Yorkshire Knaresborough
The Old Post Office, Knaresborough
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated October 2026 · paw rating built from 6 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Knaresborough / the Yorkshire and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.6/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 6 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 137 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.6/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: October 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet-friendly summary
The Old Post Office is a cosy, below-street-level flat in Knaresborough with a leafy private garden and a hot tub, and it is set up for dogs about as thoroughly as any small let in North Yorkshire. It earns a 4.7/5 paw rating, and dog owners come back for second stays.
Dogs are expected here rather than tolerated. Beds, blankets, bowls, treats and poo bags are all left out, the décor leans happily into a dog theme, and there are welcome extras for the humans too. No pet fee or dog limit is published, so check both when you book.
The garden is the heart of the place: shaded by mature trees, full of seating, with a fire and the hot tub, and enclosed so dogs can relax outside. It does come with a caveat dog owners should hear. The gate bolt can be opened by reaching round from the street, and delivery drivers and the milkman have let themselves in, so keep an eye on a dog that might slip out.
For walks, the riverside paths along the Nidd are under ten minutes away, and there is a pub about five minutes' walk away for food. The town centre is a steep climb of around twenty minutes, and a parking permit is provided if you would rather drive.
A few other things to know: the flat sits beside a busy road, footsteps and TV from the flat above carry through, the shower over the bath is low for taller guests, and there is plenty of decorative clutter in a fairly small space. For a couple and a dog wanting a snug, generously equipped Knaresborough base with a garden to unwind in, it is an easy recommendation.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Beds, bowls and treats left for dogs
- Leafy private garden with hot tub
- Gate bolt reachable from the street
- Riverside walks within ten minutes
- Steep twenty-minute walk into town
About this hotel
The Old Post Office is a self-catering flat on Belmont View in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, set below street level with a private garden, outdoor seating, a fire pit and a hot tub. It suits couples, with a double bedroom, a living area and a well-stocked kitchen, and is within walking distance of the River Nidd and the town centre.
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Location
1a Belmont View, Knaresborough, HG5 8JJ
