Here is our selection of dog friendly holiday cottages in England. A self-catering cottage holiday with your pets in England holds a magical appeal, whether it be a coastal escape celebrating the charm of a traditional English seaside holiday with your family and the pooch, or a romantic winter break deep in the countryside full of long walks, good food and roaring log fires.
We have self-catering holiday homes across the length and breadth of England, from the well-loved seaside holiday hotspots of Cornwall and Devon to the quieter more rugged coastlines of Northumberland and the Yorkshire Coast. Or explore the picture postcard villages and bustling market towns of the Cotswolds, Shropshire and Kent. If you love being outdoors and active in nature’s playground, check out the epic landscapes of the Lake District and Cumbria fells, the Peak District and Dorset.
436 properties found
Battle, South of England
6 3 2 Yes
Located in the heart of East Sussex in the village of Netherfield, this pretty cottage is within easy reach of the village green, where the local post office, shop and two pubs are situated. The historic town of Battle renowned for the famed 1066 Battle of Hastings that took place in its very own landscapes is nearby and is a truly intriguing town brimming with history and charm and a great number of restaurants, shops and tea rooms as well as the imposing Battle Abbey situated at the end of the High Street. Hastings and the rest of the Sussex coastline is only a 20-minute drive away, where you can find sandy and pebbled beaches and bustling seaside towns and villages. Step inside and instantly be welcomed into the cosy lounge which has corner sofas to relax on after a busy day exploring, whilst watching your favourite film on the Smart TV curled up in front of the wood burner on chilly evenings. When it comes to dining the well-equipped kitchen /diner has everything you need to whip up a meal with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher. The dining area seats everyone for a nice meal and enjoys spectacular views across the surrounding countryside. Just off the kitchen is a handy utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and room to store muddy boots and coats. The ground floor is completed with a king-size bedroom with and en-suite shower room with walk-in shower and WC. Stairs from the ground floor head up to the first floor where there are two bedrooms: a king with dual aspect windows offering stunning countryside views and a twin. The property is completed with a bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC. Head outside to the pretty sun trap patio area and extensive garden beyond which has patio chairs and a table, perfect to enjoy a glass of wine on a warm summers evening. There is private parking for three cars
Weekly prices from £777.00
Faversham, South of England
6 3 3 Yes
An eclectic home in the heart of historic Faversham, enjoy beach days at Whitstable (8.5 miles) before cosying up by the wood burner. Bursting with character and sleek interiors, this home is perfect for reuniting with family and friends, and you can enjoy sociable drinks in the kitchen/diner with garden doors or sneak off for a quiet moment in the library. Make the most of sunny evenings and fire up the BBQ for an al fresco feast in the enclosed garden where your pups can chase their tails. With sociable places aplenty, spend time in the lounge, the kitchen/diner or the dining room and enjoy a drink and a natter. A sophisticated yet eclectic style flows throughout the home with traditional features such as a Rayburn and red brick fireplace complementing the sleek tones and light-filled rooms. An open fire warms the snug library where you can enjoy a moment of peace and quiet whilst two sets of French doors lead outside from the kitchen. The charm continues outside where the garden wall houses part of the original 12th-century Abbey wall and upstairs where three beautiful bedrooms await. Your fantastic location on one of the finest examples of a British medieval street is a great base from which to explore. Whether you’re heading 8.5 miles to the dog-friendly coast at Whitstable, venturing into Kent Downs AONB or staying closer to home and wandering and visiting the local tearooms, there is something for everyone. Enjoy fish and chips dinners to end salty days by the sea with spectacular sunsets before you head home or indulge in fresh seafood at the Whitstable Oyster Company restaurant. There are a couple of breweries in Faversham where the adults among you can enjoy tours and tipples.
