Dog-Friendly Cottages
Explore our collection of fabulous dog-friendly cottages, featuring secluded country hideaways, luxury cottages on estates, beautiful beach houses, farmhouses, cosy lodges, quirky shepherd's huts, and larger properties for family or group gatherings. Find your next holiday cottage with PetsPyjamas, perfect for dog-friendly short breaks or longer holidays with your four-legged friend.
ScotlandSituated on the most accessible of the west coast islands and straddling the Highland Line, this spacious, detached, country house with large deck and its own hot tub, boasts stunning views over the open water and lies in a rural location, just a few yards from the shoreline. Most rooms enjoy sea views, the 6 bedrooms each have a TV, and some have a DVD player. Chandlers is full of elegance and charm and enjoys a cosy snug area with comfy sofas and a bar, which can be stocked to your requirements. The music room has a grand piano, guitars and amps for budding musicians, while the impressive dining room can easily seat 20.
A popular destination for fishing, the inland lochs are popular with anglers for coarse and game fishing. Loch Fad offers the opportunity to fish for rainbow trout, and is only 3 miles away. Relax as you explore the gently, undulating hills, catch glimpses of the wildlife and marvel at the vistas. For such a compact island, Bute offers varied landscapes from the lush, fertile and rolling hills of the island’s heart to the craggy, heather-covered moorlands of the north and the delightful sandy beaches around the coastline. A haven for walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, Bute has a wealth of wildlife to spot including feral goats, buzzards and roe deer. Scalpsie Bay which is set against the magnificent backdrop of Arran, is the home of a large colony of seals.
There are many historical sites to visit including the standing stones at Ettrick Bay, the ancient chapel of St Blane, and the vitrified Iron Age Fort at Dunagoil. Visit the Victorian Gothic mansion of Mount Stuart, the ancestral home of the Marquesses of Bute, and is open to the public along with its beautiful gardens, Bute Museum, Rothesay Castle and the fabulous gardens of Ascog Hall and Ardencraig.
There are many events throughout the year, including the famous annual Jazz Festival, the spectacular Highland Games, traditional agricultural shows, concerts and art festivals; whatever your interest it can be found on the Isle of Bute.
Catch the ferry for the 5-minute trip to Colintraive on the Cowal Peninsula and explore Argyll’s Secret Coast where you have easy access to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, or head north to Inverary and beyond. Take the ferry from Portavadie over to Jura and Islay, and Tarbert where you can explore Kintyre. The house is licensed for weddings and many extras can be arranged such as catering, prior to arrival direct with the owner. Beach 40 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.There is also a loch/sea just 40 yards from the property.£516From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Montgomery, WalesOffa’s Dyke National Trail runs close by to the town, providing a good excuse to get on your boots and head off for a walk, there are vineyards and homemade ice cream suppliers nearby. Guests are also very close to the NT property Powys Castle, with 3 others within 45 minutes, Chirk Castle, Erddig and Attingham Park. The Welshpool to Llanfair steam railway, Montgomery Canal, and Lake Vyrnwy are all local and well worth a visit. Quad biking, paintballing and horse riding are all available locally, and watersports can be found at Bala Lake and in Llangollen, a 40-minute drive. Historic Shrewsbury is 30-minute drive, and the west Wales coastline is approximately a 1 hour drive. Shops, pubs and restaurants 1¼ miles.£211From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Kidwelly, WalesSituated in a picturesque, coastal position with spectacular views over Carmarthen Bay, this large, detached barn has been sympathetically converted to retain its original charm and character, making it an unforgettable experience for a family or groups looking to explore West Wales. This holiday property, adjacent to the owner’s home, is bursting with original character including original stone walls and beams, whilst lots of welcoming touches have been added for that homely feel throughout. For children and family entertainment, the barn boasts a spacious games room equipped with a pool and football table, a great distraction during inclement weather. Outside, guests can enjoy their large, lawned garden with a patio area, where they can sit, relax and unwind whilst watching the sun set over the idyllic bay. Carmarthenshire itself has lots on offer, including fantastic walks along the Millennium Coastal Path, which leads through scenic Pembrey Country Park, which is renowned for its dry ski slope, horse riding trails and 7 miles of beaches. For sports enthusiasts, visitors can enjoy a round of golf at the Jack Nicklaus course or watch live sport at the Llanelli Scartlets Rugby stadium and nearby Ffos Las racecourse. Away from the coast, the Carmarthenshire countryside is just as promising with its array of charming market towns and medieval castles including Kidwelly and Laugharne, or guests can visit the National Botanical Garden of Wales. Just a 60-minute drive away is the popular tourist resort of Tenby, with its cobbled streets, traditional Welsh pubs and thrilling leisure parks which are waiting to be explored. Beach ½ mile. Shop and pub 1 mile.£405From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Stranraer, ScotlandThis stunning, detached lodge boasts a spacious living area on the upper floor, which opens out to a large deck where you can enjoy beautiful views of the sea and beyond. Situated close to the pretty harbour village of Portpatrick, Chestnut Lodge provides ideal accommodation for a large group of family or friends looking to holiday together. There is access to a beautiful sandy beach a 15-minute walk from the lodge.
