Fido Family Friendly Places

Owl Cottage can be found on a working sheep farm just a short walk from the cliff top village of Flamborough in North Yorkshire. One of a number of barn conversions offering dog friendly accommodation for six with underfloor heating throughout. Enter into the large living/dining room with Smart TV and feature stone wall. An electric wood effect fire sets the perfect ambiance for a relaxing evening. Find a selection of books and games for your enjoyment. A country style dining table provides and enjoyable place for family meals. The kitchen is well-equipped and a small breakfast table sits to one side. Owl Cottage provides a ground floor twin room with en-suite facilities. Take the winding staircase to the first floor and find two further bedrooms, a twin room and a double room with Freeview TV. Both rooms have sloping ceilings and Velux windows. Across the hall is the house bathroom which has the best views in the cottage! To the front is a private patio area with additional seating. Enjoy an early morning coffee or an al fresco evening meal. A stone built barbecue is ideally located to cook up a storm after a long day exploring.
Owl Cottage is surrounded by open countryside and it’s only a short walk into the pretty village of Flamborough. Here you’ll find a couple of friendly pubs, fish and chip shops, tea rooms and well stocked convenience stores. Take a drive to Flamborough Lighthouse and watch the seals rest at low tide. The Flamborough Heritage Coastline offers miles of walking/cycling opportunities as well as the stunning RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Danes Dyke Nature Reserve is also worth a visit. For two sandy beaches, working harbour and Victorian Promenade take a trip down the coast to Bridlington. Burton Agnes Hall, Sledmere House and gardens and Sewerby Hall and garden are close by. The historic city of York is just an hour away and there is a choice of golf courses.

This charming single-storey lodge rests in Little Haven near Broad Haven, Dyfed. Gas fire. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Close to a beach. In a National Park. Milford Haven 5.2 miles; Haverfordwest 7.6 miles; Pembroke 13.4 miles.

Designed exclusively and stylishly furnished to sleep six with en-suite and four poster bed to the master bedroom and family bathroom, this holiday barn conversion is set amongst beautiful countryside. Neighbouring Frogs Hall, set within the owner’s twenty acres of grounds comprising small, private livery yard, grazing paddocks with horses, large lawned garden, as well as a private pool, hot tub and lounging area set inside a large covered enclosure (open daily 9am to 6.30pm Easter - end Oct). Swanton Morley with its country pubs offers an excellent touring base to explore Norfolk, a nature lover’s paradise. With its market towns, historic homes, parks, golf courses, leisure facilities, outstanding coast, Royal Sandringham, wildlife parks, Dinosaur Adventure Park and the Norfolk Broads all within easy reach. Close by is the beautiful city of Norwich. Shop, pub and restaurant 1.5 miles.

This spacious home is ideal for family and friends wishing to share a wonderful holiday or special occasion. Relax in the hot tub or try an invigorating swim in the Rapid River spa, also enjoy the large enclosed garden with swings, a sunken patio, fountain and waterfall. Have fun using the barbecue and lunch alfresco, and make use of the wine fridge in the kitchen. Play the grand piano in the living room with its open fire or take a walk in the 90-acre community woodland. Visit the village park with facilities for all ages. Experience the excellent local activities, golf, salmon and trout fishing, horse racing, riding and ice skating. The Southern Upland Way and St Cuthbert’s Way provide wonderful walking/riding, or explore the spectacular Berwickshire and Northumberland coast. Nearby, Kelso has cobbled streets and interesting local shops, restaurants and pubs. The ancient abbey, gracious town square and beautiful views along the River Tweed may be explored by following the town trail. Ideal for visiting the historic towns of Melrose, Jedburgh and Coldstream, while Edinburgh is only an hour by car. Home made meals, celebration dinners and housekeeping by arrangement. Shop ½ mile, pub 3 miles.

Set in a quiet location with just a handful of other properties nearby, Pipistrelle Barn has been lovingly converted into a high end holiday accommodation for discerning guests who are really looking for something special. Boasting lots of original features, which have been carefully coupled with a light and airy contemporary feel, it boasts four bathrooms, three of which are en-suite, a stylish multi-fuel burner and a private hot tub. With a floating landing that sees you walk through the high ceilings on the first floor, this barn really is unique. And, at under 5 miles from the stunning North Norfolk Coast and just 10 miles from the Norfolk Broads, it is also in a great location to explore all that the area has to offer.

