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.
Ventnor, England"Hadfield Cottage lies within the grounds of Winterborne House built in 1839 and is noted as a former residence of Charles Dickens, who rented the property in the summer of 1849. Adjacent to the owner’s home, where Charles Dickens wrote five chapters of his novel, ‘David Copperfield’. Dickens, considered to be one of the greatest English novelists of the Victorian period, enjoyed a wider popularity and fame than had any previous author during his lifetime and continues to remain popular, having been responsible for some of English literature’s most iconic novels and characters. 2024 is the 75th anniversary of his residence in Bonchurch.
Hadfield Cottage can comfortably accommodate up to six people, is dog-friendly and is ideal for extended families. The property’s unusual layout works fantastically with two of the property’s bedrooms and a shower room located on the ground floor. The cottage comes with off-road parking for two vehicles and has a courtyard garden to the front with a small patio area. The beautiful village of Bonchurch lies close to the seafront to the east of Ventnor. It is situated on the southeastern coast of the Isle of Wight, right in the heart of the famous Undercliff, much of which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bonchurch is renowned for its literary connections; writers and poets such as the aforementioned Dickens, as well as Stackpole and Swinburne, who all resided here for a time during the village’s Victorian heyday in the 1840s. The cottage’s location is only a short walk to Bonchurch and Ventnor’s beaches and its fishermen’s cottages.
The cottage is a short walk to the coastal path, and beach and a scenic one-mile walk to the town of Ventnor with its pubs, restaurants and shops. Ventnor, a traditional Victorian seaside town, is only short a distance away with a great variety of local shops, restaurants and public houses serving locally caught fresh fish and locally brewed ales. Sheltered from the north by St Boniface Downs (owned by the National Trust), Ventnor benefits from its micro-climate, providing an ideal haven for a variety of flora and fauna.
Outdoor pursuits on the island include horse riding, fishing, cycling, paragliding, water sports and golf. There are numerous attractions for all ages across the island including The Needles, with its chairlift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay. You can also visit Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House, and its gardens, as well as Blackgang Chine (the oldest themed attraction in the UK), Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Tapnell Farm Park, Carisbrooke Castle or the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes. Beach 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile."£126From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Flamborough, EnglandOwl Cottage can be found on a working sheep farm just a short walk from the cliff top village of Flamborough in North Yorkshire. One of a number of barn conversions offering dog friendly accommodation for six with underfloor heating throughout. Enter into the large living/dining room with Smart TV and feature stone wall. An electric wood effect fire sets the perfect ambiance for a relaxing evening. Find a selection of books and games for your enjoyment. A country style dining table provides and enjoyable place for family meals. The kitchen is well-equipped and a small breakfast table sits to one side. Owl Cottage provides a ground floor twin room with en-suite facilities. Take the winding staircase to the first floor and find two further bedrooms, a twin room and a double room with Freeview TV. Both rooms have sloping ceilings and Velux windows. Across the hall is the house bathroom which has the best views in the cottage! To the front is a private patio area with additional seating. Enjoy an early morning coffee or an al fresco evening meal. A stone built barbecue is ideally located to cook up a storm after a long day exploring.
Owl Cottage is surrounded by open countryside and it’s only a short walk into the pretty village of Flamborough. Here you’ll find a couple of friendly pubs, fish and chip shops, tea rooms and well stocked convenience stores. Take a drive to Flamborough Lighthouse and watch the seals rest at low tide. The Flamborough Heritage Coastline offers miles of walking/cycling opportunities as well as the stunning RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Danes Dyke Nature Reserve is also worth a visit. For two sandy beaches, working harbour and Victorian Promenade take a trip down the coast to Bridlington. Burton Agnes Hall, Sledmere House and gardens and Sewerby Hall and garden are close by. The historic city of York is just an hour away and there is a choice of golf courses.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Benllech, WalesDylmor is a detached bungalow situated within walking distance of the popular seaside village of Benllech on the Isle of Anglesey, best known for its stunning beach. With a modern social kitchen and dining space you can create memories and cherish time together while you rustle up your tastiest meal. Alternatively, if the sun is shining you can utilise the raised outside patio and dine alfresco while soaking up the fresh sea air and having dinner with a view. Afterwards relax and unwind in one of Dylmor’s cosy living areas, why not read a book while taking in the stunning sea view or get together and watch the family’s favourite film. After a busy day and an evening of family time and laughter, retire to one of three lovingly decorated bedrooms and put your head down for the night. Wake up refreshed and take a morning walk down to the beach, starting the day off in idyllic fashion, using the kitchen tide clock to time your walk to perfection.
With plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés, Benllech is the ideal place to spend your time away, with easy access to the rest of Anglesey and everything that brings. Why not go and see the glorious Beaumaris Castle or do a tour of the spectacular Anglesey coastline on a paddleboard. Dylmor offers a glorious coastal getaway with all the comforts you could desire, with extras that really make your holiday the best it can be. Beach ½ mile. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 170 yards.£124From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Ingham, England- Original 220 year old Norfolk cottage
- Inglenook fireplace with wood burner
- Centrally placed in a small hamlet 2.5miles from three beaches
- 3 miles from Stalham
- Nearby Pubs
- Downstairs bedroom & bathroom
- Fully enclosed garden
- Plenty of seating inside and out
- Surrounded by countryside walks straight from the door
- Dog throws, balls, leads, bowls, beds, crates
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Blairgowrie, ScotlandWaterloo Farm House is a traditional, stone-built, C-listed, detached cottage with a generous sized garden, providing a wonderful place for couples, friends and families to relax and enjoy this excellent property. Set in the quiet hamlet of Waterloo, it is believed that the original properties in the area were built for the soldiers returning from the Napoleonic Wars or for the widows of soldiers who did not return from the famous battle. It is thought that Waterloo Farm House was built around 1815 and in recent times was a berry farm but is no longer a working farm.
This beautiful cottage has been completely rebuilt internally to provide a modern layout and was just completed in summer 2019, yet still maintains its original charm and character. The welcoming and bright living/dining room has large, comfortable sofas, attractive lighting and a wood burner ensuring this space is a cosy hub for guests to gather. Leading off from the living/dining room is the kitchen, equipped with quality appliances, and a breakfast area. There are stereo ceiling speakers in all rooms providing a shared sound system throughout the house or independent music from your Bluetooth enabled device in your own room if you prefer. The back door leads to a small patio where guests can enjoy breakfast or a morning coffee. There is a large enclosed lawned garden at the front of the property with a patio and garden furniture, ideal for an impromptu barbecue.
Waterloo Farm House is in a great location for exploring this picturesque area which you can do on foot or by bike and there are lots of footpaths and quiet lanes directly from the doorstep. The village of Bankfoot is just 1 mile away, with a pavement all the way from the cottage and is very handy for a local store or one of the two local small hotels with bars. The attractive town of Dunkeld is only 5 miles away and makes a great day out with its historic cathedral and buildings, and a good selection of quality restaurants, coffee shops, delis, interesting independent shops, galleries and walks along the River Tay. Birnam is close by and is one of the best preserved historic towns in Scotland. The Arts Centre is home to the Beatrix Potter Exhibition and Garden which is well worth a visit. Walk along the riverside and discover magnificent old trees in the Birnam Wood which was mentioned in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The bustling city of Perth is only 10 miles away and is packed with places to eat and drink and has a theatre, museum, swimming pool and a great selection of shops including high street names and local boutiques. The railway stations at both Perth and Dunkeld have frequent services to Inverness and Aviemore, or you could be in the centre of Edinburgh in just over an hour without the stress of finding parking. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£178From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cardigan, WalesCome and discover all that Hafan Gwyn has to offer, nestled on the stunning Cardigan Bay coastline and on the edge of the quaint hamlet of Felinwynt, which is set midway between the truly stunning picture postcard National Trust-run Mwnt Beach and the delightful coastal village of Aberporth and just minutes from the beach. Enjoy a short stroll to the play barn and café which is perfect for younger children to let off some steam within the village or walk to the coast where you can build sandcastles, sunbath, go fishing or fly a kite.
