Park House, Osmotherley

Park House is a small guesthouse tucked into woodland just outside Osmotherley, right beside the Coast to Coast path on the edge of the North York Moors, and for walkers with a dog it is close to ideal: trails from the door, a genuinely peaceful setting and hosts that guests with dogs consistently describe as warm and accommodating. It earns a 4.6/5 paw rating.

Dogs are welcome to stay along with their owners, and the welcome is what pet travellers mention first - being shown around on arrival, dogs made a fuss of, and breakfast included in a price guests consider excellent value. Evening meals are available too, and the cooking is praised in almost every account, with dietary needs handled without fuss.

The house runs on a sociable model, and it is worth understanding before you book: everyone eats around one large shared table, and dogs are very much part of the scene at mealtimes. Most guests end up loving it, describing table conversation with strangers as the unexpected highlight of the stay - but your dog will need decent manners around food and other dogs, and the handful of guests who prefer eating privately have found the format grating, particularly when other people's dogs are vocal at the table.

Practical notes from dog owners: outdoor lighting is limited, so last-thing-at-night toilet trips are a torch job, and the setting is genuinely rural - perfect for a walking holiday, less so for anyone wanting shops or nightlife in strolling distance. Rooms are spotless and comfortable, the views are lovely, and parking is free.

Best suited to dog owners walking the moors - or the Coast to Coast itself - who want a warm bed, a proper dinner and a dog dozing under the table at the end of a long day.