Finding somewhere that accepts dogs is only the first step. The harder part is choosing a property that works for everyone, in a part of the UK you want to visit and with the features that matter. Check out the Dog-Friendly Getaways below. There is something for every kind of dog owner, including a few choices you may never have thought to search for.
The easiest place to begin is with the stays dog owners choose again and again. Their popularity comes from getting the important parts right: less compromise when booking, more confidence in the property and a holiday that includes the dog from the start.
Last-minute breaks make taking the dog away more affordable, with late availability bringing reduced prices and worthwhile discounts.
Last-Minute BreaksEnclosed gardens take the pressure off every time the back door opens. Your dog gets outside between walks, while you spend less time watching every gate, gap and boundary.
Cottages with Enclosed GardensHot tub stays save their best feature for the end of the day. Once the leads are off and the dog has settled, the next hour belongs to you.
Cottages with Hot TubsCoastal cottages make the beach part of the daily routine rather than a day trip. With the right location, an early walk or evening circuit can begin without loading the dog into the car.
Coastal CottagesSome parts of the UK keep finding their way onto dog owners’ holiday lists. They offer plenty of properties, but the real appeal begins outside the front door, where coast, countryside and places that welcome dogs are all nearby. These are the destinations we would check out first if choosing a location is still where you’re at.
Lochside paths, forest trails and long stretches of coast give energetic dogs a proper day outside. The hardest part may be deciding which direction to take.
Cottages in Scotland for DogsOne holiday can cover the Dales, the North York Moors, and the coast. A pawsome choice when neither dog nor owner wants the same walk twice.
Cottages in Yorkshire for DogsFell routes for big walking days, lakeside paths when less climbing makes sense, and market towns accustomed to muddy boots and tired dogs.
Cottages in the Lake District for DogsMountain routes, wooded valleys and a coastline that can fill an entire holiday. Plenty of scope to change the walking as the holiday goes on.
Cottages in Wales for DogsVillage footpaths, lower-level country walks and a pub at the finish. Better suited to steady days out than hiking higher hills.
Cottages in the Cotswolds for DogsMoorland in the north, limestone dales in the south and reservoir routes between them. Serious walking without travelling to the far edges of the UK.
Cottages in the Peak District for DogsWoodland, lakeside and rural locations put daily walks closer to the door. Where secure decking is included, dogs can sit outside without roaming around the wider site.
Dog-Friendly Log CabinsPaying more should buy more than expensive furniture. The strongest properties pair hot tubs, saunas or sea views with enclosed gardens as well as countless other premium features.
Luxury CottagesThese properties welcome two, three or even four dogs, so the whole pack can come along. Stays with higher dog limits are harder to find, so we’ve brought our recommended choices together here.
Multi-Dog CottagesAfter the dog walk, a pool gives everyone else something enjoyable to do. Indoor options remove dependence on the weather; private ones remove the need to share.
Cottages with PoolsA cottage for two keeps the break centred on the couple, while the dog tags along. Wood burners and private hot tubs make staying in a popular choice.
Romantic CottagesHaving a pub within walking distance means both owners can have a drink and walk the dog there and back.
Cottages Near PubsLarge kitchens, dining tables and shared living rooms keep meals and evenings together. Higher dog limits also matter when several households bring pets.
Large Group CottagesMost people begin with somewhere they already know. The destinations below offer places you might not have considered. Widening the search can bring in parts of the UK that make just as much sense once you look beyond the familiar names.
The Broads, salt marshes, and wide beaches offer plenty of flat ground, making longer days outdoors more manageable for older dogs.
Cottages in Norfolk for DogsCoastal paths link fishing towns, coves and beaches, while Bodmin Moor opens up the middle of the county.
Cottages in Cornwall for DogsFossil beaches and clifftop paths put the Jurassic Coast at the centre of the trip. From Studland, the Purbeck Hills continue inland walking.
Cottages in Dorset for DogsTwo separate coastlines sit alongside Dartmoor and Exmoor, so a longer stay does not have to repeat the same sort of walk.
Cottages in Devon for DogsThe South Downs bring long ridge walks close to towns such as Lewes. Farther east, Camber Sands adds a broad stretch of coast.
Cottages in Sussex for DogsOpen heath, ancient woodland and free-roaming ponies. Its network of tracks leaves plenty of room for walking.
Cottages in Hampshire for DogsLong sandy beaches cover much of the coast, while the Lincolnshire Wolds bring farmland inland. Both suit longer walks without harder mountain terrain.
Cottages in Lincolnshire for DogsExmoor brings moorland and wooded valleys for longer walks; the Somerset Levels offer easier ground.
Cottages in Somerset for DogsSome holidays begin with an activity or setting rather than a destination. The accommodation then has a more specific job to do, which is why these collections sit apart from the choices above. For the people they are intended for, they eliminate much of the searching and bring the most relevant properties together in one place.
Pods, shepherds’ huts and safari tents put you closer to the outdoors.
Dog-Friendly GlampingFewer neighbouring properties and less passing traffic can help dogs unsettled by people or noise. Nearby lanes and footpaths also make it easier to start walks.
Secluded CottagesStay close to National Trust coast, countryside and historic estates, where walks can be planned around the places you came to see.
National Trust CottagesMove Christmas into a cottage and the cooking, presents and dog all stay under one roof. Winter walks break up the day.
Christmas CottagesAn on-site court lets you fit a game around the dog walks instead of losing part of the day travelling elsewhere to play.
Cottages with Tennis