Weekly prices from £1,048.00
Tenterden, South of England
6 3 2 Yes
Located in the charming Kent village of St Michaels, this holiday cottage is within easy reach of the local farm shop, village store, popular pub and golf club. The picturesque market town of Tenterden is close by and offers a more comprehensive range of independent boutique shops, cafes and restaurants and is also home to the award-winning Chapel Down Vineyard and Kent & East Sussex Railway. Hop aboard the steam train and take a meandering trip through the beautiful High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to Bodiam Castle which is at the end of the line. For keen walkers, the Kent countryside boasts an abundance of beautiful walks, and this is also a fantastic base from which to explore the Kent and East Sussex coastline. Enter this pretty chocolate box cottage that was once a former Coach House into the welcoming hallway with an impressive, vaulted ceiling that offers a light and airy feel. To your left is a warm and cosy lounge with a comfy sofa and two armchairs in which to curl up with a good book, or alternatively get the family together for an evening of board games. Head on through from the hall into the open plan kitchen/diner with contemporary units, quartz worktops, stylish lighting and two sets of bi-fold doors to the garden. This is a light and airy space in which to prepare and enjoy meals at the dining table with seating for all. In the kitchen, you will find everything you will need for whipping up a delicious meal including double electric oven and induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and coffee machine, and after dinner retreat to the sofa and armchairs that overlook the garden for a sociable evening of entertaining. For those that want to catch up on their favourite box sets or TV programs, the snug offers a large corner sofa on which all the family can snuggle up in front of the 55" 4KSmart TV with special Game Mode for those avid gamers (bring your own PlayStation/Xbox) on those wet and chilly days. The ground floor is completed with a cloakroom with WC and a handy utility cupboard with a washer dryer and space for storing coats and shoes. Heading upstairs you will find three impressive bedrooms, a king size room with an en-suite shower room with shower and WC, two further spacious double bedrooms share the family bathroom which has a freestanding bath with handheld shower attachment and WC. Outside you will find a fully enclosed cottage garden with wooden decking and bordered by pretty flower beds, an ideal place in which to relax and unwind and enjoy a spot of alfresco dining on the patio furniture with charcoal BBQ. To the front of the property, there is private parking for two cars. Further free on street parking available.
Weekly prices from £979.00
Hastings, South of England
6 4 2 Yes
Located in the heart of the popular Hastings Old Town, and nestled just behind this period cottage, the quaint restaurants, antique shops, and cafes of the High Street are right on your doorstep. The Hastings Contemporary Gallery and iconic fishing huts, from where you can buy the latest catch, are also within 0.5 miles. From there, you can also take a trip on the East Hill funicular railway, which lifts you up to the spectacular views from Hastings Country Park, along with a visit to Smugglers Adventure, giving a flavour of Hastings past. Slightly further afield are many historic castles and gardens to enjoy including Bodiam Castle, Great Dixter House and Gardens, and Herstmonceux Castle. The front door of this period cottage opens into a spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with a large corner sofas (which pulls out to a double bed) offering seating for all, making it a great place to relax and unwind in front of the cosy log burner and Smart TV after a busy day at the beach or sightseeing. The stylish kitchen is separated from the lounge by a breakfast bar with stools that lends itself to getting the whole family together for mealtimes or just enjoying a morning coffee. The kitchen offers everything you will need for whipping up a delicious meal, including an electric oven and hob, microwave, and coffee maker. The ground floor has the addition of a specifically designed wet room comprising a shower, WC and utility area with a washer/dryer, an ideal facility having spent a day at the beach. Heading up to the first floor you will find the first two bedrooms, a king-size and a single, also a shower room and a separate WC. Stairs from the first-floor landing lead up to the second floor where there is a family room with a king-size and a single bed plus a further single bedroom. All bedrooms are fitted with Smart TVs. There is parking nearby in the three main public car parks, which are within walking distance of the property. Parking permits can be purchased online from Hasting Borough Council which allows parking in the local carparks.
Weekly prices from £753.00
Romney Marsh, South of England
6 3 2 Yes
Offering a combination of coast and country with stunning countryside views whilst the soft sands of St Mary’s Bay Beach is located at the end of the road, making this a great choice for families and couples. The property is conveniently located with the local shops, takeaway, and pub 500 metres away, and for a wider choice of shops, family attractions, and places to eat, Dymchurch is 2 miles from the door. Keen walkers and cyclists will be spoilt for choice with an abundance of footpaths and cycle trails across the Romney Marshes (1 miles) which offer a flat terrain. Families will enjoy a visit to Port Lympne Safari Park (9 miles) or hop on the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch railway (3 miles) for a trip along the Kent coastline. Step through the front door and into the hallway where there is space for dropping off coats and shoes. To the right is the lounge which is light and airy with dual-aspect windows and plenty of comfy seating. As the evening draws in, light the wood burner and curl up in front of the Smart TV to catch up on your favourite TV programmes. To the rear of the property is a kitchen/diner with bi-fold doors that open into the garden bringing the outside in. Enjoy cooking relaxed family meals in the well-equipped kitchen or gather the family together after dinner for an evening of board games. The property offers three bedrooms which are all located on the ground floor: a king-size with patio doors into the garden and an en-suite shower room, and a double and twin room, both of which share the family bathroom. Heading outside there is a large garden with countryside views, patio seating, and a charcoal BBQ for outdoor entertaining.
