Dog-friendly Somerset
One of the largest counties in England, Somerset offers plenty for those wishing to explore the great outdoors. With beautiful beaches, green countryside, wildflower meadows, woodlands, lakes, and a vast range of stunning landscapes, it really is a superb place for a dog-friendly getaway. Home to well-known landmarks such as Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury, and Exmoor, there's so much to discover in this wonderful county - including of course, the locally pressed cider and cheddar cheese!
- Minehead, England
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.
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- Taunton, EnglandA superb cottage resting in the village of Crowcombe, Somerset. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Taunton 10.7 miles.£120From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Colerne, EnglandThese attractive holiday properties lie in the peaceful conservation village of Colerne, surrounded by rolling countryside. The Grade II* listed stable conversion (PFFH) is part of the only longhouse in Wiltshire and dating back to the 13th century, is the oldest house in the village. Beautifully refurbished to offer all modern conveniences, yet retains charm and character. Sympathetically converted, the detached, single-storey barn (PHHF) offers light and airy, contemporary accommodation. Colerne has a good selection of shops and pubs but only a short bus journey, 7 miles, will take you into Bath and Chippenham. Within easy reach of Bristol, Bradford-on-Avon and the much-filmed villages of Lacock and Castle Combe. Great area for walking. Shop 200 yards, family pub and restaurant 10 yards.£86From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Yeovil, EnglandWonderful, semi-detached wood-effect holiday barn on the edge of Queen Camel, six miles from Yeovil in Somerset. All ground floor. Bi-fold doors in spacious, open plan living area. WiFi. Master bedroom with en-suite. Beautiful views of open fields.£145From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Watchet, EnglandA spacious period holiday home a three minute walk from West Beach in Watchet. Sea views, open fire, three bedrooms, large garden, pet-friendly. Ideal for families. Minehead 9 miles.£82From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Cheddar, EnglandOffering delightful holiday accommodation for families, couples or friends, these holiday property (refs 29841, 29842 & W44121) make an ideal base from which to explore Somerset and North Devon. Barrowswood, a semi-detached holiday cottage (ref 29842), enjoys commanding views over Cheddar Gorge in the distance. Its large garden adjoins a field with occasional visiting sheep and is the perfect spot in which to relax and unwind. Strawberry Lodge (ref 29841) stands detached at the far end of the grounds of Barrowswood, enjoying woodland surroundings with magnificent views over the field and across to Cheddar Gorge. Blackberry Lodge (ref W44121) is a single-storey, detached lodge, ideal for a romantic retreat for couples. All three properties may be booked together should you have a larger party.
Cheddar village offers plenty of interesting shops and cafes as well as other attractions. Cheddar Gorge, Britain’s largest limestone ravine gouged through the Mendips, is a magnet for climbers, walkers and visitors to the floodlit caves and Cheddar Reservoir is a great place to take a picnic, look out for wildlife and join in activities such as sailing and angling. Axbridge is a charming market town with a medieval square and half-timbered buildings, whilst Wookey Hole attracts many visitors to the showcaves. Wells is England’s smallest city set around a cathedral; Wedmore is a lively town with many individual shops and eateries, Glastonbury is famous for its music festival, spiritual culture and King Arthur legends, and the coastal resorts and magnificent beaches at Weston-super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea, Berrow and Brean are all within a short drive, as are the cities of Bath and Bristol. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£70From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Burnham-on-Sea, EnglandA gorgeous luxury holiday home nestled in the vibrant town of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset Weston. Spacious dwelling. Hot tub. Ideal for large groups or families. -Super-Mare 11.1 miles; Glastonbury 16 miles; Wookey Hole 17.8 miles.£367From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Hawkridge, Dulverton, EnglandDetached Exmoor cottage. Open fire. Near Tarr Steps. Fly fishing. Riding stables nearby. Peaceful. Dulverton 5 miles.£100From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Carhampton, EnglandSituated on the edge of Exmoor National Park, Briddicott Farm Cottage is located close to the medieval village of Dunster, with its famous castle, deer park and mill. This cosy holiday cottage with a wood burner offers a real working farm experience, being located within a busy working farm on MHPF Estate. There are various pens and barns with cattle all around the cottage - glance out of the bedroom windows and watch sheep grazing on the rolling hills! In the lawned front garden, there is a sitting-out area – the ideal spot to enjoy al fresco dining or a drink on a balmy evening and enjoy distant views of the Somerset coast. There is superb walking with many footpaths leading to either the South West Coastal Path or the heathlands and forests of the Dunster woodland and Exmoor National Park. Other places to visit are the Victorian villages of Lynmouth and Lynton which are famous for the Watersmeet Gorge, National Trust, the Valley of the Rocks and the funicular cliff railway. The West Somerset Railway is great for steam train lovers! There are beaches at Porlock and Dunster. Shops, pubs and restaurants 3 miles.£74From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Watchet, EnglandHigh-quality cottage with four en-suite bedrooms, woodburning stove, games room and hot tub. Beaches close by. Watchet 2 miles.£285From price per night based on 7 night stay