1 / 8The Wensleydale Heifer
Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.
A boutique hotel in West Witton in the Yorkshire Dales, with 13 themed bedrooms, a bed and treat for every dog and a sausage for them at breakfast.
With 13 individually themed bedrooms, from Gin and Chocolate to Champagne and James Bond, The Wensleydale Heifer has a personality all its own: a family-owned and run boutique hotel and restaurant on Main Street in West Witton, in the Yorkshire Dales. Yorkshire runs right through it, from the artwork on the walls to menus full of local produce, and this dog friendly hotel takes dogs in any of its rooms.
Dogs stay by prior arrangement, so tell the hotel when you book, and each one is given a bed and a treat on arrival. Rooms are deep cleaned after a dog's visit, and reception has extra towels for drying off muddy paws after a walk. The house rules keep dogs off the furniture and on a non-extendable lead, or in a carrier, in public areas. The hotel does not state how many dogs may come, so ask about numbers at booking.
The Lounge, the Bar and the Snug all welcome dogs, and the Bar and the Snug are the two dining areas where you can eat with yours, and at dinner and breakfast there's a sausage for the dog. The Fish Bar and the Main Restaurant are not dog friendly. The kitchen buys from local suppliers, some from just down the road, runs its own smokery and cooks everything from steak and lobster to fish and chips.
Two of the rooms, Champagne and Chocolate Heaven, are on the ground floor, and every stay comes with sweet treats in the room and a full Yorkshire breakfast. When the dog is ready for a day out, Wildpack's map puts Aysgarth Falls 3 miles from the hotel and Coverdale: West Scrafton and Arkleside Moor 3.2 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
- All rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £30 per stay
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, treats and towels
- 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
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Wensleydale Heifer dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from The Wensleydale Heifer's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Wensleydale Heifer?
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 Wensleydale Heifer?
£30 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at The Wensleydale Heifer?
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 The Wensleydale Heifer?
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 Wensleydale Heifer?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Redmire Force and Bolton Castle Circular (2.0 miles), Aysgarth Falls (3.0 miles) and Coverdale: West Scrafton and Arkleside Moor (3.2 miles).
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Walk2 mi awayRedmire Force and Bolton Castle Circular
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A circuit from Redmire village for dogs to the cascades of Redmire Force on the River Ure, with views to Bolton Castle across Wensleydale.
Walk3 mi awayAysgarth Falls
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A gentle woodland and riverside loop taking in all three tiers of one of Yorkshire's most celebrated waterfall systems, with good scent work and easy terrain throughout.
Walk3.2 mi awayCoverdale: West Scrafton and Arkleside Moor
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A moderate off-the-beaten-track Coverdale circuit over Arkleside Moor, with old lead mining relics and huge views across the quietest Dales valley.
Walk3.5 mi awayLeyburn Shawl, Preston-under-Scar and Wensley Circular
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Walk4.3 mi awayMiddleham Castle and River Cover Loop
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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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