We have used this site several times to date , before and after the refurb. The wardens are top notch, the site is kept in best order and the Bistro gives this site a definite edge for us. However there was a big surprise on Friday the 7th Sept. this year. Whiist sitting in the patio area enjoying a drink I fell foul of the new rules , well new to me anyway, I asked the young man behind the bar for some water for our dog. This was immediately refused as "we don't provide water for dogs as the bowls cost £2 each" and various other mutterings which I missed I in my astonishment. This on a " Dog Friendly Site" in a Bistro that allows well behaved dogs in the dining area. That evening we had booked for 4 and brought our own bowl for the dog to have a drink which was begrudgingly, I feel, filled. DOG OWNERS PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS NEW RULE THEY OPERATE A VERSION OF BYO FOR DOGS Please make up your minds, are dogs welcome or not. Next time we are on site with our friends and our dog we will go to a local restaurant and spend what was almost £100 on a meal there. There is plenty of choice. DOG OWNER PLEASE NOTE

Comment from the Club:

We’re sorry you had this experience in the Bistro and can confirm that there is no new ruling regarding dog bowls, this was an unfortunate misunderstanding by the member of staff you spoke to. Please rest assured that Knaresborough remains a dog friendly site.