1 / 8The Knaresborough Inn
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room.
An inn above the River Nidd in Knaresborough, moments from the town centre, where the pub's dog friendly areas have water bowls, treats and a dog menu.
Standing above the River Nidd, The Knaresborough Inn is moments from the centre of a town known for its ancient walkways, cobbled alleys and secret passageways, with Mother Shipton's Cave and Knaresborough Castle both a 10-minute walk away. This dog friendly inn keeps the dog with you from the pub to your bedroom, so a weekend of Knaresborough's lanes and the river comes with company.
Up to two dogs can stay, and a dog is not to be left unattended in the bedroom at any point in your stay. Classic doubles and twins have a king sized double or a pair of twin beds, a desk and an en-suite, and the Annex Doubles sit in a separate building to the rear of the inn. Which of the rooms take dogs, the inn doesn't say, so call the inn directly with any specific room request once you know the dog is coming.
Your dog eats with you in the dog friendly parts of the pub kept for dining and drinking, with water bowls and treats laid on. There is a dog menu too, so the dog gets a dinner of its own while you eat. Afterwards, the inn is moments from the town's independent shops and its traditional Wednesday market.
The inn has a beer garden and grounds to come back to after a day out. Two Wildpack routes are close: Knaresborough, Nidd Gorge and Old Bilton Circular is 0.2 miles from the inn, and Harrogate and the Valley Gardens Loop is 3.4 miles away for a longer outing. Each has its own page on Wildpack to read before you set off 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £15 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Bowls, treats 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
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Knaresborough Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Knaresborough Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Knaresborough Inn?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Knaresborough Inn?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Knaresborough Inn?
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 Knaresborough Inn?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Knaresborough Inn?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Knaresborough, Nidd Gorge and Old Bilton Circular (0.2 miles) and Harrogate and the Valley Gardens Loop (3.4 miles).
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