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.
Duns, ScotlandStable Yard Cottage accommodates 6 humans and 5 dogs, boasting 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a cozy wood-burning stove, and a tranquil Scottish village setting.£109From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Harrogate, EnglandEscape to the serene countryside of Bramham near Wetherby and discover a delightful stone-built holiday cottage that promises a tranquil retreat for up to four guests. This two-bedroom gem offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comforts, ensuring a memorable holiday experience. Upon entering this picturesque cottage, you’ll find yourself in a cosy haven. The two bedrooms are tastefully furnished complete with window seats, with a spacious kingsize bedroom and an inviting bunk bedroom, making it an ideal choice for couples, families or friends. The ground floor bathroom features a walk-in shower and a heated towel rail, ensuring your comfort and convenience. The heart of this cottage is the well-equipped kitchen, complete with all the modern appliances you need to prepare delicious meals. After cooking up a storm, enjoy your culinary creations at the fold-away dining table in the living room. The living area is a welcoming space with a wood burner to keep you warm on chilly evenings, a Smart TV for entertainment, and a comfortable sofa bed to accommodate two guests Step outside to the rear patio, where you can bask in the sunshine or dine al fresco amidst the tranquillity of the garden. Garden furniture invites you to savour your morning coffee or unwind with a glass of wine as you take in the peaceful surroundings.
For those who want to experience the local culture, you’ll find a charming pub just 100 yards from the property. Here, you can enjoy local ales and indulge in delicious traditional food. Bramham is ideally situated to explore the surrounding attractions. Discover the stunning Bramham Park, famous for hosting the annual Leeds Festival, or take a leisurely stroll through the quaint village and admire its historic architecture. Wetherby, a mere stone’s throw away, offers boutique shopping and delightful cafés. For the history enthusiasts, the nearby town of York beckons with its rich heritage, including the iconic York Minster and the medieval city walls. Nature lovers can explore the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, perfect for hiking, cycling and picnicking. Alternatively, immerse yourself in the local equestrian culture with a visit to the Bramham International Horse Trials. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled exploration of the region, this charming cottage in Bramham is the perfect base for your holiday.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Happisburgh, EnglandSituated alongside the River Ant, these three beautiful properties boast open views across the Staithe and are within an easy drive of the Norfolk Broads and Norfolk’s coastline. Standing in the small hamlet of Stalham Staithe, a conservation area offering a relaxing waterside holiday location, these detached holiday houses, Solace (UKC2122), Riverside (UKC2296) and Teasel (UK11486) are nestled within the owner’s boatyard, where daily motor launches are available for private hire. River fishing is also available right on the doorstep (seasonal and licence required). The Norfolk Broads Museum is a few minutes’ walk away where you can discover the history of boating and The Broads. Wroxham, known as the capital of the Broads, is only 8 miles away.
A great family fun day out can be had at BeWILDerwood, a tree top adventure in Horning. The seaside resort of Sea Palling is 3½ miles away, or for quieter sandy beaches, take a trip to Waxham and Horsey. The city of Norwich makes for a great day out, with its cathedral, theatre, castle museum, excellent shopping, restaurants and cafés. Enjoy a day at the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, only 16 miles away. The Weavers Way runs through the town and provides good walking and cycling opportunities. Stalham itself provides a host of amenities including a supermarket, shops, pubs, and restaurants. Beach 3½ miles. Shop and pub 500 yards, restaurant 50 yards.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 18 guests.£146From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Settle, EnglandBridge End Mill – hosts a variety of holiday home apartments ranging from one to three bedrooms. Dating back to the 1700’s, this mill was previously used as a cotton mill with some of its historic features still standing proud. The mill has been converted with style and comfort in mind. All with allocated parking spaces.
