Top dog-friendly cottages for 2025

As dog owners, you know that the place you choose to spend a holiday has to tick all the boxes for your four-legged friends. With so much choice on offer, it can be hard to decide where to go, so here are our most viewed properties of the past 12 months to provide some inspiration.

From pretty stone bothies and wooden cabins in magical forests to contemporary beach houses and mansions that welcome multiple dogs, our handpicked dog-friendly holiday cottages across the UK and Ireland ensure that everyone – and every paw – is welcome.

Whether you’re looking for a family holiday, a walking holiday with friends or perhaps a tranquil hideaway with your favourite human and canine companions, take a look at our most viewed dog-friendly cottages of 2024 and start planning your next adventure.

The Little Owl Hideaway, North Wales

• Escape to this idyllic romantic retreat nestled within ancient woodland 
• A holiday haven for dogs with an enclosed garden and access to wonderful walks 
• Dine out on the decking surrounded by fabulous views as your pup relaxes nearby

You’ll find our most-viewed property of 2024 in the charming conservation village of Llanrhaeadr in North Wales. It’s perfect for couples seeking a peaceful, rural getaway, where you can escape from it all. The accommodation is split across quaint cabins, designed with comfort in mind, and the decking that links them is the ideal place from which to fully appreciate the stunning woodland location. Here you can truly relax with your canine companion in the secure garden. The outdoor area is particularly magical at night, with festoon lighting adding to the overall ambience.

The Chicken Coop – Clyde Valley, Glasgow and Clyde Valley

• A cosy couples’ cabin where you can experience life on a working farm
• Dog-friendly features include cushioned, non-slip floors and an exercise field
• Relax in the hot tub while your canine companion explores the enclosed garden

One look at this quirky cabin and it’s easy to see why it’s among our most viewed. Overlooking open fields and surrounded by similar properties, it has a fresh and contemporary feel. Cushioned, non-slip floors help your four-footed guests move around easily. Being on a working farm, there are plenty of sights and sniffs for doggy visitors, and in addition to the enclosed garden, you’ll find a shared off-lead exercise field where they can run around. Humans can sit back in the private hot tub or cook up something tasty in the BBQ hut which is available for hire.

Wood's Thatch, New Forest

• Beautiful, thatched cottage tucked away in the heart of the Test Valley
• Heaven for hounds with multiple walks straight from the doorstep
• The cosy lounge boasts a wood burner to warm up those cooler evenings

This characterful cottage has many dog-friendly features, with doggy treats and even collar tags with the holiday-home address provided. It’s a haven in the grounds of the owner’s property, with exposed beams and a pretty, thatched roof. Use it as a base to explore this part of the New Forest; there is an abundance of walks to be explored. Should Fido get muddy on your adventures, not to worry, as the site features a dog barn with washing and drying facilities. Allowing up to four dogs, it’s a great proposition if you’re a multi-dog family.

Dukes Bath House – Beaulieu, New Forest

• Pretty-as-a-picture thatched cottage in an enviable riverside location
• The pooch will love playing in the attractive enclosed garden
• Well placed for exploring New Forest attractions and historic sites  

This wonderful property dates back to 1760. It is an attractive bolthole for two, plus one four-legged friend. Despite its age, this thatched cottage has been thoroughly updated to provide comfort and convenience. For instance, the thoroughly modern kitchen is a pleasure to cook in. There is plenty of space in the lounge for a dog bed, meaning the happy hound can relax with you. The garden wraps around the cottage, with beautiful river views from the seating area at the front. Please ensure inquisitive canines are kept away from the unenclosed pond.

Beacons Hot Tub Retreat, Brecon Beacons

• Cosy shepherds’ hut surrounded by idyllic Welsh countryside
• Let the stress ebb away during a soak in the wood-fired hot tub
• Keen riders will love being based in the grounds of an equestrian centre

The bright and airy living space of this charming property will win you over the second you step inside. It’s the perfect place to go off-grid and revel in each other’s company. Cosy up in front of the wood burner or stargaze after dining alfresco, perhaps taking an evening dip in the hot tub. There is plenty to see and do within easy reach and, being on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, endless walking routes to choose from, so let Fido lead the way as you explore the area.

Shire Cottage – Avon, New Forest

• Beautifully presented cottage with a delightful courtyard including a hot tub
• Ideally situated for exploring the New Forest and within easy reach of the coast
• An inviting and romantic bolthole with every human and canine comfort catered for

This former coach house has been lovingly converted into a gorgeous getaway. The open-plan living space flows seamlessly out into the private courtyard via French doors, where a BBQ and hot tub add to the relaxed ambience. If your canine companion gets a bit muddy while out walking, there is space to wash them off in the shared boot room. Nearby Ringwood and Christchurch are well worth exploring, while the wider New Forest area offers plenty of dog-friendly routes for strolling and cycling, with pet-friendly pubs for refreshments along the way.

Tack Bothy, Shropshire

• A cosy, detached bothy in an idyllic location on a working sheep farm
• Drink in the spectacular countryside views from the bubbling hot tub
• Cleverly presented to make an attractive, compact home from home

Set within 43 acres of Local Wildlife Site is this small but perfectly formed holiday home for two people plus two furry friends. Its jaw-dropping surroundings and rural charm place it firmly among our most viewed properties of 2024. The private, fenced garden ensures the dogs can play safely and securely while you use the hot tub or dine alfresco, after picking up some goodies for the BBQ while you’re out and about. Make the most of the memorable walks accessible right from the property and feel all that fresh air soothing your soul.   

Paws Retreat, North Wales

• Welcoming retreat with a homely atmosphere and enclosed garden
• Explore Anglesey’s finest attractions and landmarks with ease
• Lounge on the sundeck on sunny afternoons before enjoying a BBQ

Choose this lodge as the dog-friendly base for your Anglesey adventure. Inside, the stylish open-plan living space exudes comfort, while the enclosed garden has a lovely seating area and plenty of room for the dogs to play safely as you take in the mountain views. You’re just 1.5 miles from the iconic Menai Strait and other nearby attractions include Newborough Nature Reserve offering forest, dunes and beach; lots of sights, smells and sounds to keep the canine crew happy. History fans might fancy a trip to Beaumaris Castle, where dogs are welcome in the grounds.

Brewery Cottage, North Yorkshire

• Fabulous cottage catering for couples and their canine companions
• Beautifully renovated, blending contemporary living with original features
• Charming courtyard contains a hot tub, fire pit and outdoor dining furniture

A lot of care has gone into making this cottage a dog-friendly delight for couples seeking to explore this part of Yorkshire. High-quality furnishings ensure comfort at every turn, with features including a wood burner and exposed beams. You’re mere metres away from the banks of the River Swale, so it’s perfect for riverside strolls with your four-legged friend. There is a shared paddock where Fido can let off some steam, from where you can take the public footpath to a disused railway line. With dog bowls and towels provided, it’s a pet-friendly gem of a property.

Anam Cara Croft, The Highlands

• A beautifully appointed property for two on the north coast of Scotland
• Enjoy breathtaking views of Loch Inchard and the surrounding countryside
• The large, enclosed garden lends itself to playtime with your furry friends

Spectacular scenery and peace and tranquillity await at this idyllic Scottish retreat. Sat in an elevated position on a working croft, it has everything you need for a relaxing holiday with up to three hounds. Set out on a visit to the glorious Sandwood Bay, where you can stroll across the sand while admiring the sea stack just off the coast. The enclosed garden is a great space for kicking back with a drink and on cooler evenings, snuggle up in the homely lounge area and make the most of the warming wood burner.

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