Dog-Friendly Holidays Gloucestershire
Steeped in rolling, green landscapes, magnificent rural scenery and beautiful spa and market towns, Gloucestershire is one of the most picturesque counties in the UK. With plenty to see and explore, it's an ideal place for a dog-friendly staycation with your best furry friend.
- Tewkesbury, EnglandA 20 foot yurt in Gloucestershire. Underfloor heating, roll top bath. Veranda with private hot tub and sauna overlooking the lake just a short stroll from Beckford village.£71From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Lydney, EnglandZion Chapel is in the heart of the Forest of Dean, perfect for those wanting to explore the beautiful surrounding areas that the forest has to offer. This Grade II listed property has been restored to a high standard and offers a large open plan living area with wood burner – perfect for those cosy evenings in - as well as a kitchen and dining area with everything you could need home from home. The open plan living space has a kingsize bed and two sofa beds, a Smart TV, bathroom with walk-in rainfall shower and a heated towel rail. The ceiling of the chapel is accessed via a spiral staircase and has two single sofa beds; the views over the village and surrounding countryside from here are just fabulous. The large patio area with furniture and a swing seat, the perfect place for relaxing in with a glass of something chilled, and there is also and enclosed patio to the rear of the property.
Walks can be enjoyed straight from the property with immediate access into the forest. You won’t get bored exploring local forests, whether cycling through the many trails or admiring the views on foot. You might like to jump on the train and head 45 minutes away to Cardiff for shopping and dining out. For a great day out, be sure to visit Gloucester Cathedral, a must see for Harry Potter fans! Or for a change of pace enjoy some shopping in Cheltenham or Bristol. Other outdoor activities include canoeing at Symonds Yat, walking through Clearwell Caves hidden under the forest floor and Go Ape and Segways Beechenhurst. Picnic area with BBQs and a stream 2 miles away at Wenchford. Roses Pottery in Littledean. Wild swimming in the Wye and Kayaking. Roses Pottery in Littledean, Dean Heritage Centre almost next door to the Chapel. A local pub with good beers.
There is plenty for children to explore, such as a magical day at Puzzlewood, take a trip on the steam railways or visit the Butterfly Trail in nearby Ross-on-Wye. You will be welcomed with lots of lovely treats on your arrival including breakfast for your first morning, coffee pods, bottle of something fizzy, some homemade delights and not forgetting the four-legged friends there are also some treats for them too.£71From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Stow-on-the-Wold, EnglandThis charming, cosy, end terraced, 18th-century cottage, tucked away in a quiet backwater, is just a 3 minute walk from the centre of this picturesque, bustling, little Cotswold town. It is attractively and comfortably furnished, with a very well equipped kitchen, making the ideal holiday base from which to tour the Cotswolds, or walk to many of the lesser-known pretty villages and beauty spots. Places to visit include Bourton-on-the-Water, 4 miles, Burford, 12 miles, Cheltenham, 15 miles and Stratford, 20 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£72From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Cheltenham, EnglandAnvil Cottage is located where a wooded valley meets the ever-changing Severn. It is next to an old cider mill with a seventeenth-century horse drawn millstone and an old salmon fishery. Nearby is Drake’s House, where Sir Francis Drake is believed to have lodged whilst buying forest timber for ships.
From Gatcombe there are walks along the Severn, the cottage is close to a recently restored section of the Severn Way with fantastic views. There are many walks in the forest nearby, also opportunities for cycling, canoeing, fishing and treetop walking. There are castles, a mine and a showcave within easy reach. Cheltenham, Gloucester, the Cotswolds, Bristol and Wales are within an hour’s drive.£72From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bourton On The Water, EnglandA delightful Cotswold cottage settled in Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Close to amenities. Stow-on-the-Wold 4.3 miles; Moreton-in-Marsh 8.5 miles; Chipping Norton 12.9 miles.£72From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Cheltenham, EnglandA unique, detached barn conversion found on 14 acres of beautiful land on the outskirts of Toddington, Gloucestershire. Lake. Woodburning stove. Jukebox. Evesham 9.1 miles; Cheltenham 11.7 miles; Gloucester 19.3 miles.£73From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Chipping Campden, EnglandA charming Grade II listed property, dating back to the 1850s, in the wonderful market town of Chipping Campden. Sleeping three guests in two bedrooms, it is the perfect base for a small family or couple wanting to explore the Cotswolds. Open fire. WiFi. Garden. Dog-friendly. Hidcote 4.2 miles; Moreton-in-Marsh 6.3 miles; Evesham 12.2 miles.£73From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Stroud, EnglandWhat a fabulous property! If you are looking for a complete rest and get-away from it all, this is the choice for you. In peace and tranquillity this wonderful lodge completely makes the most of the amazing location, tucked away in a peaceful corner of the owner’s grounds. There is a large decking area right in front, with table and chairs, where you can enjoy the expansive views over the Slad Valley. Inside, on the ground floor is the open plan living area with mezzanine above, featuring a sofa, Smart TV, a well-equipped kitchen area and shower room. Appreciate the natural beauty surrounding you while you dine at the glass table, admiring the view from the large window. Up the spiral staircase will lead you to the mezzanine bedroom with double bed (there is a restricted headrooom). From the ground floor there are patio doors which open to enable you to enjoy warm evenings and days while watching the wildlife.
Deer, foxes and badgers are always visiting so you should have plenty of close-up photo opportunities of these charming creatures. The gardens are a labour of love by the owners who have restored since 2014, what was an overgrown wilderness, into a thing of beauty. Steps lead down from the decking to a lawned area. At the bottom of the stone steps is a picnic table, ideal for dining beneath the stars.
If you can tear yourself away, the area is full of attractions for interesting days out. The Hazeling Hideaway lies amidst The Cotswold countryside and is close to Stroud and Painswick. Located not far from where poet Laurie Lee was brought up, you can walk in his footsteps by following the Laurie Lee Wildlife Way which takes in four Nature Reserves. The trail is marked by wooden posts carved with the famous author’s poems. Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust owns four beautiful nature reserves in the Slad Valley called Frith Wood, Snows Farm, Swifts Hill and, thanks to a very successful fundraising appeal, the new Laurie Lee Wood. People come from all over Europe to see the beauty of these valleys. The area is a magnet for walkers, explorers, and cyclists. This is a place you will want to return to again and again. Pub within a mile.£73From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Stroud, EnglandThis semi-detached property, which is adjacent to the owner’s home, provides a super elevated setting; offering far reaching views across to the River Severn. Bordering the Lypiatt countryside, where many walks can be enjoyed across the Stroud Valley. Yet less than a mile away is the bohemian town of Stroud, with its award winning farmers market selling a great variety of local produce. Centrally located many towns and villages are within a 25 mile radius, including Roman Cirencester, historic Bath, Royal Tetbury, famous for racing and festivals, Cheltenham and Gloucester with its magnificent Cathedral. The area is abundant with National Trust properties and other attractions such as Berkeley Castle and Slimbridge Wetland Centre. The stunning honey coloured North Cotswold villages including Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Campden are just an hours drive. Shop ½ mile.£74From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bourton On The Water, EnglandThis stunning Cotswold cottage based in Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Stow-on-the-Wold 4 miles; Moreton-in-Marsh 8 miles.£74From price per night based on 7 night stay