Dog Friendly Cottages In Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire is nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds and is home to idyllic dog-friendly countryside walks, breath-taking woodlands, and hills with fantastic views. This area of outstanding natural beauty is prime location for exploring, so grab a lead and head out to one of our Gloucestershire Dog-Friendly Cottages today to experience all this beautiful area has to offer.
Lydney, England
5.00Bank House Apartment is a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside, the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire and Worcestershire. Located on Newnham High Street right next to the historic clock tower, there are some quaint little shops and two pubs in the village. The River Severn is only a stone’s throw away from the apartment and is one of the best places to experience the famous Severn Bore.
For those looking for an adventure, Bank House Apartment has easy access to the Forest Adventure Outdoor Centre, Puzzlewood, Clearwood Caves and the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum. Alternatively, visit the English Heritage’s Goodrich Castle, National Trust’s Round House and Naval Temple, and Norchard Railway Station Museum on the Dean Forest Railway. Monmouth, with its castle, wide high street and good range of shops, and Chepstow Castle, are well worth a visit. There are also walks, golf and mountain biking opportunities available nearby.
Bank House apartment is all on ground floor level and has a spacious kitchen/dining room with island, dining table and chairs, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, gas hob and double oven. The impressively large living room has an electric fire and Smart TV, whilst the bathroom has a bath with shower over. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed and a z-bed bed for a child when required, and the large patio has garden furniture and access to the owner’s large enclosed lawned garden, which is dog-friendly. Dog beds and bowls are also provided for your four-legged friends.£100From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Lydney, EnglandSituated within the grounds of the owner’s home and working farm, these two semi-detached, single-storey barn conversions and detached cottage are comfortable holiday homes from which to explore the delights that the Forest of Dean has to offer. A tour of the farm to see the livestock can be arranged directly with the owner.
Each property benefits from a wood burner or electric coal-effect fire, perfect for keeping cosy in the winter months. To the front of the properties is a shared lawned area where guests are welcome to enjoy picnics.
Cider Press Barn (ref UK12379) offers three bedrooms, two double, one with an en-suite shower room, and a further single. To the rear of the property is a private, enclosed courtyard garden with a built in barbecue, great for al fresco dining. The courtyard itself is a sun trap and is perfect for relaxing in the evenings.
Lambing Shed (ref UK12380) is a characterful property, though what really stands out is the attention and thought that has gone into the kitchen and living space, encouraging families to spend time together. The wood burner is surrounded by an outstanding open brick wall, providing a rustic appeal. From the kitchen window you have a great view across the farm courtyard and over the fields. Off the living room is a double bedroom with en-suite facilities, and further down the hallways is a twin bedroom and a shower room.
In the Forest of Dean itself, there are many picnic sites, pathways and cycle tracks to be found. Outdoor activities are plentiful with riding and canoeing available in the local area and the cathedral city of Gloucester is within easy driving distance. Shop and pub under 1 mile, restaurant 1½ miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 15 guests.£55From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lydney, EnglandPerivale Lodge is set in the beautiful location of the Forest of Dean and is close to The Dean Steam Railway Station where you can purchase a day ticket to take you all over this area. It is situated in glorious countryside, making it a perfect get-away for all the family. The property has been renovated to a very good standard, offering well equipped and comfortably furnished holiday accommodation. It also benefits from the use of a fire pit, perfect for family and friends to enjoy an evening around.
The grounds have access to some amazing walks and the enclosed 2-acre field is perfect for letting the dogs off their leads. There are open ponds and steep slopes all round, so children must be supervised at all times. The property boasts a downstairs entrance way designed for bringing the dogs into, after washing them off outside with the warm water hose, and is also suitable for hanging coats and leaving boots.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lydney, EnglandA wonderful detached cottage in village of Parkend, within the Royal Forest of Dean. Underfloor heating throughout. En-suite facilities. Pet-friendly. Games area. Cinderford 6.7 miles; Monmouth 9.8 miles; Ross-on-Wye 12.8 miles.£188From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Lydney, EnglandThis wonderful area is an ideal base for circular riverside and country walks, and to explore the Severn Way, with its own walks and perfect picnic spots.
The property consists of a living room and an open plan kitchen and dining room with bi-folding doors leading to the large garden. A utility room and a cloakroom compete the ground floor. To the first floor, there are two bedrooms and a family bathroom. To the second floor there is a double bedroom with en-suite facilities. There is off-road parking and a large enclosed lawned garden.
