Dog friendly holiday

Pet Friendly holiday cottages

In choosing to holiday in the UK you have an option available to you that is not possible when you go overseas - you can bring your pet! Not every holiday cottage or house allows pets but there is a wide choice of properties that do. Most dog owners love nothing better than to get outdoors and taking a walk with the pooch! Most holiday cottages that welcome well behaved pets will simply ask that dogs are not allowed on the furniture or in the bedrooms, and that dogs should not be left unattended in the property for any length of time. A family holiday would not be the same without the dogs, and for many people they spend more time with their animals when on holiday and away from work.

Exterior | Lightfoot House, Redmire, near Leyburn

Lightfoot House, Leyburn, Yorkshire

Nestled in a picturesque village on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this delightful 16th-century Grade II listed cottage makes a great base to explore the area.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | Brittons Hill Cottage, Kenardington, near Ashford

Brittons Hill Cottage, Ashford, Kent

Perfectly placed for exploring the beautiful Kent countryside, coastal towns and villages, with historic Rye within easy reach.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Hot Tub
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Open plan living space with beams and tiled floor. | Mere Croft, Sowerby Row near Penrith

Mere Croft, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria

Character barn conversion in a tranquil and isolated location with two en-suite bedrooms and wildlife in the grounds.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | Shire Cottage - Leashaw Farm, Whatstandwell, near Matlock

Shire Cottage, Matlock, Derbyshire

Enjoy both lake and river fishing on-site at this property. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot birds in the nearby nature reserve. Badgers visit the farmyard every evening included a rare, white...

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | Ellerview, Ambleside

Ellerview House, Ambleside, Cumbria

Attractive traditional Lakeland slate family home on the fringes of Ambleside, the perfect base for walkers and families.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Lovely single-storey barn conversion | Fossils’ End, Chickerell, near Weymouth

Fossils End, Weymouth, Dorset

A rural retreat barn conversion, located close to the seaside town of Weymouth. Ideal for couples and family/friends who wish to enjoy the Dorset countryside.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Large, detached property | Applegarth House, Howlish, near Bishop Auckland

Applegarth House, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

This large, detached property provides an idyllic base to explore County Durham. The hot tub is a bonus for anyone looking for something special.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Lovely sunny sitting out area underneath the pergola | Stonecroft Cottage - Wreaks End Farm, Broughton-in-Furness

Stonecroft Cottage, Broughton-in-furness, Cumbria

Stonecroft Cottage is perfectly located for exploring the Lake District National Park and the beautiful beaches of Cumbria.

  • 4 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Delightful barn conversion | Stonechat Barn - Little Derril, Derril, near Bude

Stonechat Barn, Bude, Cornwall

Perfectly located for exploring Devon’s countryside, this upside-down barn conversion is also within close proximity of the North Devon/Cornish coast.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Luxurious holiday home with a private hot tub | Wagtails, Langford Budville, near Wellington

Wagtails, Taunton and The Quantocks, Somerset

Dog-centric cottage in rural Somerset with walks from the front door, well fenced garden and hot tub.

  • 4 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Dogs welcome at self-catering holiday homes

Dog owners love enjoying holidays with their 'complete family' - and dogs are a major part of the decision of where to go. The cost and trauma of putting your dog in a kennel can put people off, so being able to bring them along is a real bonus! Indeed some people that rent holiday cottages and bring their dogs also use local kennels if they can't look after them one day, or a dog sitting service may be available. For instance if they go on a special day or overnight trip. There are wonderful walks in places such as The Lake District, The South Downs or The Peak District which are particularly suited to challenging long hill walks, but your dog will be happy to be wherever you are. Most self-catering holiday homes that allow pets have owners that have pets and so they understand what it entails. Indeed our experience is that many dogs owners are so keen that their pet doesn't let them down that the property is left spotless! Many pet friendly cottages will have pet friendly facilities, such as dog bowls, a nice warm spot for a bed, an outside hose for a wash and a place to laze in the sun! Some cottages will allow more than one dog, two is fairly usual, but more than three can sometimes demand kennels.