Dog-friendly Romantic Breaks

Tucked away alongside the unspoilt salt marshes of the North Norfolk coastal landscape, a listed site of Outstanding Natural Beauty with views of Cley windmill and village. This wonderful, detached, single-storey brick and flint cottage is full of character and charm, and is situated down a private road, located off the coastal road on the edge of the village of Cley next the Sea. Comfortably furnished, this holiday cottage boasts a woodburner, wooden floors, beams and an enclosed rear garden. Excellent bird watching opportunities, walking and cycling can be found direct from the doorstep. The property is pet friendly, with an enclosed garden. Cley next the Sea, ½ mile, has a shingle beach which can be accessed by footpath, and an eco-friendly visitor centre containing a cafe, shop and information centre for birds and wildlife of the salt marshes. An award-winning deli, cafes, art galleries, a pub, smoked fish house and windmill are within easy reach. Blakeney Quay is a 10-minute walk or a 2-minute drive away. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

A lovely two-bedroom bungalow resting in Findern, Derbyshire. Dog-friendly. Smart TV. Large gardens. Off-road parking. Derby 7 miles; Burton upon Trent 7.9 miles; Alton 22.7 miles.

This charming, semi-detached, Victorian holiday cottage is conveniently situated only a couple of minutes walk from the centre of the delightful market town of Fordingbridge, which is known for its medieval bridge with five arches, as well as its local independent shops, eateries and church. Enjoying its own enclosed, lawned garden and two private car parking spaces, Bert’s Cottage is named after the owner of the property. Ideal for families or couples, there is so much to do locally for all ages, including a waterpark close by for windsurfing, sailing, fishing and watersports. There is also horse riding and golf in the area. Also nearby is a family campsite which allows visitors to use their indoor pool, Jacuzzi and bike hire. There are many scenic walks within easy reach, some of which meander along the River Avon which runs from nearby Salisbury to Christchurch. There are beaches at Bournemouth, Sandbanks and Poole, and the New Forest National Park offers excellent walking. There are day trips to the Isle of Wight from Lymington and there is also the Beaulieu Museum to visit. Also within easy reach are the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury, Christchurch Harbour, and family days out such as Marwell Zoo with Peppa Pig World, historic ships at Southampton and the New Forest Wildlife Park. Shop, pub and restaurant 300 yards.

A wonderful two-bedroom cottage perched in Thropton, Northumberland. Private garden. Close to amenities. Near a National Park. Romantic. Alnwick 13.8 miles.

A charming two-bedroom cottage perched in Bleadon, Somerset. Near an AONB. Ground-floor bedroom. Dog-friendly. Weston-super-Mare 5 miles; Brean 7.3 miles; Glastonbury 18.2 miles; Bristol 23.2 miles

A beautifully presented lodge resting on the Percy Wood Holiday Park in Swarland, Northumberland. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Smart TV. WiFi. Alnwick 8.3 miles; Amble 9.2 miles.

Traditional, end-of-terrace cottage in quiet location in Penrose. Neat conservatory with rural views. Sunny south-facing garden. Beach 1 mile. St Merryn 3 miles.

A charming, detached cottage at the foot of the Stiperstones Hill range in Stiperstones, Shropshire. WiFi. Lawned garden and patio with furniture. Woodburning stove. Stiperstones Hill Summit 1 mile. Church Stretton 10 miles.

A charming semi-detached cottage in Dorset Village of Langton Herring, close to the Jurassic coast Upside down living, WiFi. Welcomes 1 well behaved dog.