Escape to the Country

Originally an 18th Century Lakeland farmhouse, the Embleton Spa Hotel is a relaxed, informal dog-friendly hotel located near the ancient market town of Cockermouth in Cumbria with stunning views of the Lake District. 

Once wartime home to the Intelligence Section of the RAF in Buckinghamshire, dog-friendly Danesfield House is brimming with history.

A classic coastal dog-friendly hotel, The Northfield Hotel is located on the lower slopes of Northhill in nearly two acres of landscaped gardens reputed to have been laid out by Gertrude Jekyll. The hotel offers a very warm welcome to you and your four-legged friend.

Home to the Hervey Family for 200 years, dog-friendly The Ickworth in Suffolk is an incredibly luxurious hotel that is a great holiday base for couples and families.

Set in 130 acres of stunning grounds, dog-friendly Chewton Glen in Hampshire is regarded as one of the UK’s finest boutique hotels. 

Situated only a few miles from the ancient seaside town of Castiglione della Pescaia in a 500-hectare estate, this enchanting Tuscan resort will provide you and your pet with an unforgettable holiday experience. 

Nestled in the hills of Franciacorta and only a few minutes from Lake Iseo, dog-friendly L’Albereta is a true gem. This enchanted Italian resort is ideal for those looking to enjoy life at a slower pace. 

The Pousada da Serra da Estrela is a dog-friendly hotel located inside the Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela, in Covilhã with wonderful walks on the doorstep.

Dog-friendly New Park Manor in Hampshire is a luxury spa hotel in Brockenhurst – right in the heart of the New Forest.

Perched on the bluffs of the Aegean Peninsula in Northern Greece, Danai Beach Resort is the ultimate luxurious dog-friendly hideaway and unsurprisingly, a member of “The Leading Hotels of the World”. Only a 50-minute drive from Thessaloniki airport in Macedonia, our only word of warning: holiday here and you may never want to leave!