Here are some of the best family-friendly dog friendly hotels.
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The Eastbury Hotel & Spa - 'Garden Escape' Special Offer
Sherborne
Behind the ‘pretty façade’ of a Georgian town house in an affluent market town, this hotel is a perfect retreat, with small spa, oasis garden and croquet lawn.
Beechfield House - 'Stay Longer And Save' Staycation Special Offer
Melksham
With ‘a great setting in large grounds’ and the ‘huge plus’ of an outdoor heated pool, this ornate Italianate Victorian house in woodland and gardens impressed our inspectors, who found it a ‘very relaxed place’.
The Devonshire Arms - 'Three Night Summer Slowdown' Special Offer
Skipton
Dogs are welcome to join owners for a fee of £10 per dog per night as long as they’re well behaved. They even have dog-silhouette wallpaper in the bar, heralding their dog-friendliness.
Shieldaig Lodge - 'Food Lovers Package' Special Offer
Gairloch
Whale-watching, spectacular sunsets and starry, starry nights are among the wonders at this Victorian former hunting lodge on a wooded estate lapped by Loch Gairloch.
Cuckoo Brow Inn - Three Night 15% Discount Special Offer
Ambleside
Walkers and their four legged friends delight in the wood burning stove, besides which a pint and good conversation go down a treat having roamed the Beatrix Potter scenery.
Widbrook Grange - Escape To The Cotswolds Special Offer
Bradford-on-Avon
Dogs are given the five star treatment at Widbrook Grange, staying in select rooms for £15.00 per dog per night and welcoming them with a comfy doggy bed and special treats.
Lords of the Manor - 'Taste of the Cotswolds' Special Offer
Upper Slaughter
A luxury manor house in the Cotswolds, Lords of the Manor with beautiful gardens to roam in and dinner supplied in the form of hypoallergenic dog food, served both dry and wet.
The Rose & Crown - 'Summer Escape' Special Offer
Barnard Castle
A picturesque country escape, The Rose and Crown at Barnard Castle is a dog friendly hotel in Teesdale, where pets can stay in most bedrooms, the provide dog treats and have a 'dog hosing/drying area'!
Trefeddian Hotel - 'Summer Escapes' Special Offer
Aberdovey
In a village location in mid Wales, Trefeddian Hotel is ripe for outdoor adventures in the Snowdonia National Park and dogs are welcome in select rooms and self catering properties.
Headlam Hall - 'Summer Escape' Special Offer
Darlington
The real charm of this grand country house, with sweeping gardens, terraces, oak panelling and swish spa, lies in its warm and informal atmosphere.
Melville Castle - Dinner B&B Special Offer
Edinburgh
Lush greenery along a sweeping tree-lined drive ‘soothes the soul’ as towers and crenellations of an 18th Century castle come into view.
Red Lion at East Chisenbury - 'Dogs Stay Free' Special Offer
East Chisenbury
Well-behaved doggies are welcome to stay in the Manser Room as long as you let the inn know in advance for a fee of £10 per dog per night.
The Feathered Nest - 25% Discount Two-Night Special Offer
Chipping Norton
Guests have a bird’s-eye view over the Evenlode valley from Adam Taylor’s gastropub-with-rooms in a hilltop Cotswold village.
Cary Arms & Spa - 'Celebration Hideaway' Special Offer
Babbacombe
A cosy beamed pub is the warm heart of this hotel, in the shelter of wooded, red sandstone cliffs that reminded the young Queen Victoria of ‘a ballet or a play where nymphs appear’.
Forss House - Dinner B&B Special Offer
Thurso
Under the big skies of Caithness, wrapped in woodland and a curve of the River Forss, this Georgian mansion offers the grandeur of Scottish country house living but with modern-day warmth and comforts.
Trigony House - Summer Complimentary Dinner Special Offer
Thornhill
In a ‘beautiful’ setting, Jan and Adam Moore’s dog-friendly country hotel in an 18th-century sporting lodge looks out over the hills and is surrounded by trees.
The Cottage in the Wood - 'Five Nights for the Price of Four' Special Offer
Malvern Wells
‘Fabulous, far-reaching’ views spread across the Severn Valley from this hotel in extensive grounds high above the Malvern Hills.
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa - 'Tailor-Made Break' Special Offer
York
Dogs are welcome to stay in the hotel's Cottage Suites and Garden Suite by prior arrangement.
Hambleton Hall - Spring, Summer And Onwards Special Offer
Oakham
Set in true English countryside, dogs are very much part of life at Hambleton Hall, where all 15 rooms and suites are dog-friendly, with beds, bowls, mats and towels provided.
Knockinaam Lodge - July £100 Discount Special Offer
Portpatrick
Where the road ends and the Irish Sea begins, this former Victorian hunting lodge with a private cove is secluded, unapologetically traditional and rich in comforts and good food.
The Angel Hotel - 'White Castle Vineyard Break' Special Offer
Abergavenny
In the town centre in in Abergavenny, The Angel Hotel is an elegant hotel where dogs are welcome, but only in the Foxhunter Bar and Courtyard areas.
