1 / 8The Kings Head Hotel
Richmond, North Yorkshire
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room.
A Georgian coaching inn on Richmond's cobbled market square, where dogs settle in the bar beside crackling fires and local ales.
Franz Liszt once performed in the ballroom at The Kings Head Hotel, a Georgian coaching inn built around 1720 and overlooking the cobbled market square in Richmond. Meticulously restored, with a sweeping staircase and twinkling chandeliers, it has 24 individually adorned rooms. On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this dog friendly hotel suits town and country alike.
Two pets per room at most, up to medium size and based on availability, is the house rule. The rooms blend period charm with contemporary amenities, from a Roberts radio and H2K of Harrogate botanicals, with premium linens and soft pillows in the Premium Rooms. The Kings Head doesn't mention leaving your dog behind in the bedroom during an evening out, so raise it before booking.
In the Bar, where local ales are served beside crackling fires, dogs are welcome to settle while you eat something relaxed; ask the hotel about a table for you and the dog when you book. For a more formal evening there is the candlelit restaurant, and on a Sunday the lunch menu is built around the roast, with Yorkshire puddings and the chef's sauces. Afternoon tea is served as well.
Richmond is perched above the River Swale, with a Norman castle, boutique shops and Georgian architecture around the square. Wildpack's Richmond Castle and the River Swale Walk is 0.1 miles away, a first outing with the dog.
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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- Maximum two small to medium sized pets per room, based on availability (Coaching Inn Group terms)
- Dog fee
- £15 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Treats, dog beds and a dog menu
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Kings Head Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Kings Head Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Kings Head Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs per room. Limits the hotel states: Maximum two small to medium sized pets per room, based on availability (Coaching Inn Group terms).
Is there a charge for dogs at The Kings Head Hotel?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Kings Head Hotel?
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 The Kings Head Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Kings Head Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Richmond Castle and the River Swale Walk (0.1 miles).
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