The Best Dog Friendly Hotels in the North Yorkshire Moors

Helmsley (North Yorkshire)

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.

• 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

Pickering (North Yorkshire)

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.

• 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

Helmsley

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.

• 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

Yorkshire

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.

• 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

Scarborough (Scarborough)

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.

• 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

Whitby (Yorkshire)

A stylish country house hotel nestled between North Yorkshire's wild moors and sweeping sea. Elegant rooms feature a calming neutral palette and sumptuous soft furnishings. There are three restaurants and bars, a relaxing spa, and a terrace looking out onto landscaped gardens. An idyllic getaway.

• Total relaxation - The spa offers a mindfully curated collection of treatments to rejuvenate the body, soothe the mind, and uplift the spirit
• Country Escape - With its location amidst the woodlands and near the coast, this is a prime spot for a rural getaway
• Great walks - With the North Yorks Moors and the coast nearby, there is a vast network of scenic hiking trails
• Sights nearby - Explore Whitby with its narrow streets, harbour, and impressive medieval abbey

Pickering

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.

• 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