Lace up your walking boots, grab a few dog treats and strike out across the North Yorkshire countryside. This delightful, one-bedroom shepherd’s hut sleeps two guests but is also a paws-down winner for happy hounds who are eager to join in the fun. Situated in beautiful open countryside, and with a fabulous, wood-fired hot tub to soak in after each adventure, this gorgeous retreat promises a heavenly stay for hounds and humans alike.
Watch Rover bound into your private, enclosed garden and let him wander about and explore as you take the four steps up into the shepherd’s hut to discover its cosy, welcoming interior. This is a creatively designed space, where your pal can stretch out in the warm while you watch TV together, prepare home-cooked meals in the compact kitchen space and then enjoy a good night’s sleep in the double bed. There is also a shower room where you can enjoy steaming hot water after your long walks. Spend summer days relaxing out in the sunshine with your furry friend, lighting the BBQ, reclining in the hot tub and taking in the views from the picnic table.
Visit Richmond, 9.5 miles away, with its many dog-friendly pubs and cafes. Enjoy a circular 4-mile walk while you are here, taking you along the River Swale and through the ruins of Easby Abbey. Plan trips into the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which begins at Richmond and where there is an abundance of great dog-walking countryside. Aysgarth Falls, within the national park and 24 miles from the shepherd’s hut, is a great place for pups to explore as you can wander through woodland, dip furry feet in the water and see the magical waterfalls. The North York Moors National Park, 18 miles away, is perfect for a doggy day visit.