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Dog friendly hotels with walks
So many of us take great joy in travelling with our four-legged friends, and their enjoyment is part of the holiday experience as well. Naturally, it is fitting that a holiday with one's pet is perhaps best experienced in a location that has plenty of good walks to explore as well.
Titchwell Manor, Norfolk
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
Rolling countryside surrounds this large Georgian house in extensive grounds of meadows and woodland; a tunnel leads to the river Wylye.
Cuckoo Brow Inn
Ambleside, Cumbria
Two Night 15% Discount Special Offer
Walkers and their four legged friends delight in the wood burning stove, besides which a pint and good conversation go down a treat having roamed the Beatrix Potter scenery.
Trefeddian Hotel
Aberdovey, Gwynedd
Early Summer Special Offer
In a village location in mid Wales, Trefeddian Hotel is ripe for outdoor adventures in the Snowdonia National Park and dogs are welcome in select rooms and self catering properties.
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.
Bedruthan Hotel and Spa
Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
Winter Escape Special Offer
A family friendly hotel by the sea, Bedruthan Hotel and Spa has five bedrooms for guests with pets and many of the communal areas are also dog-friendly, including the cocktail bar, the tranquillity space, the terrace and the mezzanine.
The Crown Inn
Surrey
20% Discount Midweek Stay Special Offer
History feels very present at this half-timbered medieval inn overlooking village green, with a choice of atmospheric four-poster rooms and contemporary accommodation, real ales on tap, and an eclectic menu served in a panelled dining room.
The Feathered Nest
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
25% Discount Two-Night Special Offer
Inventive cooking of beautifully presented dishes impress at this gastropub overlooking the Evenlode valley, with four rooms that are smart but not ostentatiously 'designer'.
Forss House
Thurso, Highland
'Whisky Away' Special Offer
Under the big skies of Caithness, wrapped in woodland and a curve of the River Forss, this Georgian mansion offers the grandeur of Scottish country-house living but with modern-day warmth and comforts.
The Nare
Veryan-In-Roseland, Cornwall
'Get Away From It All' Special Offer
A luxurious five star hotel by the sea, The Nare is extremely dog friendly, welcoming them in the gardens and in the bedrooms for a daily charge and the option of dinner from the dogs' Table d'Hôte menu.
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.
Shieldaig Lodge
Gairloch, Highland
'Whisky Lovers' Special Offer
Whale watching, spectacular sunsets and starry, starry nights are among the wonders at this Victorian former hunting lodge on a wooded estate lapped by Loch Gairloch.
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.
The Scarlet
Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
'Two Night Spend Time Together' Special Offer
A famously luxurious eco spa hotel, The Scarlet in Cornwall is a magical escape for adults and four legged friends with both dog-friendly and dog free areas around the hotel, so all our guests are comfortable.
The Three Hills
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
'25% off all Rooms' Special Offer
There is a buzzy ambience to this refurbished, child friendly, dog friendly 17th-century village pub, named after local tumuli, with restaurant, smart bedrooms and alfresco dining.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cary Arms & Spa
Babbacombe, Devon
'Wildlife Sea Kayaking Safari Stay' Special Offer
A cosy beamed pub is the warm heart of this hotel, in the shelter of wooded, red sandstone cliffs that reminded the young Queen Victoria of 'a ballet or a play where nymphs appear'.
The Cavendish
Baslow, Derbyshire
'Chatsworth Experience' Special Offer
The Peak District and Derbyshire is one of the UK's most popular walking destinations and the hotel is well placed to enjoy a variety of traffic free trails and routes.
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 Dog at Wingham
Canterbury, Kent
Super Special Two Night Special Offer
Four-legged friends are welcomed with glee in all areas of this pub/restaurant-with-rooms, where biscuits and water bowls await in the bar, and they can stay for £25.
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 Kirkwall Hotel
Kirkwall, Orkney
'Explore More Getaway' Special Offer
A French-influenced building on the harbourside, this family-friendly hotel and local hub was extensively refurbished by new owners the Original Collection in 2018.
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 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.
Tudor Farmhouse
Clearwell, Gloucestershire
Free Upgrade Special Offer
Guests can roam 14 acres of ancient grassland without even leaving the property at Hari and Colin Fell's boutique hotel, but the Forest of Dean beckons, with its four-mile sculpture trail. Ask for information and guides.
The Old Coastguard
Penzance, Cornwall
Winter Escape Special Offer
A seaside hotel in a fishing village in Cornwall, The Old Coastguard invites dogs to join their owners for a peaceful escape by the sea.
More Dog friendly hotels with walks
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.
The Gunton Arms
Thorpe Market, Norfolk
The neon sign outside this former steward's house in a 1,000-acre deer park sets the tone for what to expect in this unique and interesting pub owned by art dealer Ivor Braka, with provocative works by artists such as Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst on display within.
The Collective at Woolsery
Devon
With produce sourced from its own farm and organic market garden, and beautifully styled and lavishly equipped bedrooms spread across cottages and above the village shop, this is a truly exceptional gastropub, a great place for foodies.
