Dog-Friendly Hotels 2025

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The Montagu Arms

The Montagu Arms

Beaulieu, Hampshire

'Stay Longer and Save' 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.

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The Devonshire Arms

The Devonshire Arms

Skipton, Yorkshire

'Winter Foodie Break' Special Offer

A former 17th-century inn, which is part of the Duke of Devonshire's 30,000-acre estate at Bolton Abbey, is today an impressive country-house hotel, with fine dining and a spa.

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Forss House

Forss House

Thurso, Highland

'Hidden Highlands Getaway' 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.

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The Gurnard's Head

The Gurnard's Head

St Ives, Cornwall

Winter Escape Special Offer

Friendly, unfussy, effortlessly stylish, Charles and Edmund Inkin's dining pub is an 'effortlessly stylish' base from which to explore some of Cornwall's best scenery on the coastal path.

Mill End Hotel

Mill End Hotel

Chagford, Devon

The River Teign runs through the garden of this dog-friendly country house hotel with a wide choice of rooms, a warm and friendly ambience, good food, great walks from the door.

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Dog-Friendly Hotels 2024

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The Devonshire Arms

The Devonshire Arms

Skipton, Yorkshire

'Winter Foodie Break' Special Offer

A former 17th-century inn, which is part of the Duke of Devonshire's 30,000-acre estate at Bolton Abbey, is today an impressive country-house hotel, with fine dining and a spa.

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The Traddock

The Traddock

Austwick, Yorkshire

Yorkshire Gourmet Break Special Offer

Family run, dog-friendly and beloved of readers, the Reynolds' small country house hotel is praised for the comfort, service and ambitious cooking.

Rothay Manor

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.

The Falcondale

The Falcondale

Lampeter, Ceredigion

A 19th-century Italianate villa in 14-acre grounds, with views across the gently rolling Teifi valley, is today a hotel and popular wedding venue with an in-house beauty parlour and romance in its very fabric.

Eddrachilles Hotel

Eddrachilles Hotel

Scourie, Highland

Readers rave about the breath-taking views, warmth of welcome and generosity of spirit at this former manse overlooking Badcall Bay.

Sentry Mead Hotel

Sentry Mead Hotel

Isle Of Wight

Within this turreted and gabled Victorian villa built for the owner of the Newport–Freshwater railway is a B&B 'with the feel of a luxurious hotel' which offers 'superb value', our inspector reports.

No Twenty9

No Twenty9

Norfolk

'Offering a buzzy, stylish stay', this quirky venture 'has plenty of attitude within its Georgian exterior', starting with the propeller behind the chrome bar counter, writes an inspector.

The Halfway Bridge

The Halfway Bridge

Petworth, West Sussex

At the heart of the South Downs National Park, this village pub with rooms is the rural sister of the seaside Crab & Lobster, Sidlesham (see entry). It is country but no bumpkin.

Lympstone Manor

Lympstone Manor

Exmouth, Devon

Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines has created a country house hotel for the 21st century, a foodie destination and place of soft-spoken luxury, in a Georgian mansion overlooking the Exe estuary.

The Mayfair Townhouse

The Mayfair Townhouse

London

The designers have gone to town on this city sister to Cliveden and Chewton Glen (see index), spread over a row of Georgian townhouses on Half Moon Street in swanky W1.

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The Castle Hotel

The Castle Hotel

Bishop's Castle, Shropshire

'20% OFF Midweek nights in April & May' Special Offer

Perennial popular, professionally run but relaxed, this former coaching inn with views to the Shropshire hills, is an ideal base for walkers and a perfect stopover within sight of the Welsh border.

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The Felin Fach Griffin

The Felin Fach Griffin

Brecon, Powys

Winter Escape Special Offer
The Falcondale

The Falcondale

Lampeter, Ceredigion

A 19th-century Italianate villa in 14-acre grounds, with views across the gently rolling Teifi valley, is today a hotel and popular wedding venue with an in-house beauty parlour and romance in its very fabric.

The Star

The Star

Alfriston, Sussex

There is star quality indeed at Olga and Alex Polizzi's updated version of a historic Tudor inn, in a charming medieval South Downs village.

The Sun Inn

The Sun Inn

Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria

In a market town between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, this pub with rooms deftly mixes historic charm – beams, crackling fires and exposed stonework – with an updated, modern touch.

