Dog Friendly Hotels Gloucestershire

Humbug House has been renovated to a high standard in 2023 and offers home from home luxury comfort in the fabulous Forest of Dean. Walks can be had straight from the front door into the forest. The spacious open plan living room is perfect for entertaining friends or family. The underfloor heating on the ground floor will keep your toes toasty and warm. The living room leads to an enclosed garden perfect for letting your four-legged friend out for some fresh air. There are three bedrooms, each with luxury bedding, and the master bedroom has en-suite facilities.
There are many attractions in this area including miles of very scenic footpaths straight from the front door. You’ll never be at a loss for something to see and do in the Forest of Dean. With the natural environment, fascinating history and heritage, and an array of attractions and activities are to be had here. For cycling enthusiasts, there are 33 cycle trails for all levels. There are many activities and days out to be had, such as Symonds Yat rock, Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves and Coleford with its Great Western Railway Museum.
Humbug House provides the perfect location for visitors with pets. The Dean Heritage Centre, Dean Forest Railway, Tintern Abbey and the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum are all nearby. Alternatively, visit the English Heritage’s Goodrich Castle, National Trust Round House and Naval Temple. There is good fishing, RSPB reserves, riding, golf, tennis and excellent walking and cycling opportunities locally. Ross-on-Wye, Chepstow, Monmouth and the cathedral cities of Gloucester and Hereford are within easy driving distance. Whatever your day brings, Humbug House has everything and more to make your stay in this area fabulous.

The Salt House is situated at the end of the castle’s private driveway. Built in the 18th century, it has a lot of history and character throughout. Recently renovated, this beautiful Georgian house has modern amenities and elegant locally sourced furnishings. With open plan living room, kitchen and dining areas to accommodate all your guests, you can truly celebrate or relax.
This stunning town lies in the Vale of Berkeley, on the western fringes of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Berkeley is a superb holiday base, hosting a dramatic 12th-century castle, a selection of amenities and the fascinating Dr Jenner’s House, Museum and Garden. On the outskirts of the town is Cattle Country Adventure Farm Park, perfect for a fun-filled family day. Spend a day in the picturesque market town of Stroud, browsing the eclectic mix of shops selling everything from fossils to fairies and vintage to vinyl, or make your way to Cirencester, home to some fabulous amenities and widely considered the capital of the Cotswolds.
For walking enthusiasts, the magical Cotswold Way can be reached in just a short drive and offers miles of scenic walks, whilst those who prefer to explore on bike can cycle through the popular Pittville Park, largest ornamental park in Cheltenham. For a welcome change of pace, the cities of Gloucester and Bristol are within easy touring distance and make for memorable day trips. A lovely base in a private location, ideal for those romantic trips away with your loved one.
Salt House can be booked together with Brook House (UK43013) to accommodate up to 32 guests.

The Old Farm Cottage is a stunning, spacious cottage, nestled within the picturesque Cotswolds village of Chedworth, sleeping 4 people in two bedrooms.


Guests have their own outdoor eating area and access to the private grounds including wood. The Seven Tuns pub is five minutes’ walk away, serving delicious food in a beautiful beer garden.


The cottage is built from Cotswold stone and retains a wealth of period features, which are perfectly fused with a modern, contemporary style, making it the perfect home-from-home for a small family or two couples who are looking for a relaxing break.


The grounds of the cottage are entered via a gravel driveway with plenty of parking space.


You will find everything you need to cook up delicious meals for your party, including barbecue and firepit (wood and charcoal available at no cost). If you prefer to go out for the evening the local pub is a 10-minute walk, is very child and dog friendly and has a delicious food.


The stylishly decorated sitting room provides a welcoming space for you and your loved ones to relax of an evening. This cottage is also a great base for exploring the local area with many great walks. If you prefer to drive, there are many great villages and towns to visit.


These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 6 people.