Head to the pretty seaside village of Mundesley with its wide sandy beach and unspoilt charm. Then, head west from there and find yourself in Cromer with its famous pier, Edwardian seafront, Amazonia Zoo and cinema. A little further is the bustling market town of Sheringham, popular with holidaymakers and locals alike. Head east to experience all the fun of the fair and explore the golden mile of Great Yarmouth. In fact, all along the coast in both directions you will find a string of coastal villages with various beach habitats, including grassy sand dunes, shingle and sand beaches, and marshes and quays.

History buffs will find much to see and do including The Blickling Estate and the Thursford and Muckleburgh Collections. Wildlife and nature fans can explore the Broads, Sheringham Park and Cley Marshes. For those wishing to explore on foot, you will find the nearby market town of North Walsham offers lots of places to eat and drink, and the woods offer picturesque walks. In fact, there is so much to see and do you will be pleased to head back to Pipistrelle Barn after a busy day to relax and unwind in the private hot tub. Beach 4 miles. Shop 300 yards, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

In the heart of West Dorset, on a working farm, situated in the beautiful Marshwood Vale only 2½ miles from the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast between Lyme Regis to the west and Bridport and West Bay to the east, this large, semi-detached farmhouse for twelve guests and offers a great holiday location to escape from the pressures of life and unwind in this wonderful area. Purcombe Farmhouse offers spacious accommodation for two to three families. Outside one can sit undercover and enjoy a barbecue or al fresco meal with some wine, and families can relax in the large garden with its lawn and lovely views over the Marshwood Vale. Within easy driving there is much to do; exploring the seaside resorts along this scenic coast, taking in Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Eype, West Bay, Abbotsbury and on to Weymouth and Portland Bill. Perhaps some coastal walking, maybe up to the top of Golden Cap with its fantastic views over Lyme Bay, followed by a hearty meal and refreshment in Chideock. There is swimming, fossil hunting, boating, fishing and golf along the coast or inland attractions such as Forde Abbey and Gardens, Broadwindsor Craft Centre, Yeovil Fleet Air Arm Museum, Haynes Motor Museum and so much more to have a memorable gathering, be it family or friends. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.

These seven wonderful, detached holiday homes offer ample space for larger families or groups, in lovingly furnished accommodation designed with guest comfort in mind. Each charming home has its own private garden and hot tub, perfect for al fresco dining followed by a dip in the bubbles!
The accommodation offers a light and airy space in which to unwind or entertain after a busy day of exploration. The well-equipped kitchens are sure to please the chef in the family, complete with fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

Riversmouth (17809) accommodates up to 12 guests and is set across three floors, offering ample space in which to unwind. On the ground floor are two twin bedrooms and a shower room, ideal for the less mobile. The first floor houses one kingsize room and a family bathroom, while on the second floor there is a double room with en-suite, a kingsize room with an en-suite, and one twin room. Outside is a small garden, private parking for three cars and a private hot tub, ensuring you are well catered for.

With breathtaking views over Cardigan Bay, the properties are located just 100 yards from the cliff top. Gwbert-on-Sea is a small, quiet hamlet on the shore of the mouth of the Teifi Estuary, just a couple of miles outside Cardigan. The settlement takes its name from the wandering St Gwbert, said to have landed here and taken shelter in a cave. The shoreline is marked by rugged cliffs and small shingle bays, with large stretches of sandbank exposed at low tide, and the area gives superb views over a diverse and scenic landscape. The ancient oak woodland of the Teifi Valley, the tidal marshes of the estuary, and the boundary of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park can all be appreciated from here.

The 18-hole golf course at Cardigan Golf Club also offers fine views of the estuary and sea, and from the headland you can look across to Cardigan Island. The mud and sand flats of the estuary attract a great variety of birds, and in the autumn waders such as the redshank, oystercatcher and curlew can be seen feeding here, along with several species of migrating duck. The headland of Craig y Gwbert is the site of an Iron Age Fort, with pieces of pottery found near Gwbert, now on display in Cardigan museum. All the outside areas are covered by CCTV. Beach 7 miles. Shop 3½ miles, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

These properties can be booked together to accommodate 120 people.

These seven wonderful, detached holiday homes offer ample space for larger families or groups, in lovingly furnished accommodation designed with guest comfort in mind. Each charming home has its own private garden and hot tub, perfect for al fresco dining followed by a dip in the bubbles!
The accommodation offers a light and airy space in which to unwind or entertain after a busy day of exploration. The well-equipped kitchens are sure to please the chef in the family, complete with fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

Sandbank (ref 18585) offers spacious, comfortable accommodation for up to 12 guests and is set over three floors. On the ground floor is a handy utility room and the kitchen/dining room, making this a practical area away from the living areas, which are housed on the first floor along with two twin bedrooms and a small double room as well as the family bathroom.

