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.
Beverley, EnglandSet on a working stud farm amidst picturesque countryside in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Farriers Lodge is a horse lovers dream and has been sympathetically renovated to reflect the heritage of the area. This extends to the exterior render being made the old fashioned way using hemp grown in fields surrounding the cottage. Just perfect for those looking to relax with family and friends whilst leaving the stress of everyday life behind. Farriers Lodge is a delightful detached barn conversion set on a working horse stud farm in open countryside, just outside the village of Brandesburton. It provides the perfect base for exploring not only the stunning Yorkshire Wolds and east coast, but also the vibrant towns of Beverley and Driffield.
Bright and welcoming, this dog friendly property has an open plan living space with a large fireplace complete with wood burner and deep sofas. The kitchen and dining area provides all the mod cons to enable the chef in the group to cook delicious home-made fayre throughout the holiday. The central staircase is flooded with natural light from the overhead Velux window and leads to the first floor, where you will find two well-appointed, cosy bedrooms. Both rooms are lovingly furnished with vaulted ceilings. The cottage is tastefully decorated throughout and oozes traditional Yorkshire charm and character. Outside, the small courtyard has seating and enjoys the sun for the majority of the day. It also boasts a private hot tub, the perfect place to relax and enjoy your favorite holiday tipple. As a working stud farm, the owners offer the opportunity to look around and see some of their world class stallions, mares and foals (this can be arranged on arrival). For those with their own horses, stabling is available so your four legged friend can also enjoy a holiday (charges and additional T&Cs apply).
Fraisthorpe Beach is perfect for dog walking and horse riding and is popular with locals for exercising horses all year round. The village of Brandesburton is home to a couple of pubs offering traditional ales and bar meals, alongside a number of shops and restaurants. A short drive brings you to the pretty Wolds town of Beverley offering a host of independent shops, cafés and restaurants. A day at Beverley Races or a round of golf at one of the many local golf courses are sure to keep everyone entertained. The seaside town of Hornsea is on the doorstep and with pony rides, ice-cream and fish and chips is a lovely unspoilt family destination. There is so much to do and see in the surrounding area including the RSPB reserve at Bempton Cliffs and the Nature Reserve at Sprun Point. Beach 6 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
Farriers Lodge can be booked together with The Old Forge (ref UK12947) to accommodate up to 12 guests.
Please note: There is a £25 per week/£15 per short break winter supplement for fuel, payable to the owner prior to your holiday along with a £100 security deposit.£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Stroud, EnglandWelcome to this beautiful four-bedroom detached house situated in a peaceful setting, nestled down a quiet little road. This hidden little gem has been extended and decorated to a very good spec to provide everything you need for your stay; it’s a modern house wrapped up in its characterful Cotswold cottage charm. Behind the house are the beautiful woods in which you can spend hours wandering around and breathing in the beautiful fresh air and stunning views, or even head off on the Cotswold Way.
Pop into the little village community shop for a cuppa and put your feet up for 5 minutes; this community-run shop has been running for twenty-plus years, by volunteers who will welcome you with open arms. The village pub is at the end of the road serving pizza and a pint for £10! Enjoy a long walk from the house to the famous Woolpack pub, a great friendly place serving food and drinks. This pub was recently discovered by Giles Coren as the pub with the most beautiful view, this is poet Laurie Lee’s favourite and most frequented pub and is still home to his walking stick. Another thing to note is the famous Saturday farmers market which is bursting with many delights, including Stroud Smokery and the delicious Pippins doughnuts (you’ll definitely get six!) or try a delicious falafel wrap from Funky Falafel.
It’s a stroll downhill to get there or there are regular buses from the end of the road. Location is everything! So, if you’re looking to explore, there is so much to do, Cheltenham for shops, restaurants and of course the races. Gloucester Cathedral for Harry Potter fans, Cirencester, Tetbury (full of antique shops), Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre and Westonbirt Arboretum are all great places for the family, whilst Bristol is just 30 minutes down the road. The list is endless, so the choice is yours!£235From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lymington, England
4.00Enjoying a wonderfully peaceful, scenic and rural location, surrounded by fields where horses graze, this delightful, detached, Grade II listed cottage is accessed via a long gravel driveway, set back from a country lane, yet only 10 minutes drive to Lymington or 5 minutes to Brockenhurst. The popular local pub serving fine fayre is within ½-mile via a footpath or ¾-mile by road. Pond Cottage has been lovingly and carefully restored, offering tastefully styled accommodation yet retaining some superb features. The highlight of this super property is the wonderful kitchen/dining room with underfloor heating and a suspended mirrored light from the apex. French doors lead from here onto a patio terrace which leads to the enclosed gardens, where plentiful wildlife including deer, pheasants and many birds can be seen. Contrary to the name of the cottage, there are no ponds in the property’s own fenced grounds, however there is a large pond in the grounds of the next door property.
