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.
Penzance, EnglandSt Mary’s House is an elegant Grade II listed Regency-style town house with Gothic Revival architectural features. The holiday property is approached through two wrought iron gates and overlooks the shared south-facing garden and circular gravelled driveway. Just minutes’ walk from the Penzance promenade and a short stroll to the delightful Morrab Gardens; famous for its banana plants and rare sub-tropical species. Set on three floors with an original staircase and high ceilings the property exudes memories of a bygone era. Penzance is an ideal location for exploring the delights of West Cornwall including the legendary Lands End, the white sand surfing beach at Sennen and the historic town of Marazion with St Michaels Mount rising from the sea like a fairytale castle. The Mount can be reached on foot by causeway at low tide or by small ferry boat at high tide. Marazion attracts birdwatchers from all over the UK to the marshes, a true wildlife haven. Penzance has a long flat promenade, leading past the open-air lido to the busy fishing harbour of Newlyn, one of the leading fishing ports in the country. Newlyn is also famous for its art school and galleries. Continue along the coastal path to the quaint harbour and village of Mousehole. The area has an abundance of restaurants, cafés, delis, shops and art galleries. Take a day trip to the beautiful Isles of Scilly by sea from Penzance or small plane from Lands End airport. A trip to the Minack Open Air Theatre is a must, cut into the rock face with the ocean as a backdrop and overlooking pretty Porthcurno Beach with its golden sands and clear waters. The area offers some amazing cliff and coastal walks and attracts visitors all year round. Shops, pubs and restaurants 70 yards.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Holt, EnglandWith views to the sea and salt-marshes from its first floor, this is a house of character and elegance, standing in its own private lawned garden and close to the centre of little Cley and its beach. A spacious, self-contained wing of imposing Cley Hall (built in 1770), it is well furnished and equipped with an attractive living room with an open fire and a large fitted kitchen overlooking the garden. There is excellent sailing, fishing and bird-watching on the nature reserve immediately available. Golf, swimming-pool and beach at Sheringham (5 miles). Restaurant/pub nearby. Shop1/3 mile.£100From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torquay, England
Set in the peaceful suburb of Wellswood, Bishopsgate an impressive retreat for that family escape. Elegant décor and contemporary features combine to make relaxing in this home from home a pleasure.
With a timeless look, the living room makes a welcoming space to gather the group after a long day, and the second living room has everything you need to keep the kids entertained. With table football, a Sky Q TV and seating, this space is great fun for those evening catch ups, and it’s perfect if you get a rainy day...
Thanks to the lawned garden that wraps its way around the house, there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy Torbay’s famous microclimate. You’ll find plenty of seating, and terrace areas, so no matter how you like to enjoy those ’fresh air’ days, you’ll find this just the setting. Better still, you can step straight from the kitchen to the garden, so it’s easy to prepare those hearty meals in the contemporary kitchen and dine alfresco.
You’ll find Bishopsgate in the leafy area of Wellswood, in Torquay. Within walking distance from the harbourside and the town centre, there’s a nostalgic feel to Wellswood and its selection of friendly independent shops. For that bite to eat after a walk along the nearby South West Coastal Path, head to the local pub, and Kents Cavern is one of the bay’s best-loved family attractions.£129From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Portland, EnglandElizabethan House is 17th-century Grade II listed property located in Portland, situated just 500 yards from Chesil Beach and within a short walk from the National Sailing Academy.
Internally, the property has been refurbished whilst retaining a character style with exposed stone walls, stripped floors and timber beams. Externally, the enclosed front and rear courtyard gardens provide the perfect place to relax after a day exploring the attractions of Weymouth and Portland.
Portland Harbour is a short drive away and offers some of the finest small boat sailing waters in Northern Europe. This location was the official venue for the Olympic sailing events in 2012. Portland also boasts Chesil Beach, an impressive 18-mile long shingle beach within just 500 yards of the property.
There is a good selection of pubs, restaurants and takeaways within walking distance. For a greater selection of amenities and attractions, the traditional seaside town of Weymouth can be reached within a 15 minute drive. Weymouth boasts a large expanse of golden sand, complete with Punch and Judy show and donkey rides in the summer. In Weymouth you will also find an abundance of shops, restaurants and cafés to enjoy, as well as numerous attractions such as The Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary.£131From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hunstanton, EnglandThis characterful, 1880’s Arts and Crafts property, with a turreted staircase, is one of a row and was once part of a larger house. It was allegedly the home to the mistress of one of the Le Strange family who designed and built the resort of Hunstanton in the 19th century. It has been renovated to provide more bedroom space, open plan living and an additional bathroom. There is a large, spacious, open plan living/dining room and a 17th-century stone fireplace, with a cosy wood burner for those chilly evenings. The house is situated on quiet Boston Square next to the beautiful Sensory Garden, and just a short walk from the cliff top, beach, shops, restaurants, a deli and other amenities. Don’t forget your bucket and spade, as a beach hut is also available by private arrangement with the owners. Shops, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£157From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Ose, ScotlandHygge, pronounced ’her-ge’ means spending a calm, comfortable time with good friends or loved ones. You will find this at Hygge, an architect-designed house ensuring all your comforts are taken into consideration, eco-friendly with air source heating, patio doors and a wood burning stove. Situated in the crofting village of Ose, near Struan, with views over Loch Bracadale and the Islands of Tarner and Harlosh, you are able to enjoy the fabulous vista from the comfort of Hygge.
