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Dog-friendly breaks

Forget about leaving your pooch at home next time you take a trip. There are plenty of pet-friendly places to visit, as well as dog-friendly accommodation to stay in and beaches to stretch their and your legs on.

Take a look at our ideas for dog-friendly breaks in Worcestershire, Northumberland and the Lake District, and search for cottage accommodation that allow dogs. You can also download our doggy app of the top 50 things every dog should do in their lifetimes.

Dog-friendly ideas

Blea Tarn, Lake District; Shutterstock;

Out and about in the Lake District

Idyllic vivid green valleys, crags and tumbling fells for you and your pooch.

Dog on Bamburgh sand dunes; Shutterstock;

On the beach in Northumberland

Staggering views, atmospheric dog-friendly beaches and pet-friendly waterside pubs.

Dog walking on Malvern Hills; VB Images;

A stately visit to Worcestershire

Eastnor Castle is one of a few stately homes to allow dogs into both its grounds and house.

Find pet-friendly accommodation

Cottage break with your dog; VB Images;

Welcome Cottages

Forget about kennel fees and find your dog’s ideal holiday home.

Aldbury, Hertfordshire; VB Images;

National Trust cottages

Simply tick the ‘Dogs allowed’ box to find dog-friendly cottages throughout England.

Dog walking in Borrowdale, Cumbria; VB Images;

Dog walking with the Forestry Commission

Find events, walks and tips for keeping hot dogs cool.

Download our doggy app

Bucket List For Dogs

We've teamed up with MORE TH>N Pet Insurance to compile a definitive list of the top 50 things every dog should do in their lifetimes.

Bucket List For Dogs

Dog walking in Borrowdale, Cumbria; VB Images;

Dog walking with the Forestry Commission

Find events, walks and tips for keeping hot dogs cool.

Dog walking with the Forestry Commission

(c) Aardman Animations/Wallace & Gromit Ltd 2013;

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