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.
Poole, EnglandInside is beautifully laid out to meet all needs, with a social modern kitchen/dining room, an elegant family room, as well as multiple spaces inside and out to enjoy quiet times or even settle with a book. A stone’s throw from a village feel, never ending sandy beaches and parks all on your doorstep.
This exquisite holiday home welcomes up to eight guests; strategically located, it offers walking distance to Poole Park, the water’s edge, Poole Harbour as well as the charming Ashley Cross village, offering a mix of coffee shops, restaurants, choices of traditional pubs, shops and more. Proximity to pristine beaches and breathtaking countryside ensures every aspect of your holiday is filled with convenience and pleasure. Easy access to local bus routes also enables adventures further afield without jumping in the car.
The exterior exudes a classic warm charm with a gravel driveway that can accommodate up to three cars, setting the tone for the unique blend of modernity and period features within. You’ll be greeted by an eclectic mix of furnishings layout, seamlessly combining the best of contemporary design with the enduring appeal of period aesthetics. The spacious and tastefully decorated living areas create an inviting atmosphere, perfect for relaxation and socialising.
Bay Tree House embraces its classic Victorian features with the modern. A contemporary light, open, kitchen/dining room links seamlessly into the garden. Throw open the floor-to-ceiling sliding patio doors and enjoy space to relax and unwind. A highlight of Bay Tree House is that guests can really escape and enjoy this serene outdoor space. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee in the sun-soaked courtyard on the kitchen patio or enjoying the last rays of the sun with loved ones at the rear patio, the outdoor spaces really add an extra layer to your stay. The landscaped gardens provide a private oasis where you can unwind and soak in the coastal ambiance, if you have enjoyed a day in the water or out in the countryside you even have an outdoor warm shower to rinse off.
The well-equipped kitchen lends itself to all chefs, whether you’re a culinary enthusiast or simply prefer the convenience of home-cooked delights. Alternatively, take advantage of the walking proximity to Ashley Cross and enjoy the diverse culinary scene, exploring the local restaurants and café, where there’s plenty of choice to discover your favourite restaurant or watering hole in the region.
Climb the original Victorian dog-leg staircase, with feature window seat, to enjoy the sunlight or stars. The décor upstairs is elegant and understated, using natural warm whites creating a cosy and inviting atmosphere. With four bedrooms accommodating up to eight guests, this holiday let is an ideal choice for families, friends, or groups seeking a comfortable and stylish retreat, although hen and stag parties are not permitted. Each bedroom is thoughtfully designed to provide a cosy haven, ensuring a good night’s sleep after a day of exploration and adventure.
Whether you’re strolling along the nearby beaches, exploring the greenery of the parks, or immersing yourself in the local cultural and entertainment offerings, Bay Tree House serves as an exceptional base for your holiday adventures, where modern luxury meets timeless elegance.£114From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Poole, EnglandThis delightful detached single storey holiday home with large lawned garden and plenty of parking, is located on a quiet residential street only a 10-minute drive from the cosmopolitan seaside city of Bournemouth.
Inside, this immaculately presented home has a light and airy living/dining room with sofa bed, with French doors to the lovely, well-maintained garden and sitting-out area with rattan furniture. There is a large bedroom with a 6ft super kingsize bed (which can be split to make twin beds) and a TV. The well equipped kitchen has a door to outside. Extra thought has been put into ensuring guests with young children are well catered for, with a highchair, baby bath, changing mat, toddler toilet steps and seat all readily available in the property.
There is so much do to in this ever popular area. Bournemouth itself has a host of year round entertainment and leisure for all ages – Oceanarium, Bournemouth Eye, Compton Acre Gardens and shopping centre, various eateries, theatre, mainline station, bars and clubs. There are bands playing outside in the warmer months and a wonderful holiday atmosphere! Take a ride on the Bournemouth Eye, which rises high above the town to give the most amazing panoramic views over the whole area. At the foot of the pier is the fascinating Oceanarium, where the whole family can discover life beneath the waves. Compton Acres Gardens in Bournemouth and the delightful Exbury Gardens, 18 miles, are both worth a visit. Beaulieu, with its world-renowned National Motor Museum, Palace House and Beaulieu Abbey, are 20 miles away. The beautiful New Forest National Park is within 5 miles, and for those who enjoy the thrill of a theme park, Paultons Park is 25 miles away. Other places of interest include Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park, Adventure Wonderland, Christchurch Priory, Mudeford Key, Poole Harbour, Highcliffe Castle and the National Trust’s Brownsea Island.
