Take your pup down to the beach to dip his paws in the sea and bound along the sand. This three-bedroom retreat at Freshwater, on the picturesque Isle of Wight, is less than 1 mile from a dog-friendly section of beach, as well as the coastal path. Sleeping six guests, it is perfect for a family or group of friends eager to bring a canine companion and has a wood burner for winter relaxation and a west-facing garden for the summer sun.
Make your way into the period villa via the charming porch and attractive hallway. Encourage your furry friend to join you in the lounge to bask in front of a crackling wood burner on chilly days while you find a good film on the Smart TV. A few steps up from the hall is the kitchen, which is equipped with everything you need to help you whip up tasty meals with the produce you have bought on your trips out. Feed your famished four-legged friend here too and call everyone else through to the table in the dining room. There is a family shower room downstairs. Your perfect pet can be bedded down at this level while you venture upstairs for your own rest and recuperation. Here there are two double bedrooms, one with a Smart TV, plus a bunk bedroom for the younger members of your party. A family bathroom is also here. Wander out into the enclosed garden with your happy hound at your heel. Dine outside, have a cocktail on warm evenings and fire up the BBQ for summer suppers.
Embark upon a spectacular 7-mile circular walk from Fort Redoubt to the Needles Headland, taking in Tennyson Down as you go. Visit dog-friendly Alum Bay, famous for its multi-coloured sand cliffs, while you are here.