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Dog friendly country house hotels
The UK is blessed with some of the most beautiful, historic country house hotels to stay in, promising glorious architecture, abundant history and beautiful gardens as well. Given the latter, and the surrounding countryside locations, it's fitting that such destinations allow us to bring our much-loved four-legged friends along for the sojourn, and many do.
Devonshire Arms, Bolton Abbey
Featured Hotels with Special Offers
Homewood
Bath, Somerset
'Three Nights for the Price of Two' Special Offer
The yellow submarine in the grounds and a hedge sculpture of a giraffe set the scene at this playful, quirky hotel, in a traditional honey-stone building that is both family and dog friendly.
Bishopstrow
Warminster, Wiltshire
'Stay Longer, Save More' Special Offer
A four star hotel in the heart of Wiltshire, Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa offers the height of excellence in everything they do, from the award-winning restaurant to the achingly romantic hotel.
The Montagu Arms
Beaulieu, Hampshire
Dog Friendly Special Offer
Guests have a wide choice of individually style rooms and suites at this dog-friendly, creeper-covered hotel on the edge of the New Forest, and can opt for fine dining in the restaurant, or cheaper fare in Monty's Bar pub.
Ty Mawr
Brechfa, Carmarthenshire
'Winter Escape' Special Offer
This big, beautiful house in Wales is within easy reach of a number of exquisite beaches perfect for long walks, and at the end of the day you and your four legged friends can retire in this welcoming environment where they have dog friendly rooms and a convivial atmosphere.
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
York, Yorkshire
'Autumn and Winter Break' Special Offer
Dogs are welcome to stay in the hotel's Cottage Suites and Garden Suite by prior arrangement.
Hambleton Hall
Oakham, Rutland
'Winter Break' Special Offer
Set in true English countryside, dogs are very much part of life at Hambleton Hall, where all 15 rooms and suites are dog-friendly, with beds, bowls, mats and towels provided.
Shieldaig Lodge
Gairloch, Highland
'Whisky Lovers' Special Offer
This magnificent Highland retreat is set in a 26,000 acre estate and is nestled next to Shieldaig Bay. With all the warmth of its original 19th century origins, it's all log-fires, snug lounges and an extensive whisky and gin collection.
Forss House
Thurso, Highland
'Whisky Away' Special Offer
On the banks of the Forss River and surrounded by woodland, Forss House is a country house with traditional style. Bedrooms have high ceilings and lovely views, and foot has a reputation for excellence.
Widbrook Grange
Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire
'Stay & Savour' Special Offer
Dogs are given the five star treatment at Widbrook Grange, staying in select rooms for £15.00 per dog per night and welcoming them with a comfy doggy bed and special treats.
Lords of the Manor
Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire
'Lords Fireside Retreat' Special Offer
A luxury manor house in the Cotswolds, Lords of the Manor with beautiful gardens to roam in and dinner supplied in the form of hypoallergenic dog food, served both dry and wet.
The Cavendish
Baslow, Derbyshire
'Chatsworth Experience' Special Offer
With the Chatsworth estate on the doorstep, Lord and Lady Burlington's Peak District hotel has had a ravishing makeover to complement the superb food in its restaurants.
Penally Abbey
Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Three Nights for the Price of Two Special Offer
An elegant hotel and restaurant, Penally Abbey is a country house hotel where owners are pampered and dogs are welcome on Coach House Rooms for £10.00 per dog per night.
Hartwell House
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
'The Great Summer Offer' Special Offer
Hartwell House welcomes furry friends to stay in dog friendly court suites, which have doors that open on to the garden or courtyard and come with a welcome pack. They supply a dog bed, water bowl, snacks and dog bags. Pets also have access to the 90 acres of parkland where they are welcome to run around.
The Devonshire Arms
Skipton, Yorkshire
'Summer Escape on the Estate' Special Offer
Dogs are welcome to join owners for a fee of £10 per dog per night as long as they're well behaved. They even have dog-silhouette wallpaper in the bar, heralding their dog-friendliness.
