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.
Barmby Moor, EnglandA meandering stream trickles through the stunning landscaped gardens of this 150-year-old detached farmhouse. Nestling in the sleepy hamlet of Barmby Moor (there may be some noise from farm traffic) and set in its own grounds, the property also boasts an outdoor swimming pool heated by solar panels (temperature is dependent on weather) and outdoor 6-seater hot tub. Just under a mile away lies Allerthorpe Common which offers wonderful walks and picnic areas amidst thousands of well-kept acres of land. This truly is the perfect holiday location for getting away from it all or discovering local culture.
Scattered amongst the spectacular countryside are many picturesque villages and ancient market towns such as Pocklington, Howden and Driffield. Beverley, capital of the Wolds, is home to a beautiful Gothic minster, old buildings and a racecourse. Described as a jewel waiting to be discovered, the Yorkshire Wolds boast countless villages, ancient inns and historic houses. Burnby Hall Gardens, Burton Agnes Hall and Burton Constable are all close by. Three miles away in Barmby Moor, the Wolds Gliding Club offers trial flights all year round.
Just 4 miles away is the Buddhist Centre at the wonderful Georgian mansion of Kilnwick Percy Hall, which offers lessons and courses in meditation. Aircraft enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with the Real Aeroplane Museum (Selby, 25 miles) where a magnificent Hawker Hurricane and P-51 Mustang can be seen, and the Yorkshire Air Museum (Elvington, 5 miles) with a superb collection of pre- and post-WWII aircraft. The ancient walled city of York is only 12 miles away, and boasts plenty of attractions for all the family, including the Castle Museum, York Dungeons, National Railway Museum, York Racecourse and the famous Jorvik Viking Centre. Golf, fishing and gliding are all available locally. Pub and restaurant 2 miles.£328From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Driffield, England"Peace and tranquillity set amongst Yorkshire’s finest countryside and long stretches of magnificent beaches..."
Steeped in history these former barn buildings have been lovingly restored using all of the original materials. Presented to a very high standard and offering spacious accommodation, each holiday cottage has its own enclosed garden for sole use, to while away the hours overlooking stunning paddocks where deer and foxes play. Guests have free use of the owners’ private indoor heated swimming pool, a communal games room and a children’s play area. The complex is surrounded by open countryside and a newly planted broad leaf woodland area, and is only four miles from the pretty village of Brandesburton. Oaklands wedding venue is situated in the 150 acres of woodland that surround the properties. Struncheon Hill Farm is a haven for those who enjoy having fun around water with a river, lake and pond nearby. Fishing, canal cruises and a Jet Ski and Diving School are less than half a mile from the door. Visitors will find locally an 18-hole golf course, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, a parachute and gliding centre, and an RSPB bird sanctuary.
Just a short drive leads to the traditional seaside resorts of Bridlington, Scarborough and Filey with miles of Blue Flag sandy beaches, colourful promenades, inns and tea rooms in abundance, offering the perfect family day out. Walking and cycling tracks surround the cottages and there is easy access to the Yorkshire Wolds - one of Yorkshire’s best-kept secrets. Robin Hoods Bay is well worth a visit, where children will love the chance to search for fossils amongst the rock pools. For stunning views, Flamborough Head is a must and visitors will delight in the puffin colonies that cling to the cliff side. For an alternative day trip, York will not disappoint and meandering along the cobbled streets of ‘The Shambles’, packed with curio and antique shops, as well as many museums including The National Railway Museum and Jorvik Viking Centre will keep both adults and children alike amused for hours. Explore British heritage when visiting stately homes and halls such as Burton Agnes Hall with its large collection of Monet and Renoir paintings, or Sledmere Hall with its beautiful gardens only a 30-minute drive away. The attractive market town of Beverley 12 miles away, where visitors can enjoy ancient cobbled streets, quaint shops and friendly local people, completes the area of peace and tranquility surrounding Struncheon Hill Farm. Shops, pub and restaurant 4 miles.
Four Bays (IOH), River View (IOJ), Broad Leaf (IOK), Woodlands (IOL), Meadow View (IOM) and The Loft (UKC2652) can be booked together to accommodate up to 50 guests.£475From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Holmfirth, EnglandNestled in the shadow of Holme Moss on the northern edge of the Peak District National Park, this high-quality listed cottage offers stunning panoramic views over the surrounding scenic Holme Valley. What was once three terraced weavers’ cottages, has been completely renovated to one spacious, luxury holiday cottage boasting seven en-suite bedrooms.
