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.

Charming, detached holiday home dating back to 1650, a 17th century former coastguard officer’s house | The Officers House, Bacton-on-Sea, Norwich

The Officer's House, Happisburgh, Norfolk

Just 200 yards from beautiful sandy beach at Bacton, this property makes an excellent base for walking, cycling and fishing.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Attractive holiday home | The Plough Shed - Compton Farm Cottages, Compton, near Chichester

The Plough Shed , Chichester, Sussex

Rural retreat for two with wood burner, Chichester with cathedral and boat tours nearby, Portsmouth within easy reach.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | Devonia - Devonia Holiday Homes, Newchurch, near Sandown

Devonia, Sandown, Isle of Wight

Set in an Area of Natural Beauty and a charming enclosed garden, this property is the ideal family accommodation.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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View from window | Hazel’s Cottage, Keswick

Hazel's Cottage, Keswick, Cumbria

Part of a 19th-century coach house ideally based just off the main thoroughfare in Keswick. Enjoy spectacular fell walks straight from the door.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Grade ll listed, attractive, 16th century barn conversion | Clyst William Barn - Little Clyst William Farm Cottages, Plymtree, near Cullompton

Clyst William Barn, Honiton, Devon

Between Cullompton and Honiton, this Grade II listed barn has glorious views over the Devon countryside, the World Heritage Jurassic Coast is nearby.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • 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 | Haybarn, Fowey

Haybarn, Fowey, Cornwall

This traditional, Cornish holiday cottage is part of a cluster of cottages situated on the rural outskirts of Fowey, a short stroll from the beach yet within comfortable walking distance of...

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Main entrance with decked balcony area | The Hive, Warmwell, near Dorchester

The Hive, Dorchester, Dorset

Great for enjoying use of the facilities of a Park Dean resort, or explore the surrounding countryside and coast.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Swimming Pool - Shared
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
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Garden and grounds | Bearsted Barns - Church View, Bearsted, nr. Maidstone

Church View , Maidstone, Kent

Perfect for a couple and offering wheelchair access. All on the ground floor. Open plan living space: With wooden floor. Living area: With wood burner, TV, DVD player with a selection of...

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | Church View, Jacobstow, Bude

Church View, Bude, Cornwall

Perfect for family get-togethers this 5-bedroom house has plenty to entertain with an enclosed garden, games and games console, or sandy beaches are close by.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • 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.