Many National Trust properties in Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, including Berrington Hall, Brockhampton Estate, Hanbury Hall and Woodchester Mansion, are worth a visit, as are Bristol, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud and Cirencester. Within easy driving are golf, ski slopes, coastal walks, Cotswold walks plus the Gloucester and Sharpness canal walks. Also within easy driving are Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetland Park, Cotswold Water Park, Berkeley Castle and Butterfly House, Prinknash Abbey (bird and deer park), Thornbury Castle and Cheltenham Race Course. The historic town of Tewkesbury with its famous abbey, Westonbirt Arboretum, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Roman city of Bath, Regency Cheltenham and the cathedral cities of Bristol and Gloucester with their historic docks are also close by. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lydney, EnglandA charming private apartment situated in the vibrant town of Lydney in Gloucestershire. Pet friendly. Off-road parking. Balcony. Chepstow 8.9 miles; Monmouth 11.8 miles; Gloucester 19.9 miles.£99From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lydney, EnglandRivendell is a detached bungalow with incredible views over the Severn Estuary. The property consists of a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and an open plan living/dining area with Freeview TV, and a cosy open fire. There is also a family bathroom and three bedrooms, comprising a single bedroom, a twin bedroom, and a master double bedroom. Outside you will find an enclosed garden with a lawn, flower beds, seating areas, and a summerhouse. Access to a lower lawn with an orchard is down steps or a sloping grass path. A handrail is provided for use as necessary.
Walks can be had directly from the garden out into the forest. The Forest of Dean is bordered by the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the River Severn. In this compact area, there are outdoor activities in abundance including horse riding, golf, fishing, mountain biking trails from easy to extreme, canoeing, kayaking, and rock climbing. Wonderful walks with stunning scenery await you within the forest and the Wye Valley and every season has a beauty of its own. Time your stay to coincide with the Severn Bore, one of the natural wonders of the world.
There are numerous fun places to visit with attractions such as Go Ape, Puzzlewood, Mountain Biking routes from Easy to Extreme at Pedal-Bike-Away, and a separate Family Trail, The Wye Valley for Water Sports and Rock Climbing, Clearwell Caves, and the Beechenhurst Sculpture Trail. All about 10-20 minutes away. Chepstow and Goodrich Castles and Tintern Abbey are interesting historical sites for all ages. Blakeney village is just a few minutes away by car and walkable in about 10 minutes. Amenities include a post office/newsagents, general store, pub, fish and chip shop, church, bus stop, and surgery.
The cathedral city of Gloucester, Monmouth, Chepstow, and the pretty market town on Ross-on-Wye are all within a short drive. Regency Cheltenham and The Cotswolds, The Malvern Hills, The Cathedral City of Hereford (with the famous Mappa Mundi), and The Black Mountains of Wales are also all just an easy day’s drive away.£72From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Chipping Campden, England 5.00This stylish, detached, converted barn is just a few hundred yards from the heart of Chipping Campden. As the main town in the north-western area of the Cotswolds of high hills and secluded coomb (with its magnificent ’wool’ church, wide market street and beautiful buildings that span at least five centuries), this would make the perfect base from which to tour and explore. With an acre of grounds and ample parking for visitors, Campden Barn offers a high level of comfort with limestone flooring in bathrooms and underfloor heating on both floors of the property.
The magnificent gardens of Kiftsgate Court and Hidcote Manor - with its lovely views over the Vale of Evesham - are not to be missed, as well as many other National Trust properties in the locality; Stratford-upon-Avon (approximately 8 miles), shops, restaurants and pubs, 200 yards.£180From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Stroud, England 5.00This single-storey, detached cottage would make the perfect holiday base for touring and exploring this beautiful and historically fascinating corner of Gloucestershire. Set over one level, this stunning accommodation offers an open plan living space, a kingsize bedroom, a double bedroom with en-suite, and a family bathroom. Outside there is parking for two cars and a fully enclosed courtyard with a patio and garden furniture, including a log burner and BBQ, perfect for an evening of pure relaxation! There are also two paddocks next door where your dogs can run around.
Access to the Cotswold Way is literally right on the doorstep of this period cottage, where the Cotswold escarpment can be enjoyed. The Old Dairy also offers easy access to the 11th-century Norman castle at Berkeley, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust at Slimbridge, the Arboretum at Westonbirt, many National Trust properties, the thriving market town of Tetbury, two riding centres close by plus Stinchcombe golf club. The major attractions of Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cardiff, Malvern and the Forest of Dean are all less than an hour’s drive away. This property provides idyllic accommodation for families, friends and couples alike who are looking for a holiday filled with adventure, or somewhere simply to put your feet up and relax with your favourite book and a glass of wine in hand! Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.£101From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tewkesbury, EnglandA charming Grade II listed cottage resting in the historic riverside town of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Cheltenham 10 miles; Gloucester 11.7 miles; Malvern 13.2 miles.£92From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
