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.
No other venue provides a better backdrop for young budding explorers than Hatfield Forest.
Location: Takeley, Essex
Explore the magnificent gardens of this dog friendly attraction with your four legged friend.
Location: Belsay, Northumberland
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
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
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
Eat away the afternoon at the Fishes, a serious gastropub with beautiful views in the Oxfordshire countryside.
Location: North Hinksey, Oxford
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
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
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
Celebrate a special occasion, or just enjoy having the whole family round for dinner on this Dorset estate.
Location: Burton Bradstock, 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
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
Like to holiday with your dog? Enjoy a dog-friendly break in Wiltshire this winter.
Location: Wiltshire
Get the family together for a fun-filled winter break at Darwin Forest Country Park.
Location: Matlock, Derbyshire,
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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