Budock Vean

Budock Vean

Falmouth, Cornwall

With golf, tennis, kayaking and powerboating, indoor pool and outdoor hot tub, this spa hotel in 65 acres of garden and woodland on the Helford river is a holiday resort in its own right.

The Meikleour Arms

The Meikleour Arms

Meikleour, Perth And Kinross

A picturesque cottage-style Georgian coaching inn within a verdant designed landscape on the Lansdowne's estate is today a dog-friendly hotel, pub and anglers' dream.

The Three Blackbirds

The Three Blackbirds

Newmarket, Cambridgeshire

Perfect for a country weekend, this 17th-century thatched pub has contemporary-cum-rustic-chic bedrooms in a 'barn', beams, bar stools, banquettes and bare boards, superior pub grub, and a separate menu for your pooch.

Woolley Grange

Woolley Grange

Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire

All the bases are covered for a fun, relaxing family escape at this Jacobean manor house, which has a crèche, cinema, spa, pools, comfortable country house-style bedrooms, and formal and informal dining.

Captain's Club Hotel

Captain's Club Hotel

Christchurch, Dorset

Berthed on the banks of the Stour since 2006, this child-friendly, dog-friendly, glass-and-steel hotel, with the sleek lines of a cruise liner, was built for leisure.

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Ty Mawr

Ty Mawr

Brechfa, Carmarthenshire

Stay and Dine Jan/Feb Special Offer

'A jewel set in glorious Welsh countryside', on the edge of Brechfa Forest, this 17th-century country house is 'one of the most outstanding small hotels we have stayed in', readers write.

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Widbrook Grange

Widbrook Grange

Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire

Valentines Day Special Offer

If the Borrowers opened a hotel, it would probably be something like Nick and Charlotte Dent's Georgian farmhouse, filled with upcycled objets trouvés.

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The Old Coastguard

The Old Coastguard

Penzance, Cornwall

Winter Escape Special Offer

'The Inkin brothers know how to run hotels,' concludes a reader of this welcoming pub with rooms in an enchanting Cornish fishing village. 'There is nothing that needs improving.

The Sun Inn

The Sun Inn

Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria

In a market town between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, this pub with rooms deftly mixes historic charm – beams, crackling fires and exposed stonework – with an updated, modern touch.

The Harper

The Harper

Holt, Norfolk

You don't have to blow a fortune to stay at this 'relaxed yet refined' hotel in some converted barns, the former home of Langham Glass, and featuring many charming nods to its heritage.

The Three Blackbirds

The Three Blackbirds

Newmarket, Cambridgeshire

Perfect for a country weekend, this 17th-century thatched pub has contemporary-cum-rustic-chic bedrooms in a 'barn', beams, bar stools, banquettes and bare boards, superior pub grub, and a separate menu for your pooch.

No.15 by GuestHouse

No.15 by GuestHouse

Bath, Somerset

The three Guest brothers made their first bold foray into hospitality with this boutique hotel and spa occupying three Grade I listed town houses on a splendid Georgian terrace.

The Hare and Hounds

The Hare and Hounds

Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Close to Westonbirt arboretum, this Cotswold stone Fuller's hotel in gardens and woodland, has an easy charm, a relaxing bar and drawing room, interesting bedroom choices and varied options in the restaurant.

Moor of Rannoch-Restaurant & Rooms

Moor of Rannoch-Restaurant & Rooms

Rannoch Station, Perth And Kinross

In the remote, dark-sky, wilderness landscape of Rannoch Moor, this dog-friendly restaurant-with-rooms is a warm hideaway with simple but well-supplied bedrooms, comfy lounge, and locally sourced menus.

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The Rose & Crown

The Rose & Crown

Barnard Castle, Co. Durham

'Spring Awakening Break' Special Offer

A 'haven of peace and calm, with excellent pub food and friendly, efficient service,' this 18th-century inn stands beside a Saxon church in a stunning village in Teasdale.

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Widbrook Grange

Widbrook Grange

Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire

Valentines Day Special Offer

If the Borrowers opened a hotel, it would probably be something like Nick and Charlotte Dent's Georgian farmhouse, filled with upcycled objets trouvés.

