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The Best Dog Friendly Hotels in the North Yorkshire Moors

The Best Dog Friendly Hotels in the North Yorkshire Moors

The North Yorkshire Moors National Park is beautifully rugged, with the UK's largest expanse of heather moorland, craggy rocks, and picturesque coast. It is the perfect destination for a walking break with miles of footpaths crossing diverse terrain. It, therefore, is also the ideal location to holiday with your four-legged friend. Being an outdoorsy destination there are a good range of hotels that are also pet-friendly. Our hotel experts have scanned the area to bring you a concise collection of the best dog friendly hotels in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park selected on their location, design, service, and amenities. Whether you are in search of a friendly pub or you would rather something a little more upmarket, there is something to suit most tastes and budgets. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next rural break?

For a pub

The Horseshoe Inn is a traditional village inn, set within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, which allows small pets for a small nightly fee. With a firelit pub serving hearty cuisine and good ales, this is an ideal spot to return to after a day outdoors.
White Swan Inn is a charming Georgian coaching inn, overlooking Pickering's market square, with creaky floors and low ceilings, a smart dining room and a choice of traditional or contemporary bedrooms. Child and very dog friendly, with a great location and a genuinely friendly Yorkshire welcome.

For luxury

Raithwaite Estate is a sprawling estate set between the forest and the coast, close to Whitby. Accommodation ranges from cosy doubles to self-catering cottages (many of which are dog friendly). Complete with a French-inspired brasserie and a spa, this is a luxe rural choice suitable for couples or families.
Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa is a chic old York stone inn and spa located on the edge of the Moors, in Helmsley. With a standout restaurant, smart interiors, heated pool, and spa treatments this is a luxurious base to return to after long walks. Dogs are made very welcome and they stay for free!

For foodies

The Pheasant, Yorkshire is a tastefully converted smithy in a scenic spot on the North Yorkshire Moors. Rooms have a boutique country-chic feel and two of the family cottages are dog friendly. With an indoor pool and an award-winning restaurant which serves innovative contemporary British fare, this is a luxurious stay.
The Black Swan at Helmsley is a historic former coaching inn turned smart hotel in the charming market town of Helmsley. Foodies will love the award winning restaurant, where everything is made in house using only the best of Yorkshire's produce. Best yet, dogs are made very welcome for just £10 a night.

For the outdoor activities

Bike & Boot is a fun hotel with an outdoorsy ethos set overlooking South Bay in Scarborough. Rooms keep the building's original features but feel fresh and funky with pops of colour and contemporary artwork. There's a place for bikes, surfboards, and muddy boots, while dogs are also made very welcome. Ideal for an active break.

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- The Horseshoe Inn Pickering 8 rooms from £95
  
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  Owner managed  -  Brothers Charles and Toby Wood play a hands on role as host and chef giving this pub a personalised touch
  Active Holiday  -  Set within the North York Moors National Park, this is the perfect base for rambling or cycling holidays
  Country Escape  -  A cosy pub located within the North York Moors National Park, ideal for a country escape
  Great walks  -  Whether you want an all day hike or a shorter amble, the North York Moors have a vast network of trails
  
  A traditional village inn set right amidst the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. The handful of rooms are individually styled and have a fresh take on traditional design. The best have freestanding roll-top baths. With a firelit pub serving hearty cuisine & good ales, this is a cosy rural stay. See More
  
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- The Pheasant, Harome Near Helmsley, Yorkshire 16 rooms from £200
  
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  Country Escape  -  A quintessentially English country inn set in lovely gardens (complete with a duck pond) in a pretty part of North Yorkshire
  Full of character  -  Converted from an 18th-century blacksmiths, village shop and farm buildings - the buildings are packed full of character
  Foodies  -  The chef, Peter Neville, creates spectacular dishes using as much wild and foraged produce as available
  Active Holiday  -  Set on the edge of the North York Moors national park, this is perfect for outdoorsy getaways
  Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays
  
  Tastefully converted smithy on the southern tip of the North York Moors. A central courtyard with fruit trees is surrounded by attractive bedrooms. With an indoor pool and an award-winning restaurant that uses wild and foraged produce - this is a chic rural stay. See More
  