Ideally situated in the picturesque market town of Settle, a stone throw from many well-known places to visit. With rolling countryside views for miles around! Local walks that will be sure to knock your socks off and so many local attractions to keep you busy and create ever lasting memories on your holiday. The town boasts a range of traditional shops, restaurants and bars. Externally, the property benefits from a private parking space for each cottage. An allocated garden for certain apartments.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 50 guests.£149From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Bala, WalesThis first-floor holiday cottage in Llanfor, Bala is a charming and spacious accommodation perfect for a group of six. Situated in a picturesque village, it offers a cosy and comfortable retreat for your holiday. The cottage boasts three well-appointed bedrooms, providing ample space for a good night’s rest. The master bedroom features an en-suite bathroom, adding a touch of luxury and convenience. The other two bedrooms share a modern and well-equipped bathroom, ensuring everyone has access to facilities without any hassle.
The lounge and dining area is designed with comfort and relaxation in mind. Soft furnishings and tasteful decor create a welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal space to unwind after a day of exploration. The modern kitchen is fully equipped with all the amenities you’ll need during your stay. It includes a convenient breakfast bar, perfect for casual meals or enjoying a morning coffee. Whether you’re preparing a simple breakfast or a gourmet dinner, you’ll find everything you need in this well-appointed kitchen.
Local Attractions, Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid), located just a short distance away, Bala Lake is the largest natural lake in Wales. It’s a fantastic spot for water activities such as sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking. The surrounding area also offers scenic walking and cycling routes. Bala Adventure and Water Sports, this centre offers a range of outdoor activities, including white-water rafting, zip-lining, and high ropes courses. It’s a great option for those seeking an adrenaline rush. The National White-Water Centre, if you’re an adventure seeker, this centre offers thrilling white-water rafting experiences along the Tryweryn River.
Snowdonia National Park, right on your doorstep, is a haven for nature enthusiasts. With its stunning landscapes, hiking trails, and outdoor activities. Bala Steam Railway why not take a scenic steam train ride along the shores of Bala Lake, offering a nostalgic journey through the countryside? This cottage in Llanfor, Bala, provides a comfortable and well-equipped base for exploring the natural beauty and attractions of the surrounding area.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 30 guests.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torquay, EnglandThe Bay is a collection of high-specification apartments, ideally positioned for enjoying all that Torquay has to offer.
2 The Bay is beautifully furnished to a high standard throughout and benefits from bi-folding doors in the living room and French doors in the bedroom, making the most of its position with far reaching sea views. The spacious open plan living area leads out to a garden with a lawn and patio, perfect for relaxing and admiring the expansive views across the bay.
Torquay is home to an array of popular attractions, many of which are within short walking distance, including the marine themed Living Coasts. Other attractions in the town include the pre-historic caves at Kents Cavern, Babbacombe Model Village and a step back in time at Bygones. The nearest beach to The Bay is Torre Abbey Sands, a family friendly beach.£104From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Blackpool, EnglandSet in a quiet and desirable area of the popular seaside town of Thornton-Cleveleys is Newcastle Lodge. Refurbished in late 2021 this semi-detached bungalow is perfectly placed for a peaceful seaside break on the wonderful Fylde Coast.
Just 1.2 miles from Cleveleys seafront the property offers bright and spacious accommodation, benefitting from off road parking and the bathroom boasting a bath and separate walk-in shower. Split between the two neighbouring towns of Thornton and Cleveleys a wealth of shops, restaurants and coastal attractions are easily accessible. In Thornton there’s shops and pubs together with an 18th century windmill and the Wyre Estuary Country Park. If you head towards Cleveleys you’ll find a traditional bustling seaside resort with shops, cafés, restaurants, and an award-winning promenade.
From Cleveleys you can take the tram in one direction to the coastal fishing town of Fleetwood, which is home to the outlet village, or in the other towards the glitz, glamour, and razzamatazz of Blackpool. Blackpool is home to an endless list of attractions including the Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Tower, Sandcastle Water Park, Madam Tussauds and the Sealife Centre. Alternatively, a short car journey round the beautiful Fylde Coast will take you to leafy and cosmopolitan Lytham through to St Annes, and finally if you want to swap the coast for the countryside, the Forest of Bowland Area of Natural Beauty is around a 30-minute drive, and the Lake District National Park around an hour.£92From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sennen, EnglandNestled in the idyllic countryside is No Place. This charming three-bedroom thatched cottage offers a serene and picturesque retreat for up to six adults. Thought to be the most westerly thatched cottage in England and originally built as a traditional Cornish long house, the cottage exudes history and character while seamlessly integrating modern comforts.