There are a number of nature reserves close by, one of 40 acres just a short walk away. Nearby Boscombe Chine Gardens offer a good mix of flower beds, grassy areas and a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees, growing on steep banks on either side of the Chine. In addition to the wildlife, there is also a water themed play area, crazy golf and a cafe. Hengistury Head is 7 miles away, not only a nature reserve it is a place where archaeology has been ongoing for many years. 8 miles from the cottage is Poole, which boasts being the second largest natural harbour in the world, and with Sandbanks, a peninsula, being one of the most expensive pieces of land - some notable footballers and their families have bought properties on this spit. A short drive takes you to the New Forest National Park with its famous wild ponies, or head for the Purbecks and enjoy coastal walks and pretty villages. Christchurch is nearby with castle and harbour, or visit Beaulieu in the New Forest, with the National Motor Museum. The New Forest National Park, where you can see the free-roaming ponies, donkeys and cattle and enjoy off-road walking, riding and cycling. The quaint market town of Fordingbridge is close by with its famous stone bridge and fine arches, plenty of shops, pubs, a café and riverside location to enjoy, and closeby is a waterpark. Both Wimborne and Ringwood are a short drive, which also have a selection of shops, pubs and eateries. Shop 1 mile, pub ¼ mile.£109From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Poole, EnglandRefurbished and redecorated in 2022, this fantastic, single-storey apartment is set in the small peninsula of Sandbanks and is perfect for a visit at any time of year. There is a twin bedroom with two comfortable single beds, and there is also a master bedroom which is well-presented and makes a great place to retreat to after a long day. In the living room, there is ample spacing for four guests to sit around the TV, or enjoy a meal together in the intimate dining area. The apartment has a small patio area at the front which is accessed via the living area. There is free Wi-Fi and one allocated parking space in front of the apartment, which is secured via an electric gate.
The property is located in Sandbanks, famous for its high property values. You’ll find the beach is sandy and flat with shallow waters, making it a popular site for water sports, especially windsurfing and parasailing.
Take the chain ferry from Sandbanks to Studland, and head up to Old Harry Rocks where you’ll be greeted with amazing views of the coastline. On the way back, why not stop and quench your thirst in the local pub or even have a spot of lunch.
Poole town centre has an abundance of shops to suit all tastes and budgets. Head down to Poole Quay and you’ll find plenty to see and do, play in the amusements, catch the land train or take a boat over to Brownsea Island. The island is home to the endangered red squirrel and offers lovely walks and views of the harbour. If you fancy going further afield, you can even catch a ferry to Jersey. Poole Park offers tennis courts, a miniature railway and an indoor soft play centre for children.
The summer months see Poole come alive with weekly firework displays from the quay and Sandbanks, speedway events, weekly bike meets and evening boat trips around the harbour.
Head to Bournemouth and you’ll find cinemas, the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth International Centre and a variety of places to eat and drink. Head down to pier and you’ll find plenty to see and do. If you can manage to tear yourself away from the seven miles of golden sand, why not take a stroll on the pier, play in the amusements, go on an underwater adventure at the Oceanarium or even catch the land train to Boscombe. Stroll through Bournemouth gardens and you’ll come across mini golf, a bandstand, aviary and the Bournemouth Eye.
Further afield you’ll find the spectacular Jurassic coastline (a World Heritage site), Corfe Castle, the New Forest National Park, Swanage and Southampton.£108From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Poole, EnglandNumber 12 offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan space that opens onto the private, west-facing garden. Spend an afternoon in the garden as you enjoy food from the BBQ, cooked by the chef of the family! Or should you wish to relax for the day, there are plenty of places to eat nearby, including a Chinese takeaway, an inn, and a fish and chip shop. Perfectly located to enjoy this wonderful area, with great public transport you can easily explore and leave the cars at home! With so much to do locally it’s the perfect place to enjoy a short break but is also perfectly located to explore further afield for a longer stay.
The property is the perfect base to explore the Purbeck Hills, the port of Poole, Sandbanks, and the New Forest. Nearby, take boat trips to local places of interest, including the National Trust’s Brownsea Island Nature Reserve and the RSPB Nature Reserve near Poole Harbour. Fishing, water sports and golf are all available locally and for vibrant nightlife and shopping, visit Poole and Bournemouth. Attractions close by include Farmer Palmers, Monkey World, The Tank Museum, Tower Park, and Tyneham Village.£86From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Poole, EnglandBaywell House is a great pet friendly holiday home set in a residential area just half a mile from Hamworthy beach and just over a mile from Poole’s historic quayside and bustling town. With two bedrooms, a modern stylish bathroom on the first floor along with a separate sitting room, dining room and kitchen provide comfy accommodation for four guests and their four-legged companions. Outside you will find an enclosed garden, sitting out area and garden furniture.
This home is perfectly located within Poole, situated just a short walk from the beautiful Poole Quay and Britain’s largest natural harbour, where you can do a variety of water sports. There are several waterfront cafés and bars where you can enjoy a drink while watching the boats leaving the harbour.
Nearby is Sandbanks Beach well known for its beautiful golden sands and clear waters, as well as its amazing homes. Take a boat trip to Brownsea Island with its variety of wildlife, and maybe you will be able to catch a glimpse of the red squirrels who live here. Another popular attraction is to take the chain ferry across to Studland where you can then explore further down the Jurassic Coast, where it would be well worth a visit to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. You can also visit the charming village of Corfe Castle, home to the ruins of a thousand-year-old castle.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Poole, EnglandDuring the first half of 2018 this apartment has been renovated and improved. The garden has undergone a complete overhaul as have the majority of the rooms within the apartment. Returning guests will notice a vast difference including the relocation of the front door and the removal of the conservatory being replaced with an orangery complete with underfloor heating. This family and pet-friendly self-contained holiday apartment occupies the entire ground floor of a converted detached Victorian house. It is centrally located for exploring Bournemouth, Westbourne and Poole.