Headlam Hall
Darlington, Co. Durham
'Summer Escape' Special Offer
The real charm of this grand country house, with sweeping gardens, terraces, oak panelling and swish spa along with a convenient location in a hamlet a few miles from the A1 lies in its warm and informal atmosphere.
Pen-y-Dyffryn
Oswestry, Shropshire
February/March 25% Discount Dinner B&B Special Offer
A walker's paradise on the Welsh border, the Hunter family's very dog-friendly hotel, in a Georgian former rectory with a 'beautiful garden and views', is much beloved by readers.
Dukes Bath
Bath, Somerset
Roman Baths Retreat Special Offer
The latest member of Ian and Christa Taylor’s Kaleidoscope group, this hotel occupies two fine Georgian townhouses on a handsome and historic boulevard. The traditional interiors, with antique and hand-crafted wallpapers, are infused with some of the group's signature playfulness and vibrancy.
The Eastbury Hotel & Spa
Sherborne, Dorset
'Seasonal Getaway' Special Offer
Behind the pretty façade of a Georgian town house in an affluent market town, this hotel is a perfect retreat, with small spa, oasis garden and croquet lawn.
The Cottage in the Wood
Malvern Wells, Worcestershire
Exclusive GHG Reader Christmas Stay Special Offer
'Unparalleled views over the Severn Valley' can be seen from this hotel, in extensive grounds high above the Malvern Hills.
Linthwaite House
Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria
'Signature Stay' Special Offer
The South African Leeu Collection's Edwardian country house in wooded, landscaped grounds above Windermere is a haven of civilised living, with casual and fine dining options, woodland hot-tub suites, and views to take the breath away.
Cavens
Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway
Up to 15% Discount Special Offer
'Visiting Cavens is like stepping back in time to a traditional country-house hotel,' writes a reader of Angus Fordyce's Georgian mansion, set in open countryside close to the dunes and salt marshes of the Solway coast.
Park House, Hotel & Spa
Midhurst, West Sussex
'Sunday Reset at the House' Special Offer
Pets are welcome with prior notice and can stay in select rooms with you for additional charges.
The Traddock
Settle, North Yorkshire
Yorkshire Gourmet Break Special Offer
This luxury North Yorkshire hotel is one of the best luxury dog friendly hotels in north of Yorkshire and welcomes dogs in all their rooms and suites.
The Green Park
Pitlochry, Perth And Kinross
Free Theatre Ticket Special Offer
There is no charge for bringing pets to the Green Park. They have three dogs of their own, and have a supply of items in case you forget anything, as well as three acres for them to roam in.
Congham Hall
King's Lynn, Norfolk
'January Sale' Special Offer
Congham Hall's luxurious style does not compromise on a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, complete with dog friendly accommodation. With plenty of walks and beaches in the nearby area to explore, it's a doggie paradise, where pets are provided with a water bowl and treat during their stay.
Plumber Manor
Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Winter D,B&B Special Offer Special Offer
A Jacobean country house hotel set in immaculate gardens is in the heart of Thomas Hardy's 'Vale of little dairies'.
Mallory Court
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
'Ultimate Tasting Experience' Special Offer
Mallory Court is a luxury country house hotel where dogs are welcome to stay, and they receive a five star service as well.
Askham Hall
Penrith, Cumbria
Foodie Midweek Break Special Offer
A beautiful hotel and gardens, famed as a magnificent wedding venue, Askham Hall in the Lake District is also warm and welcoming with dogs allowed in the reception rooms and in the bedrooms and loving the grounds and surrounding walking terrain.
The Farmhouse at Redcoats
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Foodie Staycation Package Special Offer
With many features dating from the 15th century, this well-restored old farmhouse stands in large, landscaped gardens amid serene countryside. The hotel and restaurant, part of the Nye family's Anglian Country Inns, have intimate sitting areas and warming fires in inglenook fireplaces.
More Dog friendly country house hotels
Burleigh Court
Stroud, Gloucestershire
There are stunning views across the Golden Valley from this Georgian mansion, a smart but friendly hotel with fine-dining restaurant.
