Watch your happy hound race about the garden and dip his paws in the stream when you stay at this thatched cottage in Dorset. Sleeping six guests, the three-bedroom, dog-friendly retreat at Higher Wraxall, 7 miles from Beaminster, has a lovely lawned garden. On autumn and winter evenings you can unwind with your furry friend in front of a roaring open fire.
Let your precious pet pad into the 16th-century cottage to make himself at home. Find yourselves in the dining room, then take a step up into the kitchen, where you can feed him and cook up your own Dorset delicacies. There is also a family shower room and a utility room. After dinner, let your delighted dog accompany you through to the airy lounge, which overlooks the garden. Stoke up the fire in here then find a film to enjoy on the Smart TV. Pull open the French windows, where there are steps down to the patio, on warm days so your pal can wander outside with you. When it’s time for bed, bid your chum goodnight then climb the winding, cottage-style stairs up to the first floor. You will find two double bedrooms and a single, with an additional, single pullout, here. There is a family bathroom too and space on the landing to catch up on a little work. Spill out into the garden on sunny days to play games with your pup and the children on the grass as the BBQ heats up.
Stretch furry legs on walks from the doorstep. Dogs are also welcome to join you as you explore the Kingcombe Meadows Natural Reserve, 2.5 miles away. Head down to the coast at West Bay, 13 miles away, to pick up the South West Coast Path and stroll 1.5 miles to Burton Bradstock.