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 | Drumlins Cottage, Endmoor, near Kendal

Drumlins Cottage, Kendal and Lakes Gateway, Cumbria

Enjoy a relaxing holiday at this cottage which is in a great position for exploring both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Idyllic thatched, detached cottage | Yew Tree Cottage, Moulsoe, near Milton Keynes

Yew Tree Cottage, All Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire

This delightful thatched cottage is filled with charm and original features. Ideal for families with numerous attractions nearby.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • 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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Picturesque view of the property from the beach | Seagull Cottage, Portreath

Seagull Cottage, Portreath, Cornwall

Porthreath has a popular surfing beach, a cycle trail runs for 11 miles to Devoran on the coast, and Truro is a short drive.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Sea View
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Seaside
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Exterior | The Barracks, Little Strickland, near Penrith

The Barracks, Great Strickland, Cumbria

This cosy, character cottage with its wood burner is ideal for exploring both the beautiful Lake District and the Scottish Borders.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | Greenbank Farm, Nanpean, near St Austell

Greenbank Farm, St Austell, Cornwall

Here at Greenbank Farm you have all that you need in order to relax after a family day out in this popular area of Cornwall.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • 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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Exterior | Ocean Retreat Lodge, Corton, near Lowestoft

Ocean Retreat Lodge, Lowestoft, Suffolk

Come and explore Suffolk and the coast, and being almost on the border with Norfolk, you can easily explore two counties in one holiday!. All on the ground floor. Open plan living space....

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Sea View
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Living room with dining area | Cosy Cottage, Bourton-on-the-Hill, near Moreton-in-Marsh

Cosy Cottage, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Close to Batsford Arboretum and within easy reach of National Trust properties, this character cottage is set over three floors.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | Beech Tree Cottage, Horning, near Wroxham

Beech Tree Cottage, Horning, Norfolk

Couples and families will enjoy their stay here at Horning with attractions and activities for all ages.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Wonderful, detached, riverside property | Whispering Reeds, Horning, near Wroxham

Whispering Reeds, Horning, Norfolk

Relax and watch the boats go by from your own decked quay on the River Bure, or enjoy the bubbling hot tub at this luxurious detached property.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | Thistledown Cottage, Great Longstone, near Bakewell

Thistledown Cottage, Bakewell, Derbyshire

Located in a picturesque village Thistledown Cottage is ideally situated to explore the Peak District National Park by cycling or on foot.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Peak District
  • 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.