Top 10 Dog-friendly Autumn Getaways

The Merry Harriers is a cosy traditional pub set in the South Downs National Park and Surrey Hills. For a unique glamping experience, you and your furry friend can stay in one of their delightfully quirky Shepherd’s huts which look out onto a tranquil pond and offer stunning views to the Surrey Hills and beyond. 

With underfloor heating, wood burning stove and charming decor, it makes for a super-snug Autumn retreat. Llama walking is an option, and after a day of walks in the hills, you can enjoy a delicious three course dinner at the delightful 16th century inn with Fido in tow.

Explore our full collection of dog-friendly hotels & cottages in Surrey. 

 

 

An Elizabethan Castle set in the rolling valleys of Dartmoor’s National Park, this luxury hotel and spa extends a warm welcome to four legged friends. Set in 275 acres of beautiful countryside for your dog to roam, we recommend staying in one of the hotel’s 22 three story country lodges tucked away in the grounds – perfect for a private country estate stay with all the amenities of the hotel close by.

Each lodge has three bedrooms sleeping up to eight people – perfect for a family group. You can self cater or eat at the hotel. And golf enthusiasts will love the 18 hole championship golf course. The hotel supplies a doggie walk book and there’s even a doggie pooch parlour with shampoo and hair dryer to ensure they are clean and smelling lovely after a walk around the Estate.

 

Fancy an autumn gourmet getaway? Super dog-friendly Bray Cottages are only a 50 minute drive from London but a world a way in the charming Berkshire village of Bray – home to famous gourmet haunts – Heston Blumehtahl’s Fat Duck and Michel Roux’s Waterside Inn plus doggie gourmet pubs too.

 

Tiggers Cottage is a super luxe dog-friendly bolthole in the centre of the village. Doggie guests can expect comfy beds and delicious treats. And those booking one of our Barking Britain offers will also have access to electric bikes while they are there. Bray cottages also can sometimes access restaurant bookings. 

Situated in the heart of the beautiful village of Ticehurst, just an hour and a half from London, is one of our favourite dog-friendly destinations. This stylish yet quirky 16th century hotel features charming decor and offers amazing dog-friendly rooms in the hotel or luxury lodges, including the Love Nest, which comes with its own gardens and fire pit.

 

Pale Hall, Wales

One of the finest hotels in Wales, Pale Hall is a luxury country house hotel with a grand entrance and a wealth of period features. It is also super dog-welcoming – a place where your dog will feel like Lord of the Manor! Set in a wonderfully remote location in the Dee Valley, with an idyllic woodland garden for your dog to play and the spectacular Snowdonia National Park close by, it’s the perfect place for an autumn adventure with Fido. 

Foodies will love the award-winning restaurant with acclaimed chef Gareth Stevensen at the helm. Dog sitting is available, but if you’d like to dine with your dog, you can in the super cosy Huntsman Bar and Bistro! 

 

Nestled in the Eden Valley and the Cumbrian Hills, Rowley Estates features a cluster of delightful dog-friendly cottages and historic houses that are full of rural charm. Amongst these gorgeous properties is the super luxe Glassonby Old Hall – a lavishly restored 15c Cumbrian long room that sleeps up to eight guests. With its iron chandeliers, arrow slit windows and vast stone heart, it’s the perfect baronial escape for you and your pooch.

Ideal for a weekend away with friends and family, there are doggie walks from the door, a superb welcome hamper with everything you could possibly need, an enclosed garden and a lovely fido-friendly pub close by!