Dog-friendly Hotels Hampshire

This Area of Natural Beauty has much to offer with walks, water sports, bird watching and biking from the house. Easy access to historic Portsmouth, Chichester cathedral city, Thorney Island, Goodwood Estate and the famous Festival of Speed and Revival, and South Downs National Park with a beautiful choice of walks and biking trails.
The beautiful Fishermans Cottage has a modern airy coastal feel. The kitchen is well-equipped and the cosy, comfortable living room has a Smart TV with access to Netflix and iPlayer. The sun room at the back looks over the garden and has a second Freeview TV, and there is a ground floor shower room. On the first floor is the master bedroom which hosts a beautiful oak kingsize bed, and the Bosun’s Locker has a trio bunk bed; there is a dedicated workspace is in this room. You will also find a second toilet on this floor. Up a steep staircase to the second floor, you’ll find The Captain’s Cabin with a double bed and distant views of the water. The sunny garden has two dining areas for morning or evening sun.
There are many walks and bike rides from the cottage, and you can SUP/kayak, go crabbing or launch a boat from the slipway at high tide.

The Old Cook House is a detached bungalow set in the grounds of the owners’ smallholding in Winchester. This ground-floor property offers peaceful accommodation for guests wanting to explore this rural location, but also within easy reach of the coast.
The Old Cook House boasts a king-size bedroom, and a twin bedroom also offers a well-equipped kitchen, a bathroom with an L-shaped bath and shower, as well as a living area complete with a feature fireplace (for ornamental purposes only), and a Smart TV. There is also the benefit of a boot room for when you need to dry off your dog. Outside, there is an enclosed garden with a private seating area where you can relax and take in the surroundings.
The property is set in a quiet location with walks directly from the property and a recreation ground with plenty of equipment for young children, a football pitch and a tennis court. In the opposite direction there are walks with views of Winchester Cathedral and the local supermarket is just a 10-minute walk away. Historic Winchester has various museums including The Great Hall with the Round Table. Marwell Zoo and Winchester Science Centre with Planetarium are within a 15-minute drive. Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market is very popular with its bustling atmosphere. The Watercress Line and Hinton Ampner Gardens are within a 30-minute drive. Jane Austin’s House and Gilbert White’s House and Gardens, Peppa Pig World and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are within a 40-minute drive. Also within easy reach of the beautiful Exbury Gardens from spring to autumn. There are two golf courses within 2 miles and one golf course within walking distance.
During the First World War, the village was used by the army which had an extensive veterinary hospital for horses. After the war the camps were split up into agricultural small holdings and the army huts were used as dwellings; part of this cottage was the army cookhouse, hence the name. There were many huts here in the 1960’s however The Old Cook House is the only remaining army hut in the area.

Hartley Wine Estate’s Vineyard View is the perfect romantic retreat, with glass gable end giving fantastic views across the vineyard and rolling countryside. The beautifully designed open plan living/bedroom space has everything you would need from a full kitchen including a wine fridge, kingsize bed and large bathroom with roll top bath and shower.

Set amongst 80 acres of vines, woodland, farmland and fishing lakes, this is the perfect luxurious retreat for those looking to escape to the country. It also features a family of peacocks, rare breed chickens and flock of sheep. Hartley Mauditt enjoys exceptionally beautiful surroundings and outstanding walks, pubs and is considered a natural playground for ramblers, cyclists and nature enthusiasts alike. Whilst in this idyllic countryside location, Hartley Wine Estate is close to excellent shops, restaurants and major transport links.

The thriving market town of Alton just 2.6 miles away with a delightful mix of historic buildings, modern shops and well known for its weekly markets. The village of Chawton, famously the home of Jane Austen is nearby. The Watercress Line steam railway goes from Alton, trundling through pleasant countyside through the village of Ropley and on to Alresford. Nearby in sleepy Selborne you can walk up the famous zig-zag pathway, enjoy the views and explore the hangers, or visit Gilbert White’s House and The Oates Collection. This hidden gem was home to naturalist Gilbert White, author of `The Natural History of Selborne’ and boasts a wonderful 20-acre garden. You can also enjoy a walk through the Lavender Fields at Hartley Park Farm, explore Alice Holt Forest or slightly further afield Goodwood House and Racecourse in Chichester, Petersfield Heath with boating lake, ducks, playground and café, Petworth Park and Marwell Zoo in Winchester.
This property can be booked together with Hartley Wine Estate’s Oast House (UK37283) and Hot Tub Retreat (UK37285) to accommodate up to 6 guests.