Ideal for families and couples, there is a double bedroom on the ground floor with a ‘Jack ‘n’ Jill’ shower room, and three further bedrooms on the first floor, one 5ft double with TV, one double and one single with a pull-out bed. There is a shower over bath on the first floor, plus an additional toilet in the ground floor utility - the cottage sleeps 8.
The ever-popular New Forest is part of the National Park, and is a haven for ponies. Extensive walks, cycling and riding routes cross the heathland. There is plenty to do in the area for all ages, all year round. Nearby Brockenhurst has ‘best in county bakers’, plus cycle hire, shop/post office and pubs/restaurants.
The popular sailing town of Lymington is only 10 minutes drive, with its pretty harbour, cobbled pedestrianised streets, boutiques, eateries and pubs, and ferries to the Isle of Wight. Other places of interest include Beaulieu Motor Museum, Buckler’s Hard, Marwell Zoo, Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park, New Forest Owl and Otter Park and Southampton with its maritime history, to name but a few! Shops 2 miles, pub/restaurant ½ mile.£151From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Chideock, England 5.00Located in Chideock, between Bridport and West Bay to the east and Lyme Regis to the west, this holiday home is the main part of the owners’ detached house with an adjoining self-contained annexe for the owners use. It is ideally situated for enjoying and exploring west Dorset and the famous scenic World Heritage Jurassic Coast, and has a large, enclosed, lawned garden with a patio overlooking fields and footpaths towards Seatown. Wander over the fields to the coast at Seatown and enjoy some superb scenic coastal walking up to the top of Golden Cap the highest point in the south of England. Lyme Regis offers a great day or two out, with its picturesque harbour, sandy beach and famous Cob, where you can pass the time fossil hunting, boating, fishing, swimming, walking, exploring the quaint character shops, or simply wining and dining. Inland perhaps enjoy a cream tea at the Broadwindsor Craft Centre, or travel further afield to south Somerset and visit historic Forde Abbey and Gardens. There is so much to do you are sure to have a memorable time, and for a stress free holiday. Beach 1 mile. Shop 300 yards, pub and restaurant 400 yards.£139From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Instow, England 4.50Fabulous waterside views can be enjoyed from this stunning house which is literally a stone’s throw from the beach - an ideal all year round hideaway. Furnished in a New England style, the well-appointed holiday cottage adjoins another property and is a stylish retreat for family and friends. The grand drawing room at first floor level has French doors opening onto the balcony and is the perfect spot to sit and watch the myriad of boats bobbing in the water or sailing by at high tide. There is also a small kennel for a dog in the courtyard.
Instow is an unspoilt seaside village with large stretches of sandy beaches and dunes, fishermen’s cottages, shops and a good selection of pubs and restaurants specialising in locally caught seafood whilst the local village store and delicatessen is a delight. The area is a must for watersports, sailing enthusiasts and fishermen, whilst walkers and cyclists will enjoy the famous Tarka Trail which passes close by.
