings. Perfect for a quintessential seaside holiday all year round. Beach ½ mile.£98From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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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 stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Danby, 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.£246From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beverley, EnglandThese three properties are set on a working arable farm, which was a finalist in the ’Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards’ 2018.
All lovingly converted to a very good standard and each maintains many of there original features, including beams, tiled and wooden floors. The Old Stable (ref UK31779) has been expertly restored from stable sides which feature in the open plan living area. This area also has a series of small handmade stained-glass windows set high up on the back wall, which throw light onto the first-floor corridor. They are a delight and depict a story of a working horse and her foal, so in keeping with this fabulous holiday home. On the first floor are four of the five en-suite bedrooms offering a mixture of twin and kingsize accommodation. The house bathroom is an absolute delight with a free-standing roll-top bath, tiled floors and Velux windows. The Old Barn (ref UKC998) has two bedrooms on the ground floor along with the family bathroom, and the third bedroom on the first floor. The Cart Shed (ref UKC999) has the open plan living space on the first floor and all three bedrooms are on the ground floor, all three have their own TV. All three properties have underfloor heating throughout the ground floor which provides a cosy feel.
There are great walks round the farm, as well as along the riverbank and throughout the area. This location is also popular with cyclists, so be sure to bring your bikes and enjoy this delightful setting in style. Beverley is only 2½ miles away and is well known for its racecourse, minster, many boutiques and coffee shops. The coast at Hornsea can be reached within 10 miles, where visitors will find many of its traditional amusements and its promenade. To amuse your children, why not spend a day exploring the wildlife centre at Hornsea Mere?
York is a great place for a day out and is about an hour’s drive away. The Deep at Hull is one of the UK’s biggest aquariums and is well worth a visit and is about half an hour away.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 22 guests.£156From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Harrogate, EnglandBuryemwick is an 18th-century Cottage steeped in history, nestled in the idyllic Washburn Valley with uninterrupted views of Swinsty Reservoir. The property has undergone a full refurbishment to create a luxurious holiday home that is both in keeping with tradition, yet fully equipped with all the modern amenities you would expect from a luxury holiday home. Buryemwick is set within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by spectacular countryside making it a haven for walkers, cyclists and those just wanting to take some time out and enjoy some peace and tranquillity.
Families and groups can enjoy the views whilst relaxing in the garden which includes a patio with a hot tub, decking, barbecue and sun loungers, a great place to watch the sunset whilst having a glass of fizz, al fresco style. There is lockable storage for bikes and an area for washing your canine friends should you choose to bring them along with you. The property is extremely spacious and ideal for family gatherings of up to eight people. It features a large kitchen which is well equipped for food preparation, also creating a great area to socialise. You also have a snug with a wood burner for those cosy evenings, and a games room with a bar billiards table and a dart board, it really is the perfect retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
There are four double bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities. Three are on the first floor, including a master bedroom which includes a delightful roll-top bath, and two further kingsize rooms that can be made into twin rooms if required. There is a further double bedroom on the ground floor of the property with its own en-suite.
There are plenty of places to visit and things to do in the local area. The Spa town of Harrogate, 9 miles, is home to the famous Betty’s Tearooms and the Turkish Baths. Take a trip to the pretty town of Ilkley, 12 miles, to stroll along the Grove with its shops, cafés and restaurants in abundance. Otley, 7 miles, is a great place to enjoy a walk along the river and the closest town for supermarkets etc. You also have instant access to explore the National Trust site of Brimham Rocks, 8.6 miles, and the World Heritage Site Fountains Abbey, 12 miles, which are both a must.£265From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
UNITED KINGDOMDenton House, in the hamlet of Ravenscar, stands in an elevated position 600 feet above sea level overlooking Robin Hood’s Bay and the North York Moors. The horizon is 33 miles distant on a clear day. This detached home was built in 1993 from locally quarried stone blocks and has oil central heating and two log burning stoves. A garden room, also constructed from stone blocks is heated by electric oil radiator, and contains a sink unit, garden chairs, television with built in DVD player. The main feature of the room is a games table which can be used for either American pool, air hockey and table tennis. A lockable garage may be used for the storage of bikes. The garden, which overlooks a field immediately behind the house and towards the valley and bay, has two patio areas, one behind the house and the other next to the garden room. Both enjoy a sunny aspect for the majority of sunny days. Sheep graze in the field at certain times of the year and dog owners need to be aware that this is sheep country. There is a modern kitchen and a handy downstairs shower room. The second floor has an open plan landing with sofa looking out towards the moors.