Bedw Lodge (UK32021) and Glyn Haul (UK32022) have been built and furnished in 2020 to a high standard and they have beautiful views with decking and a garden for your four legged friends. Both properties have an outside marble bath tub perfect for gazing at the stars in the evening with a glass of wine. There is plenty to see and do in the area and it is an ideal location for exploring the borderlands of England and Wales, which is an area of pretty countryside and charming market towns. Llanidloes is a typical market town where local goods and produce are readily available, and the town itself boasts plenty of good quality restaurants and bars. Superb walking and cycling is available locally. The lodges are located 150 yards from cycle route 81 so it’s an ideal base for those exploring on two wheels. Llanidloes has over 30 separate way marked walking routes starting from the town centre. The spectacular scenery at Llyn Clywedog, a man-made reservoir just above the town along with Hafren Forest where you will find the source of the River Severn, also affords wonderful walking opportunities. The magnificent Elan Valley reservoirs are just 35 minutes away. And if mountains are your thing, Cadair Idris can be reached in under 1hour, Snowdonia in under 2 hours, and the Brecon Beacons in approximately 1hour 20minutes. Aberystwyth’s seaside attractions and southern Snowdonia are also within easy reach. Beach 21 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 mile. Bedw Lodge (UK32021) and Glyn-Haul (UK32022).
These propeties can be booked together to accommodate 8 guests.

A delightful timber lodge situated on the coastal Shorefield Country Park. Perfect for families. Shared use of on-site facilities. Bournemouth 16 miles.

Beach House, situated on Hampshire’s Hayling Island has two double bedrooms on the first floor, one with spectacular views and sounds of the ocean to enjoy. There is a third bedroom on the ground floor with a single bed. Making the most of the views, the owners have created a fantastic living space with bi-folding doors straight out of the living into the beach facing garden and a dining room with further ocean views- perfect spot for an evening meal.

Hayling Island is well known for its sailing activities, it is sheltered by the Isle of Wight, making it ideal for water sport activities. It is renowned for its windsurfing, kayaking, power boating, jet ski-ing, kitesurfing and wake boarding. Local paddle boating and windsurfing lessons are available close by. Every year there is a national windsurfing event, and a hive of sailing and nautical activity can be seen along the coastline. For those that want to join in, you will find two paddle boards and two long boards in the garage that can be used.

For those who enjoy walking and cycling why not visit the Hayling Billy Trail – an historical multi-use trail spanning the full west coast of the island and used to be the original route of the “Hayling Billy” train line. Two bikes are also available to use.

Many activities can be enjoyed locally for all ages, including a seaside railway and a small amusement park for the children. For the sports enthusiast, Seacourt is also worth a visit, with five racket sports including real tennis. Also, nearby activities including golf, horse riding, boat trips and scenic walks along the water’s edge or scenic walks along the South Downs National Park which are within easy reach. Chichester with its beautiful cathedral, festival theatre, pedestrianised shopping, leisure centre, Roman Villa and Goodwood or Fontwell races, it’s definitely worthy of a visit.

Visit Portsmouth with waterside dining, ferry trips to the Isle of Wight, designer outlets, Natural Museum, leisure facilities, Spinnaker Tower, HMS Victory, or the maritime history at Southampton. Winchester with its cathedral, abbey and The New Forest are within easy driving distance. Plenty of National Trust homes and gardens can also be discovered nearby.

Located in the Hampshire village of Clanfield, Sunbury Cottage is a spacious 2-bedroom bungalow with living room/diner, fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher and washing machine plus the addition of a lovely conservatory that overlooks the courtyard garden.

There are 2 bedrooms, one with two single beds, the other with double and a TV, and lovely shower room with large shower cubical.

Set in a quiet private lane, this spacious holiday home is close to the village pub, takeaways, and convenience store all within 200 metres. Located just minutes from the wonderful Queen Elizabeth Country Park and on the door of Butser hill this is the perfect retreat for couples, friends or families looking to embrace Hampshire’s beautiful countryside with lots of beautiful walks and cycling trails. Mountain bikes can be safely stored at the property and an outdoor hose is available for cleaning those dirty tyres.

Sunbury is perfectly located for exploring what the South Coast has to offer. Just a 10-minute drive from the market town Petersfield and 30 minutes from the Goodwood Estate, known for its racing, golfing and horse racing and home to the famous Festival of Speed and Revival. Within easy reach are beaches at Hayling Island, Southsea and West Wittering’s and just a 10-minute drive from the nautical city of Portsmouth with Spinnaker Tower, designer outlet shopping and waterside dining at Gunwharf Quays. Day trips to the Isle of Wight and HMS Victory and the Mary Rose can also be enjoyed. National Trust homes such as Goodwood House, Petworth House and Uppark House, Weald and Downland Living Museum and West Dean Gardens are all also worth a visit.

