Historical Hideaways

Dog-friendly Bovey Castle in Devon does it all: where else can you wear your Hunter wellies at 8am, golf spikes at 3pm and Manolo Blahniks for dinner? 

Perched on the cliffs of the Lizard Peninsula, Polurrian on the Lizard is a contemporary seaside retreat perfect for the whole family, including your four-legged friend. 

Tucked away in the picturesque village of Hambledon, Surrey, lies The Merry Harriers - a charming, traditional styled dog-friendly village inn which dates back to the 16th century.

Built in the 16th-century from local, honey-coloured stone, dog-friendly The Acorn Inn in Dorset is a traditional British pub and hotel in the heart of Evershot, where dogs are given a super warm welcome with guaranteed fun, comfort, classic character and charm.

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.

Grade II listed dog-friendly inn Archangel is a cosy bolthole located in the picturesque market town of Frome, Somerset.

Deep within the stunning countryside, in the charming village of Didmarton, lies dog-friendly The King's Arms in the Cotswolds, a wonderfully stylish and contemporary country inn. 

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 Dog-friendly Bull & Swan in Lincolnshire offers the best of both worlds – a glorious country pub and a tasteful cosy hotel – all while making your dog as comfortable as possible.