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The Castle Hotel

The Castle Hotel

Bishop's Castle, Shropshire

'20% OFF Midweek nights in April & May' Special Offer

Perennial popular, professionally run but relaxed, this former coaching inn with views to the Shropshire hills, is an ideal base for walkers and a perfect stopover within sight of the Welsh border.

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offer

The Gurnard's Head

The Gurnard's Head

St Ives, Cornwall

Winter Escape Special Offer

Friendly, unfussy, effortlessly stylish, Charles and Edmund Inkin's dining pub is an 'effortlessly stylish' base from which to explore some of Cornwall's best scenery on the coastal path.

Enniscoe House

Enniscoe House

Ballina, Co. Mayo

Solitary Nephin, Ireland's highest stand-alone mountain, provides a dramatic backdrop to this classic, pink-washed Georgian country house in wooded grounds on Lough Conn.

Talland Bay Hotel

Talland Bay Hotel

Talland-By-Looe, Cornwall

The fun begins in the sculpture-studded subtropical garden at this dog-friendly clifftop hotel, and runs through everything, from the ambience to the decor.

The Rose & Crown

The Rose & Crown

Snettisham, Norfolk

Eddrachilles Hotel

Eddrachilles Hotel

Scourie, Highland

Readers rave about the breath-taking views, warmth of welcome and generosity of spirit at this former manse overlooking Badcall Bay.

Grove of Narberth

Grove of Narberth

Narberth, Pembrokeshire

In a hillside glade, this once-derelict country house has been beautifully made over, with attention to guests' comfort, real fires, good textiles, fine dining restaurant and simpler artisan fare.

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The Dog at Wingham

The Dog at Wingham

Canterbury, Kent

Super Special Two Night Special Offer

More a stylish gastropub than a community hub, this historic inn has a loyal following of foodies who rave about its 'delicious meals' as well as its 'lovely quiet rooms'.

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Widbrook Grange

Widbrook Grange

Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire

Valentines Day Special Offer

If the Borrowers opened a hotel, it would probably be something like Nick and Charlotte Dent's Georgian farmhouse, filled with upcycled objets trouvés.

Special
offer

The Castle Hotel

The Castle Hotel

Bishop's Castle, Shropshire

'20% OFF Midweek nights in April & May' Special Offer

Perennial popular, professionally run but relaxed, this former coaching inn with views to the Shropshire hills, is an ideal base for walkers and a perfect stopover within sight of the Welsh border.

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The Cat Inn

The Cat Inn

West Hoathly, West Sussex

15% Discount Two Night Stay Special Offer

The quintessential local gastropub in a Wealden village never ceases to please readers, with imaginative food, four good bedrooms and a warm, friendly ambience.

The Falcondale

The Falcondale

Lampeter, Ceredigion

A 19th-century Italianate villa in 14-acre grounds, with views across the gently rolling Teifi valley, is today a hotel and popular wedding venue with an in-house beauty parlour and romance in its very fabric.

Talland Bay Hotel

Talland Bay Hotel

Talland-By-Looe, Cornwall

The fun begins in the sculpture-studded subtropical garden at this dog-friendly clifftop hotel, and runs through everything, from the ambience to the decor.

Forest Side

Forest Side

Grasmere

Ten minutes from Wordsworth's Grasmere, a Victorian mansion has been completely made over to create this super-luxury hotel with Michelin-starred dining and superb accommodation.

Moor of Rannoch-Restaurant & Rooms

Moor of Rannoch-Restaurant & Rooms

Rannoch Station, Perth And Kinross

In the remote, dark-sky, wilderness landscape of Rannoch Moor, this dog-friendly restaurant-with-rooms is a warm hideaway with simple but well-supplied bedrooms, comfy lounge, and locally sourced menus.

The Luttrell Arms Hotel

The Luttrell Arms Hotel

Dunster, Somerset

In a medieval village overlooked by a red sandstone castle, the old guest house for Cleeve Abbey is now a friendly, unstuffy hotel, with a mix of bedroom styles, eclectically furnished public rooms, gorgeous bar, and menus catering to all tastes.

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Lords of the Manor

Lords of the Manor

Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire

'Taste of the Cotswolds' Special Offer

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Trigony House

Trigony House

Thornhill, Dumfries And Galloway

D,B&B Special Offer

Dog friendly and wallet friendly, this country hotel in an 18th-century sporting lodge is now owned by Peter and Wendy Beddows, who had been customers for 14 years, and loved it so much they bought the business along with chef Adam Moore.