This cottage has been renovated in 2021 to a very good standard throughout and boasts a hot tub and views of the ocean from the grounds of the property. Hafan Gwyn is situated within the grounds of the owner’s home, and offers a two-storey property, finished to a very good standard throughout, as you walk in to the open plan kitchen, dining and living room you instantly feel at home with vaulted ceilings to create light and space, and French doors leading out onto your enclosed garden and hot tub, here you can dine al fresco or enjoy a glass of wine from the tub and watch the plethora of stars. Each bedroom has been lovingly furnished throughout to ensure a good night’s sleep.
Aberporth is 5 minutes’ drive away and offers pubs, cafés and two stunning beaches, it’s the perfect destination to explore the three counties of west Wales being centrally located to Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion. Travel south to the traditional market town of Cardigan, here the beautifully restored castle is not to be missed with 900 years of history to uncover. Enjoy a short walk into the village to discover the traditional Welsh pub or a freshly brewed coffee in the village café. There’s so much to explore in Cardigan Bay but if you want a day out to Pembrokeshire you can reach the well-known family attractions of Oakwood Theme Park and Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo within an hour’s drive. Beach 1 mile.
Hafan Gwyn can be booked together with Hafan View (ref UK45314) to accommodate up to 12 guests.£83From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Acharacle, ScotlandLocated in the small settlement of Camas Inas a few miles west from Salen, The Steading has the most glorious situation with its own beach fronting and fabulous views across Loch Sunart. There isn’t a jetty or slip here, but you can get your boat down across the stones and into the water. There are also moorings in the bay if you arrive by boat. It really is a superb spot to take the kayaks, or your boat and explore the miles of deserted coastline, or even nip round to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull for a bite to eat (only 30 minutes by speedboat!). There’s wildlife all around with dolphins, porpoises, seals and otters all regular visitors to your very own bay. The wildlife doesn’t stop there, you’ll see many species visiting the garden, red deer and pine martens feed in the garden and there is a most amazing array of birdlife, including golden and sea eagles.
The garden is large and runs right down to your own beach. There is a lovely patio area by the house and lots of mature flower beds and lawn for children and pets to explore. A highlight though is a wee footpath that leads off to the south-western edge of the plot, and you traverse a boardwalk to reach a promontory where there is a spectacular seating-area, it most be one of the best pre-dinner drink spots in Scotland, just mountains and sea with all the wildlife to spot.
Entering the property through the patio doors you come into the open plan living/dining/kitchen space, with the living and dining area having floor to ceiling windows with extraordinary views and also with a large wood burner and TV. The kitchen area has an enormous island and everything you want and need to cook up meals to suit any occasion. Off the kitchen there is a drying room and utility space, through which there is a great gym room with views of the loch. The master double bedroom with en-suite bathroom has a freestanding bath and walk-in shower and the view from the bath is very special. The master bedroom also has a private balcony with chairs to soak up the setting at any time of the day. There are another two bedrooms, a double room and twin room, as well as a beautiful walk-in shower room.
The Steading is a fantastic holiday home that upon arrival you will not want to leave, it’s a great house for families, groups of friends and especially those with dogs as it is a luxury property that is also very dog friendly. Close to the property you have some interesting places to visit including the local Ardnamurchan distillery and famous lighthouse at the UK mainland’s most westerly point. The peninsula has many deserted beaches to explore, mountains to climb, and lochs to swim and fish. It’s a truly untouched area that you will want to keep exploring. Beach 100 yards. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 6 miles.£236From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Haverfordwest, WalesCome and discover Ty’n-y-Canol, set peacefully on the edge of the village of Johnston within the beautiful county of Pembrokeshire. This delightful, detached property offers the perfect escape for family and friends alike.
For those keen walkers the Brunel Trail starts in Neyland (once the western terminus of Brunel’s Great Western Railway) and links the picturesque Neyland Marina with Haverfordwest and passes by a few minutes’ walk away from Ty’n-y-Canol. Broadhaven, Nolton Haven and Little Haven beach are less than a 15-minute drive away and are great for building sandcastles or with the family.
