1 / 24Moor Farmhouse
Church Houses, North Yorkshire
A stone farmhouse for six at the head of Farndale with a Victorian range, a bathroom on each floor and a fenced lawn opening off the kitchen, two medium sized dogs welcome.
The back door opens and two dogs are through the kitchen and onto the lawn before the bags are down. That is what a fenced garden opening directly off the house does to a pair of them. Moor Farmhouse stands near the top of Farndale, sleeps six and allows two medium sized dogs, a dog friendly farmhouse with the Victorian range they just ran past still in place.
Stone floors, thick walls and warmth coming up through both, so the hard surfaces are the warm ones and a wet dog will choose them over any rug in the building. The wood burner in the lounge is for the people. The downstairs bathroom is the large one, a roll top bath out in the middle of the room and a shower in the corner, with a utility next door for the coats and the mud.
Six people and two dogs, three bedrooms upstairs and a bathroom on each floor, is a different proposition from the cottages around it. Nobody queues, nobody sleeps in a lounge, and the ground floor is open enough that dogs are underfoot without anybody minding. The house asks that they stay off the sofas and out of the bedrooms, and that they are medium sized rather than large.
Church Houses sits where the dale road gives up and climbs onto the moor. Go north over the top and you drop into the Esk valley. Go the other way and Gillamoor produces one of the great sudden views in Yorkshire, the whole of Farndale opening below a churchyard wall. The moor starts at the field gate and a dog gets a week of it without crossing a road.
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from £912 for 7 nights
Moor Farmhouse takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed Garden (wire fence) leading directly from the property, with lawn and stone patio (BBQ use is permitted though not provided)
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £912 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Moor Farmhouse from £912 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Moor Farmhouse dog friendly?
Yes, Moor Farmhouse welcomes up to two medium sized dogs. The house is well set up for them — stone floors throughout the ground floor, a utility room next to the bathroom for drying coats and storing muddy kit, and a fenced garden that opens directly off the kitchen so dogs can get outside quickly and safely.
Are dogs allowed at Moor Farmhouse year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth checking directly with the property when you book. What is clear is that the setup — stone floors, a utility room for wet gear, and moor access from the field gate — makes it a practical choice whatever the weather.
What should I know before visiting Moor Farmhouse with my dog?
The house accepts a maximum of two dogs, and they must be medium sized rather than large. Dogs are asked to stay off the sofas and out of the bedrooms, so it's worth packing their own beds or blankets. On the plus side, the moor begins right at the field gate, meaning you can get a full week of walking without crossing a road.
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Moor Farmhouse from £912 for 7 nights
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