Dog-Friendly Holidays Cotswolds
With its quintessential British charm, rolling hills and miles of walking trails, the Cotswolds are a dream come true for your pooch. Home to some of the most beautiful villages in the UK, the Cotswolds offers a delightful selection of dog-friendly hotels and cottages which are sure to please two-legged and four-legged visitors alike.
Stratford-upon-Avon, EnglandLocated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and down a quiet lane away from the main road, this lovely cottage dates back to 1871 and was originally owned by the Duke of Northampton, who used the property for his land agent. Ashby Cottage was separated from Ashby House in the early 1970’s to form a separate residence. The cottage boasts traditional features such as an original baker’s oven and attractive mullion windows.
Long Compton is situated in the beautiful Cotswolds in south Warwickshire close to the borders of both Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village is located approximately half way between Oxford and Stratford upon Avon and is within easy reach of both. The church dates back to the 13th century, and the lychgate to the 17th century. Visit the award-winning pub, which was built as a coaching inn in 1748 and is situated only 300 yards from the cottage. For golfers, there are two excellent courses close by, and for horse riders, guests will find an excellent riding school. Bikes are available to hire from Morton-in-Marsh.
Only one mile away stands the ancient Rollright Stones, just waiting for you to explore, dating from around 2000BC. Long Compton is a walker’s paradise with the MacMillan Way passing by the village. Ashby Cottage is an ideal base to explore the beautiful Cotswolds villages and towns of Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Norton, Chipping Campden, Hook Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Broadway, Snowshill, Bourton on the water, Burford and Woodstock to name a few.
A little further away stands Blenheim Palace and Oxford to the south, and a 30-minutes’ drive north will take you to the famous, historical town of Stratford-upon-Avon, fondly known as Shakespeare country. There is a number of wonderful National Trust properties within an hour’s drive, including Baddesley Clinton, Charlcote Park and Snowshill Manor. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 300 yards.£59From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Cirencester, EnglandA beautiful barn is awaiting you which is full of character and charm, nestled on a 450-acre private nature reserve. With oak beams, pillars and flooring throughout the property, this luxurious barn conversion, with an open plan living space running the whole length of the property, is the ideal holiday home for all the family. The three sets of sliding doors opens up the property to the outside enclosed deck overlooking a small reeded stream and pond where you can often see a swan family who have based themselves on this stretch of the river. It is perfect for outdoor cooking, relaxing or simply enjoying watching the world go by with a glass of wine. Inside the property on a chillier evening, cosy up in front of gas wood burner or why not go up to the mezzanine level where you can enjoy playing on the table football or Xbox on the large TV which also has Netflix. Coot Lodge is furnished and equipped to a high standard throughout, with luxurious leather sofas, fluffy cushions and beautifully designed Italian table and chairs. All three bedrooms are on the ground floor, with the main bedroom boasting an en-suite and all have luxury Egyptian cotton bed linen.
Located on the Lower Mill Estate in Somerford Keynes, you have miles of scenic walks from the front door and an abundance of local sporting, sightseeing and relaxing activities. You have free, unlimited access to the award-winning spa a mere 50 yards stroll away, with slate-lined, naturally filtered heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools. You can swim among the water lilies in the eco plunge-pool, and relax in the sauna, steam room. There is a well-equipped techno-gym and adult-only relaxation room. A wide range of spa treatments are also available (payable locally). The gated and managed estate comprises of woodland and meadows crossed by three rivers and is surrounded by serene lakes. On the estate there is a tennis court, nature trails and cycle tracks, a playground, equipment hire and licensed restaurant with farm shop. Pub ½ mile, shop and restaurant on-site.£173From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Moreton-in-Marsh, EnglandThis is a very sweet terraced cottage nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, on the main road in the village of Bourton-on-the-Hill. Dating back to the 17th century, Cosy Cottage has kept many original features including low, exposed beams. The feature fireplace is a lovely focal point in the living/dining room, and each bedroom is on a separate floor. The kitchen is of modest size but is fully equipped with everything you need. The cottage garden makes the most of the sun with a raised terrace with garden furniture - the ideal place for dining al fresco or simply enjoying a glass of wine at the end of a full day sightseeing.
Bourton-on-the-Hill boasts a fabulous pub that serves delicious food, and is a stone’s throw away from the Batsford Estate, which is home to the Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre. Here you can enjoy the country’s largest private collection of trees and shrubs with over 2850 labelled specimens. There are beautiful walks from the cottage door, including footpaths along the valley and past Sezincote House, as well as over the hill towards Blockley. Just under 2 miles away is Moreton-in-Marsh, a lovely Cotswold market town with many independent shops, pubs and cafés, and a railway station linking you to London Paddington and Great Malvern. Bourton-on-the-Hill is a great base in the Cotswolds from which to explore the many towns and villages this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer, including Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Campden, Chipping Norton, Bourton-on-the-Water and Broadway.