With breathtaking views over Cardigan Bay, the properties are located just 100 yards from the cliff top. Gwbert-on-Sea is a small, quiet hamlet on the shore of the mouth of the Teifi Estuary, just a couple of miles outside Cardigan. The settlement takes its name from the wandering St Gwbert, said to have landed here and taken shelter in a cave. The shoreline is marked by rugged cliffs and small shingle bays, with large stretches of sandbank exposed at low tide, and the area gives superb views over a diverse and scenic landscape. The ancient oak woodland of the Teifi Valley, the tidal marshes of the estuary, and the boundary of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park can all be appreciated from here.

The 18-hole golf course at Cardigan Golf Club also offers fine views of the estuary and sea, and from the headland you can look across to Cardigan Island. The mud and sand flats of the estuary attract a great variety of birds, and in the autumn waders such as the redshank, oystercatcher and curlew can be seen feeding here, along with several species of migrating duck. The headland of Craig y Gwbert is the site of an Iron Age Fort, with pieces of pottery found near Gwbert, now on display in Cardigan museum. All the outside areas are covered by CCTV. Beach 7 miles. Shop 3½ miles, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

These properties can be booked together to accommodate 120 people.

Situated on the most accessible of the west coast islands and straddling the Highland Line, this spacious apartment boasts stunning views over the open water and lies in a rural location, just a few yards from the shoreline. A popular destination for fishing, the inland lochs are popular with anglers for coarse and game fishing. Loch Fad offers the opportunity to fish for rainbow trout and is only 3 miles away. Relax as you explore the gently undulating hills, catch glimpses of the wildlife and marvel at the vistas.
Seaview Cottage (UK4769) is perfect for a couple’s getaway, offering a comfortable double bedroom with an additional sofa bed for flexible sleeping. The cottage also boasts a private garden with enclosed seaview patio and bubbling hot tub for cosy evenings under the stars.
For such a compact island, Bute offers varied landscapes from the lush, fertile and rolling hills of the island’s heart to the craggy, heather-covered moorlands of the north and the delightful sandy beaches around the coastline. A haven for walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, Bute has a wealth of wildlife including wild goats, buzzards and roe deer. Scalpsie Bay, set against the magnificent backdrop of Arran, is home to a large colony of seals.
There are many historical sites to visit including the standing stones at Ettrick Bay, the ancient chapel of St Blane, and the vitrified Iron Age Fort at Dunagoil. Visit the Victorian Gothic mansion of Mount Stuart, open to the public along with its beautiful gardens, Bute Museum, Rothesay Castle and the fabulous gardens of Ascog Hall and Ardencraig. There are many events held throughout the year, including the famous annual Jazz Festival, the spectacular Highland Games, traditional agricultural shows, concerts and art festivals; whatever your interest it can be found on the Isle of Bute. Catch the ferry for the 5-minute trip to Colintraive on the Cowal Peninsula and explore Argyll’s Secret Coast where you have easy access to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, or head north to Inverary and beyond. Take the ferry from Portavadie over to Jura and Islay, and Tarbert where you can explore Kintyre. Beach 50 yards.

Just 150 yards from the spacious sandy beaches, this detached Edwardian House with many original features offers the ideal holiday accommodation, it is perfect for family celebrations with its spacious rooms, enclosed large lawned front garden, courtyard at the rear and access to the beach (150 yards) via back garden. The seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham are only 14 miles with their wide range of activities for all the family. Sheringham is home to the North Norfolk steam railway, passing through the countryside designated as an AONB. Wroxham, the capital of the Broads, is 14 miles for daily boat and river trips, to explore the expanse of waterways a natural haven for wildlife. The livelier seaside resort of Great Yarmouth for fun fairs, aqua park, Sea Life Centre and pier entertainment is only 25 miles away. The local market town of North Walsham is 5 miles for regular market days, and Bacton Woods close by, ideal for cycling, walking and woodland picnics. Bird watching, golf and fishing all available locally. Alternatively spend a day in the fine city of Norwich, with its cathedrals, museums, theatres, shopping and array of cafes and restaurants. Shops 500 yards, pubs 120 yards.