4 Luxury Dog-friendly Cottages in Yorkshire

Frequently asked Questions

• Is Yorkshire dog friendly?

  Yorkshire is very dog friendly, with thousands of acres of wide open spaces for long dog walks, a 90-mile stretch of beautiful coastline with over 40 fully or partially dog-friendly beaches and lots of dog-friendly pubs, restaurants and cafes in towns and villages across the county. Add to that, dog-friendly days out and activities, such as a trip on the North York Moors Railway or a day at the Yorkshire Air Museum and it’s clear that Yorkshire is a great destination for a holiday with the dog.

• What is there to do in Yorkshire with dogs?

  In a word, walk. Explore over 800 square miles of the Yorkshire Dales, over 550 square miles of the Yorkshire Moors, and don’t leave out the Yorkshire Wolds! Alternatively, how about a day at the beach? There are lots of dog-friendly beaches in Yorkshire to choose from. Plan your days out around dog-friendly attractions, from open air museums to National Trust gardens. Visit Whitby, where you can take the dog up to the abbey (on a lead) and then enjoy fish and chips on the seafront, or head to Ryedale Folk Museum for a glimpse into Yorkshire’s past.

• Which Yorkshire beaches are dog friendly?

  Most Yorkshire beaches are dog friendly or have dog-friendly areas, although some have high season restrictions. Scarborough, probably Yorkshire’s most popular seaside town, has a ban on dogs from 1 May to 30 September, but just down the coast, Clayton Beach has no restrictions, and up the coast, Whitby has a dog-friendly beach. Other beaches to take the dog include Staithes, Robin Hood’s Bay and Brunswick Bay, but you should keep them on a lead if it is busy.

• Can you take dogs to Yorkshire Wildlife Park?

  You probably won’t surprised to learn that you can’t visit the Yorkshire Wildlife Park with the dog. There are plenty of other attractions in Yorkshire which welcome dogs though, so don’t be too downhearted. If nature and animals are important to you, visit Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park. Dogs are welcome - on a short lead - everywhere except the children’s play park and they even provide free poop bags!

• Is Yorkshire Sculpture Park dog friendly?

  Yes, dogs are welcome on a lead at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. You can explore the outdoor sculptures, with one or two sensitive areas excepted, and it gives the dog a good old walk. There’s a no-dogs policy in the indoor galleries, which is understandable, but they’re welcome in the concourse of the Visitor Centre and in the outdoor areas of the cafes. Don’t forget, you can also bring a picnic to the Sculpture Park, so you can find a quiet spot for lunch with the dog away from the crowds.

• Can dogs be off the lead in the Yorkshire Dales?

  The Yorkshire Dales offer some amazing dog walking opportunities and there are plenty of place where you can let the dog off the lead. As is the case anywhere in the country, you need to follow the canine code, ensure the dog is on the lead near livestock, and be confident that you have good control of your dog.

• What are some of the top dog-friendly pubs in Yorkshire?

  You’re spoilt for choice! How about The Bull at Broughton, a traditional pub with open fires, flagstone floors and an array of cask ales as well as a wine list of over 50 wines. Even better, it’s a short walk from the lovely Dales Hall. Also just a short drive from here, is the Tempest Arms, a large 17^th Century  inn with a pretty courtyard. The Dunkirk in the village of Denby Dale is dog-friendly, with water bowls & doggy biscuits, and it’s close to both Hilda’s Cottage and Needlework Cottage.