The Coach & Horses
Lancashire
Away from the crowds but close to good walking in the Ribble valley, this traditional coaching inn is both friendly village local and foodie hotspot, with impressive and glamorous bedrooms, onsite microbrewery, fine-dining and tasting menus in the restaurant, pub classics and light bites at lunch.
Bossington Hall
Minehead, Somerset
Ship-owner Allan Hughes chose the perfect site for this handsome Lutyens-style Edwardian country house, on high ground, with panoramic views across Exmoor to the coast, the approach awash with daffodils in springtime.
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.
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.
The Double Red Duke
Bampton, Oxfordshire
The red-and-white candy-striped parasols outside this wisteria-swagged foodie pub with beautifully styles rooms send an irresistible message: come in, it’s fun.
Yalbury Cottage
Dorchester, Dorset
Deep in Thomas Hardy country, this picture-perfect thatched cottage is a popular restaurant with rooms run with great charm by Ariane Jones and her husband, Jamie.
The Cottage Hotel
Kingsbridge, Devon
It's proudly traditional, a bit dated but the sea views, the service, the old-school customer care, and unpretentious food, beautifully done, makes this hotel a joy, says our inspector.
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.
Morston Hall
Holt, Norfolk
Birdwatchers and bon vivants beat a path to Tracy and Galton Blackiston's Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms in a flint farmhouse with Blakeney nature reserve on the doorstep.
Penbontbren
Glynarthen, Ceredigion
At this luxury bed and breakfast in the heart of Wales, well behaved dogs are welcome with prior agreement, and there's a magnificent amount of space for beautiful walks in the surrounding countryside.
Foresters Hall
Cowes
With their background in TV and film, Sara Curran and Peter Sussman are experts in presentation. Since taking over in April 2022, they have hung artworks collected on their travels, refreshed the beautiful interiors, and added a Michelin-recommended brasserie to their 'exceptional hotel'.
Viewfield House
Isle Of Skye, Highland
With porte cochère, crenellated tower and fine Victorian interiors, this country house overlooking Loch Portree is redolent of the history of the Macdonald family, who have lived there for more than 200 years.
Old Downton Lodge
Ludlow, Shropshire
Amid rolling hills, where Shropshire nudges Herefordshire, Pippa and Willem Vlok's restaurant with rooms comprises a picturesque set piece of medieval and Georgian farm buildings.
The Crown
Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
On a Georgian square overlooking a green, this former coaching inn and popular local drop-in offers an interesting choice of bedrooms, dog-friendly dining and a mix of pub classics and modern dishes.
Underleigh House
Hope Valley, Derbyshire
With walks from the doorstep, views of Peak District hills, a peaceful garden, breakfast feasts and restful bedrooms, it's no surprise that Underleigh wins so much praise.
Another Place
Ullswater, Cumbria
Bring the dog, bring the kids, revel in the gorgeous scenery and the great outdoors at this ‘lifestyle hotel’ with private shorefront on Ullswater and plenty of activities on offer. It's the old, staid Rampsbeck Hotel reinvented (out with the chintz and swags, on with the wetsuits or hiking boots!)
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.
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’.
The Bell at Skenfrith
Monmouthshire
A 17th century coaching inn on the banks of the River Monnow , The Bell at Skenfrith welcomes dogs, especially in The Dog and Boot Bar where where they get complimentary biscuits.
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.
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.
Westmorland Hotel
Penrith, Cumbria
Between Penrith and Kendal, Tebay Services Hotel is on the edge of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales and offers a selection of dog friendly bedrooms.
The Yan at Broadrayne
Grasmere, Cumbria
Refreshingly different from some more traditional Lake District offerings, this contemporary hotel is in a beautiful setting overlooking Grasmere.
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.
Soar Mill Cove Hotel
Salcombe, Devon
You'll find everything you need for a holiday at this family-run, child-friendly, dog-friendly hotel tucked away in a valley, with a path to a secluded sandy beach.
Sentry Mead Hotel
Isle Of Wight
A turreted Victorian summer villa, this B&B with the feel of a luxury hotel is praised by our inspector for its attention to detail and smart, generously supplied bedrooms.
So many of us take great joy in travelling with our four-legged friends, and their enjoyment is part of the holiday experience as well. Naturally, it is fitting that a holiday with one's pet is perhaps best experienced in a location that has plenty of good walks to explore as well. Fortunately, there are lots of lovely dog friendly hotels with walks right on their doorstep. As you no doubt know, the UK is brimming with magnificent walking territory, whether it's in the lakelands, along the coast, in the mountainous regions of Wales or amongst the pretty rural countryside. From the Yorkshire Dales to the South West Coast Path, there's an abundance of places to explore on foot - you just need to find the right place to stay. Amongst our favourite dog friendly hotels are Hartwell House in Aylesbury, where furry friends can stay in Court Suites and explore 90 acres of surrounding parkland. The Lygon Arms in the Cotswolds is a charming luxury pub with rooms that even has a muddy paw station to wash pets off after outdoor adventures. The Horn of Plenty invites you to explore the Tamar Valley on its doorstep, and Chewton Glen takes things to new heights with treehouse suites where dogs can join you on your stay. The UK's variety of hotels have become a hospitality favourite for those wishing to escape to hotels for walking with their dogs.
