Dog-friendly Somerset

One of the largest counties in England, Somerset offers plenty for those wishing to explore the great outdoors with FIdo. 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, Glastobury, and Exmoor, there's so much to discover in this wonderful county - including of course, the locally pressed cider and cheddar cheese!

  • Tacker Street Cottage, SomersetInstant Book Overlay Image
    Set on the village edge in a delightful wooded valley with a lovely garden this semi-detached holiday cottage offers comfortable, value for money family accommodation. Accessed over a small wooden bridge across a stream, running through the neighbour’s grounds, it is ideally positioned for walking, riding and touring. Beautiful Exmoor with its sleepy villages, native ponies and red deer as well as the attractions of the coast, close to Minehead, Watchet Harbour and beach at Blue Anchor. Dunster Castle and village (NT) and the West Somerset Steam Railway are nearby. Shop ½ mile, pub ¼ mile.
    £49
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  • Oddwell Cottage, SomersetInstant Book Overlay Image
    Brompton Ralph, England
    This Grade II listed character holiday cottage dates back over 300 years. Surrounded by peaceful, unspoilt countryside it nestles in the foothills of the Brendon Hills, on the eastern edge of Exmoor. The large living room has a sit-in inglenook fireplace with original bread oven and a host of oak beams. The sandy beach at Blue Anchor Bay is 9 miles. Fishing on Clatworthy Reservoir, 3 miles. Quantock Hills to the east, Minehead and Dunster a short drive. Attached to the caretaker’s cottage. Shops and pub 4 miles.
    £53
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  • Roosters Retreat, SomersetInstant Book Overlay ImageNew In Overlay Image
    Roosters Retreat is a first-floor apartment set within an old Grade II Listed cottage that is situated within 1 mile of the seafront in this lovely seaside town and offers comfortable, spacious and contemporary accommodation for up to four guests who are looking for the perfect base from which to discover this beautiful part of the country. Fully updated, it is well suited for a small family or couples and is within easy reach of shops, restaurants and the beach. The accommodation comprises a spacious open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with a high arched ceiling with a smart TV and comfortable furniture. The kitchen area has an electric oven and hob, a dishwasher and a full size fridge/freezer. Directly outside the main living area is a small sitting-out area. There are two bedrooms; a king-size and a twin and a lovely modern shower room parking is available directly outside the apartment for one car.
    Minehead is a lovely seaside town that sits on the edge of Exmoor National Park. If walking is your passion, there is no better place to be. Not only do you have Exmoor on the doorstep, with its magnificent views, designated ‘dark skies’ for gorgeous stargazing, wildlife and cosy pubs; but the town is also the starting point of the Southwest Coast Path, the longest countryside trail in the south-west. It’s also the terminus for West Somerset Railway, the longest heritage railway in Britain. The town offers a wide range of attractions, including the beach, promenade, harbour, beautiful gardens and a colourful tree-lined avenue with an array of shops and amenities. Dominated by the wooded slopes of North Hill, the whole area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and is also well situated to discover the beauty of North Devon with stunning Lynton and Lynmouth en route.
    These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.
    £58
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  • Ash, SomersetInstant Book Overlay Image
    Wiveliscombe, England
    Perfect for holidays in Somerset all year round, this fantastic lodge is ideal for couples or small families looking to escape to the country. This superb detached lodge is set in a tranquil, rural location on the edge of Exmoor National Park. The contemporary interior is bright and airy and boasts air source heating that supplies the underfloor heating throughout the property. The living room and bedrooms all have patio doors leading onto a large south facing decked balcony with views through the pine trees across the open countryside. Relax in front of the Smart TV, which has access to Neftlix and Disney+ (using your own subscriptions). It is perfect for couples who are seeking a quiet ’get away from it all’ break, and it is pet-friendly, with an enclosed garden area for dogs. Exmoor is inhabited by ponies and red deer, with heather-clad moors and pretty villages is on your doorstep. Visit the highest coast in Britain, Dunkery Beacon with panoramic views, and Minehead with its pretty harbour.
    The property owners welcome electric car owners, and can provide overnight charging facilities using a standard 3 pin socket giving a 3Kwh charge to the car battery at a fixed cost. Please advise if you will require this facility in advance. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
    Ash Lodge can be booked together with Oak Lodge (UK10585) to accommodate up to 8 guests.
    £64
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  • Clicket Water, SomersetInstant Book Overlay Image
    Minehead, England
    Welcome to Clicket Water, a luxury three-bedroom holiday home set in Timberscombe, a village just south of the seaside town of Minehead. Clicket Water has been beautifully renovated in 2022 giving you a modern holiday home with a traditional Somerset cottage feel.
    The living room has comfortable seating, Smart TV, Wi-Fi, and wood burner. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, slimline dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine, induction hob, washing machine and double electric oven. On the ground floor, you will also a utility area. Upstairs the three bedrooms are a great size and have a relaxing feel, the main bedroom has a super kingsize bed and is dual aspect with views of garden at rear and the valley and river at the front, whilst the second bedroom is at the front, has a double bed and beautiful views over the valley and river and third has a small double (for one), making this property the perfect holiday home for friends, families, and couples.