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- Raithwaite Estate Whitby 72 rooms from £157
  
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  Families  -  With plenty of space and family suites or self-catering cottages to choose from — this is a good setup for families
  Country Escape  -  With its location amidst the woodlands and near the coast, this is a prime spot for a rural getaway
  Self catering  -  There are eight self-catering cottages and a private house for those who prefer an independent stay
  Restaurant  -  The Brasserie serves French inspired meals while the Poachers Bar and the Conservatory serve light dishes
  
  This contemporary-style country house hotel, with a small spa, sits in a secluded wooded valley yet is only 10 minutes from the beach near Whitby. Light-filled interiors are smart but unfussy, while the restaurant serves creative menus and much of the produce is sourced from the kitchen garden. See More
  
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- White Swan Inn Pickering (North Yorkshire) 21 rooms from £159
  
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  Value chic  -  A charming and characterful spot with chic interiors, warm and heartfelt service and gourmet cuisine, at a reasonable price.
  Back to Nature  -  A warm a cosy spot to retire to after a tiring day exploring the beautiful Yorkshire Moors.
  Great walks  -  North Yorkshire Moors on the doorstep with miles od spectacular walking and breathtaking views.
  Sights nearby  -  Visit Castle Howard, Hovingham Hall, Duncombe Park or Helmsley Walled Garden
  Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays
  
  Traditional Georgian coaching inn, overlooking the market square, with creaky floors and low ceilings, a smart dining room and a choice of traditional or contemporary bedrooms. Great location and a genuinely friendly Yorkshire welcome. See More
  
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- Black Swan at Helmsley Helmsley 60 rooms from £99
  
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  Full of character  -  With an Elizabethan building on one end, a Tudor one to the other & a Georgian House in the middle - this is a characterful stay
  Foodies  -  Foodies will love the award winning restaurant where everything is made in house using only the best of Yorkshire's produce
  Hotel Entertainment  -  Enjoy the indulgent afternoon tea offering a range of homemade treats and teas from around the world
  Local exploring  -  A well situated base for exploring this picturesque market town and right on the edge of the Moors
  
  This characterful former coaching inn dominates the marketplace of pretty Helmsley and is as attractive inside as out, with low-beamed rooms, wood panelling and inviting log fires. Well-priced bedrooms are bright and unfussy, while the menu of pub classics is filling and cheerily served. See More
  
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- Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa Helmsley (North Yorkshire) 33 rooms from £149
  
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  Foodies  -  Foodies will love the locally sourced modern British menus or why not try their lunch menu or Traditional Afternoon Tea ?
  Romantic Break  -  A secluded spot to getaway together, with luxurious massages, deep soaking tubs, cosy corners and crackling fires
  Great walks  -  The hotel is on the edge of the Moors and close to a National Park, an ideal spot for rambling
  Sights nearby  -  Helmsley Castle, Castle Howard and Helmsley Walled Garden are all worth checking out
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Good Hotel Guide, Small Luxury Hotels
  
  Tucked away near the centre of one of the North York Moors’ most attractive market towns, this coaching-inn-turned-hotel offers all the ingredients for a country break: newspapers and fire in the lounge, sun-trap terrace and pool, small spa, country-chic bedrooms and handsome bistro food. See More
  
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- Bike & Boot Scarborough 65 rooms from £75
  
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  Families  -  With family rooms, casual dining, fun design, a film club, and a focus on outdoor pursuits — this is ideal for family getaways
  Active Holiday  -  As the name suggests, this place is all about being outdoors whether you want to hike, bike, or surf
  Surfing  -  The area is well known for surfers and there's a place to store your board at the hotel
  Sights nearby  -  Climb up to Scarborough Castle and enjoy the epic views from its vantage point
  
  A fun hotel with an outdoorsy ethos set overlooking South Bay. Rooms keep the building's original features but feel fresh and funky with pops of colour and contemporary artwork. There's a place for bikes, surfboards, and muddy boots while dogs are also made very welcome. Ideal for an active break. See More
  
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