1 / 8The Sportsman's Arms
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in 4 dog friendly rooms.
A country inn in Nidderdale, on the banks of the River Nidd, where dogs sleep in the converted barn and join you in the bar by the fire.
Reached by crossing a packhorse bridge on the road from Pateley Bridge to Ramsgill, The Sportsman's Arms stands on the banks of the River Nidd, a sandstone building dating to the 17th century. This family run country inn is a dog friendly inn whose setting is an area of outstanding natural beauty, with locally sourced food, a fire in the bar and eleven rooms, four of which welcome dogs.
Those four are in the converted barn, a few steps from the inn: three doubles and a twin. The doubles have been newly renovated, keeping their original features, with Molton Brown toiletries and brand new en-suites with walk in showers and underfloor heating, and everyone staying in the barn shares the communal courtyard area. Ask when you book about numbers and any charge for dogs, as the inn doesn't state either.
When you book a table, add a note that your dog is coming and the inn will seat you in the bar area, where dogs are more than welcome. That is the room with the fire, and the kitchen cooks from a locally sourced menu, with a full English breakfast included for overnight guests.
The River Nidd runs past the inn, and Wildpack's Nidderdale Way Starter Loop (Pateley Bridge) is 1.6 miles away, with Yorke's Folly and Guisecliff Wood from Bewerley at 2.4 miles. In the bar, the dog can settle in with you.
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
- 4 dog friendly rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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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- Rooms
- Four poster beds
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Sportsman's Arms dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in 4 dog friendly rooms. This comes from The Sportsman's Arms's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Sportsman's Arms?
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 The Sportsman's Arms?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The Sportsman's Arms?
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 Sportsman's Arms?
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 Sportsman's Arms?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Nidderdale Way Starter Loop (Pateley Bridge) (1.6 miles), Yorke's Folly and Guisecliff Wood from Bewerley (2.4 miles) and Brimham Rocks Summit and Nidderdale Loop (4.3 miles).
The Sportsman’s Arms, Wath-in-Nidderdale, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 5PP
54.1059, -1.7773
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