Author Archives: Kate Taylor

Dog Friendly Mousehole – A Dog Friendly Holiday at Mousehole Cottage

Dog Friendly Mousehole Cottage

Spotlessly clean, and brimming with personality, this delightful coastal cottage has a real country vibe. Providing its guests with the perfect haven of tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of village life.

Striking just the right balance between luxurious and welcoming, Mousehole Cottage is decked out in calming neutral tones. And whilst portraying a fresh contemporary feel throughout, it still maintains that all-important cottagey ambiance.

With tasteful furnishings, complimented by Orla Keily blinds and subtle seasidey nods here and there, it has just the right amount of nautical niceties to satisfy my seaside fascination!

Exploring Dog Friendly Fife – A Dog Friendly Week at The Nethergate

Join us as we embark on our bonniest adventures to date, exploring dog friendly Fife.

Greeted by what is undoubtedly the most dog-centric entrance hall ever, the girls and I instantly knew that our time at The Nethergate was guaranteed to be tail-waggingly good!

Coupled with the fact that the cottage is situated just a few minutes walk from a magnificent sandy beach, [actually less if you have two eager terriers in tow!] we had stumbled on doggy paradise personified!

Dog Friendly Robin Hood’s Bay – A Pooch Perfect Stay at Sunnyside Cottage

Dog Outside Sunnyside Cottage

Now as seasoned travellers, the girls and I know exactly what makes a good dog-friendly holiday cottage, and I can unreservedly say that Sunnyside did not disappoint. It is pooch perfect! 

You won’t find any annoying dog rules; or any never-ending lists of dos and don’ts! At Sunnyside Cottage your dog is the guest of honour! You are merely there as their chaperone to make sure they have the pawfect holiday! 

Immortalise a Lifetime of Love with a Dog Caricature by Helen Scotty King

Dog Caricature Scotty's Cartoons

I’ve always admired Helen’s work, but it wasn’t until she presented me with this wonderful caricature of my girls, that I fully appreciated the extent of her talent.

It’s not until you have known Helen’s subjects intimately, and shared your life with them, day in day out, that her caricatures really come to life.

A Luxury Dog Friendly Stay at Cossington Park Estate in Somerset

Dog Friendly Cossington Park Somerset

The dogs and I were lucky enough to be invited to stay at Cossington Park. This fabulous country estate comprises two luxury cottages which are situated in the picturesque village of Cossington.

With 22 acres of well-tended grounds and gardens to sniff out, it really is the epitome of dog friendly paradise.

Lark Cottage – A Large Dog Friendly Cottage on the North Norfolk Coast

Beach Huts at Wells Next the Sea

Lark Cottage is a superbly appointed large, dog-friendly holiday home, situated in the village of Titchwell on the North West Norfolk coast.

Find out what we got up to on our second stay at this charming holiday pad.

How I Survived the Loss of my Beloved Poppy Dog

On the 15th of March 2022, I said goodbye to my best friend. Poppy dog had been by my side throughout the most challenging years of my life and her passing came out of the blue.

A year on, I share how I’ve survived, and how I’ve learned to come to terms with my overwhelming sense of loss.

How Dog Friendly is Salcombe? We Spent the Weekend Sniffing it Out

Dog at Hope Cove Salcombe

Famed for its sapphire skies, sandy beaches and rugged coastline, Salcombe and the surrounding area of South Hams is one of South Devon’s true gems.

But when it comes to being dog-friendly, just how much of a hot spot is it?

We were invited by Salcombe Tourist Information Centre, to sniff out some of the top dog-friendly places to eat, sleep, and adventure in the area. 

7 of The Best Gifts For Your Dog This Christmas

Christmas Dog Bandana Leo Charley and Me

Christmas is the perfect time to repay that unconditional love and pamper our pups. So we’ve rounded up 7 of the best gifts for your your dog this Christmas.

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