Author Archives: Kate Taylor

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.

5 Star Dog Friendly Luxury in the Brecon Beacons at Brecon Retreat

Luxury Dog Friendly Brecon Accommodation

Dog friendly and true five-star luxury are two phrases you seldom find in the same sentence. 

That is until you’ve discovered Brecon Retreat.

Nestled at the foot of the Brecon Beacons, amidst twenty-five acres of breathtaking countryside, these luxurious oak-framed barns are worlds apart from anything else I have stayed in.

A Dog Friendly Holiday Park with a Difference – Manleigh Park, North Devon

The Bar at Manleigh Park

With glimpses of the bay in the distance, framed by a patchwork of green fields on either side, this place is the epitome of the idyllic English landscape.

Manleigh Park is all about taking time to enjoy your surroundings, soak up the peace and tranquillity of nature, recharge your batteries and embark on some much-needed rest and relaxation.

A Cosy Dog Friendly Airbnb for You and Your Dog – Ickle Cottage Norfolk

Ickle Cottage Airbnb Pet Friendly Norfolk

Advertised as ‘the perfect rural retreat for you and your dog’ Ickle Cottage certainly lived up to its promise.

Situated in the quiet backwater of Aslacton, not far from Diss, the cottage provides the perfect opportunity to get away from it all. The ideal place to chill out with your dog – after all, they are the perfect travelling companions.