Watch ears prick up with glee when your furry friend realises his new home from home has a gorgeous garden. Sleeping eight guests, this four-bedroom cottage near Beckley, 7.5 miles from Rye, is a holiday haven for hounds as well as humans. Wander through the glorious, rolling High Weald or leave paw prints on the sand on dog-friendly East Sussex beaches.
Hang dog leads in the hall before heading through to the airy lounge to stoke up the wood burner and savour the garden views, while your pal rests his weary paws on the rug. Watch the Smart TV, choose a book to leaf through and open the doors to the garden in the summer months. The light kitchen/diner, with its whimsical splashes of blue, features everything you will need to help you cater for yourselves. Dish up doggy dinners here. Serve your own at the breakfast table or in the splendid conversatory, with the doors open or the wood burner crackling. There is also a WC downstairs. Settle your pet before heading upstairs, where a double bedroom, a twin and a bunk room are on the first floor, together with a family shower room. An incredible king-size bedroom, with a vaulted ceiling, glass-fronted balcony and en-suite bathroom, with a half bath, is on the floor above. Spill out into the garden to dine in the sunshine. Play games with your four-pawed pal and children on the lawn, supervising them at all times because of the pond. There is parking for three cars.
Brede High Woods, 3.5 miles away, has some great trails to follow with your happy hound. Explore the grounds and estate walks at Bodiam Castle, 8 miles away, with your canine too. The western end of picturesque Winchelsea Beach, 9.5 miles away, welcomes pups all year round.