Denton House is situated within a few hundred yards of the Cleveland Way route, which is perfect for guests who enjoy walking. There is a path leading down to a beach from the clifftop, or alternative road access to the beach via a track 1.5 miles away. There is also the old railway line which ran through Ravenscar between Scarborough and Whitby until the 1960’s which serves as a mainly gentle cycle track for the family. The station platform, tunnel and bridges are still in place along the 21 mile line. The beach below the cliffs at Ravenscar can be accessed by footpath across the golf course or by the disused railway line. Vehicle access is by a scenic single track road leading down the valley to a sandy beach. The foreshore of Robin Hood’s Bay is very well known for ammonite fossils and searching for them can be good fun for children of all ages.
The larger resorts of Whitby and Scarborough are just a short drive away. Whitby is a very busy working harbour and town, and is famous for the Dracula and Heartbeat locations and the exploits of Captainn Cook. Not forgetting award winning fish restaurants. Alternatively, Scarborough is a large Victorian seaside resort famous for its two bays, the North Bay being the quieter of the two. The long marine drive is over three miles of flat walking and is ideal for a pleasant evening stroll. Shop 8 miles, pub 2 miles and restaurant 500 yards.£138From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
York, England107 & 109 Nunnery Lane - a House of York holiday home is by York’s city walls. It is cosy, luxurious set of pet friendly townhouses with a pool table, cinema and games room. It is perfect for 10 people - 11th & 12th person incurs additional cost per stay. We're a 10 min walk from the station (parking available) and a 7 min stroll in the centre of York. Situated just off ‘Bishy Road’ (voted Britain’s best high street) there's also fantastic independent shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes, delis and takeaways just a minute walk away.£559From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
York, England107 Nunnery Lane is a stylish, pet friendly townhouse with a courtyard & basement cinema. It sleeps 5 but an additional z-bed can be requested for a 6th person (£20 fee per stay). Parking is available and we're very close to the station. 107 is located off ‘Bishy Road’ (voted Britain’s best high street) with independent shops, pubs, cafes & delis. You can also rent 109 Nunnery Lane allowing bookings of up to 12. Additional £20 charge for dogs.£225From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
York, England109 Nunnery Lane is a stylish, pet friendly townhouse with courtyard & pool table. It sleeps 5 but an additional z-bed can be requested for a 6th person (£20 fee per stay).
Parking is available and we're very close to the station and a 7 min stroll to the centre of York. Also its just off ‘Bishy Road’ (voted Britain’s best high street) with independent shops, pubs, cafes & delis. You can also rent 107 Nunnery Lane allowing bookings of up to 12. Additional £20 charge for dogs.£219From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bridlington, EnglandSpringdale Farmhouse can be found surrounded by open countryside on top of the stunning Yorkshire Wolds, just outside the pretty village of Rudston and close to the thriving harbour town of Bridlington in North Yorkshire. This holiday home is perfect for families to gather and celebrate spending time together. The country style kitchen offers a host of modern appliances. There is plenty of work top space for preparing delicious home cooked meals for the family.
Springdale Farmhouse offers three different living rooms. The main area provides seating for the full group, a warming open fire for the cooler winter months and garden access out to the hot tub. In the evening take one of the two staircases to the floors above and find a selection of bedrooms to choose from. The master bedroom offers far reaching views and includes an en-suite. There are a further four bedrooms on the first floor. The final bedroom can be found on the second floor and spans the full length of the house. With vaulted ceilings, very low beams (height approximately 5 foot) and two zip and link super king size beds, this room is ideal for the younger visitors in the group. An enclosed formal courtyard sits to the rear of Springdale Farmhouse and is a sun trap during the summer months, and to the front of the house are neatly trimmed lawns and wood fired hot tub; here you can enjoy the stunning views, keep an eye out for deer, hares and owl or simply star gaze late into the night.
Explore the many miles of walking and cycling opportunities the Yorkshire Wolds provides. A visit to this area would not be complete without taking in the wildlife spectacle of RSPB Bempton Cliffs. The thriving seaside town of Bridlington with its award-winning beach is just 7 miles away and the stately homes of Burton Agnes, Sledmere House and Gardens and Sewerby House and Gardens are all within a short drive. The North York Moors, historic city of York and cultural town of Hull are under an hour away. Springdale Farmhouse is the perfect holiday home for your Yorkshire. Beach 7 miles.
The local pub is 1 mile away serves great bar meals and Sunday lunches!£205From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