Joyful Cottage is a charming coastal cottage that offers the perfect holiday home for couples or families looking to explore this stunning part of Hampshire, from wonderful beaches to the breath-taking natural beauty of the New Forest all just a short distance away. This pretty two-bedroom cottage is nestled within a vibrant, bustling seaside village Milford on Sea, one of the last remaining seaside villages, is popular year-round, with a good selection of pubs, restaurants and local shops. The cottage is only 10 minutes’ walk from the beach and 5 minutes from excellent birdwatching areas within a popular conservation area, including the marshes and Sturt Pond, where there is a hide. Walk along Hurst Spit to Hurst Castle, about 1½ miles away, where Charles I was imprisoned; there is also a ferry from nearby Keyhaven to the castle.
It is a scenic walk over the cliff tops to Barton-on-Sea, and you can stop off at the café for refreshments on route! There are Victorian Pleasure Gardens throughout the village which follow the river, and keen walkers can take the coastal path from Keyhaven Nature Reserve to Lymington. Although it is a long walk, it takes in some incredible views. Further afield you can park your car at Hengistbury Head and walk all the way to Boscombe, or alternatively from Highcliffe Castle to Mudeford, then take the short ferry to Hengistbury.
The beaches in the locality are very clean, and many people swim from the Milford Beaches. There is a paddle boarding shop in the village, and lessons can be taken in Mudeford. The water in Christchurch Harbour is very shallow, and great for those learning to paddle board. Lymington, with its harbour, restaurants, inns, nautical boutiques and ferry link to the Isle of Wight, is only about 5 miles. The New Forest is known for it extensive scenic walks, cycling and riding routes, whilst other places to visit include Beaulieu Motor Museum, Paultons Park, Bucklers Hard, Marwell Zoo, New Forest Owl and Otter Park and Christchurch Priory. Many larger beaches with various attractions are within easy reach, including Sandbanks, Poole and Bournemouth. If relaxing and being pampered appeals, the Elemis Day Spa at Shorefields Country Park is just a few minutes’ drive away. Beach 1 mile. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

Afon Dulas Cottage is a three bedroom cottage that all have hanging space for your clothes. The living room has comfortable sofas and the dining room has a table with five chairs. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to cook up a great meal and the dining room has a dining table with five chairs so you can sit and enjoy the fruits of your labour together.
Situated in the beautiful Welsh village of Ceinws with a stream running through it and with far reaching valley views. Afon Dulas Valley Cottage is just a short drive from the local market town of Machynlleth, plus the beaches of Both and Tywyn are also just a short car journey away. The cottage is a perfect escape for a relaxing break and a great place to spend time with the family, even the four legged members.

Situated in small, charming village of Alverstoke in the borough of Gosport. Windbrake House is just a 10-minute walk from the village where there is a convenience shop, a post office, a Chinese restaurant and take-away, fish and chip shop, hairdressers and gift shop. There is a south facing garden to the front of the property, and the owner thoughtfully provides complimentary toiletries. There is an excellent bistro on the front at Stokes Bay which serves home cooked food at reasonable prices with big portions!

There is always something to see at Stokes Bay. The Solent, between the Isle of Wight and Stokes Bay, is used by all manner of boats, ships and water sports including Cowes Week, naval reviews, cruise liners, America’s Cup, P1 Powerboat racing, Fast Net departure and American aircraft carriers, to name a few!

Stoke’s Bay also has two cafés as well as a wine bar and a free splash park for children. There is also a leisure centre and ice-rink a short drive away. It takes 7 minutes to drive to Gosport harbour front where there is a long-stay car park (at cost) and with a return passenger ferry ticket across Portsmouth Harbour you can soon spend a quality day at either the naval dockyard or at Gunwharf Quays, a retail outlet with many designer stores, restaurants, bowling alley and multi-screen cinema and Portsmouth Spinnaker Tower, both located close to the ferry terminal.
From Portsmouth Harbour there are fabulous views to be enjoyed on a promenade to Southsea and Old Portsmouth where you can enjoy excellent pubs beside the fish market whilst watching the fishing boats or catch the hovercraft to the Isle of Wight. From the Portsmouth side you can also take the car or go as a passenger to the Isle of Wight with Wightlink Ferries or take a harbour tour as part of the dockyard visit or from Gunwharf Quays.