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Dogs are very welcome
at Griffon Forest

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A Haven For Dog Walking

Enjoy exploring our fantastic network of woodland trails and walks across the estate from right outside your lodge.  You can plan your route with our map. Stop by Sandburn Hall for refreshments and to rest those legs!

Stretch your legs further and follow one of our footpaths leading you onto Strensall Common, with a large area of public trails set  in 1600 acres of lowland heath with an SSSI.

Walks Map

Dog Friendly Lodges

You can relax knowing your four legged friend will be comfortable in one of our dog friendly lodges. The spacious open plan living area, allows plenty of space for a snooze in front of the fire and a cosy bed.

The outdoor decking is fully enclosed so they can wander around freely while you relax in the hot tub. After a good walk there is a hosepipe outside your lodge to wash off muddy paws and a soft towel in your welcome pack to dry them off.

Our Dog Friendly Lodges welcome up to 2 dogs, and our Premier Lodges welcome up to 3 dogs.

Pop by reception to pick up a copy of our ‘Ulti-Mutt Guide to a Pawfect Stay’ and discover all the best dog friendly places to visit during your stay!

 

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Secure Dog Park

Exercise your dog off the lead and without the worry of them running off.

Our large, secure dog park is exclusively for Griffon Forest guests and is located in the field accessed by trail number 64 and also further up from trail number 51.

Please read our DOG PARK RULES

BOOK YOUR SESSION
CANINE CORNER

CANINE CORNER

Visit Reception for a warm welcome, doggie treat and a cool drink. Choose a favourite stick from the Stick Library and leave any good sticks for others to enjoy. Check out our Canine Corner in the shop for some wag-worthy toys, treats and other pawsome essentials!

WELCOME PACK

WELCOME PACK

Dogs can be sure to receive a warm welcome when they stay at Griffon Forest. Each dog receives a fabulous welcome pack in the lodge, which includes a handy Griffon Forest re-usable tote bag, a chew toy, packet of treats and a soft towel.

ULTIMUTT GUIDE

ULTIMUTT GUIDE

Discover all the best dog friendly places to visit when you stay with us!
You'll find a copy of our handy guide in your lodge.

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DAY CABANA & HAMPER

Includes - Your very own Griffon Forest Blanket, Sir Woofchester's Sunday Roast, Faith in Nature Dog Shampoo, bag of delicious Pop Corn, Grooming Brush, More Bees Please Nose & Paw Balm. Plus hire of a comfy, personalised Day Cabana.
Add one to your booking! £32 per break

Holiday Extras
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Sports Bar

Located just a short walk away is Sandburn Hall Sports Bar, open 7 days a week serving drinks and light bar snacks. Dogs are welcome on the patio overlooking the lakes or inside the bar and Griffon Forest guests get 10% off food and drinks.

Sandburn Hall
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Tykes Restaurant

For good food made with local produce and a big Yorkshire welcome, take time out to visit Tykes and enjoy the homely surroundings of this barn conversion. The ideal place for lunch, evening meal or just a drink or coffee at the bar. Dog friendly in selected areas.

Tykes

Local Support

Griffon Forest is ideally located with a number of helpful dog services close by.

Don't be in
the Dog house!

We have a few simple rules for you to follow, so we can remain a safe, dog friendly environment.

We have allocated a number of dog friendly lodges for you to enjoy staying in. Dogs are only welcome in these lodges so please make sure you book the correct lodge and include your dog(s) on your booking
The charge for dogs to stay is £60 per dog per week & short break.
Gardeners, Poachers, Keepers & Woodmans Lodges allow a maximum of 2 dogs per lodge.
Poachers Premier, Family Premier & Gardeners Premier lodges allow a maximum of 3 dogs per lodge.
Dogs are not allowed in bedrooms or on any of the furniture (especially those nice comfy sofas).
Dogs are not to be left unattended in lodges at any time unless secured in a dog crate. A limited number of crates are available for hire from reception.
Dogs are to be kept on a lead when walking through site near the lodges, and also Sandburn Hall hotel grounds and lakes. They are allowed to be off the lead along the forest trails and open fields providing they are under control and a responsible adult is looking after them.
Please don’t disturb or chase the wildlife that you may meet on your walks. Please observe the countryside code and keep dogs on a lead near livestock or wild animals.
Guests are asked to clean up after their dogs, both inside and outside the Lodge. Failure to do so will incur a cleaning charge, deducted from your security bond.
Please note that there may be occasional firework displays on or near our estate throughout the year. Contact reception for more information.

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Four-Legged Friends

Send us a photo of your dog and we will add it to our gallery!

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