Further afield, the rugged North Devon coastline and wonderful surfing beaches of Croyde or Woolacombe are just a short drive away. North Devon is well positioned for visits to Exmoor, Dartmoor and North Cornwall including the local beauty spots of Bucks Mill, Clovelly and Hartland. With so much to explore in this lovely part of North Devon, this is the perfect base for a memorable holiday. Golf is available locally, and Bideford is just 3 miles away, with family attractions including The Big Sheep and The Milky Way adventure parks. There is an excellent choice of restaurants within a 5-minute walk. Shop 30 yards, pub 250 yards.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wickmere, England 4.00Set amidst rolling countryside, this detached, 16th-century holiday cottage, one of the oldest cottages in Wickmere, is full of character and charm, with its beamed interior and inglenook fireplace with wood burner. Furnished and equipped to a very good standard, it enjoys a private enclosed garden with a patio terrace and furniture. There are many excellent walking and cycling opportunities with quiet lanes and designated trails direct from the doorstep. Visit bustling market towns, pretty villages and excellent sandy beaches. The seaside towns of Sheringham, 8 miles, and Cromer, 9 miles, offer an array of activities for all ages and excellent beaches. Other places to visit include Holt, Blakeney Quay and Norwich with its excellent shopping, cathedral, theatre, castle, museum, cafes and restaurants. National Trust properties include Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park. Wroxham, 18 miles, is the capital of the Norfolk Broads and has miles of inland waterways, where daily boat hire and river trips are available, as well as delightful waterside cafes, restaurants and shops. Beach 8 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Acrise, England 3.00Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty amongst the North Downs within the Elham Valley, enjoy the peace and tranquillity that Ladwood Farm offers. Two holiday apartments in one of the farm buildings provide ground floor and first floor accommodation around their own rural gated courtyard. They are surrounded by fields and farm animals and there are walks in abundance from the doorstep. Explore the local countryside with its ancient rights of way and bridleways, ideal for walkers and for horse riding. They lie just 10 miles from historic Canterbury, and you can take a boat ride on the River Stour, visit the historic cathedral or maybe take in a show. Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Howletts and Wingham Wildlife Park make great days out. Folkestone is 5 miles and Dover is 8 miles. Visit the Roman Painted House, Dover Castle and the iconic white cliffs. Bring your passport so you can enjoy day trip to France. The Channel Tunnel is close by and the international Eurostar terminal is 15 miles away at Ashford, where you can also go for some retail therapy. Beach 7 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles.£78From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Mundesley, England 4.00With access to the excellent sandy beach adjacent, this 18th-century semi-detached holiday cottage stands proud, occupying a cliff-top location with stunning sea views from most windows. Surrounded by its own landscaped garden and walled seating area with porthole window for amazing sea views. Full of charm and character including open fires, beamed ceiling and wooden floors. The large rooms are well equipped and comfortably furnished to offer a relaxing seaside experience. Mundesley-on-Sea is an unspoilt seaside village with an array of pubs and restaurants. Excellent bird watching, golf, bowling and fishing available. Plenty of coastal and inland cycle routes and excellent walking along quiet lanes and designated footpaths are direct from the doorstep. The beach is perfect for families, playing in the sandy pools, building sandcastles or beach tennis and body boarding. Dogs are permitted along the beach all year round, with an area designated dog-free during the summer months. Nearby places of historical interest include Blicking Hall (NT), Sheringham Park, and Cromer pier with its end of pier show. The city of Norwich is excellent for shopping malls, theatre, cathedral and the castle museum is 30 minutes away. The Norfolk Broads, 30 minutes’ drive away offers daily boat hire and river trips. Beach 50 yards down an even slope. Shop and pub ½ mile, restaurant 50 yards.£87From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Rhosneigr, Wales 5.00This spacious detached bungalow enjoys direct access to Rhosneigr’s vast sands from its own garden, and a large living room with patio doors overlooking the sea. A popular venue for wind-surfers (with school nearby), the beach offers swimming, as well as canoeing and sand-yacht racing. Rhosneigr’s shops, pubs and restaurant are within walking distance, with riding, golf and sailing nearby. A sea zoo, nature reserves, historic castles and museums can all be found on Anglesey, whilst the Snowdonia National Park is within easy reach by car. Bangor 20 miles. Shops 150 yards and pub 200 yards.£149From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Inverness, Scotland 5.00Balmore Farmhouse is located just a few miles south of Inverness and is only 2 miles away from the infamous Loch Ness. The property has been fully renovated to a good standard and offers guests a superb level of comfort and space.
Enter into the spacious reception hall, leading to a living room with comfortable leather sofas that wrap around the cosy wood burner. The kitchen/dining room is well-equipped with all you could need during your stay, and provides great views over the countryside. The utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer offers a useful space for cleaning mucky clothes after a busy day of adventuring. On the ground floor there is a kingsize bedroom with a private dressing room and an en-suite shower room that is also accessed from the hallway.
On the first floor there are three large bedrooms, two with kingsize beds, and one with a single bed, all served by a family bathroom. Outside there is ample parking and a large enclosed garden. Balmore Farmhouse makes an ideal holiday base for exploring the many delights of the Northern Highlands. Located on the outskirts of the Highland capital of Inverness and close to Loch Ness and the Moray Coast, the area is renowned for its natural beauty along with the many activities available, including golf, kayaking, water sports, mountain biking, climbing and hill walking to name just a few. Discover some of the many historic castles, such as Culloden Battlefield and Fort George, or stroll along some of the many unspoilt beaches. Beach and bar and restaurant 3 miles. Shop 2 miles.£170From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