There are many National Trust properties nearby, including Chastleton House, Snowshill Manor and Garden, and Hidcote. Slightly further afield, but within a 30-minute drive, are the popular destinations of Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, the Regency town of Cheltenham and the medieval town of Burford. An organic farm shop and eatery are under 9 miles away. Shop 1¾ miles, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tarlton, EnglandThese attractive properties lie in the heart of the Cotswold Hills. With characteristic dry stone walling dividing sweeping sheep pastures, ancient beech woods, trout streams, charming towns and villages of honey-coloured Cotswold limestone. The Cheltenham Gold Cup, Badminton Horse Trials, 5 minutes. Famous gardens including Hidcote Manor, Kiftsgate and Westonbirt Arboretum; National Trust properties include Bowood House, Chedworth Roman Villa and Corinium Museum within an easy drive. Ideal for golf and horse riding, 5 miles. Shops 3 miles, wine bar 5¼ miles.£111From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bisley, EnglandSet in complete seclusion, this handsome renovated 17th-century farmhouse stands in1½ acres of private grounds with a stream surrounded by woodland and meadows, ideal for children. The property is situated at the head of the Slad Valley with unmade-up track for last 200 yards (where car access can be difficult in bad weather, especially snow); this is one of the valleys described by the poet Laurie Lee in his book ‘Cider with Rosie’. It is within an AONB, a perfect holiday retreat for quiet relaxation or for visitors interested in bird-watching, sketching, painting and walking. Town and sports amenities at Stroud (4 miles). Cheltenham 14 miles. Horse riding 2 miles. Shop 2 miles.£75From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cirencester, England
These barn conversions are situated on the fringe of the charming Cotswold village of Ampney Crucis. Immaculately presented, they lie in the grounds of a 500-acre country estate, part of which is accessible to guests, just two miles from the ancient Roman town of Cirencester. The area is popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The Long Barn (ref NTE) and The Cotswold Barn (ref NTF) are perfect Gloucestershire holiday homes to be enjoyed at any time of year. The Cotswold Water Park, with its many water based activities, is within close proximity. Just a little further afield is the Regency Spa town of Cheltenham, offering many visitor attractions, an extensive range of shops, restaurants and the Gold Cup horse racing. There is also the National Arboretum, situated at Westonbirt, being home to one of the finest tree collections in the world. Oxford, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Lechlade are all easily accessible. Shops 2 miles, pub serving food short drive away.£165From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Frampton Mansell, EnglandThe Downs Barn Lodge is a single-storey, detached lodge, within an AONB, sadly we have recently lost all of our re-homed battery chickens, but we are waiting for the next batch to be liberated. Adjacent to the owner’s beautiful home, which has featured in many magazines and newspapers, the holiday property is located in the heart of the Cotswolds, between the town of Stroud and Cirencester. There is an award-winning farm shop and café just a 3-minute walk from the property. Superbly located for touring the villages of the Cotswold Hills, Tetbury and Westonbirt all close by, and Cheltenham within 20 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub ¾ mile.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cheltenham, EnglandThe Farmhouse occupies a superb position on the edge of Regency Cheltenham. With views across to the Malvern Hills and the Black Mountains, this 19th-century farmhouse has undergone major refurbishment to offer guests a beautifully appointed, well-equipped home with an extensive lawned garden. With plenty of living space with a large living room with wood burner and large bi-fold doors to spacious terrace with eating area, the rolling lawns, a private hot tub and a covered heated swimming pool (shared) can be pre-booked for private use, the Farmhouse adjoins another property and is an ideal location for a holiday or as a venue to celebrate a special occasion. This is a perfect base from which to explore the countryside and villages of the Cotswolds and the attractions of the Heart of England. Broadway, the ‘Venice’ of the Cotswolds; delightful Chipping Campden; Blockley, cited as the most beautiful village in England, and Stow-on-the-Wold boasting England’s oldest pub, are all within half an hour’s drive. Exploring this region at any time of year is a rewarding experience, each season throwing a different light on the changing scene. Heritage attractions include Sudeley Castle, 7 miles. The Forest of Dean is 23 miles. Bath, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon are all within one hour by car. Sailing and wind-surfing on 15,000 acres of lakes near the Roman town of Cirencester are within 30 minutes’ drive. Shop and pub ½ mile.£318From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cheltenham, EnglandTruffles Cottage enjoys a wonderful location tucked away in a sleepy little village. Perfectly located in the heart of the Cotswolds you will find numerous country walks on your doorstep and a proper Cotswold country pub serving home-cooked food and fine ales opposite the cottage to reward yourself at the end of a day exploring.
The cottage benefits from delightful village and rural views all around and the pretty garden makes for a lovely spot to enjoy a morning coffee or for the kids to play and run about. The cottage retains some of the original features including exposed stonework, period fireplace and stone mullioned windows. The first floor provides two good sized bedrooms and a well finished family bathroom.
Take a journey out of the village and you will soon discover that all the major attractions and sights of the Cotswolds are all close by.£109From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Chipping Campden, EnglandThe property is perfectly cosy for two, and the ultimate couple’s country getaway. This exceptional converted barn, is bright and airy with exposed wood beams, Cotswolds stone flooring and feature stable door. A sumptuous bedroom awaits with Egyptian cotton sheets, perfectly plump and soft pillows to lay your head. Enjoy breakfast in bed or even hire a hot tub for your stay, the perfect spot for looking out over the unspoilt views of the rolling hills.
Set within 120 acres of outstanding natural beauty, why not take a leisurely and romantic walk of the private grounds, find a nice spot and pitch up for a picnic. For the more active, hop on a bike and peddle along the Cotswold countryside arriving at the local pub just down the road.
Paddocks Nook is nestled within fields and farmland. Beyond the gates and within 5 miles you will find the glorious gardens of Hidcote and Snowshill Manor. Those seeking a little more hustle, bustle and drama, just a short drive up the road you will find Stratford upon Avon. Shakespeare’s birthplace, you can shop until you drop, enjoy some pre-theatre cocktails and world-renowned Royal Shakespeare.
Those wanting something extra special, light the candles and dim the lights whilst the grounds private chef cooks you an ’a la carte’ meal whilst you sit back and relax like a lord and lady or indulge in a personal training session or yoga for one to one or more (must be booked in advance).
Whatever you decide to do whilst staying, it is sure to make you come back for more.£128From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