Ty’n-y-Canol is set on a small cul-de-sac of 4 residential homes and covers two floors with two lovingly furnished bedrooms on the first floor, both boasting en-suite facilities and on the ground floor a kingsize bedroom overlooking the rear enclosed garden. The family bathroom encompasses an elegant double-ended, freestanding bath perfect for a good soak after a busy day sightseeing. The open plan kitchen/dining room is bright and airy and perfect for cooking that special meal. Both the kitchen and relaxing living space overlook the pond where you can spot the resident ducks.
A 10-minute drive will bring you to Milford Haven, with its pretty picture postcard marina and host of pubs, shops and restaurants. Watch the world go by and relax whilst taking in the beautiful scenery at the harbour side with a freshly brewed coffee. Travelling a little further along this magnificent and dramatic coastline you will find Martin’s Haven, where you can discover Lockley Lodge Visitor Centre, which is the gateway to the islands of Skomer and Skokholm. This really is a wildlife haven and well known for its puffins, gannets, razorbills and, of course, grey seals and dolphins. Travelling North to St David’s, the UKs smallest city, is highly recommended. Here you can visit the St David’s Cathedral and Bishops Palace and take advantage of the restaurant within the grounds.
The historic town of Pembroke is a 15-minute drive away and made famous for its medieval castle and the birth of King Henry the VII. Take a trip to the pretty coastal town of Tenby with its award-winning beaches, many cafés, restaurants and daily boat trips to Caldey Island. Oakwood Wales’s largest theme park, Folly Farm Adventure Zoo and Heatherton World of Adventure all offer the perfect day out for your family and are within a 35-minute drive.£92From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lairg, ScotlandMilton Cottage is a characterful heritage property in the small village of Rosehall near Lairg in the Northern Highlands of Scotland. It will serve you as a truly excellent base from which to enjoy the far north of Scotland because not only is it a comfortable place to stay, it’s location in Rosehall is pretty much slap bang in the middle of the Northern Highlands, meaning you can explore north, east, south and west very easily. You can be in Dornoch in thirty minutes and Ullapool in forty-five. The cottage will appeal to families wanting a base from which to explore this amazing part of the world. But also, keen anglers will be attracted to Milton Cottage. It has a rich history of catering for anglers who enjoy the nearby Cassley and Oyklel rivers as well as other Highland rivers within easy reach. Hill lochs and lochans nearby are also of interest. Enquire with the owner for costs and permits to fish whilst at Milton Cottage.
Arriving at Milton Cottage is a joy. The property has real curb appeal in the village of Rosehall. Park up on the driveway and enjoy the space around the property with its large wrap-around garden. The views out the back are fantastic too looking out over village fields to rolling Highland hills. Entering the property by the side door you have a very useful boot/drying/utility room. Perfect for long days out exploring, the dogs and also to store waders if fishing. This leads into the spacious kitchen/dining room. Beyond is the living room with open fire - wood and coal are left for you to use. There’s a large double bedroom also on the ground floor, and the family bathroom. On the first floor there are two further bedrooms, another double and a twin. There’s also a small study if anyone is inclined to check emails on holiday. All in all, you need to pick Milton Cottage because it’s perfectly located in the far north of Scotland. You’ll have a memorable, enjoyable stay at Milton Cottage.£75From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
St Davids, WalesA charming traditional stone cottage in Pembrokeshire, formerly a 17th-century farm barn carefully converted to a comfortable cottage with character. Cwm Eithin has a large west-facing garden with magnificent pastoral views beyond the gorse glen and stream to the tiny 6th century Llanhowell Church between Solva and Porthgain. The surrounding quiet country lanes are perfect for dog walks.
The cottage is situated in restful countryside in the middle of St Davids Peninsula - wonderful beaches and coves to explore, many are dog friendly. Surfing, swimming, golf, fishing, riding, boat trips within easy driving distance. Solva’s busy village shop, post office and off licence, Bay View Stores, sells groceries, papers and angling supplies and offer a delivery service. A good meal can be found nearby at The Sloop or The Shed in Porthgain along with many other eateries in Solva and St Davids.£89From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