As you step inside, the warmth of a crackling wood burner welcomes you into a cosy living area. The perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring, the living space invites you to relax with a book or enjoy intimate conversations with loved ones. There is so much to do here, the summerhouse in the garden is ideal for taking shelter from the winds, allowing you to enjoy the rugged landscape, or you can wander around the extensive gardens. The cottage boasts lush lawns, established shrubs and colourful blooms that create a picturesque backdrop. The roof terrace offers breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape, and for those looking to bask in the sun or enjoy a refreshing dip, a swimming pool beckons, whilst a hot tub offers a luxurious soak under the starlit sky. These outdoor amenities provide the perfect blend of relaxation and recreation, ensuring every moment spent outdoors is a memorable one. During the day why not burn off some energy with a game of table tennis, whilst the younger children play hide and seek in the garden.
The nearest beach is Sennen, approximately 20-minutes walk away (I mile), a large sandy beach surrounded by sand dunes, boasting two surf schools. There are two cafes and a pub in Sennen Cove (cafes open summer season only). No Place is well situated for amazing walking and hiking - it’s just a few minutes from the Cornish coastal path. Whilst you are here it is also worth travelling 15 minutes to Porthcurno, a superb beach and a fantastic area to explore. It is home to the Minack Theatre, an open-air theatre constructed on a granite outcrop jutting into the sea.£116From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Ayr, ScotlandTrelaw is a spacious detached cottage with large enclosed gardens and its very own private hot tub to relax in after a day of exploring. The owner even provides robes and slippers for your comfort and convenience. There is a private fishing loch on the owner’s land which guests are free to use, and the loch is also great for paddle boarding (bring your own boards), and quiet country walks around the farm. There is also an outside bath for your small pet, perfect for their muddy paws, and a hot/cold tap. Horse riders are well catered for as there are riding stables 2 miles away. Outdoor games are available that can be used in good weather conditions such as outdoor table tennis, swing ball, putting mat, kids slide, trike, netball hoop/stand, kids fishing net, croquet set, Quoits set, and cricket set, and there are many walking and cycling routes in the immediate area. For the little guests there are robes, a kids’ welcome pack, a child’s table & chairs, a child’s bathroom step, a cot, a high chair, and board games.
Ayrshire, also known as ’Burns’ Country’ is steeped in tradition and history. Visit Burns Cottage, the Burns Memorial Museum, and the Brig o Doon, the bridge from the famous poem Tam o’ Shanter. The area offers many ruined castles to explore, such as Dunure, Turnberry, and Greenan. A visit and tour to Culzean Castle, designed by Robert Adams and truly one of his masterpieces, is one not to be missed with its dramatic clifftop location. Also worth a visit is the 18th-century Dumfries House, part of the Prince’s Foundation which is home to an unrivalled collection of Chippendale furniture. The 2000-acre estate has been beautifully designed with stunning walks throughout the grounds along with several children’s play areas. Auchinleck House, the former home of the renowned biographer James Boswell, where he indulged his penchant for "old laird and family ideas". The house is an 18th-century mansion and is currently managed by the Landmark Trust which has open days. Boswell Coach House is within the grounds and visitors are welcome to walk around the estate. The estate has been inhabited since the 13th century, and the remains of Auchinleck Castle and Auchinleck Old House stand on the estate. The Barony A Frame is a preserved headgear located 2 kilometres west of Auchinleck. 180 feet high, it was built in 1954 as part of the modernisation of the Barony Colliery, which opened in 1907.
