Dog-friendly cottages across the UK

Top dog-friendly beaches

Walk, run and play on any of these beautiful UK beaches. As every single beach on this list welcomes dogs, you can lead the whole family to adventures on your coastal retreat. From award-winning bays that you didn’t know existed in Wales, to Cornwall’s paradise beaches or the wildlife havens that sit along Norfolk’s remarkable coast, there’s a whole host of sandy seaside escapes that we think you should add to Fido's beach holiday bucket list. Even Scotland has sandy coves you would be forgiven for confusing with a Caribbean beach on the shores of far-flung Jamaica or Barbados: don’t miss out on these seaside treasures.

Don’t leave your canine companion behind on your next beach holiday. Make it this year’s goal to visit at least one of the fantastic UK beaches on our list with Mutley in tow, giving him (or her) the chance to splash through waves and feel the sand between those paws. Take a look now at the beautiful sandy coves on offer and let us know which one you'd go mutts for!

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Best dog-friendly properties for 2024

Never go on holiday without your beloved hound again - whether you're looking for a dog-tastic family holiday, a walking holiday with friends to shake up the routine walkies or perhaps even a honeymoon hideaway with both the human and canine love of your life, we can offer you a different breed of holiday. Take a nose around our best dog-friendly properties for 2024 to see which ones have been awarded top dog.

And just because you're taking your beloved bow-wow, that doesn't mean you have to forfeit luxury! While we have many holiday cottages with enclosed gardens and nearby walks to inspire your doggo, we also have luxurious and cosy holiday homes for humans to snuggle up in too. How about a trip to a cottage with a hot tub - lounge in the bubbles with a glass of bubbles or enjoy a warming retreat with a crackling wood burner where both the family and the dog can flop in front of the fire for cosy evenings after busy days out and about.

We have everything for every type of hound: seaside escapes where pups can bound across the sand; countryside cottages with endless walking trails to woodland hideaways where Mutley will find plenty of sticks to chase. Throw the dog a bone and browse our collection.

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Doggy days out

Set tails wagging with a trip to one of these exciting days out for you and your pup! The UK is full to the brim with wonderful places to go and things to do for dogs and their owners, you just need to know where to look. We’ve gathered together a few of our favourites in this blog so take a look and discover some holiday inspiration for your next UK break. Enjoy a dog day out to one of the many beautiful National Trust and English Heritage sites where you can explore ancient properties and estates, children can go wild at fun playgrounds and high ropes, and the whole pack can dine out in exquisite tea rooms. Or head out on a dog-friendly treasure hunt where pups have challenges and prizes to keep them entertained on your day out. If your four-pawed pal has a taste for the finer things in life, take to the water on a cruise in the beautiful Lake District where magnificent fells and tranquil waters provide all you need for a relaxing day out with family, friends and the family pet.

Where will you begin on your exploration of this dog-friendly country? Head out on an adventure to one of these fantastic dog-friendly days out with your canine companion and enjoy adventures to remember. 

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The UK's most dog-friendly pubs & places to eat

There’s nothing quite like settling down in a warm and welcoming dog-friendly pub after a day roaming your holiday destination with your favourite four-legged pal. Spend time stretching your legs on dog walks, visiting exciting attractions with your pet, and playing games back at your holiday cottage, enjoying an energising UK break, before your well-deserved dinner or drinks out. Offering up big lunches and delicious dinners, usually made with local produce too, your dog will no doubt be hoping for a tasty titbit! Some of these pubs, inns, and other places to eat even provide dog biscuits and doggy beer so your pup can join in on the feast too.

Watch the sun go down with a pint in hand and your canine companion by your side at a coastal Cornish pub, or dine out on a traditional hearty roast after a long dog walk through Yorkshire’s Hope Valley. Head to an ancient dog-friendly pub in the bustling city of Perth and discover the best of Scotland during your time here, or refresh and refuel in a cosy watering hole on the edge of Wales’ Brecon Beacons.

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