Coppergate Kennels Ltd

Dog kennels in North Yorkshire aren't usually the sort of place that makes it onto a holiday itinerary, but Coppergate Kennels Ltd near Scarborough is worth knowing about if you're bringing your own dog and need somewhere reliable to board it while you explore the coast. It's a working kennel facility rather than a tourist attraction - that matters, because you're not walking around looking at other people's pets. Instead, you're dropping off your own, knowing they'll be properly looked after.

The kennels cater to holidaymakers who'd rather not leave their dogs at home, which is sensible thinking if you're staying at Prospect House Farm Glamping or Scarborough Camping and Caravanning Club. Both those sites sit within a few miles, making this genuinely convenient for the holiday park circuit. You'll want to book well ahead, especially during summer holidays - these places fill up fast.

It's not the sort of place you'd visit for half a day out with the family. You're here for logistics, not leisure. Ring ahead to sort out what they need from you - vaccination records, feeding schedules, that sort of thing. Opening times and admission details aren't straightforward to pin down without ringing them directly, so do that before you travel. If you're staying locally and dreading the guilt of leaving your spaniel or terrier cooped up in a caravan all day, this takes that weight off your shoulders. That's its real value.