Unwind in the courtyard garden at this inviting cottage in Swanage with your contented canine close by. Sleeping four guests, the two-bedroom holiday home is well-placed for reaching beaches and coastal walks. It is also close to shops and the many dog-friendly pubs and cafes of the town, making it a great option for holidaymakers with pets.
Take three steps up to enter the Dorset bolthole and make your way into the lounge with your canine friend. Let him put his paws up for a spell, as you watch TV, choose a DVD or read your book for a while. Take your dog through to the well-equipped kitchen when it’s time to give him his dinner and find you have everything you require in here for rustling up delicious dishes for everyone else as well. Set the table in the dining room, where there is an extra sofa, and gather in here for meals. The family bathroom is also at this level. Climb the stairs to find a double bedroom and a twin, each with an en-suite WC. Watch your pup pad down the exterior steps on sunny mornings to keep you company as you have breakfast or a cup of coffee out here.
Walk 0.5 miles from the cottage to Swanage’s Monkey Beach, which is dog friendly all year round. For a larger expanse of sand, where your pal can leave his paw prints and you can swim in the sea, try Studland’s South Beach, 4 miles away by car. Durlston Country Park, 1.5 miles away, with its lovely castle and scenic walks, also welcomes four-legged visitors. The National Trust’s Corfe Castle, 5 miles away, with its spectacular scenery, is also popular with those exploring the area who have a happy hound at their heel.