Dog-Friendly Cotswolds Cottages
Picking your pawfect dog-friendly holiday cottages in the Cotswolds means deciding between rolling hills, a picturesque village or a historic market town. The Cotswolds have some of the most beautiful and peaceful villages in the UK. Our collection of dog-friendly cottages in the Cotswolds are perfectly located so you can enjoy the outstanding natural beauty of the local area.
Moreton-in-Marsh, EnglandWren’s Nest is a well-appointed, mid-terraced bungalow, nestled in the centre of Moreton-in-Marsh. This well-equipped property boasts many comforts with 100% cotton sheets, luxury towels, bathrobes and a cosy seating area for total relaxation, with a good book and your favourite tipple.
The property gives convenient access to the many delights this Cotswold market town has to offer, including restaurants, public houses, antique shops and boutiques. Moreton-in-Marsh is an excellent base for exploring many of the surrounding picturesque Cotswold villages which lie in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including Stow-on-the-Wold, which is just 4 miles away, Chipping Campden and Chipping Norton are 8½ miles away and Broadway and Bourton-on-the-Water are 10 miles. Daylesford Organic Farm is just 6 miles away, a beautiful place to visit for tea, coffee and lunch. There is an abundance of attractions close by including Batsford Arboretum, Sezincote House and garden and several National Trust properties, also within easy reach. 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. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.£138From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Cirencester, EnglandFlowers Barn is a beautifully converted detached Cotswold stone barn, still boasting many original features throughout. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between Duntisbourne Rouse and Duntisbourne Leer. The name is taken from the River Dunt which flows through the village, and also from monks at the Abbey of Gloucester who controlled the area in the 13th century. Flowers Barn is adjacent to the owners’ working farm and occupies a beautiful countryside setting.
Built mainly in the time of Charles II, Flowers Barn was once home to aspiring writer and farm owner Eliza in the early 18th century. Eliza came to inherit 420-acres of land off her father, rather than one of her four brothers, and dedicated her life to the farm. She was a very bright and keen horsewoman, who was the first in the area to own a bicycle and a gas cooker. Eliza worked on the farm up until her death in 1901.
This is a perfect place to stay when in the Cotswolds, being just a 10-minute drive from Roman Cirencester and 20 minutes’ drive from Cheltenham and its famous horse racing festival in March each year. There are plenty of walks and cycle routes for active guests, and this is a very central position from which to visit the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, including Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Campden. Both Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon are also a convenient drive away.
The accommodation provides upside down living with the bedrooms and bathroom on the ground floor and the living room and kitchen on the first floor. Outside there is a well-kept front garden with seating area and garden furniture. There is a driveway offering off road parking and a bike store can be made available should guests wish to bring their own bikes to leave the car behind and explore the area. Well behaved dogs with thoughtful owners are welcome. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles.£139From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cirencester, EnglandChestnut Lodge is located on the Lower Mill Estate in Somerford Keynes, a development of stunning, contemporary homes situated in a private, 450-acre nature reserve. The gated and managed estate comprises of woodland and meadows crossed by three rivers and surrounded by serene lakes. Nature lovers can walk through woodland and meadows enjoying the sight of migrating wildfowl, rare wild orchids and the observation of beavers from carefully located hides. Guests have access to all the facilities within the estate, including an on-site restaurant/bar, a spa (free of charge) with swimming pools, gym, sauna, steam room and spa treatments (extra charge). There are also tennis courts, football nets, children’s play areas, a 5km jogging trail, cycle tracks and a number of lakes where canoeing and paddle boarding can be enjoyed during the summer season. Fishing is permitted on-site (licence required).
