Dog Friendly Hotels North Yorkshire

Owl Cottage is a lovely semi-detached barn conversion and is one of five holiday cottages set around a central courtyard at Holtby Grange, just outside the small village of Holtby and only 5 miles from York city centre. Hidden down a long private drive and surrounded by open countryside with far-reaching views, this one bedroomed property offers a very high level of guest comfort and luxurious extras for a couple. The entrance to the property is from the main courtyard which has beautifully trimmed boxed hedges and a koi carp pond. With shared seating, this area offers a real sense of peace and tranquillity. Upon entering the property you are straight into the open plan kitchen/dining room/living room. With a feature brick wall, contemporary wood burner and vaulted ceiling, not to mention the oak kitchen covered with granite worktops, Belfast sink and high end cooking appliances, this property will not disappoint. The chef in the family will certainly enjoy cooking in this kitchen. The wow factor continues into the bedroom with a kingsize and a high quality mattress and bedding, you are assured a peaceful nights sleep. The wet room is huge with an accessible shower, safety handle and fixed seating. Outside there is a large enclosed garden shared between all the cottages offering a shaded wooded area, summerhouse with seating, garden paths and a central pond which is surrounded by a fence. The property owner lives on-site and there is car parking for two cars and bike storage is also available.
Owl Cottage welcomes dogs. An enclosed paddock and outside dog shower ensure that your four legged friend also has an enjoyable holiday.
Within 5 miles is the historic city of York and its plethora of world renowned visitor attractions from the Gothic York Minster, National Railway Museum, Jorvik Viking Centre and York’s Chocolate Story. If your interests are more towards shopping and experiencing the buzzing café culture and many eateries including Michelin starred restaurants, all of which are dotted along streets that can trace their history back hundreds of years, then there is no better place to base your holiday than at Owl Cottage. The Victorian spa town of Harrogate, 21 miles, Thirsk and home of James Herriot, 31 miles and the seaside resort of Scarborough, 44 miles which are all within day trip distance. Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile and restaurant 4 miles.
Owl Cottage can be booked together with Cozy Cottage (UK10717), The Granary (UK10718), Applegate Cottage (UK10719) and Field View Cottage (UK10720) to accommodate up to 16 guests.

Surrounded by 10 acres of meadowland in the grounds of Ovington Grange, this charming detached cottage offers superb accommodation, and there is stabling and equestrian facilities for riders and carriage drivers by arrangement with the owner. This single-storey accommodation has level access throughout with wide doorways meaning it is easily accessible and will appeal to all ages. It has a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining room with gloss units and a full range of appliances, including a coffee machine, dishwasher and TV to cater for your every need. The living room is spacious with comfortable sofas set around an electric wood burner. Two patio doors open out onto the enclosed south-facing patio... a perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee taking in the views beyond.

The accommodation extends to two large bedrooms. The first has a kingsize bed and quality bedding - promising a good night’s sleep! It also has an en-suite bathroom with corner shower. Bedroom two offers two single beds which can zip and link to make a super kingsize bed on request, as well as windows at both aspects of the room bringing in the surrounding views. Bedroom two has a TV for your entertainment. A separate bathroom is provided with bath with overhead electric shower.

To the side of the cottage is a lovely enclosed courtyard garden with furniture, ideal for al fresco dining with a glass of wine in the evening. There is the added benefit of a private driveway and space for two cars, with extended parking available on request. Being animal lovers, the owners, who live on-site, are happy to accept up to two well behaved dogs. There is also stabling available on site by private arrangement.

A short walk from the cottage, brings you to the charming hamlet of Ovington and a lovely traditional pub serving home-cooked food and local ales. With so many opportunities to explore whether by car or on foot, the stunning North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales National Park are both within easy reach. A short drive away is the market town of Barnard Castle with its bustling high street full of quaint shops, pubs and cafés, as well as the impressive Bowes Museum. Alternatively, the historic Yorkshire market town of Richmond is great for strolling along the cobbled streets and castle walls. A visit to the beautiful city of York is not to be missed with stunning architecture as well as the incredible York Minster dominating the skyline. Shop 4 miles, pub ¾ miles and restaurant 1¾ miles.