Porth Tocyn Hotel
Abersoch, Gwynedd
Surrounded by beautiful grounds and the dramatic beauty of the Llŷn Peninsula, Porth Tocyn Hotel is perfect for those bringing dogs on holiday. As such, they also have a self catering stone cottage in the grounds, where four legged friends are welcome to join with prior notice at a charge of £20 per dog per stay, with the money donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust.
The Alfriston
Alfriston, Sussex
The hotel allows dogs and cats to stay in select bedrooms. They can even allow the odd pony to stay in their fenced paddock where they have a water trough and field shelter.
Prestonfield
Edinburgh
With peacocks in the garden, kilt-wearing staff, fire-warmed sitting rooms and antiques at every turn, this 17th-century country house is an indulgent place to stay.
Wildhive Callow Hall
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
This Victorian gothic mansion might appear a little forbidding, but step inside and you are overwhelmed by a warm ambience and beautiful interiors, while some guests choose to sleep in the woods in a timber-lined 'hive' or treehouse.
Biggin Hall
Buxton, Derbyshire
At this remote hotel, there are 13 dog friendly rooms available in the courtyard and lodge, which offer direct access to the Peak Districts National Park's network of footpaths. However, they are not permitted in the main House.
Chewton Glen
New Milton, Hampshire
Famed for its luxury as well as its surrounding natural beauty, Chewton Glen has beautiful treehouse suites where dogs, provided they are aged one year or over, may stay with you in style for a £35 charge per dog per day, which includes dog treats, dog bed and bowl.
The Pig in the Cotswolds
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A wonderfully romantic country house hotel in a pretty Cotswold village, Barnsley House is the kind of place that beckons to host summer weddings.
Brockencote Hall
Chaddesley Corbett, Worcestershire
If you're looking for affordable luxury, this Victorian mansion in parkland, remodelled in the style of a French château, has spacious bedrooms, opulent suites, and a choice of small-plates dining or a tasting menu.
Dedham Hall
Colchester, Essex
In deepest Constable country, Wendy and Jim Sarton's characterful timber-frame manor house specialises in residential art courses; there is a large studio in the ground for workshops from tutors in various mediums. But even if you're not interested in taking a course, it's a great place for an 'extremely relaxing weekend'.
The Inn at Whitewell
Clitheroe, Lancashire
The dramatic riverside setting of the Inn at Whitewell is the perfect location to bring four legged friends on holiday with you. At this Devon hotel, up to two dogs are welcome in all bedrooms with a dog bed provided.
Corse Lawn House
Corse Lawn, Gloucestershire
A beautifully proportioned Queen Anne-style mansion overlooking a duck pond, this much-loved traditional hotel has a new owner, but, after 48 years, Baba Hine remains, overseeing restaurant, bistro and well-equipped, spacious bedrooms.
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons
Great Milton, Oxfordshire
For more than 40 years, Raymond Blanc has held two Michelin stars at this beautiful country-house hotel 'and in our opinion, it's a travesty that he hasn't been awarded three', say Guide insiders.
Heckfield Place
Hook, Hampshire
Life is attuned to nature at this country-house hotel in a Georgian mansion on a working estate. with walled garden, biodynamic farm, luxury spa, and two restaurants that celebrate seasonality and provenance.
Knockinaam Lodge
Stranraer, Dumfries And Galloway
Where the road ends and the Irish Sea begins, this former Victorian hunting lodge with a private cove is secluded, unapologetically traditional and rich in comforts and good food.
Chirnside Hall
Duns, Scottish Borders
There is a touch of the baronial about this pink sandstone Tudor-style 19th-century mansion, a country-house hotel with fine original features, its public rooms adorned with shooting trophies.
Langar Hall
Langar, Nottinghamshire
Everything is peachy at this apricot-hued Georgian country house in the Vale of Belvoir, at the end of a long avenue of lime trees, transformed from a family home into a delightful, idiosyncratic and much-loved hotel.
