Dog-Friendly Hotels Pawfect for Spring Getaways

Looks like spring is finally upon us. With the hope of warmer and sunnier days, there’s no better time to book a dog-friendly holiday with your canine companion. As the flowers – particularly the blossoms – are starting to bloom, we are dreaming of pet-friendly hotels with beautiful gardens to roam. From country manor houses to luxury hotels and castles, in this article, we provide some of our favourite spring getaways!

1. Cliveden House, Berkshire

Nestled within stunning National Trust gardens overlooking the River Thames, Cliveden House is perfect for a spring getaway. During your stay, you can admire 376 acres of woodland, floral displays, and topiary with your furry friend by your side. Wander around the beautiful Rose Garden, appreciate the Oriental-inspired Water Garden, and sniff your way around the impressive Cliveden Maze!

Whilst at Cliveden, you can also soak up the prettiest stretch of river, Cliveden Reach. An ideal spot for a morning stroll by the riverside, before stopping for a spring picnic with your four-legged friend. This dog-friendly hotel’s beauty extends to the design of its bedrooms. After long days of exploring, you’re sure to sink into the bouncy pillows and fall into a slumber with ease.

2. Hotel Endsleigh, Devon

If you’re looking for an enchanting garden to escape to this spring, Hotel Endsleigh’s should be at the top of your list. Nestled in 108 acres, witness one of the last projects by landscape designer Humphry Repton. Wander around Repton’s stunning flower garden and eye-catching 100m Rose walk. As you wander, you’ll discover the plunging River Tamar, flowing streams, pools, cascades, and an extensive Champion tree collection.

Humphry Repton was best known for bringing together a multitude of landscaping elements, and Hotel Endsleigh’s formal gardens do exactly that. If you love a picnic with your beloved canine companion, this is the perfect spot, as there is an awe-inspiring amount of flora to admire. Afterwards, retreat to your peaceful dog-friendly room. With no traffic or aircraft noise, and no light pollution, you’ll have a restful night’s sleep with just the sounds of the Tamar river.

3. Great Fosters, Surrey

Located within 50 acres of landscaped gardens that’ll make your eyes pop, Great Fosters Hotel is an absolute vision. The harmonious gardens are one of the finest Arts and Crafts gardens in Europe. This shouldn’t be a surprise considering W H Romaine Walker and Gilbert Jenkins originally designed them.

The Knot Garden is particularly impressive as it’s designed to reflect the beauty of a Persian rug. With fragrant beds of flowers and herbs surrounded by perfectly manicured hedges, you’re sure to be awe-struck as you stroll around. The Saxon moat with Japanese bridge is instantly recognisable and a sight to behold. This is especially true in the springtime as lavish wisteria flourishes around the delightful bridge.

At this charming dog-friendly accommodation, you won’t want to miss the David Harber Sculpture in the Gardens exhibition. The original sculptures playfully incorporate nature, reflection, water and light by using sundials and water features that will enchant and endure with elegance and simplicity.

Luxuriate in cosy bedrooms decorated with floral wallpaper, dine on stunning terraces, and wander through intimate gardens with nooks and crannies. Great Fosters really comes alive in the spring.

4. Montagu Arms Hotel, Hampshire

Encompassed in serenity, Montagu Arms Hotel is a wonderful retreat away from the hustle and bustle. During the spring, you can enjoy direct access to the Gertrude Jekyll inspired gardens. Here, you can relax and listen to the pond fountain, or play a game of croquet on the upper terrace.

The Montagu Arms believe in the ‘art of nothing’. This means committing essential time to focus on yourself and your mental health and wellbeing. And what better way to do just that than wandering around the beautifully-landscaped gardens with a good book, or listening to the birds and bees within a warmly inviting conservatory? If you’re looking for a spring escape in nature with the whole family, look no further than the dog-friendly Montagu Arms.

5. Kesgrave Hall, Suffolk

Bluebells bloom in the spring and Kesgrave Hall is lucky enough to boast 40-acres of bluebell grounds! That’s why Kesgrave Hall is a natural spring treasure, and one of our most uplifting dog-friendly UK holidays in the springtime.

Enjoy quiet strolls along the stream that runs through the gardens, and marvel at the wonderous bluebells that are beginning to blossom. Alternatively, sit back and relax with a drink in hand on the lovely outdoor terrace that overlooks the manicured lawns.

6. Hambleton Hall, Rutland

Spring has sprung and it’s time to escape to a lakeside haven. Hambleton Hall’s garden was largely created by Tim Hart alongside a talented team of gardeners. The captivating 17-acre grounds boast remarkable views over Rutland Water.

Hambleton Hall is also home to The Parterre, which was designed by Neil Hewertson and is a pleasure all year-round, not just in the springtime. You’ll love roaming around and delighting in the architectural plants and shrubs. The Tulips are a favourite with visitors, as well as other spring bulbs that can be appreciated from late March onwards.

When you’re not exploring the 3,100-acre water reservoir with your four-legged friend, unwind within the elegant interior of this radiant pet-friendly hotel. They adore pets at Hambleton Hall, so your furry friend can expect staff to go the extra mile to ensure they are comfortable. For example, your lucky canine will be treated to a dog bowl, cosy bed, mats, and towels to use during their stay. With an exceptional standard of comfort and luxury, you’re sure to have an unforgettable pet-friendly holiday at Hambleton.

The Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons, Oxfordshire

A 15th-century manor with two Michelin-starred restaurants, a cookery school, and a chef-focused garden, The Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons is simply unbeatable. Stroll down the whimsical lavender walkway, and past a dovecote covered with figs and you’ll discover the chef garden. Complete with herbs, two-acre vegetable plots, a mushroom garden, and English and French orchards with 2,500 apple, pear and quince trees, The Manoir gardens are exquisite. If that isn’t enough, there are also beehive zones, plum fruit hedges, and cloche tunnels smelling of sweet lemon.

The Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons also features a recently designed wildflower meadow by Chris Beardshaw. The vibrancy of the flowers that bloom here create a harmonious atmosphere that is ideal for a peaceful, romantic retreat. We can’t think of a better way to spend our spring break than at the enchanting Manoir luxury hotel.

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Colour is rushing back to our landscapes as the weather warms and the flowers thrive. From apple blossoms to bluebells sprouting, each day there is a new botanical delight to witness. Many of our dog-friendly hotels feature radiant enclosed gardens where you can admire the blossoms up-close.

With so much to see, sometimes you need more time to properly appreciate your surroundings. That’s why we recommend staying at one of our gorgeous hotels with gardens so you will have plenty of time to roam the landscape, and unwind in nature. To see all our dog-friendly properties with flourishing gardens, head to our website today!