Stretch furry legs and watch tails wag on long walks through Nidderdale and the Yorkshire Moors National Park when you stay at this enticing stone cottage. Nestled on a working farm, 2.5 miles from Ripon, the two-bedroom, pup-friendly retreat with a hot tub, sleeps four guests, making it a great base for a small family or couples with a four-legged friend. From here it is just 3.5 miles to the National Trust’s Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, which your delighted dog will also adore. You can then return to warm chilly feet and paws beside the wood burner.
Head inside to find an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with generous space for your happy hound to pad about. Light the wood burner then settle on the soft seating to watch the Smart TV, play games or simply give soft ears a good scratch. The kitchen space is the perfect place to prepare meals for people and pets and there is a dining table to gather round while your contented canine enjoys the lovely warmth of the underfloor heating in winter. Pat him good night then climb the stairs to your sumptuous king-size and twin bedrooms, each with an en-suite shower room. The twin bedroom can also be made up as a double on request when booking. This cottage comes with two private courtyards where you can soak up the scenery, dine under the stars and bubble in the hot tub. There is also a shared field where you can take your eager chum to race about as much as he wishes.
Enjoy sheer puppy pleasure when you plan a day trip to the Howardian Hills or North York Moors, 18 miles away. The National Trust’s scenic Brimham Rocks (8 miles) with its acres of moorland, is another great doggy destination.