It is a short walk from the estate to the local village pub serving real ale and good food. The estates ’Activity Hub’ provides equipment hire (water pursuits, cycling and tennis) and a source of knowledge on how best to enjoy the estate and local area. Outside the estate the wider area of the Cotswolds Water Park offers further opportunities to observe wildlife and to participate in activities including wakeboarding, water-skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, paintballing, cycling, horse riding and rally driving. The wonderful countryside of the Cotswolds surrounds the water park, and Bath, Oxford, Cirencester and Cheltenham are all within easy reach. Chestnut Lodge is a mid-terrace property over three floors. It has the space and facilities for up to 8 adults and a baby. A lovely feature of the property is the uninterrupted view of the adjacent lake and the setting sun from the lounge and patio areas. The patio area is enclosed and provides an outside dining space for 8 people with a charcoal barbecue for al fresco cooking. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£125From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cirencester, EnglandAugusta House is located on the Lower Mill Estate in Somerford Keynes, a development of stunning, contemporary homes situated in a private 450-acre natural reserve. The gated and managed Estate comprises woodland and meadows, crossed by three rivers and surrounded by serene lakes. Guests can enjoy the Estate’s ArtSpa which includes indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, an eco-pool, sauna, steam room, gym, a hard tennis court and treatments by arrangement (at additional cost). You are also free to enjoy the nature trails and cycle tracks on the Estate, as well as boating and fishing. Walks around the largest lake, Somerford Lagoon, are restricted during winter months when migrant birds over-winter, but there is good bird-watching from hides dotted around the Estate.
Venturing out into the surrounding area you will find Cirencester, the old capital of the Cotswolds, just 6 miles away, and other delightful villages to visit include Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Burford. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£148From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Chipping Campden, EnglandSituated in the picturesque Cotswold village of Chipping Campden, Orchard House enjoys an elevated position with lovely views of Dovers Hill. This terraced property is only a 3-minute walk away from the famous high street of Chipping Campden, which offers an introduction into the beauty of a quintessentially English Cotswold village. Lined with interesting antique shops, galleries, gift shops, restaurants, country inns and tea shops, Chipping Campden is a real jewel of a destination for friends and families alike. A little further afield, but still only a short drive away, guests will be able to visit many of the smaller Cotswolds towns and villages too, including Broadway, Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh. Statford-upon-Avon makes for an enjoyable day out for guests of all ages, along with the historic cathedral city of Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa, Regency Cheltenham, Oxford and Cirencester.
Orchard House provides a perfect accommodation to accompany the fabulous location. The ground floor boasts a large living/dining room with solid wooden floor, exposed beams and wood burner. The kitchen is spacious and well-equipped offering ample room for families. There is also a delightful sun room overlooking the garden. The solid wood staircase leads upstairs to three double bedrooms, all of which have their own en-suite shower room. There is also a twin bedroom which has use of the family bathroom comprising a bath and separate shower cubicle. Outside there is a rear garden with space to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Shop, pub and restaurant 300 yards.£159From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Somerford Keynes, EnglandThis fabulous house is located in a development of stunning, contemporary homes, situated in a private 450-acre natural reserve. The gated and managed estate comprises woodland and meadows crossed by three rivers and surrounded by serene lakes. The property boasts a decked garden with regular sightings of coots, moorhens and swans. Guests can also enjoy the facilities at the estate’s ArtSpa (free use with ArtSpa passes), comprising indoor and outdoor heated pools (66ft 7in), eco-pool, sauna, steam room, gym, hard tennis court, nature trails, cycle tracks and treatments by arrangement. The Cotswolds Water Park offers a host of other activities and is part of an internationally famous nature reserve where a large variety of wildlife can be observed in total tranquillity. Other areas cater for water sports including sailing, jet skiing and fishing. The wonderful countryside of the Cotswolds surrounds the water park, and attractions such as Bath, Oxford, Cirencester and Cheltenham are all within easy reach. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£178From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Chipping Sodbury, EnglandKilcot Coach house is entered through the utility room, which is fitted with a washer/dryer. You then enter the spacious open plan kitchen, living and dining area. The kitchen is well equipped with everything a guest could need. There is a hard floor throughout and the exposed brick walls really create ambience and character and you can still envisage the property as it once was. Upstairs there are two large double rooms, both fitted with en-suite shower rooms. Outside the property is a small patio area for guests to sit out and enjoy an evening drink, barbecue or morning coffee. An ideal property for couples to get away and enjoy the local area.
