Category Archives: Dog Friendly Places

Travelling Abroad with Your Dog – A Beginners Guide

Les Gets

When it comes to dog friendly holidays in the UK Winnie, Gertie and I have clocked up some miles! From Lands End to John O’Groats, few counties remain uncharted territory.

However, when we decided to take the dogs to Morzine in the French Alps, it was a whole new ball game.

I knew the distance would be no problem. After all, my two intrepid terriers love travelling more than Gulliver himself! But it was all the ‘red tape’ that had always put me off! Adhering to all the strict regulations and visiting a vet in a foreign country – it all seemed a little overwhelming!

Paws and Relax: A Dog Friendly Stay at Wight Waves Holidays on The Isle of Wight

Dog Friendly Model Village

In recent years The Isle of Wight has become a dog-friendly holiday hot spot. Dotted with chocolate box villages and famed for its quintessential British charm, the dogs and I set out to explore whether this unique island lives up to its dog-loving reputation.  Hailed as the diamond isle, (due to its shape) the Isle of Wight proves itself time and time again as […]

Dog Friendly Cornwall – A Luxurious Holiday at Crantock Bay Apartments

Dog on Harlyn Bay Beach

When it comes to the perfect dog-friendly destination, Crantock Bay Holiday Apartments in Cornwall are in a league of their own! 

As seasoned travellers, my two intrepid explorers know only too well when they’ve struck gold!

Picture immaculate accommodation in an idyllic location. It’s no wonder two little tails were wagging from the moment we arrived!

Dog Friendly Dartmouth – A Dog Friendly Stay at Midships Holiday Home

Dog Friendly Dartmouth Cottage

Ever since me and the dogs visited Salcombe in the Autumn of 2022, I have been eager to revisit this exquisite part of Devon.

With sweeping golden beaches, stunning countryside, and oodles of dog-friendly places to boot, it has to be my favourite part of the Devonshire coastline.

So when we were invited by Midships to come and stay at their newly refurbished holiday home, tails were wagging all around!

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! 

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 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.