Deerclose West Farmhouse

Deerclose West Farmhouse sits high in Coverdale, a quiet fold of the Yorkshire Dales above Horsehouse, and it is built for the kind of holiday where the whole party arrives at once, dogs included. This is a whole-house let with no shared corridors or communal areas, so a dog can settle in without meeting another guest, and the valley beyond the door is open walking country rather than pavement.

Up to two pets can come along per booking. Groups travelling with dogs report that the house absorbs them easily: parties of nine to thirteen have stayed with a dog in tow and had no trouble fitting everyone in, helped by plenty of storage, two fridges, two dishwashers and bedrooms that mostly have their own bathrooms. The wide views across the valley and the wildlife around the farm come up again and again, and the wi-fi holds up well for somewhere this rural.

The setting is genuinely remote, which cuts both ways. Guests rate the location highly and say getting around the area by car was no obstacle, but amenities are a drive rather than a stroll. For dog owners that remoteness is mostly a benefit - lanes and fell tracks lead straight from the house, and there is very little passing traffic to worry about.

A few practical notes apply to everyone rather than to dogs. The newer showers have been described as slippery underfoot, worth knowing if anyone in the party is unsteady, and outdoor furniture on the terraces is limited for a house of this size. Neither affects a dog's stay. With a 4.5/5 paw rating, Deerclose West Farmhouse suits large family groups and multi-household parties who want space, quiet and doorstep walking, and who would rather not leave the dog behind.