A period cottage in the pretty village of Pett offers a charming rural retreat for dog-loving families or couples who believe their pets deserve a holiday, too. The picture-book property sleeps four guests and two canine companions, and is just 1.5 miles from the coast at Pett Level beach. Village pubs with a welcome for dogs are within a mile, and there is a wealth of countryside footpaths for peaceful walks with your faithful hounds. Lively Hastings (4.5 miles) has dog-friendly beaches and attractions for all ages, while historic Battle Abbey and medieval Rye are within 10 miles.
Original beams and doors enhance the cosy feel of this delightful cottage. Enter via the pretty grey and white kitchen, with all the culinary tools you need, and a bright dining corner. Curl up on country-style sofas and armchairs in the lounge, warmed by a wood burner inside the impressive period chimney breast. Also on the ground floor is the family bathroom, with a free-standing roll-top bath. Cottage-style stairs lead to the first floor and two sweet bedrooms, a double and a bunk room. Outside is a pretty garden, with patio furniture.
Pett Level is a quiet shingle beach, ideal for wind or kitesurfing, with sand at low tide, when you can see the fossilised stumps of an ancient forest. Seasonal restrictions apply to canines, but dogs can revel in a glorious splash, and scamper all year round in nearby Hastings. Explore the Old Town for independent shops, cafes and galleries, and visit Alexandra Park, with woodland for doggy explorations and a miniature railway. Enjoy spectacular coastal views as far as Beachy Head and an abundance of wild flowers in Hastings Country Park, an important wildlife and nature reserve.