The Kirkwall Hotel - Dinner Bed & Breakfast Special Offer
Kirkwall
A French-influenced building on the harbourside, this family-friendly hotel and local hub was extensively refurbished by new owners the Original Collection in 2018.
The Black Swan - Two Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Special Offer
Kirkby Stephen
Holding court in the centre of Ravenstonedale, ‘twixt the Lakes and the Dales, The Black Swan has the hallmarks of a much-loved village inn: home-cooked food, cheery atmosphere and comforting bedrooms.
Park House, Hotel & Spa - Midweek Spa Break Special Offer
Midhurst
Pets are welcome with prior notice and can stay in select rooms with you for additional charges.
Albergo Al Sole
Asolo
Once a bolt hole for wealthy Venetians escaping the summer heat (plus Robert Browning, Freya Stark, Igor Stravinsky et al.), this charming little medieval hill town in the Veneto is known as ‘the town of a hundred horizons’.
The Compasses Inn
Tisbury
A dog friendly pub where four legged friends are welcome to come and stay as well, The Compasses Inn is stylish and contemporary inside. They have dog treats and water bowls for our canine friends and a choice of balls to go and catch by the cricket pitch.
Lion and Pheasant
Shrewsbury
In the historic town centre, this 16th-century coaching inn has cool, casual-chic interiors, warm and friendly young staff, innovative cooking in the restaurant, real ales and cocktails in the buzzy bar.
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The Bull – Beaumaris
Beaumaris
On the South East coast of Anglesey, The Bull Beaumaris sits in the heart of a pretty seaside town and small and medium sized dogs are permitted in the bar as well as to stay in the Marchioness and Blue Room rooms at a charge of £15 per night.
Saorsa 1875
Pitlochry
A thoughtful take on modern hospitality, the McLaren-Stewart family’s vegan hotel and restaurant bring together a deeply considered environmental ethos with contemporary style.
Gisborough Hall
Guisborough
Grand, and grandly welcoming, this creeper-covered Victorian mansion stands in a spread of green grounds on the edge of the North York Moors.
The Talbot
Malton
This former Georgian coaching inn in Yorkshire’s ‘food capital’ has a winning combination of cool style, informal atmosphere and robust food.
Tillmouth Park
Cornhill-on-Tweed
Time stands still at this handsome Victorian Gothic-style mansion surrounded by extensive, well-kept grounds and woodland. It is filled with rich wood panelling, beautiful paintings, antiques and ornate stained glass windows, and run by ‘such polite, consistently friendly, obliging’ staff’. On comfy sofas by roaring log fires, dreams of a bygone age are conjured by the galleried baronial hall. Dinner is an elegant affair in the candle-lit restaurant. Mount the grand staircase to spacious, traditionally furnished bedrooms, equipped with a refreshment tray, dressing gowns and luxury toiletries. Wake to a sumptuous cooked-to-order breakfast.
Milsoms Kesgrave Hall Hotel
Ipswich
Just outside Ipswich, a country house hotel with a relaxed atmosphere. Modern, spacious bedrooms have large beds, luxury toiletries, and a minibar stocked with complimentary soft drinks and biscuits. The informal restaurant is open all day for brasserie dishes such as Ingley Dell pork fillet, roasted breast of Sutton Hoo chicken and chargrilled steaks. Overlooking sweeping lawns, a covered terrace is ideal for outdoor dining or afternoon tea.
St Davids Cross Hotel
St Davids
Opposite the stone cross on the square, a relaxed, cosy and dog friendly hotel in a well-maintained garden. Comforting dishes in the intimate dining room use locally sourced produce; the bar has an extensive cocktail menu.
Glewstone Court
Ross-on-Wye
Smartly refashioned into a stylish modern country house hotel, a Grade II-listed Georgian manor in glorious Herefordshire countryside, just beyond the town. Popular for weddings and special events, the family-run hotel has bedrooms with garden views, and a fine-dining restaurant.
The Crown Inn
Pooley Bridge
Beside the River Eamont, a 17th-century coaching inn (Thwaites) has been revamped to make the most of its idyllic surroundings. It has a large modern rooftop sun terrace with splendid views, and garden seating by the water’s edge. On cold days, the cosy interior, furnished with plaids and reclaimed timber, is warmed by blazing fires. Food is served throughout the day. Some of the rustic and plainly styled bedrooms (a few are in a separate building) have views of Lake Ullswater.
Stuart House Hotel
King's Lynn
Up a quiet lane, this informal hotel is within easy walking distance of the centre via a pretty park. Real ales, fine wines, malt whiskies, and pub fare is taken by a roaring fire in the bar, or outside in warmer months, in a resident-only area or lively beer garden. Cosy rooms are individually decorated and well equipped. The Stuart Restaurant serves traditional British food and hosts gourmet dinners, theme evenings and special events.
Treetops B&B
Fort William
Built in the style of an alpine chalet, the spacious bedrooms in this modern building have glorious views of Ben Nevis. B&B guests start the day with a noteworthy Scottish breakfast. A great base for discovering the area, by foot, kayak or bicycle, the knowledgeable hosts are on hand with helpful tips on places to visit and where to eat nearby. There are excellent transport links to Fort William, 3 miles away.
