Lying on the fringes of the Yorkshire Dales, this idyllic hillside hideaway offers the chance to enjoy bracing walks among rugged scenery that might just give you a new leash of life. Captivating views also stretch out right before you from the enclosed garden, so you don’t have to venture too far to experience the beauty of the area. When it comes to eating out, you’re within 1.5 miles of a welcoming village pub in Bradley, where a dedicated canine menu and water bowls ensure every member of the family is well looked after.
Inside, the whitewashed cottage is bursting with character, with an original fireplace and wooden ceiling beams giving the living room/diner a wonderfully traditional old-world feel. Time spent indoors is punctuated by gathering for meals around the farmhouse-style dining table or switching on the Smart TV and keeping warm beside the toasty wood burner. A shower room is also on this floor, making it convenient to rinse off muddy paws after a day traipsing the Dales. Upstairs, you’ll find two charming bedrooms to snuggle up in once you’ve got your pup settled in their own quiet spot.
Just 3 miles away, Skipton’s famous market is open four days a week and is a feast for the senses. Dogs on leads are welcome inside Skipton Castle, and behind it you’ll find a lovely woodland walk with majestic trees and views across the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. You can even take to the water for a boat trip with your four-legged companion. For a different way to travel, skip aboard the steam train that runs from Embsay (5 miles) to Bolton Abbey and discover its 12th-century monastery ruins, ancient woodlands and vast 30,000-acre estate.