Dog Friendly Holidays Dorset
Dorset is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the UK for furry friends all year round. The Jurassic Coast, Durdle Door, Poole Harbour and the South West Coast path make Dorset the perfect dog-friendly adventure. Explore our idyllic selection of pet-friendly hotels and cottages to find the perfect holiday for you and your four-legged friend.
- Plush, EnglandThe Stables is a detached stable conversion and benefits from a large, open-plan kitchen/dining-room with a high ceiling and beams, a living room with a wood-burning stove and also has its own garden with great views over the surrounding countryside. The holiday property stands in the grounds of the owners’ 650-acre organic dairy farm; there are lovely walks from the doorstep amid the farmland. The Dorset Gap is nearby for walks amid stunning scenery, while sandy bays and nature reserves can be found along the World Heritage Coastline just 18 miles away. Dorchester (Thomas Hardy’s Casterbridge) is within driving distance for a wide range of attractions, including a lively weekly market with the beautiful Maiden Castle sure to be a highlight. A trip to the charming town of Cerne Abbas with its Tudor architecture, tea rooms and the nearby Cerne Giant is also a must on any itinerary.
The seaside town of Weymouth with splendid harbour, Georgian seafront and long sandy beach makes a great day out and the ferry for day trips to the Channel Islands also leaves from the town. Just a few of the pretty Dorset villages to explore are Abbotsbury with its sub-tropical garden and swannery, Milton Abbas (the first planned settlement in England) with whitewashed thatched cottages and the 14th-century abbey, NT Corfe Castle and Lulworth with famous natural cove and over the hill to Durdle Door. There are RSPB reserves at Arne near Wareham and two at Weymouth. With good golf courses in the vicinity and a selection of excellent inns and restaurants within 7 miles, this truly is an ideal location to suit a variety of holiday needs. Shop 5 miles, pub 1 mile.
The Stables (DXS) and Armswell House (DQT) can be booked together to accommodate up to 32 guests.£181From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Wareham, England
Located in beautiful West Lulworth, the dog-friendly Castle Inn is a traditional Dorset pub and hotel close to gorgeous Lulworth Cove, with a history dating back to 1660, one of the oldest inns in Dorset.
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- Shaftesbury, England
Positioned on the edge of the historic Cranborne Chase, the most beautiful of English countryside, The dog-friendly Grosvenor Arms in Dorset is a newly refurbished hotel with a history dating back to medieval times.
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- Evershot, England
An exquisitely elegant, Grade II Listed property in the picturesque village of Evershot, surrounded by the glorious countryside of Hardy's Wessex, dog-friendly the dog-friendly Summer Lodge Country House Hotel in Dorset offers intimate country charm at its five-star finest.
- Dorchester, England
The Greyhound is cosy, dog-friendly retreat in the rolling hills of Dorset. With the chalk stream nearby, this is the perfect spot for you and your hound to take a dip and swim!
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- Christchurch, England
The Retreat in the New Forest is a dog-friendly Georgian Mansion set in beautiful grounds and close to the New Forest as well as the Dorset coast - perfect for canine travellers. An oasis of calm the hotel also offers holistic classes too.
£100Price per night from
- Wimborne, EnglandA property with cooking classes that seamlessly marries luxury, nature, and pet-friendly charm, promising an unforgettable escape for all.£250From price per night based on 7 night stayPetsPyjamas Exclusive Package Available
- Dorchester, England
Dog-friendly Abbotsea Cottage in Dorset, located in Greenwood Grange, is a perfect getaway destination when you’re travelling with your pooch.
£155From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Dorchester, England
Dog-friendly Sandbourne Cottage in Dorset, located in Greenwood Grange, is a perfect getaway destination when you’re travelling with your pooch.
£302From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Dorchester, England
Dog-friendly Durbaville Cottage in Dorset, located in Greenwood Grange, is a perfect getaway destination when you’re travelling with your pooch.
£579From price per night based on 7 night stay