The area has much to offer in archaeology sites, all close by including Dun Beag Broch, St John’s Chapel, Feorlig chambered cairns, as well as historic Dunvegan Castle and Gardens, Giant Macaskill Museum, and coral beaches are only a short drive away. It is a good base to explore all parts of the island which has so much to offer for the outdoor enthusiast; hill walking, fishing, boat trips, kayaking, pony trekking as well as the opportunity to discover the many craft/art galleries for a more relaxing time and to be awestruck by the dramatic scenery, so come and enjoy! Beach 200 yards.£98From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Capel Bangor, WalesIn a rural setting but located just five miles east of the seaside town of Aberystwyth, and with beautiful views of the Rheidol Valley, Maes Rheidol is a detached property, furnished and equipped to a very high standard. With all rooms on the ground floor and with the added bonus of a conservatory and outdoor hot tub in the patio garden, you can enjoy relaxing in this wonderful location.
Picture yourself sitting on a sandy beach overlooking Cardigan Bay watching dolphins, cycling down country lanes, walking in the hills, or just strolling through one of many market towns. You can escape life’s hustle and bustle and enjoy this region in so many ways. It’s the perfect location to book a family holiday, a romantic getaway, a short break or a weekend away.
The dignified Victorian resort of Aberystwyth with its electric cliff railway, promenade and pier is close by, as are the compelling Cambrian Mountains, dotted with hill sheep farms, forest and lakelands. Take a stately meandering train ride on what was once a working link between local lead mines and the harbour; the Vale of Rheidol Railway now runs a steam train service through the Rheidol Valley terminating at Devil’s Bridge. Here you can choose to go and see the three bridges over the river, or visit some of the other attractions such as the famous Mynach Falls, Devil’s Punch Bowl and Jacob’s Ladder.
When you have finished exploring, the cottage is within half a mile of a gastro pub. Come and stay at Maes Rheidol and immerse yourself in all that this part of Wales has to offer, you won’t be disappointed.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
East Somerton, EnglandJust a mile from the sandy beaches and dunes of Winterton, this superb detached barn conversion enjoys an open outlook over a Site of Special Scientific Interest, abundant with wildlife. Beautifully restored, with exposed beams and a biomass pellet-burning stove, it benefits from a lovely enclosed garden to the rear and a grassed area with duck pond at the front and a sun terrace and small games area in a rustic barn. Nature trails lead from the doorstep, with excellent bird-watching, a Royal Society for the Protection of Birds reserve and daily boat trips along the Broads nearby. With local attractions such as, Horsey (2 miles), 12th-century windmill (National Trust), fishing and watersports, Sheringham and Cromer (25 miles), Norwich (17 miles) and a local shop and pub (1 mile).£87From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Corfe Castle, EnglandThe Old Forge cottage nestles in the small ‘chocolate box’ village of Kingston in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, on the Dorset coastline. Restored and adjoining an ancient stone pub, this traditional single-storey stone cottage (including restored forge) has outstanding views of the historic Corfe Castle and wonderful open countryside of the Purbecks from its flagged courtyard. Although the property is single-storey, there are steps between some rooms and to the bedrooms. There are two double bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities, and one with an additional single bed, and a twin bedroom. The living area has a cosy wood burner and is open to the kitchen/dining area. A family bathroom completes the picture.
Corfe Castle is a very pretty town whichh is overlooked by ancient castle ruins which are now owned by the National Trust.
Nearby is the historic riverside town of Wareham with quayside and is one of the most beautiful towns in the country. Brimming with history, you must see the ancient Saxon walls, pastel coloured houses and enjoy picturesque riverside walks.
Swanage (5 miles) offers swimming, sailing, many shops, pubs and restaurants and a steam railway, and there is easy access to walks along the Purbeck coast.
Poole is just 8 miles north east and has the largest natural harbour in Europe. It caters for most tastes with water sports, coastal and woodland walks, and a plethora of shops.
Bournemouth is a little further east with miles of beautiful sandy beaches and provides traditional seaside attractions including a pier, amusement park and rides to keep the children entertained. Award-winning beach at Studland, 9 miles away. Arne RSPB nature reserve, 6 miles.£116From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Buckland Brewer, EnglandThese two pretty barns and attractive, spacious, old farmhouse sit peacefully at the end of a private drive and are ideal for a large family when booked together to sleep up to 17 people. Very well-equipped, they offer excellent accommodation in a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. With far-reaching views across glorious Devon countryside beside the owner’s 130-acre dairy farm, the holiday properties are just 1.5 miles from a lovely 13th-century thatched village inn serving very good food and just 5 miles from the breathtaking north Devon coast. The perfect touring base to explore the delights of both north Devon and north Cornwall and ideal for those wishing to escape and relax. Within easy reach of the magnificent surfing beach at Westward Ho!; the shopping and leisure area of Atlantic Village and the historic port of Bideford, with a good selection of restaurants and where you can take a boat trip to Lundy Island. The area is a must for water sports, sailing enthusiasts and fishermen, whilst walkers and cyclists will enjoy the famous Tarka Trail. Golf and riding are also within 5 miles. Garden lovers will enjoy RHS Rosemoor, Hartland Abbey and Docton Mill and there are many pretty fishing villages nearby including Instow, Appledore and the famous cobbled streets of Clovelly with its donkey transport. Further afield are the extensive sands and white-topped waves of Bude, a paradise for surfing. Coastal and country walks, golf, fishing and riding are nearby. The Big Sheep and The Milky Way Adventure Parks are a must for family fun.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