Once inside you’ll find unique features that reflect the age of the property have been wonderfully blended with modern day touches. The wood burner for instance is complemented by underfloor heating on the ground floor, a claw foot bath has been paired with walk-in showers and one bedroom even including an award winning king size study bed as featured on George Clarke’s amazing spaces. Once outside the views are simply unrivalled. Pride of place in the garden you’ll find a hot tub giving you ample opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy the rolling countryside away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Goosander Cottage is around ½ mile from Holme village where you’ll find a cosy pub serving food and being set in the rolling hills of the Peak District there are walks straight from the door. Keen cyclists can also recreate routes from the Tour de France 2014 including the iconic Holme Moss which is literally a stone’s throw away. Holmfirth is around 3 miles from the cottage, and anyone familiar with the TV comedy ’Last of the Summer Wine’ may recognise the area as the backdrop from this. In Holmfirth you’ll find a wide selection of cafés, bars, pubs and restaurants to suit the majority of tastes, together with a century old picture house and live music venue, and also a vineyard. Huddersfield is around 8 miles away and home to the UK’s first eco-spa, and a whole host of Peak District towns, villages and attractions are within easy reach to explore.£356From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Holmfirth, EnglandJust a short walk from the centre of bustling Holmfirth, this spectacular property boasts stunning far reaching views over the valley which you can enjoy whilst soaking in the luxury of your very own hot tub. A spacious and detached cottage, set out over one level, it is surrounded by beautiful wild gardens which extend into woodland thereby offering privacy and seclusion. Set in the Holme Valley on the edge of the Peak District National Park the surrounding magnificent countryside is most familiar as the back drop to the great British sitcom ’Last of the Summer Wine’. It is perfect for walking and cycling, with keen cyclists able to recreate routes used in the Tour de Yorkshire. A 10-minute walk down hill will take you to vibrant Holmfirth, home to shops, bars, cafés and restaurants in abundance, however a word to the wise, the roads back including the driveway to the cottage are steep and not for the faint hearted. Digley Reservoir and Holmfirth Vineyard are both around a 10-minute drive from the property and further afield you’ll find attractions for all interests within easy reach. These include the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, The Hepworth Gallery, Nostell Priory, Salts Mill, Bronte Parsonage and Harewood House, all within an hour’s drive, as are the cities of York, Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield.£235From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
York, EnglandSerendipity is a delightful static home and is ideally set on the Goosewood Holiday Park just outside the historic city of York. With its stylish and quirky decoration and furnishing, Serendipity offers families and couples a perfect holiday retreat whilst being ideally located to explore all that beautiful surrounding areas have to offer.
You enter the property into the open plan living area, which is a perfect place to kick back and relax in. The kitchen/dining area has everything you would need which is well presented and fully equipped with plenty of space for food preparation along with a dining table which seats four people giving a great area to have a family meal. There are two bedrooms, the master bedroom offers a plush double and the second with twins both with luxury linen guaranteeing a perfect night’s sleep. The bathroom presents a shower cubicle, heated towel rail, sink and toilet. Outside you have a gorgeous wrap around decking which offers a stunning hot tub, seating area and fantastic views of the spectacular countryside giving you a great place to sit out and relax in the summer months whilst enjoying a glass of fizz. With Serendipity located on the holiday park, you have instant access to the free indoor swimming pool which is open from March - December, fishing lake and a bar and bistro, meaning you don’t even have to leave the site to have a fun filled day.
If you want to go further afield, Goosewood Holiday Park is situated only 9 miles from York city centre, where you can enjoy the many activities York has to offer including York Dungeon, Jorvic Viking Centre, York Railway Museum, Castle Museum, York Minster and of course “The Shambles” to name but a few. Staying at Serendipity enables you to explore the Yorkshire area whether it be fish and chips in Whitby, the traditional seaside town of Scarborough, Flamingo Land theme park or the spa town of Harrogate there is plenty to see and do.£193From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Cayton, EnglandSpring Willows Boutique Holiday Park is nestled into the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds on the outskirts of Scarborough and located amidst the spectacular North Yorkshire Moors, Farmlands and the seaside towns of Scarborough, Filey & Bridlington. A fabulous choice for guests looking to explore the best of Yorkshires glorious coast and countryside.
The Linden Suite is beautifully furnished throughout to an exceptionally high standard. All on one level, the accommodation is all on the ground floor with full wheelchair access, wide doors and walk-in bath. The living area is open plan with a modern well equipped kitchen, a dining area as well as two sofas in front of the large Smart TV. One of the sofas is a high quality sofa bed which can be used by two additional guests on request. There is a double bedroom as well as a twin bedroom, both have wardrobes and TVs. The bathroom has a walk-in bath, with a glass door enabling you to step into the bath easily with a rainforest shower over.
The holiday park is well equipped to entertain and delight guests all year round. With a heated indoor swimming pool, which has public sessions as well as private bookable sessions so you can have the luxury of having the entire pool to yourselves. There is also a gym, sauna and hot tub, for guests use. The family bar is spacious and has entertainment on certain nights throughout the week, as well as showcasing Sky Sports. There is a great beer garden looking out onto the children’s play area, as well as a pool table, making this a fun social space for everyone. The bar serves food so you can treat yourself if you fancy a night off from cooking. This is a great destination for dogs, on-site the bar is dog friendly and there is a dog walking trail through the holiday park and along the edge of the neighbouring woods. Most of the beaches nearby are dog friendly or have dog friendly sections, with some fabulous walking trails in the Wolds as well as the National Park including Dalby Forest.