    Outside, to the front, there is a balcony area with idyllic views over the valley and river, the perfect spot to relax after a day visiting the local attractions or walking in the Exmoor National Park! The rear garden is a private and enclosed garden with a hot and cold dog shower facility to wash your pooch after a beach/muddy walk. There is private parking for one vehicle at the front of the cottage.
    There is superb scenery and walking to be enjoyed on the South West Coastal Path or inland on Exmoor. Medieval Dunster with its numerous pubs and cafés, is 3 miles away. Here you can visit the National Trust’s Dunster Castle, a medieval Yarn Market, Deer Park and Mill, all sure to make for an interesting day out.
    Minehead, 4 miles away, is a charming Edwardian seaside town located on the beautiful south west coastline at the start of the dramatic South West Coast Path. Its stunning mile–long seafront with promenade, pretty harbour and boating heritage gives it a unique charm. There are a wealth of small independent shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets along with other town amenities. The West Somerset Railway is also well worth a visit, There are further beaches to be found at Dunster and Porlock. At Woolacombe and Croyde, you will find some of the best surfing and family beaches in the country. You can unwind with some stunning country walks through woodlands, go horse-riding, sea fishing or cycling in this unspoilt area, or visit the many attractions within easy reach. Beach 4 miles.
    £68
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  • Eton Cottage, SomersetInstant Book Overlay Image
    Minehead, England
    Eton Cottage is a lower ground floor apartment set within an old Grade II listed cottage that is situated within 1 mile of the seafront in this lovely seaside town. Eton Cottage offers comfortable, spacious and contemporary accommodations for up to four guests who are looking for the perfect base from which to discover this beautiful part of the country.
    Fully updated in 2023, Eton Cottage is well suited for a small family or couples and is within easy reach of shops, restaurants and the beach. The accommodation comprises a living/dining room with a smart TV and comfortable furniture, and a kitchen. There are two bedrooms: a kingsize with a work/snug area and doors leading out onto a small private sitting-out patio, perfect for a quiet evening read with a drink, and there is also a twin bedroom.
    Minehead is a lovely seaside town that sits on the edge of Exmoor National Park. If walking is your passion, there is no better place to be. Not only do you have Exmoor on the doorstep, with its magnificent views, designated ‘dark skies’ for gorgeous stargazing, wildlife and cosy pubs; the town is also the starting point of the Southwest Coast Path, the longest countryside trail in the southwest. It’s also the terminus for West Somerset Railway, the longest heritage railway in Britain. The town offers a wide range of attractions, including the beach, promenade, harbour, beautiful gardens and a colourful tree-lined avenue with an array of shops and amenities. Dominated by the wooded slopes of North Hill, the whole area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and is also well situated to discover the beauty of North Devon with stunning Lynton and Lynmouth en route.
    These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.
    £69
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  • The Linhay, SomersetInstant Book Overlay Image
    Bridgwater, England
    The Linhay is a one-bedroom holiday home, newly renovated for 2023 and located just a 10-minute drive from the historic town of Bridgwater in Somerset, at the foot of the Quantock Hills, England’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Ideally located for enjoying superb walking in the peaceful countryside of the Quantock Hills, this ground-floor property benefits from free parking, wheelchair access, electric gates at the entrance, an open plan living space, a comfortable kingsize bed with a deep sleep mattress and a beautiful bathroom with a spa bath and walk-in shower.
    A shower seat with arms and adjustable height is also available on request. On entering The Linhay, guests will be greeted by the spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living area which has a light and airy feel with patio doors opening out with views of the surrounding fields. The stylish kitchen is fully equipped with all the mod-cons, and the dining area is a great space to enjoy a family meal. After a fun-filled day exploring Somerset, you can kick back on the plush sofa and relax while watching your favourite movie on the Smart TV in front of the cosy electric fireplace.
    The beautifully furnished bedroom has a kingsize bed, built-in wardrobes and a chest of drawers. The bathroom next door is fitted with a spa bathtub and walk-in shower for convenience. Stepping outside, the patio area isn’t enclosed but it’s a real suntrap and has a bistro table and chairs making it ideal for guests to unwind after a busy day exploring and walking the coastal paths. The Wi-Fi has been upgraded to a satellite high-speed internet connection with Starlink.
    The local town of Bridgwater is 3 miles away, and it is home to many local attractions including Blake Museum which has exhibits on Bridgwater history, archaeology and naval commander Robert Blake in a 16th century home. Also nearby is Hestercombe House, a historic country house in the Quantock Hills.
    To the north, 14 miles away is the fossil hunting beach at Kilve, and the seaside resorts of Dunster, Burnham-on-Sea, Minehead and Watchet are all within easy reach. To the south, there is Lyme Regis, Sidmouth and Seaton just to name a few all on the south coast. The lovely cathedral and Bishop’s Palace at Wells, Dunster Castle, the county town of Taunton, and Street with its Clarks Village shopping outlet, are a short drive as are the glories of Exmoor National Park. Here, as well as a spectacular coast, visitors will find Badgworthy Water, home to the legendary Doones, the unique cliff railway between Lynton and Lynmouth, Polock Weir’s harbour, and the popular beauty spot of Watersmeet. For retail therapy, visit the cities of Exeter, Bath and Bristol, all only a short drive away.
