Five Spellbinding Dog-Friendly Hideaways for Halloween

Are you thinking of taking your canine companion with you for a spooky weekend away? No need to leave your dog behind when you can visit one of our dog-friendly properties this Halloween. Perhaps a dog-friendly historic hotel? castle? or even a former jail on the Moors!

Dine in an enchanting candle lit dog-friendly restaurant or cosy up with your four-legged friend beside a roaring fire. Many of our historic pet-friendly hotels have glamorous bars where you can sip a dark and stormy cocktail or spirit or two. Your furry friends may also receive a halloween treat. Or enjoy a warming hot chocolate and pumpkin puppuccino after long walks on the moors, before heading to the spa for a twilight dip in the pool. The possibilities are endless…

Get your thrills at five of our favourite magical dog-friendly hideaways – all perfect places to take your hound for this dog-friendly Halloween!

Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa, West Sussex

The trick of this hotel is that it looks just like the real deal! Housed in an ancient manor which would have made the perfect hunting lodge for Henry VIII, but rather than being medieval – the building dates back to the 1920s. Designed and bought by Walter Guinness, Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa has a wonderful setting near the beach at Climping and has been designed to create an authentic medieval home. Once beloved by the 1930s high society set, the hotel possesses real Gothic mullioned windows. From here, you can look out over the gorgeous gardens where your dog can roam and play. Super cosy, the hotel has its own moat, open fires, vaulted ceilings, four poster beds and a medieval themed Tapestry restaurant. 

Thornbury Castle, Gloucestershire

Whether your dog is more like the Hound of the Baskervilles or a smaller model – Thornbury Castle loves dogs. This 16th-century, turreted-towered Tudor castle is truly spectacular and once played host to Henry VIII and his bride Anne Boleyn. It has 14 acres of unspoiled grounds for your pet to explore and hosts activities including archery and croquet. The bedrooms are baronial in style so your pet will truly feel like the Lord of the Manor. You can dine with your hound in the oak-panelled restaurant serving only fresh ingredients sourced from the castle’s own herbs and a number of vegetables in the garden. Its well-stocked cellar also offers an excellent selection of vintage wines.

Ellenborough Park, Gloucestershire

A sumptuous 15th-century manor house hotel set within 90 acres of gorgeous National Trust land, your hound will enjoy bracing walks within the grounds and along the Cotswold Way. As you head towards Ellenborough Park, a series of honey-coloured buildings surround the ancient manor house where you then enter through a historic front door which has musket holes from the Civil War. There’s a Tudor great hall and a fabulous dog-friendly bar, the Horse Box. Steeped in history, the hotel has a wonderfully romantic feel. This dog-friendly hotel also hosts a fabulous spa where you can enjoy a relaxing treatment or two. Your pup can also be a pampered pooch over at the paw spa in the meantime. Plus, if you’re looking for a spooky day out, make sure to visit nearby Batcombe Arboretum! You will not be disappointed.

Glenapp Castle Hotel, Ayrshire

With its turrets, towers and crenulations, Glenapp Castle is a fine example of Scottish fairy-tale baronial style – perfect for a spooky-themed Halloween break. A luxury hound-friendly five-star hotel, it’s Victorian in design with plenty of wood panelling, period features and roaring log fires creating a fabulous atmosphere. Treat you and your four-legged friends to fine dining by a Michelin-trained chef where your dog can join you in one of the four sections of the newly built Victorian Glasshouses before retreating back to your spacious dog-friendly suite. Your four-legged friend will definitely feel like a king or queen of the castle here and will enjoy exploring the wonderful grounds, woodlands and breathtaking views out to the sea.

Bodmin Jail Hotel

A dog-friendly halloween and Bodmin Jail go hand-in-hand. Super spooky and atmospheric, Bodmin Jail Hotel is a former jail which has been converted into a modern, luxurious, boutique 4-star hotel. Located in the heart of Cornwall, Bodmin Jail Hotel is a dog-friendly accommodation close to Cornwall’s best beaches, as well as the brooding Bodmin Moor. The dog-friendly rooms have been sympathetically restored with eclectic decor and king-sized beds. Plus, cosy dog beds and treats for your four-legged friend are included! Savour a cocktail or two in the Chapel Champagne Bar and dine with your dog in the jolly Hangman Tavern. If you really want to get into the spirit of Halloween during your dog-friendly holiday, why not join The Dead Days tour? Running throughout October and November, you’ll discover the rise of spiritualism in the Victorian period! Spooky and exciting.

A Dog-Friendly Halloween with PetsPyjamas

We hope some of this holiday inspiration has helped you get into the spooky spirit this Halloween. We have the best dog-friendly hotels in wonderful dog-friendly destinations where you can really enjoy a treat with absolutely no tricks! To find out more about our dog-friendly hotels and pet-friendly holiday cottages, visit our website today for more information.