With a stunning coastline, beaches, rocky coves and windswept cliffs, the area is a walker’s paradise with everything from gentle walks to challenging hikes. There is easy access to many of the attractions that ’The Rhins’ has to offer. Visit the beautiful display of flowers at Logan Botanic Gardens or explore the Galloway Forest with its exceptional walking and cycling; the famous 7Stanes cycle trail runs through it. The forest is also a designated Dark Sky Park. Wildlife is abundant with many unusual species including pine martens, golden eagle, ospreys, red deer, red squirrels and the natterjack toad.
The RSPB Mull of Galloway Visitor Centre with thousands of nesting birds on the cliffs, is well worth a visit. Sea fishing can be enjoyed in Portpatrick and both trout and salmon fishing are available close by. Other country pursuits available include shooting and riding. Golf is available with the Dunskey and Lagganmore courses both close by. Beach ½ mile. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£226From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Blandford Forum, EnglandThis beautiful Victorian house, situated in 30-acre grounds, and is a small vineyard, close to the Georgian market town of Blandford, makes a great home from home for families or groups to enjoy Dorset. The property offers a small, outdoor heated swimming pool, a hot tub for 6 and a tennis court to enjoy at your leisure. Downward Vineyard has eight spacious bedrooms, all with TVs and three with en-suite facilities, and also boasts two wonderful living rooms, both leading into the large conservatory. There is also a large games room with a pool table and table football for all to enjoy, or why not go outside and play croquet in the garden?
Set in 30 acres of what used to be a vineyard, you can wander around the grounds, relax in the pool or hot tub, burn off some energy on the tennis court or have a barbecue for all to enjoy. Ashley Wood 18 hole golf course is accessible along a bridle way from within the grounds or would be a 2-minute drive from the property. Within easy driving, you can exploring Shaftesbury, Wimborne, Poole, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland, making Downwood Vineyard a good base for taking in the best the county has to offer. Slightly further afield you can visit the popular Isle of Purbeck, with its rugged and picturesque coastline, or take a ride on the Swanage Steam Railway, with its 6 miles of track going through scenic Dorset countryside. There are many family attractions nearby, enjoy a day at Monkey World, the Bovington Tank Museum, historic houses such as Kingston Lacy, Milton Abbey and Althelhampton, or the sandy beaches at Sandbanks, Bournemouth, Weymouth and Poole. Beach 18 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£923From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Ventnor, EnglandProviding extremely spacious and beautifully furnished holiday accommodation, whether its a group of friends or family get together, Burwyns is a great place to stay and can sleep up to 16 guests. The large, front aspect living room has wonderful views to enjoy, whilst the adjoining kitchen/dining room is well-equipped to cater for everyone. The beautiful bathroom features a sauna, perfect for relaxing after a busy day. On the first floor, all of the bedrooms boast en-suite facilities, whilst the master bedroom comes with its own balcony offering panoramic views across the English Channel. Outside, you will find an enclosed garden with summerhouse, barbecue and garden furniture. To the front there is off road parking for several cars and the garage can be used to store bicycles.
This detached home is situated just a short walk to Steephill Cove’s beach, which lies just south west of the Victorian seaside town of Ventnor. Steephill is a traditional, unspoilt fishing cove with a sand and shingle beach nestled between rocky cliffs and smugglers coves. The bay has no road access, which makes it a unique hidden gem. Find your way down the pathways and enjoy fresh crab and lobster, see what you can find hidden amongst the rockpools or relax and enjoy watching the children play. Ventnor is just over a mile away. Most of the town is built on a steep hill which leads to the beach, and there are a number of lovely tea shops, pubs and restaurants dotted along the esplanade, as well as quirky and bespoke shops, an award-winning park and a children’s paddling pool.
Stretch your legs and explore the amazing coastal paths in both directions from the property. Alternatively, outdoor pursuits on the island are well catered for and include horse riding, fishing, cycling, paragliding, water sports and golf. There are numerous attractions to discover for all ages on the island, including The Needles with its chairlift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Blackgang Chine, Tapnell Farm Park and Carisbrooke Castle. Why not pay a visit to Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens, or the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes. Beach ¼ mile. Shop and pub ¼ mile, restaurant 175 yards.£261From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Porthmadog, WalesThe real stand out feature in this property is the cinema room, with seating for everyone to relax and enjoy a movie in front of the 100 inch projector screen, this room also doubles up as a playroom. A separate games room with multi-functional 7ft games table for pool and air hockey, and a separate foosball table. The game/cinema rooms can be found in the annex above the garage - Please note that elderly, small children and those with limited mobility may need assistance and support with some of the stairs. This leisure area is accessed through the courtyard area of the property and also houses a ground floor accessible bedroom and wet room. Whilst this bedroom is accessible, the main house ground floor does have a couple of steps to navigate, blocks to make a ramp will be available. Please note the doorways into the main house measure 80cm in width. The main house has a separate lounge with ample comfy seating and warming log burner perfect for those chillier evenings. A fully equipped kitchen and dining room with space for all the family to sit and enjoy an evening meal. The bedrooms have been stylishly furnished in a boutique style with quality mattresses and furnishings.