The site is just 8 miles from the centre of Filey which has a wonderful stretch of beach that goes for over 5 miles down the coast. The seaside town of Filey has been visited for generations by lots of families attracted by the beach and the traditional seaside resort. The cobble landing leads down to the Filey Brigg where you see many children rock pooling. On the clifftops is the end of the Cleveland Way walk, with many a weary walker sitting on the clifftops after completing the walk. The walks among the clifftops are stunning and some of the best available down the East Coast. To the south you have the RSPB bird sanctuary at Bempton Cliffs, and you’ll see all the migrating birds from puffins to guillemots and kittiwakes. The seaside resorts of Scarborough, Flamborough Head and Bridlington are just a short drive away.
Scarborough has two glorious beaches with a castle on the cliff top in-between, you also have the oriental gardens at Peasolm park, the Sealife Centre and one of Europe’s largest open air theatres which a great line up during the summer months. The medieval City of York is less than an hour away and is voted every year as being one of the top ten cities to visit. Try not to miss it during your stay as you will not be disappointed. A wonderful old walled city with lots of independent shops, cafés and street entertainers as well as the majestic Minster standing proud overlooking the city. You have a little slice of luxury to return to after a day of exploring. Beach 5¾ miles. Pub and restaurant on-site.
The Linden Suite (ref UK40475) can be booked together with The Spencer Suite (ref UK40476) to accommodate up to 10 guests.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beverley, EnglandWelcome to Atmospheric, a captivating new lodge nestled within the pristine Patrington Haven Leisure Park in the heart of the East Riding of Yorkshire. Designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, Atmospheric is a haven for four seeking a tranquil getaway that is dog friendly, has great facilities close by and is child friendly. Accommodating up to four guests, this dog-friendly retreat offers the perfect blend of natural beauty.
As you step inside, you’ll immediately be captivated by the spacious and stylish interior. The lodge features a king-size double bedroom with an en-suite shower room and a Smart TV, ensuring a comfortable and private space to unwind. Additionally, there’s a cozy twin room with its own Smart TV and a well-appointed house bathroom complete with a bath and shower. The open plan living, kitchen, and dining area is a social hub of the lodge. It boasts modern amenities, including a gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, and washing machine – perfect for preparing meals during your stay. The large Smart TV, and feature electric fireplace provide entertainment options for all ages. Step through the French doors onto the enclosed decking area with seating or meander to the rear of the lodge, where you can savour the breathtaking views of open countryside. Enjoy the fresh air and tranquillity as you dine al fresco or soak up the sun. The private garden, complete with a hot tub, offers a serene retreat for relaxation, ensuring you return from your holiday refreshed and rejuvenated. A private gate leads directly onto a public footpath great for letting your dog run.
Patrington Haven Leisure Park itself offers an array of amenities to enhance your stay. Jump into the swimming pool, work up a sweat in the gym, or indulge in delicious cuisine at the on-site restaurant and bar. For anglers, there’s on-site fishing, (£5 per day licence needed). Children can have a blast at the play park. Additionally, nature enthusiasts will appreciate the lodge’s direct access to a public footpath, perfect for exploring the surrounding countryside. Whether you’re seeking a romantic getaway, a family retreat, or a weekend escape with friends, Atmospheric at Patrington Haven Leisure Park promises an unforgettable experience in the tranquil beauty of East Yorkshire.£87From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Scarborough, EnglandNestled within a Victorian townhouse, Strathmore Apartment exudes elegance and comfort, offering a picturesque retreat just moments from Scarborough’s vibrant South Bay. With stunning sea views from the large bay window and the beach a mere 5-minute stroll away through the enchanting Italian gardens, this two-bedroom haven promises an unforgettable coastal escape. With access to the gym and swimming pool of the adjacent hotel, guests can enjoy a refreshing dip in the shallow end or indulge in relaxation with the sauna and hot tub—perfect for romantic getaways or family fun. The Fitness Suites offer state-of-the-art facilities, including cardiovascular and free weights areas, catering to all fitness needs.
Inside the apartment, modern furnishings adorn the open-plan living area, where a dining table by the window invites guests to sea views while enjoying home-cooked meals prepared in the well-equipped kitchen. After a day of exploration, sink into the sofas and unwind. The bedrooms boast double beds for a restful night’s sleep, while a shower room adds convenience to the accommodation. A utility area off the hallway, complete with a washing machine and tumble dryer, ensures practicality for longer stays.
Scarborough itself offers an array of attractions to suit all tastes, including the nearby Spa Pavilion hosting live music, theatre shows, and comedy events, and the renowned open-air theatre providing unforgettable al fresco performances. Peasholm Park entices with its tranquil beauty, while Scarborough Castle stands as a historic landmark overlooking the town. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Cleveland Way walking trail beckons, offering spectacular coastal views and connecting Scarborough to picturesque destinations such as Robin Hood’s Bay and Whitby to the north, and Cayton Bay and Filey to the south. Whether seeking cultural experiences or outdoor adventures, Strathmore Apartment provides the perfect base for exploring all that Scarborough has to offer.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
