Dog friendly holidays
Often cited as a nation of dog lovers, there are certainly lots of dog friendly holidays for you and your pooch to get excited about. And with a host of dog friendly beaches, attractions and countryside walks, the chance to let Rover rove unleashed will satiate any owner looking for dog friendly days out. If you are looking for places to stay with your dog, there are a long list of dog friendly b&bs, hotels, hostelries and dog friendly pubs that will welcome you and your pooch with open arms.
Unleash your inner explorer at Hatfield Forest
No other venue provides a better backdrop for young budding explorers than Hatfield Forest.
Location: Takeley, Essex
Enjoy dog friendly days out at Belsay Hall
Explore the magnificent gardens of this dog friendly attraction with your four legged friend.
Location: Belsay, Northumberland
Try some luxury without all the fuss at Dormy House
You won’t find tractors or pigsties anymore at Dormy House; instead this former farmhouse has all the luxuries of a top hotel without that infernal stuffiness.
Location: Broadway, Worcestershire
Enjoy a dog friendly coastal break in Northumberland
Take your pooch to Northumberland where you and your best mate will discover truly staggering views, atmospheric dog friendly beaches, castles and dog friendly pubs.
Location: Bamburgh, Northumberland
Escape to the Lake District for a dog friendly weekend break
Head to Coniston in the Lake District for a multitude of dog friendly days out, including long walks, boat rides and lots of cake.
Location: Lake District, Cumbria
Spend an afternoon in the gardens of The Fishes pub
Eat away the afternoon at the Fishes, a serious gastropub with beautiful views in the Oxfordshire countryside.
Location: North Hinksey, Oxford
Enjoy a family day out at Batsford Arboretum
Experience the wild beauty of Batsford Arboretum in autumn and the splendid sight of rare birds of prey soaring above the surrounding Cotswolds Hills.
Location: Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Head to The Cary Arms for a luxurious dog friendly getaway
The Cary Arms is the perfect location for a dog friendly getaway, and with one of the UK’s dog friendly beaches on its door step, dogs can enjoy a paddle all year round.
Location: Babbacombe, Devon
Spendid views and a splendid bath at Cothill Barn
Relaxing is all you and the family need to worry about at this historical barn in the heart of the English countryside.
Location: Cothill, Herefordshire
Enjoy family fun and meals by the fire at Norburton Hall
Celebrate a special occasion, or just enjoy having the whole family round for dinner on this Dorset estate.
Location: Burton Bradstock, Dorset
Take the family pet along on a dog friendly break in Dorset
Thanks to Dorset’s dog friendly places, there’s no need to leave your favourite canine companion at home on a family holiday.
Location: Dorset
Enjoy baby animals this Spring in the Peak District
Treat your family to a four-star break in luxury log cabins, enjoy safe cycling and feed the animals on a working Derbyshire farm.
Location: Brassington, Derbyshire
Take your four-legged friend on a holiday to Wiltshire
Like to holiday with your dog? Enjoy a dog-friendly break in Wiltshire this winter.
Location: Wiltshire
Have some family fun in a forest lodge
Get the family together for a fun-filled winter break at Darwin Forest Country Park.
Location: Matlock, Derbyshire,
10 places you didn't know were dog friendly
Both you and your canine companion will have a fantastic day out or stay at one of these dog-friendly locations.
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