This exclusive lock-side apartment was renovated in 2021 and offers a relaxing and unique retreat perfect for families or couples. This stylish home from home sits directly on the River Avon. Chill out and enjoy the views of the canal boats and cruisers passing through the lock. Let the lapping waters lull you into pure relaxation before gathering for a full English breakfast all fresco style. This exclusive apartment does not only offer you a comfy bolthole with three bedrooms and a spacious and sociable living space, but prime locality for shopping, historic pursuits and adventures by foot, on water or two wheels.
Enjoy the bustling market town of Tewkesbury by day, exquisite waterside walks by noon and theatre shows by night. Take a leisurely meander of the market town, weave in and out of the Tudor buildings and visit farmers markets, antique shops and tea rooms. Pick up a small aperitif and step aboard a river cruise (season permitting) before catching a matinee at the Roses Theatre. If historic splendour is on the agenda, Tewkesbury is home to a 12th-century abbey, adorned with one of the highest Norman towers in the country, and the largest medieval re-enactment festival in Europe in July. Just a short drive to the other side of town you will find Croft Farm, where you can spend the days on the lake, sailing, swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking. There is even a selection of peddalows for the younger ones. The café at Croft farm is dog friendly too, so no need to leave the pooch at home. Beyond Tewkesbury you will find the famous Cotswolds and a day out in Chipping Campden is a must. You will find streets of honey hued, chocolate box houses, boutique shops, pubs and restaurants, plus several castles nearby too.
There are plenty of on and off road cycle routes and some family friendly trails too. On those days you want to just be at one with nature, take a trip to the nearby nature reserve, educational and fun for all the family. You will find Regency Cheltenham within 10 miles, great to visit for one of their cultural festivals or a flutter at the races. Stunning Sudeley and Eastnor castles, and Malvern are all within 15 miles. Whatever you choose to do, Avon Lock Cottage will not disappoint. Shop 100 yards, pub 170 yards and restaurant 1 mile.
Avon Lock Cottage can be booked together with Studio, UK34126 to accommodate up to 7 guests.

This fabulous barn conversion which has been renovated over 2019/2020 is an ideal place for friends or larger families. Set in Bream, the property is a great base for exploring the Forest of Dean.
The property consists of open plan kitchen/dining area with breakfast island and all the appliances you could need. It makes a cosy home from home with some lovely exposed beams. The dining area has patio doors looking out onto the rolling countryside. The living room has exposed stone walls, a lovely wood burner and a Smart TV, great for those cooler evenings. There is a double bedroom to the ground floor with en-suite facilities. To the first floor there are a further three bedrooms. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed and en-suite facilities. There are also two twin bedrooms, one with a Smart TV. A family bathroom completes the picture. To the side of the property is a patio area with garden furniture and a barbecue.

There are many attractions in this area including miles of very scenic footpaths. The Forest of Dean also has fantastic cycle tracks for the family or for the serious mountain biker. Also close by are local attractions such as Beechenhurst, Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves and Norchard Steam Railway. There are places of historic interest too such as Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle, and the market towns of Monmouth, Coleford and Ross on Wye. The Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is just a short distance away. Shop and café 1 mile.
Owl Barn can be booked together with Pipistrelle (UK30758) and Horshoe (UK30759) to accommodate up to 16 guests.

This wonderful area is an ideal base for circular riverside and country walks, and to explore the Severn Way, with its own walks and perfect picnic spots.

The property consists of a living room and an open plan kitchen and dining room with bi-folding doors leading to the large garden. A utility room and a cloakroom compete the ground floor. To the first floor, there are two bedrooms and a family bathroom. To the second floor there is a double bedroom with en-suite facilities. There is off-road parking and a large enclosed lawned garden.

Many National Trust properties in Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, including Berrington Hall, Brockhampton Estate, Hanbury Hall and Woodchester Mansion, are worth a visit, as are Bristol, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud and Cirencester. Within easy driving are golf, ski slopes, coastal walks, Cotswold walks plus the Gloucester and Sharpness canal walks. Also within easy driving are Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetland Park, Cotswold Water Park, Berkeley Castle and Butterfly House, Prinknash Abbey (bird and deer park), Thornbury Castle and Cheltenham Race Course. The historic town of Tewkesbury with its famous abbey, Westonbirt Arboretum, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Roman city of Bath, Regency Cheltenham and the cathedral cities of Bristol and Gloucester with their historic docks are also close by. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

The Red Rooster is the ultimate retreat for friends and family alike for an escape to the countryside. With space in abundance and beautifully appointed throughout, it features bedrooms adorned with the finest linens and sumptuous beds. Underfloor heating also features to keep your feet toasty during those cooler months.

Set within a working dairy farm, Milton End Farm in Arlingham, The Red Rooster really is an idyllic escape to the country. Piglets, sheep, horses and ducks can often be scene within the grounds. Milton End farm also boasts another nine additional barn conversions on-site ranging from a cosy one bedroom to a superior three bedroom, ideal for that larger group celebration (30813, 30814, 30815, 30816, 30817, UKC4135, UKC4136, and UK44440). Wedding facilities can be discussed with owners and at an additional cost.
Located in the horseshoe bend of the River Severn, Arlingham is surrounded by fantastic views of the Cotswold Hills and the Forest of Dean. Within a lovely woodland walk you will find the local village inn, with home cooked food, real ales, fine wines and a warm country welcome. Also within walking distance is another award-winning inn, renowned for its fresh seafood. Several other pubs, restaurants and take-aways are only a short drive away.
This wonderful area is an ideal base for circular riverside and country walks, and to explore the Severn Way. The river runs for 2 miles along the farm, with its own walks and perfect picnic spots. To reach the holiday properties, guests will need to pass through the village of Frampton-on Severn, which is home to the longest village green in England offering two pubs, a village shop, a café and canal side walks. Further along the canal bank in the village of Saul, guests will find a café which offers a wonderful spot for tea and cake whilst watching the boats go by. Saul also has a marina. You are also primely positioned to reach Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetland Park, Cotswold Water Park, Berkeley Castle and Butterfly House, Prinknash Abbey (bird and deer park), Thornbury Castle and Cheltenham Race Course and The historic town of Tewkesbury with its famous abbey, Westonbirt Arboretum, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Roman city of Bath, Regency Cheltenham and the cathedral cities of Bristol and Gloucester with their historic docks are also close by.

