Dog-friendly cottages in the South Downs

Pet-friendly holidays & accommodation in the South Downs

The South Downs is the ultimate dog-friendly holiday destination in the South-East of England, spanning both Hampshire and Sussex. This is big sky country that centres around the National Park and the long-distance walking trail, the South Downs Way. The undulating South Downs Way is 100 miles long with its route originates in Winchester (in the west). It passes through Petersfield, Arundel, Devil’s Dyke (near Brighton) and Beachy Head before ending in Eastbourne.

The South Downs Way lies within the South Downs National Park, mostly on high chalk downland. The easternmost section of the trail is on the high chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head. Your dog will love the open spaces available to them on the walk followed by a cosy respite at the coast like the Witterings or to a lovely country town like Lewes or Petersfield. The South Downs National Park covers a massive area totalling 1,627 square miles an has to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in its boundaries – the East Hampshire AONB and the Sussex Downs AONB. The highest point on the downs for your pet to become top dog is at the summit of Butser Hill near Petersfield.

Our South Downs holiday cottages are dog-friendly, and in a positively superb set of locations for you to enjoy and explore. Visit our collection of self-catering accommodation today! You'll find a variety of pet-friendly accommodation across the Downs suitable for all of your holiday needs. If you have just a few days to explore the National Park in, why not book a self-catering short-break at our South Downs cottages?