In a rural location, amidst the rolling uplands of the south Cotswolds and within a 20-mile radius, you can visit stunning Georgian Bath with Thermae Spa and Bath Abbey. Bristol with the SS Great Britain, We The Curious, Bristol suspension bridge, or travel to Gloucester and visit the Cathedral, The Quays for shopping, Bowood House in Chippenham and Slimbridge Wildfowl Trust. Visit the historic town of Tetbury, the market town of Wotton-under-Edge, or the farmers market in Stroud, Westonbirt arboretum, Dyrham Park and for fans of Poldark, you can visit Chavenage House and Horton Court. Kilcot Coach House is well placed for a holiday touring this beautiful area either by car, bike or foot. Pub 1 mile, shop and restaurant 3½ miles.£133From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cheltenham, EnglandCenwulf Cottage is a delightful property located in the centre of Winchcombe. This terraced property boasts outstanding views from the garden that look over the countryside and hill surrounding the town. With a private seating area at the top of the garden, this is the perfect space for enjoying a morning coffee or putting your feet up after a day’s walking. At the bottom of the garden is a small unfenced pond.
You enter the property straight into the living/dining room, fitted with a great feature wood burner, it makes for a cosy and warm space for those quiet nights in. Continuing through the property you will find a contemporary, well-equipped kitchen which leads out into the garden and is the perfect place for the designated chef to rustle up some good food. Upstairs is a well-proportioned master bedroom, a further single bedroom both with luxury bed linen and a bathroom with shower over bath for the extra touch of elegance.
This characterful holiday property is the perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a real win for guests who are looking to get away from their busy life for a break. The name Winchcombe means ’valley with a bend’, and today the town still retains streets which curve gracefully along the ’combe’. The inns, restaurants, tea rooms and shops set among Winchcombe’s three main streets are full of the character of times past, and the great variety of refreshments are an added bonus! Within walking distance of the cottage are two small supermarkets, several pubs, restaurants and a fish n’ chip shop, go on, treat yourself! Stroll through the historic market town, walk to the famous Sudeley Castle with its beautiful gardens, now one of the premier tourist attractions in the north Cotswolds, or ramble in rolling hills, including the Cotswold Way. The towns of Broadway, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Campden are within easy reach, while Regency Cheltenham is just 8 miles away. The famous racecourse at Prestbury Park is a big attraction for National Hunt fans, and the Prescott Speed Hill Climb holds motoring events at various times throughout the year. Shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 500 yards.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Malmesbury, EnglandThis detached, single-storey cottage is situated in the peaceful hamlet of Corston, next door to the owner’s property, just a short distance from the thriving Cotswold town of Malmesbury, England’s oldest borough with a rich history. Take in the Grade I listed Market Cross, visit the 12th century abbey and enjoy the Abbey House Gardens. The bustling streets offer an array of independent retailers along with a weekly farmer and artisan market. Also within easy reach is Chavenage House, an Elizabethan manor house, and nearby is the National Arboretum, in Westonbirt. The Cotswold Water Park offers a wide range of nature activities and water sports. The famous Wildfowl and Wetlands site at Slimbridge, and Berkeley Castle, are also within easy reach. With many events throughout the year, the property is an ideal base for the horse trials at Badminton, Highgrove House and Gatcombe Park.
The holiday cottage is light and spacious with vaulted ceilings, enhancing the contemporary style furniture with a twist of Cotswold style. The living area boasts comfortable sofas where you can relax and watch a film, and the dining area is perfect for a lazy breakfast. The kitchen is well-equipped with facilities to cook a delicious home made meal. Just off the living area, you will find a cosy bedroom with a kingsize bed and an en-suite shower room. Heading outside, you will find an enclosed, private courtyard with a seating area. There is off road parking for one car. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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 & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
