Gourmet Getaways

Lumley Castle Hotel in County Durham, makes for a wonderful pet-friendly holiday for four-legged families who want to explore the East of England.

A former 17th-century coaching inn, the dog-friendly Noel Arms in the Cotswolds is one of the oldest hotels in the area, set in the picture-postcard market town of Chipping Campden, just 10 miles from Stow-in-the-Wold.

A characterful country pub, the Horseshoe Inn in the village of Bowlish, Shepton Mallet Is surrounded by the Mendip Hills with wonderful walks for you and your dog. 

For unbeatable views, stunning country walks and gourmet food, head to luxurious, dog-friendly Hambleton Hall in Rutland – a former hunting lodge out on the island in the middle of Rutland Water.

Dog-friendly Ellenborough Park in the Cotswolds is a sumptuous 15th-century manor house hotel set within 90 acres of gorgeous land.

The White Swan Inn is a three-star dog-friendly inn located in the charming market town of Pickering – the ‘Gateway to the Moors’. A former 16th century coaching inn, The White Swan makes a wonderful, luxury rural base for exploring North Yorkshire.

The Manor House Hotel is a luxury dog-friendly country house and golf club on the southern edge of the Cotswolds in Castle Combe, Wiltshire. 

For somewhere extra special, stay with your dog at the fabulous, dog-friendly Thornbury Castle in the Cotswolds – a 16th-century castle turned hotel. 

Dog-friendly South Lodge is a five-star luxury country house in Horsham, West Sussex, making it just an hour from central London, bordering the beautiful South Downs National Park.

Set in the bustling village of Pangbourne beside the River Thames, dog-friendly The Elephant Hotel in Berkshire has everything for the perfect weekend with your best furry friend. It has wonderful river walks nearby and offers a great base to visit Windsor Castle, dog-friendly Basildon Gardens, Henley and the Chilterns.