The Craven Arms

The Craven Arms is a 17th-century pub-with-rooms in Giggleswick, just outside Settle in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The format reads as a calm rural base for dog-walking holidays: eight en-suite guest rooms above a working pub, with walks from the door into the wider Dales.

The pet arrangement is settled and clearly disclosed. The pet fee is £10 per dog per night, with a maximum of two dogs per room and no breed or size restriction. Cats are not permitted - this is a dog-only pet policy. All eight double and twin en-suite rooms are pet-friendly, so there is no separate subset to request, but flagging the dog count at booking via 01729 825627 or info@craven-arms.co.uk avoids surprises on arrival.

The recurring theme across pet-traveller reviews is the welcome. Guests travelling with dogs consistently mention staff arriving at the front door to greet the dog and the water bowl being brought over without being asked. The dog-first body language is the standout signal - this comes across as a pub that has worked out how to welcome dog guests as a normal part of trade rather than as an exception to be managed.

The dining arrangement is worth understanding. Dogs are welcome in the bar but not in the restaurant. If you intend to eat with your dog, book a bar-area table - guest reviews confirm the bar menu is the full menu, so you do not lose out on food choice. An outdoor seating area extends the dog-friendly space when weather allows.

The location is the second pillar of the appeal. Walks begin from the door, with the wider Dales and the Lancashire coast both within easy reach. Several reviews flag the good on-site car park as a practical advantage over town-centre pub-with-rooms competitors.

Best suited to: couples and small groups travelling with one or two dogs (any size) who want a traditional Dales pub-with-rooms base for walking holidays. Less of a fit for cat owners or for guests wanting a formal restaurant dining experience with their pet at the table.