The property is the perfect base to explore the Purbeck Hills, the port of Poole, Sandbanks and the New Forest. Nearby, take boat trips to local places of interest, including the National Trust’s Brownsea Island Nature Reserve and the RSPB Nature Reserve near Poole Harbour. Fishing, watersports and golf are all available locally and for vibrant nightlife and shopping, visit Poole and Bournemouth. Attractions close by include Farmer Palmers, Monkey World, The Tank Museum, Tower Park and Tyneham Village. Beach 3½ miles. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£56From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Blandford Forum, EnglandThis beautiful Victorian house, situated in 30-acre grounds, and is a small vineyard, close to the Georgian market town of Blandford, makes a great home from home for families or groups to enjoy Dorset. The property offers a small, outdoor heated swimming pool, a hot tub for 6 and a tennis court to enjoy at your leisure. Downward Vineyard has eight spacious bedrooms, all with TVs and three with en-suite facilities, and also boasts two wonderful living rooms, both leading into the large conservatory. There is also a large games room with a pool table and table football for all to enjoy, or why not go outside and play croquet in the garden?
Set in 30 acres of what used to be a vineyard, you can wander around the grounds, relax in the pool or hot tub, burn off some energy on the tennis court or have a barbecue for all to enjoy. Ashley Wood 18 hole golf course is accessible along a bridle way from within the grounds or would be a 2-minute drive from the property. Within easy driving, you can exploring Shaftesbury, Wimborne, Poole, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland, making Downwood Vineyard a good base for taking in the best the county has to offer. Slightly further afield you can visit the popular Isle of Purbeck, with its rugged and picturesque coastline, or take a ride on the Swanage Steam Railway, with its 6 miles of track going through scenic Dorset countryside. There are many family attractions nearby, enjoy a day at Monkey World, the Bovington Tank Museum, historic houses such as Kingston Lacy, Milton Abbey and Althelhampton, or the sandy beaches at Sandbanks, Bournemouth, Weymouth and Poole. Beach 18 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£979From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Gillingham, EnglandThis stunning historic manor nestles in the heart of Milton on Stour, Dorset. Woodburner. Enclosed garden. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Shaftesbury 7.5 miles.£774From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bournemouth, EnglandA classic modernised Victorian Villa, full of open spaces and ideal for large group bookings such as Stags and Hen parties. This large house, full of exciting features, gives the perfect solution for families and friends to gather together and enjoy a fabulous holiday by the sea. The Victorian Villa is situated in its own grounds and comfortably sleeps up to twenty eight over the four floors.
Just 5 minutes’ walk away from the award winning family friendly beach at Bournemouth and Boscombe, the house is also just 2 minutes away from the beautiful Boscombe Chine Gardens with their children’s play areas, a mini golf course, a basketball court, a nature trail and a public art arena. The property itself is light and spacious, with charming period Victorian touches and plenty of modern facilities, with a lovely warm and quality feel. An elegant winding staircase in the entrance hall, reveals the two-story stained glass windows, the solid doors, attractive sash windows and tiled cast iron fireplaces in many of the bedrooms There is ample parking for seven cars and plenty of free-parking in the road. An enclosed garden at the rear of the property is a great place for al fresco dining and relaxing. The property also has its own full-size American pool table.
Only 1 mile from the town center of Bournemouth, this area has become famous for its seaside water sports. The Coastal Activity Park at Boscombe Beach offers over twenty activities on the sea and sand, so there is always plenty to do for any type of party group and for all ages There are the traditional bucket-and-spade and deck-chair delights as Bournemouth Bay offers over 7 miles of golden sands. A trip on the Land Train from Boscombe to Bournemouth Pier is a must, as there is some wonderful cliff to views and plenty of choice to enjoy stop-offs in the tea rooms, ice cream parlour’s, café’s, traditional pubs and fish restaurants. Then of course, there is the famous Bournemouth Night-Life, with streets full of restaurants, wine bars, cocktail bars, themed pubs and some amazing night clubs, so you can feast and party through the night! Beach 1 mile.£709From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bournemouth, EnglandLocated only 8½ miles from the centre of Bournemouth, Fortis House is a great base for large groups of families or friends to book an exciting mid-week getaway together in the wonderful south coast county of Dorset. Travel down a long private country road and arrive at the gates into the sweeping driveway, with ample parking for up to five cars.
Relax or party with your friends and family in this secluded property, which is also dog-friendly, with its huge 2-acre gardens, outdoor swimming pool (available summer season only) and six-seater hot tub. This venue is very private and peaceful with no nearby residents to worry about during your holiday time.
The property can sleep up to 22 guests, across five bedrooms, and there are three bathrooms, large kitchen and dining areas, a utility room and games room. There is a Sky TV service in the living room, including Sky Cinema and Sky Sports, free superfast Wi-Fi is provided and the table football and American pool table in the games room will provide great entertainment and memories. Beach 8½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1¼ miles.£610From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
