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Pet policy

Well behaved dogs are welcome at The Old Vicarage and they appreciate the wide open spaces and fantastic walking opportunities.
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Bringing a dog or other pet? Here’s what to know

Dogs love it here as much as their owners! With wonderful walks straight from the doorstep and across the surrounding countryside, it’s a great place for four-legged friends to enjoy some fresh air and freedom.

If you’d like to bring a dog or other pet, please let us know at the time of booking, so we can discuss suitability and confirm you are happy with our policy. A surcharge of £40 per dog applies. Once here, pets must always be properly controlled and supervised.

Please note that dogs are not permitted in the living spaces in the main house, but we do have a specially designated pet room, next to the utility room. It has one door, which opens out onto the courtyard, which is bounded by buildings on three sides and a wall and bank on the fourth. It has a window, dog basket, heater and tap just outside the door. From experience we know that this arrangement suits some dogs and owners well, but not all. Please talk through the arrangements with us before you book as we are unable to make any compromises. We request that dogs are not left unattended in the pet room when guests go out.

We kindly ask that owners clean up after their pets both in the pet room and outside the property, including the surrounding fields, otherwise extra cleaning charges will apply. Dog waste should be double bagged and put inside the bin liner in the dustbin that is located in the rubbish/recycling shed. Thank you for helping us to keep The Old Vicarage clean and hygienic for everyone.

Your escape to the Dales starts here

Positioned in a quiet spot overlooking the River Swale, this spacious country house accommodates up to nine people (ten by arrangement plus a travel cot on request). It is surrounded by flowering meadows and woodland and is set in enclosed spacious grounds, with its own private stretch of the picturesque River Swale. The views from every room are breathtaking and provide stunning panoramic vistas of Swaledale.

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What our visitors say

Guest from past and present share their feedback, following a stay in our luxury accommodation.

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  • "the views are spectacular. The house is spacious and feels like home. We have filled every hour and are sad to leave. The facilities and the pool are second to none. Lots of games in the cupboard."
    The Lock Family
    September 2026
  • "We all very much enjoyed our stay at the Old Vicarage. Your hospitality, and the superb facilities on offer, were outstanding. A long weekend is not sufficient to take advantage of all the facilities both on site and off site, and if we return ( and everybody is trying to come up with a reason to do so ) it would hopefully be for at least a week. This was definitely the right place for a multi-generational celebration of my birthday, with the onsite spa and recreational facilities proving their worth, on a weather miserable Sunday. Once again many thanks, Julia"
    The Abbott Family
    May 2026
  • "We had an amazing time this weekend. It was fabulous to relax in the pool and sauna area then have cosy evenings by the fire. We have loved it!"
    The Nutting Girls' Trip
    February 2026
  • "What a wonderful way to celebrate my 70th birthday with all my family in this fabulous house. We loved the leisure facilities, the setting and the welcome hamper. Julia - thank you for being a communicative host with all your helpful information. The Sky Sports was also a bonus!"
    The Archer Family
    February 2026
  • "A wonderful Autumn week. beautiful house and surroundings in a fantastic area. Thank you so much Julia. It's been amazing."
    The Jackson Family
    October 2025
  • "Fabulous surroundings, beautiful house. Perfect for family gathering. Leisure area fantastic. Never slept better! Hope to return during the summer. Thank you Julia for being the perfect host!"
    The Black Family
    October 2025
  • "The location of The Old Vicarage is absolutely stunning. Being surrounded by green fields, far reaching views and wonderful skyline is a real tonic. Seeing the sheep graze, watching the many varied bird species flit in and out of view, cattle making their way up and down the fields and topped off with getting close up and personal with some of Julia's Highland Cattle for a grooming session, what's not to like?! We have enjoyed many walks around the fields with the dogs and had a great time down by the river. Every day has been full on. Going home tired but very happy with such fond memories of Julia and The Old Vicarage."
    The Glancey Family
    July 2025
  • "Thank you Julia for welcoming and looking after us. We've had a wonderful time at The Old Vicarage and will take many happy memories away. The time has passed so quickly and we are sorry to leave."
    The Russell Family
    July 2025
  • "This is certainly one of the most beautiful locations we've stayed at. From the scenery to the serenity of the countryside to the impeccably furnished house, we have had a very comfortable stay. We also enjoyed seeing the cattle around us, walking by the river, and using the leisure facilities."
    The Almahri Family
    June 2025
  • "We have had a lovely week to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary with our family. Superb welcome hamper on arrival and really appreciated the garden flowers on the table. Leisure facilities were amazing and enjoyed by all from baby Reggie to the 'older folk'. Thank you Julia for all the help and information."
    The Newdick Family
    June 2025
  • "Thank you very much Julia for a splendid week in your beautiful house. We all really enjoyed it - everything from the fishing on the river, swimming in the amazing pool, going for walks, and just sitting admiring the wonderful views across the dale. The children will have amazing memories."
    The Lack Family
    May 2025
  • "We've had a fantastic, special week here at The Old Vicarage to celebrate Mum's 70th birthday. The house is so well equipped and the setting is beautiful, so serene to look out at all times of the day. The kids have thoroughly enjoyed watching the cows, sheep, lambs, hares and rabbits going about their business in the Dales. Pool and leisure facilities are second-to-none and a highlight of our visit."
    The Nicholson, Rapaport & Halls Families
    April 2025
  • "I stayed with my family in February and it really is as lovely as it looks in the pictures. The facilities are also on a par with any luxury resort and, as an extra bonus, you get them all to yourselves!! Seriously, if you can, make a booking. You won’t regret it"
    The Lewis Family
    February 2025
  • "Yet another fabulous holiday at The Old Vicarage. Brilliant times in the pool and tennis courts as well as very competitive rounders and the lovely sunny evenings."
    The Rhodes Family
    August 2024