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The Traddock

The Traddock

Austwick, Yorkshire

Yorkshire Gourmet Break Special Offer

Family run, dog-friendly and beloved of readers, the Reynolds' small country house hotel is praised for the comfort, service and ambitious cooking.

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The Castle Hotel

The Castle Hotel

Bishop's Castle, Shropshire

'20% OFF Midweek nights in April & May' Special Offer

Perennial popular, professionally run but relaxed, this former coaching inn with views to the Shropshire hills, is an ideal base for walkers and a perfect stopover within sight of the Welsh border.

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offer

The Felin Fach Griffin

The Felin Fach Griffin

Brecon, Powys

Winter Escape Special Offer
The Wentworth

The Wentworth

Aldeburgh, Suffolk

'Our favourite hotel in the whole wide world,' writes a devotee of this seafront grande dame, run by the same family for 104 years.

Talland Bay Hotel

Talland Bay Hotel

Talland-By-Looe, Cornwall

The fun begins in the sculpture-studded subtropical garden at this dog-friendly clifftop hotel, and runs through everything, from the ambience to the decor.

The Wellington Arms

The Wellington Arms

Baughurst, Hampshire

A former hunting lodge on the Duke of Wellington's estate, the 'Welly' is a delightful, dog-friendly gastropub with bedrooms that mix rustic chic and modern comforts, impressive cooking of local ingredients, and an in-house deli.

Moor of Rannoch-Restaurant & Rooms

Moor of Rannoch-Restaurant & Rooms

Rannoch Station, Perth And Kinross

In the remote, dark-sky, wilderness landscape of Rannoch Moor, this dog-friendly restaurant-with-rooms is a warm hideaway with simple but well-supplied bedrooms, comfy lounge, and locally sourced menus.

Editor's Choice

Dog-Friendly Hotels 2018

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Trigony House

Trigony House

Thornhill, Dumfries And Galloway

D,B&B Special Offer

Dog friendly and wallet friendly, this country hotel in an 18th-century sporting lodge is now owned by Peter and Wendy Beddows, who had been customers for 14 years, and loved it so much they bought the business along with chef Adam Moore.

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The Traddock

The Traddock

Austwick, Yorkshire

Yorkshire Gourmet Break Special Offer

Family run, dog-friendly and beloved of readers, the Reynolds' small country house hotel is praised for the comfort, service and ambitious cooking.

Coul House

Coul House

Strathpeffer, Highland

It's been more than 20 years since Susannah and Stuart Macpherson opened the doors of this beautiful Georgian building to guests, but readers assure us that everything 'continues to be excellent', with 'good food and wine', and a friendly, warm welcome.

The Falcondale

The Falcondale

Lampeter, Ceredigion

A 19th-century Italianate villa in 14-acre grounds, with views across the gently rolling Teifi valley, is today a hotel and popular wedding venue with an in-house beauty parlour and romance in its very fabric.

The Wentworth

The Wentworth

Aldeburgh, Suffolk

'Our favourite hotel in the whole wide world,' writes a devotee of this seafront grande dame, run by the same family for 104 years.

Mullion Cove Hotel

Mullion Cove Hotel

Helston, Cornwall

An iconic white Victorian hotel on a cliff-top is today a dog- and family-friendly hotel with spa, outdoor pool, informal bar dining, and more ambitious cooking in the Atlantic View restaurant.

For dog lovers, no holiday is complete without four-legged friends, and our dogs are not so different to us when it comes to their getaway preferences. Good food, a comfy bed and a beautiful landscape to wake up to are top of the agenda.

Across the UK hotels, inns and pubs with rooms offer guests and their canines just that.

From a 17th century hotel on the edge of the Peak District National Park to a manor house that inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to write The Hound of the Baskervilles. From a clifftop haven on the South Devon coastline to a riverside retreat in the New Forest National Park. While gardens, woodland and coastal paths keep dogs and their owners entertained, the hotels offer comfort in the form of a welcoming environment, fires to rest by and sometimes even biscuits, bowls and dog beds to enjoy as well. There's even something for their owners.