See the delight on your furry friend’s face when he arrives at this picture-postcard, Suffolk-pink cottage at Ilketshall St Lawrence. Sleeping four guests, the delightful, two-bedroom hideaway nestles in peaceful garden, where the dog can run about to his heart’s content. Perfect for small families or couples, spend your days together on dog-friendly beaches, and your evenings putting your paws and feet up in front of a roaring wood burner.
Step inside the characterful haven to find accommodation that still boasts 17th-century features but is also comfortable for today’s people and pets. Light the wood burner that sits between the lounge and the dining room on chilly days or open the top of the stable door in the summer to bring in the sunshine. Feed your happy hound in the stylish but compact country kitchen, where you can enjoy a cup of fresh coffee up at the breakfast bar. While away evenings in front of the Smart TV in the lounge as your canine companion dozes. A utility room is downstairs, while the well-appointed family bathroom and two gorgeous bedrooms are upstairs – a flexible super-king-size room and a welcoming double. Outside, dine in the sunshine on fine days while your pet explores the glorious garden. Sit out under the great Suffolk skies as the sun sets and the stars appear.
Venture 5 miles to the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads with their many footpaths to follow alongside lakes and rivers. Hire dog-friendly day cruisers in Beccles (8 miles) to explore the area by water and stop at a pub that welcomes four-legged customers. Plan a day trip to picturesque Covehithe, 13 miles away, with its unusual church set within larger church ruins and where the beautiful, sandy beach welcomes pups all year round.