The Bobster visits Ripley, Yorkshire

It may be called Ripley, but dogs aren't made to feel Alien here (woof!) It's a very dog friendly village. Ripley is in North Yorkshire, near Harrogate on the A61 towards Ripon. It is a very pretty village, with Ripley Castle at its heart, which offers good walks beyond the walls for dogs. There is a cluster of shops in the courtyard near the castle and I can wander there but not within the castle walls/gardens. The humans like to visit Ripley as it is very pretty, oldie-worldie, and they indulge in sporting activities here, or eat (woof!) and it is within easy range for a day trip for those of the humans who live in York.

When here with my human we stay at the Boar's Head, which is right next to the castle. Dogs (and the humans with them) stay in rooms allocated off the main hotel, and in some of the superior rooms. For £10 per night I am provided with a bed, bowls and treat (woof!) 5 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 The food here is excellent, and it is a friendly and welcoming ambience. In summer it is great to sit out in the courtyard but we can eat in the bar/restaurant and are allowed in the parlour area too. 5 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