    Set in a peaceful location you will find this lovely holiday home one to build memories all year round. Beach 14 miles.
    £69
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  • Oak Lodge, SomersetInstant Book Overlay Image
    Watchet, England
    This superb detached lodge is set in a tranquil, rural location on the edge of Exmoor National Park. The contemporary interior is bright and airy and boasts air source underfloor heating throughout the property. The living area and bedrooms all have French doors with level access onto a large south-facing decked patio with views through the pine trees across the open countryside and three steps down to the garden area. This property is ideal for less mobile guests and wheelchair users, being situated all on one level, ramp access to the entrance, and an en-suite wet room in one of the bedrooms. It is perfect for couples who are seeking a quiet ’get away from it all’ break with their four-legged friends, and is even complete with an enclosed garden area.
    Exmoor is inhabited by ponies and red deer, with heather-clad moors and pretty villages on your doorstep. Visit the highest coast in Britain, Dunkery Beacon, with panoramic views, and Minehead with its pretty harbour.
    The property owners welcome electric car owners, and can provide overnight charging facilities using a standard 3 pin plug at 3Kwh at a fixed cost. Please advise if you require this facility in advance. Beach 6 miles. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
    Oak Lodge can be booked together with Ash Lodge (ref 28715) to accommodate up to 8 guests.
    £70
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  • Withymead Cottage, SomersetInstant Book Overlay Image
    If stunning scenery, a picture-perfect village and stylish yet comfortable accommodation is on your tick list, then Withymead Cottage is the place for you! Set all on the ground floor with ramped access, you enter into the spacious yet cosy open plan living, dining and kitchen area. The kitchen comes fully equipped with an electric hob and oven, dishwasher, washing machine and all you need to whip up everything from the simplest meal to a family feast! The living area has a gorgeous corner sofa, TV and gas wood burner, making this the perfect space to relax after a busy day exploring Exmoor. The bedrooms, each with a Smart TV, are located at each end of the apartment, with a twin bedroom at one end and a double bedroom at the other which has beautiful French doors leading to your private gravelled courtyard. The large bathroom has a bath with shower over, toilet and light up mirror, there is also a second separate toilet. Outside, you have two private courtyard spaces, both of which are fully enclosed and have seating areas where you can sit back and relax or enjoy an al fresco meal. Your four legged family members are able to run around in this area. You also have use of the owner’s enchanting landscaped gardens that lead down to the River Barle, where you are able to spend time fishing as the owners have the rights to this part of the river! *Please keep your dogs on the lead in the main gardens due to the owner’s chickens and ducks.
    When staying at Withymead Cottage, you are lucky enough to be staying in one of Exmoor’s most picturesque villages, with its river meandering through, a fabulous tea room, well stocked local shop and a 17th-century pub, it truly is the English countryside at its finest. Miles and miles of walks head off in every direction or jump in your car and discover more of the area, such as Tarr Steps or the beautiful north coast towns of Porlock and Lynton. For more history head to the Medieval village of Dunster and visit the Castle then jump on the West Somerset Steam Railway and chug along the coast and through the countyside.
    £72
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  • Elsie, SomersetInstant Book Overlay Image
    Watchet, England
    Elsie has been lovingly restored by her owners in 2020, to offer a wonderful holiday for families or friends, she is situated right by the West Somerset Railway line that runs from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard and also offers sea views from every room! Every detail has been considered to make your stay as perfect as possible. Head up the steps and through the door, where you will enter into the living/dining room, with comfortable sofas and dining table comfortably seating 6 people, off the living space is the very well equipped (and fabulous sized) kitchen with full cooking facilities as well as a full fridge/freezer, microwave and washer/dryer! Head down the narrow hallway to your sleeper cabins, one of which is a small double with sea and railway views plus a TV, while the other two bedrooms feature bunk beds (original but made safe for 21st century use!) both feature sea and track views, TVs and one has an XBox to keep the kids happy after a day exploring the beach or on Exmoor! At the end of the carriage is the shower room with a large shower. Outside you have a large grass area for games and relaxing, plus private parking. *Please note, the underside of the carriage is open and the working track can be accessed, please ensure that dogs are kept on a lead at all times and children are fully supervised while outside*
    Blue Anchor is a wonderful seaside village, set between Minehead and Watchet, with a fabulous stretch of beach which is perfect for year round use and is also dog friendly at all times! The beautiful West Somerset Steam Railway which runs through Blue Anchor has a stop here and they offer wonderful trips as well as speciality trips with steam fairs, afternoon teas, candlelight dinners and the amazing Santa Express! Nearby, head to the medieval village of Dunster with its wonderful castle, spend a day at the arcades or shopping in Minehead, pop to Watchet and stroll around the Harbour or head inland onto Exmoor.
    £73
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