The Galloway Forest Park is only a 30-minute drive away and is Britain’s largest forest park with 300 square miles of wild beauty waiting to be explored. The park boasts tranquil valleys, rugged rock faces, forest, moorland, loch, and ancient woodland, and a huge diversity of wildlife including red and roe deer, wild goats, and many birds of prey. The park has also been awarded the status of one of only four Dark Sky Parks in the Western world and when the sun sets, enthusiasts come to wonder at the universe revealed above.
There is also the Glasgow School of Art designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Willow Tea Rooms, and House for Art Lovers. The pretty seaside towns of Prestwick and Troon are also close by and there are very good rail links for a trip to the cosmopolitan city of Glasgow and also historic Edinburgh.
The islands of Cumbrae, Arran, and Bute are all easily reached for a day out while day trips to Ireland can be taken from Cairnryan. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is just over an hour’s drive and is well worth a visit.
The property is also close to Ayr Racecourse, Loch Doon Ospreys, TreeTop Trials on Craufordland Estate, and close to award-winning Ayrshire golf courses and garden centres with good road links. Other activities and attractions include Blackstone Clydesdale Experience, 10 miles, Hannahston Alpacas, 3 miles, Ayr’s Award Winning Farm Park, 15 miles, ten-pin bowling, and a cinema are 12 miles away in Ayr and there is an open-air pool at New Cumnock which is part of Dumfries House. The property is also a short drive to the west coast beaches of Ayr, Prestwick, Troon, Croy, Dunure, Maidens, Turnberry, and Girvan, where you can hire a boat over to the Ailsa Craig, or walk to the Turnberry Lighthouse.
Trelaw can be booked together with Muirston farmhouse (Uk44977) to accommodate up to 14 people.£120From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Penrith, EnglandThis classic detached timber lodge enjoys an elevated position providing the perfect retreat for couples or an amazing base for a family holiday. The popular Glendowlin Lodge development is a small group of privately owned lodges which offer a peaceful and comfortable stay just 4 miles from Ullswater. The accommodation is spacious, well equipped and comes with private parking for 2 cars. There are farmer’s fields adjacent to the rear garden, which is lovely in the warmer months when the sheep are out grazing. From this point, you also have far reaching views of the Lakeland fells over to the West.
The lodge can comfortably sleep up to six guests in three good-sized bedrooms. A kingsize with en-suite shower, a double, and a bedroom with bunk beds - this room has an optional trundle bed giving families flexibility for three children sharing the same room. There is also a travel cot bed provided, which can be used in this bedroom if the trundle is not in use. All bedrooms have built in wardrobes, so you have plenty of storage space. The main bathroom features a shower over a bath.
The open-plan living/dining room and fully equipped kitchen is a great space for entertaining; with a large dining table for enjoying meals together or for playing one of the provided board games. If you’re looking for some down-time after a busy day out exploring, the TV has built-in Freeview and a DVD player. On the cooler evenings the wood burner can be lit, making it a cosy place to relax.
With the M6/A66 being only 5 minute drive from Sparrow’s Nest, it is the perfect location for exploring some of the very best places that Cumbria (and the surrounding areas) has to offer. You get the best of both worlds with the Lake District to the west and The Yorkshire Dales to the east - even the Scottish border town of Gretna is only a 35 minute drive, so you really are spoilt for choice! You have the market towns of Penrith or Keswick to visit the array of shops and eateries, or the historical city of Carlisle with its castle and museum. Or being located on the fringes of the national park, adventure isn’t far away. From Pooley Bridge you can take the Ullswater Steamer to Glenridding either to relax and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings or to follow in the footsteps of Alfred Wainwright and explore the fells. All of this and so much more is easily accessible from this central location. You will find a folder containing lots of leaflets for local attractions to help plan your stay.
Alternatively, if you would rather stay local, just down the road is the Lowther Estate. This includes a gothic castle ruin, 130 acres of gardens, café, shop, exhibition and an amazing adventure playground that will keep everyone entertained for ages! There is a lovely network of walks and cycle paths with the option to hire all-terrain bikes, children’s bikes and also electric mountain bikes on site. Following all this you will have definitely deserved a visit to the cosy pub/restaurant only a mile away in the village of Tirril.£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