Viewfield House
Isle Of Skye, Highland
A family country pile in the Scottish Highlands, Viewfield House gives the feeling of being at a private house party. With a welcoming, informal and attentive air to it, rooms are traditional and large baths are made for long soaks.
Douneside House
Tarland, Aberdeenshire
Eligible military guests receive a discount at this Edwardian gem of a Scottish revival country house in beautifully maintained gardens, owned by a charitable trust and filled with family mementoes, where bedrooms blend classic and contemporary style and tasting menus feature produce from the walled kitchen garden.
Summer Lodge
Evershot, Dorset
Country-house luxury abounds at this child-friendly, dog-friendly hotel, a Georgian mansion in ‘well-maintained gardens a huge joy to visit’.
Gilpin Hotel and Lake House
Windermere, Cumbria
Lakeland luxury at its finest comes courtesy of Gilpin, with its Michelin-starred dining, private hot tubs in the majority of its indulgent rooms and attentive staff. Its flagship rooms are extravagantly large glass-cube spa suites that extend over a pond and offer private garden, spa room and circular bath.
Kilcamb Lodge
Strontian, Highland
In a beautiful location on the shore of Loch Sunart, where otters swim in the waters and red squirrels scamper around the land, this 18th-century lodge offers country-house comforts and plenty of Scottish flair, ranging from tartan fabrics to homemade shortbread.
Rothay Manor
Ambleside, Cumbria
A Regency beauty with spectacular views from the balconies, this stylish, dog-friendly country-house hotel has a relaxed vibe, beautifully designed bedrooms, and a fine-dining restaurant.
Augill Castle
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
With its towers and battlements this Victorian-folly castle, in 15 acres of grounds, looks imposing yet 'you actually feel like it is your castle'.
Hotel Endsleigh
Tavistock, Devon
Olga Polizzi's beautifully styled Georgian fishing lodge, built for the Duke of Bedford and scandalous Duchess Georgiana, stands in a picturesque designed landscape with the River Tamar running through.
The Middleton Lodge Estate
Richmond, Yorkshire
This five star boutique hotel sits in a beautiful estate and welcomes dogs to join their owners for a peaceful and stylish stay.
The Fortingall
Aberfeldy, Perth And Kinross
A boutique hotel in every sense (if you love the furnishings you can buy your own), this sublimely situated Arts and Crafts Victorian country house is a perfect base for outdoor pursuits, with fine-dining restaurant, onsite pub, and picnics to order.
The Pheasant
Helmsley, Yorkshire
A rustic chic hotel, The Pheasant is a welcoming hotel where dogs can stay for £10 a night and are permitted in the lounges and bar.
The Bath Arms
Wiltshire
The ancient stone-built Bath Arms in woodlands on the Longleat estate gets a big thumbs up from readers for its 'excellent, attentive and pleasant staff', 'appealing menus', real ales and great-value, well-decorated rooms.
Lastingham Grange
Lastingham, Yorkshire
A country house hotel on the North Yorkshire moors, Lastingham Grange welcomes dogs to enjoy the rooms, gardens and lounge area, but not the dining room.
The UK is blessed with some of the most beautiful, historic country house hotels to stay in, promising glorious architecture, abundant history and beautiful gardens as well. Given the latter, and the surrounding countryside locations, it's fitting that such destinations allow us to bring our much-loved four-legged friends along for the sojourn, and many do. From hotels in Cornwall to hotels in Hertfordshire, there are dog friendly country house hotels across the country. Some offer beds, bowls, mats, towels and even the odd dog treat to welcome canine companions. While others might even let you sneak a slice of bacon under the table! Amongst the dog friendly country house hotels in the UK, you will find the luxurious Chewton Glen, which welcomes them to stay in the unique tree houses. Middlethorpe Hall and Spa in York invites them to stay in the Cottage Suites or Garden Suite, and at Hambleton Hall dogs will delight in the spectacular gardens in which they can roam. The UK's variety of hotels have become a hospitality favourite for those wishing to escape to country houses with their dogs.
