1 / 8Swinton Park Hotel
Masham, North Yorkshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms.
A Grade II* castle hotel on the 20,000-acre Swinton Estate in North Yorkshire, where dogs get a bed, a chew and miles of trails on the doorstep.
Two hundred acres of historic parkland and gardens wrap around Swinton Park Hotel, a Grade II* castle at the heart of the 20,000-acre Swinton Estate. Inside it has the feel of a private country home with views across the Estate, and the welcome at this dog friendly hotel starts outdoors, where miles of walks and trails begin on the doorstep.
The majority of the bedrooms take dogs, and every four-legged guest gets a comfortable bed, a chew, bowls for food and water and eco-friendly bags. The castle and Coach House boot rooms have dog towels for a rub down after a walk. Dogs can be left unattended in your bedroom once you've told reception and left a number where you can be reached, using the door hanger provided. In the lobby and public areas dogs stay on a lead and off the furniture.
The Terrace Bar welcomes dogs, as does the Terrace garden outside, though dogs aren't allowed at dinner in Samuel's, the indoor Terrace Restaurant or Chef's Table; so pre-book a dog friendly Terrace Bar table for dinner. At breakfast your dog can join you at the high tables in Samuel's. The Sitting Room, the Billiard Room with its hidden cinema, the Morning Room and the Lower Hall are open to dogs too, while the spa, the Drawing Room and the Castle Bar are kept dog free. Samuel's serves British classics and Chef's Table offers intimate fine dining, with produce grown, reared and foraged on the Estate.
The Country Club, free to hotel guests, has an indoor pool, an outdoor natural pool, a thermal suite and a wild swimming lake. With your dog, Druid's Temple and Ilton from Swinton Park, a Wildpack walk, is just 0.1 miles away, and Masham and the River Ure Walk is 1.9 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
- Most rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £35 per night
- Left alone in the room
- Allowed
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, treats, bowls, poo bags and towels
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 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. Indoor and outdoor pools
- Eating and drinking
- Fine dining and afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Suites
- Things to do
- Gym, cinema, walking routes, fishing, shooting and wild swimming
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swinton Park Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms. This comes from Swinton Park Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Swinton Park Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at Swinton Park Hotel?
£35 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Swinton Park Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Swinton Park Hotel?
Yes, the hotel says dogs can be left in the room.
Are there dog walks near Swinton Park Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Druid's Temple and Ilton from Swinton Park (0.1 miles), Hackfall Woods Circular (Grewelthorpe) (1.8 miles) and Masham and the River Ure Walk (1.9 miles).
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Walk0.1 mi awayDruid's Temple and Ilton from Swinton Park
North Yorkshire
A moorland and woodland circuit for dogs from Swinton Park to the Druid's Temple, a 19th century folly styled like Stonehenge above Colsterdale.
Walk1.8 mi awayHackfall Woods Circular (Grewelthorpe)
North Yorkshire
A Woodland Trust gem with ancient trees, hidden follies and a ravine that feels genuinely wild and forgotten.
Walk1.9 mi awayMasham and the River Ure Walk
North Yorkshire
A gentle riverside and meadow loop from the brewing town of Masham along the River Ure and the smaller River Burn.
Attraction3.7 mi awayMarmion Tower
North Yorkshire
A three storey 15th century gatehouse with a fine oriel window, standing alone by the River Ure. A short stop with your dog on a very good stretch of Yorkshire.
Attraction7.1 mi awayMiddleham Castle
North Yorkshire
Richard III's northern power base in Wensleydale, and one of the sites where your dog is welcome throughout the castle, not just the grounds.
Walk7.2 mi awayMiddleham Castle and River Cover Loop
North Yorkshire
A dog friendly riverside loop from Richard III's childhood castle along the River Cover, with racehorse gallops and Wensleydale views.
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