The Hatch Inn
Taunton
Overlooking the Blackdown Hills, a welcoming, dog-friendly country pub in an 18th century coaching Inn. Bedrooms are neat and comfortable, and supplied with tea, coffee, bottled water; Chard is large enough to accommodate a family of four. In the bar, local ciders and wines accompany home-made food, based on locally sourced ingredients. The Neroche Staple Fitzpaine Herepath (a 13.5 mile off-road trail) is close by.
The Coach House
Derby
At this dreamy, vibrant B&B, dogs are welcome to join their owners, staying in the rooms for £10 per pet, per night. There’s only one room that doesn’t permit dogs.
Southampton Harbour Hotel
Southampton
This luxury seaside hotel is a favourite amongst those looking for a treat of a stay complete with spa treatments, and it welcomes dogs in some rooms.
The Forest Country Guest House
Newtown
A country house B&B set in a splendid Victorian mansion, The Forest Country Guest House is a five star destination where dogs are welcome to join guests staying in the four self catering cottages in the grounds.
The Duke of Richmond
St Peter Port
A truly special retreat on Guernsey, The Duke of Richmond welcomes dogs and makes a variety of home comforts and services available including beds, bowls, toys, treats and veterinary services and emergency details are on hand.
Scourie Hotel
SCOURIE
Spectacular scenery and the thrill of some of Scotland’s finest wild brown trout fishing lure visitors to the Campbell family’s old coaching inn on the scenic North Coast 500 road route.Large grounds encompass walled gardens and an orchard; a path leads down to the harbour.
Tigh an Eilean
SHIELDAIG
On the shores of Loch Torridon, the building is in a ‘gorgeous’ village of white-washed cottages; most of the bedrooms have fine views across the sea to Shieldaig Island.
From £70 per night
The Haughmond
UPTON MAGNA
There are a number of dog friendly rooms at The Haughmond, a luxury retreat where room rates include your dog stay and your pets are welcome to join you in the restaurant for lunch dinner or breakfast.
The Fuzzy Duck
Stratford-upon-Avon
A warm and welcoming inn, the Fuzzy Duck in Armscote is extremely dog friendly - staff are delighted to meet four-legged friends and there’s a good garden to play in.
Easby Hall
Richmond
A luxury country house hotel, Easby Hall where dogs are welcome at the hotel and to stroll through the beautiful estate with their owners.
The Bull and Swan at Burghley
Stamford
In the late 17th century, the Honourable Order of Little Bedlam (an aristocratic drinking club) rampaged through this coaching inn – today an altogether more upstanding crowd come for the modern pub grub, cinema nights and the garden’s ‘pizza potting shed’ (open on warm-weather weekends). Characterful bedrooms mix vintage furnishings and modern conveniences. Some have exposed stones or feature wallpaper, perhaps an original fireplace, mullioned window.
The Victoria Hotel
BAMBURGH
In a ‘scenically superb area’, this ‘good-value’ hotel stands opposite the green of this village (known for its magnificent castle) on the North Sea coast facing Farne Island. Fronted by potted plants and a coat of arms, it is managed by Graham Young
From £70 per night
Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay
Set on a two mile surfing beach in North Cornwall, Watergate Bay is a wonderful place to take canine pals, and the hotel welcomes them to stay with you in select rooms as well as in The Beach Hut and The Living Space.
Lace Market Hotel
NOTTINGHAM
A good base for exploring the city, four listed buildings (two Georgian and two Victorian) form this hotel on the cobbled High Pavement. It has a striking Art Deco-influenced interior, and a choice of places to eat and drink. Afternoon tea is served Thursday to Saturday.
Harington’s Hotel
Bath
In the heart of the city, this genial small hotel spreads over three Georgian houses on a quiet cobbled street.
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Tunbridge Wells
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Close to the station, a hotel and restaurant inside a Grade II-listed 18th-century sandstone mansion. Intimate and clubby, there is an open fire in the bar, and Gallic-influenced dishes in the informal restaurant; alfresco dining on the terrace. Modern bedrooms (some overlooking Calverley Park) have plenty of perks: a capsule coffee machine, fluffy bathrobes, chic toiletries for indulgent bathing. Within walking distance of the Pantiles.
No. 38 The Park
Cheltenham
Easy-going cool seeps through this Georgian town house in a leafy corner of Pittville, close to Cheltenham Racecourse. Smartly styled bedrooms set their own tone, with a claw-footed bath here, or an original fireplace there. Large-choice breakfasts include seasonal fruit, avocado and poached eggs on sourdough toast, American-style pancakes, crispy smoked streaky bacon, and maple syrup. Part of The Lucky Onion Family.
The City Gate
Exeter
Abutting the Roman city walls, this style-savvy red brick old coaching inn (Young’s Brewery) has a lively atmosphere. Inside, a host of interesting curios including a vintage sewing machine, a ship’s masthead, and splashes of colour lend a quirky yet unpretentious vibe. Microbrewed drinks and traditional pub classics are served all day in the buzzy restaurant. In balmy weather, diners spill on to the large beer garden. ‘Boutiquey’ bedrooms are themed (water, wool, cotton).
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