Porthmadog is a busy harbour town, home to the Welsh Highland Steam Railway. Within easy reach is Black Rock Sands where you’ll find miles of sweeping sands and dunes, and Portmeirion, an enchanting Italian-style village. A short drive is Harlech with its imposing Castle and extensive beach. Nearby Blaenau Ffestiniog, an adrenaline junkie’s delight with Zip World, the largest zip wire zone in the world, Bounce Below, where you can bounce on trampoline nets deep underground in an old slate cavern, and the Stiniog mountain bike trails. The area has something for everyone of all ages, from scenic walking routes, bike trails, epic climbing, to a whole host of water sports on offer. Beach 1 mile. Pub and restaurant 100 yards.£211From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandThis seven-bedroom property is an absolute gem! Located within an exclusive estate in Minster, Sheerness, this detached property is perfect for family holidays and serves well as a celebration house for generations of the family to enjoy. With a large two-tiered garden and very spacious rooms, children can play in the living room/games room whilst the adults cook and enjoy a glass of wine or two upstairs. Beach 2½ miles.£296From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
York, EnglandBrook Hall is a classical English mansion built in 1835, where there is beauty, space, fresh air, comfort, freedom, and incredible far-reaching unspoilt views in all directions with amazing sunrises and sunsets. The Wing sleeps up to 16 guests and consists of eight large double or twin bedrooms, four bathrooms, a large kitchen and a sitting area with Smart TV. The kitchen is fully equipped for all your culinary needs with an electric Belling cooker and a large extendable farmhouse table for sit down meals.
There is plenty of room to relax and chat with friends and family with picture windows. Two of the deep roll-top baths have far reaching views across the Yorkshire countryside. One of the baths is a jacuzzi bath, should you wish to have a long soak after the day’s adventures, and in addition two of the bathrooms have showers for guests on the go. Come and relax outside in your very own private, Victorian walled garden in the grand setting of the magnificent Hall. Enjoy the sofas, sun loungers and amazing views, and have leisurely sit-down drinks and meals outside, with the table and chairs, firepit and charcoal BBQ. There is also a stunningly situated, hard tennis court by the Hall if you like to play, and there is also the option of arranging for a hot tub for your stay by contacting the owners directly - £165 for 1 night, £190 for 2 nights, £210 for 3 nights, £255 for 4 nights, £300 for 5 nights, £345 for 6 nights and £390 for 7 nights.
Set within the delightful little village of Wighill, which has its own excellent pub and located just outside York, one of the most visited cities outside London. You have quick access to the independent shops, café’s, pubs, restaurants, and the many tourist attractions York has to offer. Other towns and cities close by are the fashionable spa town of Harrogate and the bustling city of Leeds. Brook Hall is also on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, both full of bike trails and beautiful scenic walks. Brook Hall is also very well positioned for both York and Wetherby racecourses, so why not have a day at the races? If you and the family fancied a day at the beach, the wonderful east coast can be found in just over one hour. Hot tub hire is available but guests would need to arrange this with the owner prior to their arrival.£284From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Welcome to The Seaside House at Holme Croft, a fantastic property with a private hot tub in the coastal town of Seascale. You’re close to the sea and there’s a train station nearby, so you have easy access to the Lake District National Park and the west Cumbrian coast. It makes a perfect base for a memorable holiday with your favourite people, and is equally ideal for couples and walking or cycling groups.
This stunning property sleeps up to 16 guests and features eight double bedrooms, a total of six bathrooms, two living rooms, a private hot tub and enclosed garden. There’s so much to discover, and it provides a great place for making memories. All bedrooms are well furnished with comfortable beds, plenty of storage and hanging space, and many come with seating and vanity areas.
You’ll love the open-plan living and dining areas, an excellent place to all get-together in front of the fireplace. It’s the dream on Christmas Day to opening presents together, and it’s a great social space to see the wine flowing while you catch up with your loved-ones. At the rear you have an enclosed patio with outdoor furniture and private hot tub, perfect for soaking up the sun and enjoying a glass of wine or a cold beer after a day of adventure.
The Seaside House at Holme Croft is set back from the seafront in the coastal town of Seascale, close to Gosforth in the West Lakes. This delightful village near to the Eskdale and Wasdale valleys offers an excellent shop and several pubs. From here you have easy access to some of most picturesque and dramatic scenery this Cumbrian hotspot has to offer. The highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike, is a short drive through the countryside with beautiful lakes and walking routes nearby. Drigg beach and sand dunes are about a mile away, and you have an excellent links golf course at Seascale, just walking distance from Holme Croft.
Muncaster Castle is a 10-minute drive where you can tour the haunted castle, take in the birds of prey show, and enjoy the stunning gardens. Take a ride on La’al Ratty, a narrow-gauge steam railway from Dalegarth to Boot, or you can enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding and gyhll scrambling with West Lakes Adventure. Whether you’re looking for scenery, adventure, climbing or just lazy days, The Seaside House at Holme Croft is a great starting point!£344From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
