Dog-friendly Yorkshire Dales

A walkers’ paradise with the Ribble Way passing at the end of the garden, this semi-detached, single-storey holiday cottage adjoins the owners’ own home and offers carefully co-ordinated and spacious accommodation. It is set at the end of a private lane in a rural location, with long distance views over open countryside to the hills beyond. Ideally located between the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Forest of Bowland, the property is also close to the Pennine Bridleway, Settle Loop and Gisburn Forest mountain bike complex making this an excellent base for active holidays. It overlooks a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Ribble floodplain, with a wealth of bird life and a bird hide on the Ribble Way. An ideal home for relaxing in and just enjoying your surroundings. The bustling market town of Settle is just 4 miles and offers a wide selection of shops, pubs and restaurants and is home to the famous Settle to Carlisle railway. Alternatively, Skipton, “the gateway to the Dales”, is just 9 miles. Golf and fishing available nearby. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

This delightful, Grade II listed, former chapel, adjacent to the owners’ home, is steeped in history and is tucked away in a wonderful, rural location in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. As such, it enjoys beautiful views over spectacular countryside. The cottage provides romantic holiday accommodation and offers a wonderful home from which to walk direct from the door, with links along the Dales Way between Grassington and Kettlewell. For those who like climbing, Kilnsey Crag is at hand, and offers some of the most challenging climbs in the area. Alternatively, Grassington is approximately 4 miles, and has a wide variety of country shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants. In summer, you can enjoy Grassington Festival, which attracts well-known celebrities, and during winter it offers the Dickensian Festival. Shop 3 miles.

Set in a small hamlet, these carefully converted holiday cottages form a courtyard development where every care has been taken with the design, internal furnishings and their impact on the environment. Bell’s Barn (prop ref 25899) stands detached from the other cottages and is suitable for wheelchair users. There is also enclosed paddock where your dogs can run free! Just a short walk from Crakehall, claimed to be one of the prettiest villages in the Dales, with a large village green overlooked by an imposing manor house where cricket and quoits teams often play. Nearby, the historic town of Bedale, 2½ miles, offers a weekly market every Tuesday and various events during the year, together with a range of individual shops, restaurants and pubs. Masham, renowned for the Black Sheep Brewery, is 10 minutes’ drive and Richmond with its Norman castle, Georgian architecture and thriving theatre is also easily accessible. Historic York and its many attractions is within easy driving distance. Alternatively, just enjoy the wonderful Yorkshire countryside either by car, bicycle or on foot. Shop and pub ¾ mile. Properties 25898, 25899, 25900 and 25901 can be booked together to accommodate up to 16 guests.

A lovely annexe cottage nestled in the village of Burton Pidsea, East Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. All-ground-floor. Hot tub. Romantic. Enclosed garden. Hedon 6.5 miles; Withernsea 8 miles; Hull 12.3 miles.

The Sycamores is a charming semi detached property situated on a quiet side street in the quaint village of Hunmanby on the stunning Yorkshire coastline just a short drive from the traditional seaside town of Filey. It is the perfect place from which to enjoy a relaxing Yorkshire holiday. Surprisingly spacious, and renovated throughout, this well presented bungalow has a real cosy feel to it and offers first class accommodation. The kitchen is well planned and offers a gas hob with an electric oven, dishwasher as well as a washer/dryer. There is even a comfy arm chair where you can take a seat, enjoy a glass of wine whilst watching someone else do the cooking. The large living/dining room sits to the front of the property and is flooded with natural light from the large picture window. A large sofa takes centre stage in front of the warming gas fire, an ideal spot to cosy up on during the evening to watch your favourite holiday movie on the large Smart TV. Along the corridor is the house bathroom with bath and shower over. The accommodation is completed by a double bedroom, slide open the cupboard doors and you’ll find the hidden TV or perhaps in the morning throw open the French doors and enjoy an early morning coffee before getting ready for the day ahead. To the rear of the enclosed garden is a sunken seating area with fire pit, a lovely space to sit and relax after a long day exploring the local area.
Two miles away is the stunning Hunmanby Gap, a popular beach with locals, which offers a friendly café during the summer months. The delightful seaside town of Filey is a little further up the coast and has a variety of quaint tea rooms, restaurants and independent shops. Enjoy a stroll along the promenade with its brightly painted beach huts, ornamental gardens and cafés, or wander down to the coble landing, with its fishing boats and seafood stalls. The Sycamores offers easy access to the Cleveland Way, which is a 109 mile footpath across the moors and along the coast of the North York Moors, with many interesting sites and historical buildings to enjoy on the way. A visit to this area would not be complete without a walk to the nearby Flamborough headlands or an afternoon at the Bempton RSPB Reserve. Inland enjoy the rolling beauty of the Yorkshire Wolds or within an hour you could be enjoying the historic city of York. The Sycamores is a lovely cottage for a memorable holiday. Beach 2 miles

A romantic barn conversion resting in Lelley in Yorkshire. Hot tub. WiFi. Off-road parking. Hedon 3.7 miles; Hull 8.3 miles; Withernsea 10.6 miles.

A large barn conversion resting in the rural location of Lelley, Yorkshire. Ground floor bedrooms. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. WiFi. Hedon 3.7 miles; Hull 8.3 miles; Withernsea 10.6 miles.

A contemporary detached home situated in the village of Wistow near Selby. Pet-friendly. Ideal for families. Private hot tub. Howden 12.5 miles; Castleford 15.6 miles.

In a quiet location down a private drive, this second floor holiday apartment, renovated in 2020, is part of a converted mill set within Malhamdale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and with the other properties enjoys 8 acres of private grounds in an idyllic setting. This apartment boasts fantastic views over the River Aire which feeds the trout lake and millstream, adding charm and life to the grounds. Malham Cove, with its limestone amphitheatre and the gorge of Gordale Scar, are within easy walking distance, as is Malham Tarn, one of the largest natural areas of water in Yorkshire. Also, Settle is close by, where you can take a trip on the Settle to Carlisle Railway. The town of Skipton is also a favourite, also known as ’the gateway to the Dales’, with its Norman castle and popular market. Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile.

A snug ground-floor cottage tucked away in the quiet village of Harome near Beadlam in North Yorkshire. Electric fire. Romantic retreat. Helmsley 2.7 miles; Pickering 12.3 miles; York 22.5 miles.