1 / 8Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa
Ruthin, Denbighshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A four star castle hotel in the heart of Ruthin, where dog rooms give easy access to the grounds and well behaved dogs share the bar with you.
Peacocks may be out on the driveway to greet you as you pass under the stone entrance archway of Ruthin Castle. The four star castle hotel sits in acres of gardens and sprawling woodland in the heart of the medieval town of Ruthin, and it has been welcoming guests, Kings and Queens among them, for several hundred years. Outstanding grounds and gardens to explore make this a dog friendly hotel for days spent outside.
A number of the 60 bedrooms are set aside for dogs, each with an en suite and easy access outside, so a walk in the grounds is a moment's notice away. Two dogs at most can stay per room, and the hotel must be contacted before you book, to check one is available. The house rules are clear: a lead at all times on the estate, no longer than 2 metres, no dogs on beds or furniture, and no leaving them in the bedroom unsupervised. Staff can't feed or walk your dog and there is no pet food on sale, so pack what you need. Bins are dotted around the grounds for clearing up after your dog.
Well behaved dogs are welcome while you eat and drink in the bar. Ruthin Castle doesn't say if dogs may sit with you in Tafarn Y Ddraig, the Dragon Tavern, which fills the castle's historic banqueting hall with local dishes and drinks, from coffee and cake and light lunches to afternoon tea.
BAZAAR Spa sits in the castle's former moat, with woodland hot tubs, sauna, steam and a mud room, though dogs can't go in, and the gym is complimentary for residents. Out with the dog, walks and hiking start on the doorstep, and Foel Fenlli from Bwlch Pen Barras, a Wildpack walk, is 3 miles away.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 per night
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Rhyl East Beach, 16.4 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Spa with treatments and thermal facilities
- Eating and drinking
- All day dining and afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Suites
- Things to do
- Gym
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa?
£20 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Foel Fenlli from Bwlch Pen Barras (3.0 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Rhyl East Beach, 16.4 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Ruthin Castle, Castle Street, Ruthin, LL15 2NU, North Wales, United Kingdom
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