Lower Ledge Farm consists of four lovingly furnished barn conversions (two of which are holiday homes), nestled in the lovely rural village of Doynton, just on the outskirts of Bath and on the doorstep to the Cotswolds.

These two semi-detached cottages have been renovated to a high standard, and designed with guest’s comfort in mind. Tull is conveniently all on the ground floor, with accommodation set over four bedrooms, all of which have their own en-suite, making this an ideal choice for the less mobile and those who prefer a little more privacy. Budding also has three bedrooms downstairs, two with their own en-suite, and a bedroom and en-suite upstairs.

These properties are a perfect base for families or groups wanting to discover Bath, Somerset, and the Cotswolds, conveniently situated just 5 minutes from the M4. The World Heritage city of Bath is only 8 miles away, a city with a story to tell. Enveloped in the hills of south west England, it has its own unmistakable identity, grounded in the roots from centuries past and carved out since by passionate locals and spirited fans.

Tetbury and Castle Combe are around 25 minutes away, where you can enjoy a spot of lunch in some of their wonderful traditional English pubs, followed by a walk around the beautiful Cotswold villages dotted around the area. Stone Henge, Amesbury and Avebury can all be reached within an hour’s drive, and are sure to make for fun filled days out. Pack a picnic and head to Glastonbury, Wells or Cheddar, all within a 40-minute drive and offering wonderful places to explore and discover. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 16 guests.

Situated on a working farm, these three holiday properties are surrounded by rural countryside and farm animals. The Old Granary (ref UK12135) is a renovated farm building that has gone under major work to make it a well thought out property, perfect for families and groups. The entrance way still has the original stone work, which gives the property character. On the ground floor you have three double bedrooms which are all very light and airy. The living/dining room and modern kitchen are situated on the first floor, and on the second floor there is a great space that has been designed perfectly for a children’s play area, with games, bean bags, a TV and Playstation 2.

The Old Laundry (ref UK12136) consists of a spacious open plan living space with a wood burner, which keeps the space cosy and welcoming in the winter. Patio doors lead off the living area to a patio and private garden space, which is ideal for spending time outside in the summer months. Upstairs you have two, well-proportioned and well-equipped double bedrooms, one with the ability to be set up as a twin room.

The Chicken Coop (UK12137) is all on one level and has been finished to a high standard, and is the perfect getaway to kick back and relax in. You enter the property through a small porch and are instantly met by a large spacious kitchen area which is modern and fully equipped. The living area has a lovely wood burner which gives a glowing warmth to the property in the winter months. Both bedrooms are fitted with TV’s and offer a high level of comfort, and there is also a wet room giving easier access to facilities. Outside, there is a very large garden that is shared with one other property, but there is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy. There is also an interconnecting door that connects to The Old Granary, perfect for large groups.

The property is nestled in the village of Hewelsfield and there is plenty to see and do in the surrounding area. This border territory is marked by stunning scenery and has brooding castles at Chepstow and Raglan. Explore the market towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth, or enjoy excellent walking in the Forest of Dean and along the riverbank. Fishing, horse riding, cycling and canoeing are readily available. The area is wonderful for sightseeing and touring, and easily reached year round. Chepstow’s racecourse and excellent golf courses are also nearby. Shop 1½ miles, pub 2 miles and restaurant 2¾ miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 14 guests.

Blackberry Barn and Bramble Barn are single-storey barns of original red brick, and have been lovingly restored to a good standard by the owners who live next door. Both barns retain many of the original features such as traditional oak trusses, solid stone flooring and beautiful gardens but with the modern luxury of underfloor heating.
Set in 25 acres of untouched pasture and meadow land on the fringes of The Cotswolds, and within easy reach of the Forest of Dean, the spa towns of Cheltenham and Bath, the cities of Bristol and Gloucester and many historical towns. There is a wide range of activities available ranging from enjoying the tranquillity, to taking day trips to the many local cities, enjoying a game of golf, fishing, local equestrian attractions at Badminton, Chepstow and Cheltenham, and walking the Cotswold Way. The towns and villages nearby harbour a variety of pubs and restaurants or if you prefer to cater for yourselves, the cottages are well equipped with contemporary kitchens. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Blackberry Barn (UKC918) can be booked together with Bramble Barn (UKC919) to accommodate up to 8 guests.