Weekly prices from £781.00
Maidstone, South of England
6 3 2 Yes
Located in a pretty rural location with easy access to the North Downs Way makes this property a great spot for keen walkers and cyclists. The historic village of Lenham is only 3 miles away and is a quintessential Kent village with many independent shops, tearooms, and pubs. For those looking for a spot of retail therapy, the nearby towns of Canterbury and Ashford offer shopping and popular family attractions such as Canterbury Cathedral. Leeds Castle (7miles) makes for a great family day out, and there are a whole host of stunning National Trust houses, gardens, and other wonderful locations that will keep the family entertained. For those looking to head to the Kent coastline, there are many sandy beaches to enjoy that are about 16 miles away and perfect for a day at the seaside. As you enter the light-filled timber lodge which is located on the owners grounds, leave your coats and boots in the entrance hall and continue through to the main living area. This spacious and bright area features an open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining area and French doors opening onto a decked area. In the kitchen, you will find an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, and fridge/freezer. Whip up a delicious family meal before sitting down to dine at the dining table with seating for all overlooking the fields outside before retreating to the cosy lounge area for the rest of the evening. Here there is a large comfortable corner sofa perfect for unwinding in front of the Smart TV/ DVD player. Heading back into the hallway you will find 3 bedrooms (all with Hypnos beds) a king-size with an en-suite shower room with shower and WC, a super-king-size zip-and-link that can be made into a twin upon request, and a further twin bedroom (which can be made to a super king on request) all of which have Smart TVs. Two of the bedrooms share a bathroom which has a shower over the bath and WC, and the property is completed with a handy utility room with a washing machine. Heading outside there is a large, decked area that wraps around the property and features patio seating for six guests before a set of steps leads down to a lawned area for children to play on. Enjoy a morning coffee and watch the sunrise in the distance overlooking the stunning fields and countryside beyond. There is private parking for three cars. In a separate building (unheated) there is a games room with table tennis, child friendly darts, pool table and kids pool table.
Weekly prices from £743.00
Eastbourne, South of England
6 3 2 Yes
Located among the charming and quaint old Victorian shopping streets of Little Chelsea, on the outskirts of Eastbourne town centre, you have a choice of independent shops, cafes and restaurants within walking distance. The town’s bandstand offers a busy programme of concerts, and the newly restored Victorian pier offers a range of venues including a nightclub, tearoom, and fish and chip restaurant, all within 1 mile of the property. The shingle beach is within 2 miles, as is the interesting lifeboat museum, and the 19th-century Wish Tower with its sun lounge and café. Keen walkers will enjoy a host of local footpaths that criss-cross the nearby South Downs, and Beachy Head (3 miles) Drusillas Park (8 miles) and Herstmonceux Castle (15 miles) are all well worth a visit. Brighton and Lewis are only a train ride away for a great day out. You arrive in this well-presented townhouse and enter through the front door which leads straight through to the ground floor lounge – a great place to relax and unwind after a busy day out on the coast. Here you have two comfortable sofas that surround a smart TV so in the evenings you can catch up on your favourite shows or watch a film with loved ones. The kitchen area leads off from the lounge and the chef of the group will have everything needed here to prepare a hearty meal with use of an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Once dinner is ready, serve up at the dinner table which can seat up to eight guests and is situated in the sociable lounge. In the kitchen, there is a breakfast bar that has two bar stools which is a great place to enjoy a morning coffee. Completing the ground floor is a WC. Heading upstairs to the first floor there is a study area with a desk and chair as well as a second lounge, which is a perfect spot to relax and talk about your holiday adventures with friends and family. This room is complete with a TV and two sofas, one of which is a futon so this room can be used as a bedroom too. Finally, completing the first-floor layout is a double bedroom which has plenty of storage space for your belongings along with a twin room. The second floor has a shower room and WC, whilst the third floor of this stylish property has a king bedroom and a bathroom with a double-ended slipper bath and WC. To the rear of the property is a gorgeous, enclosed courtyard area which is a lovely area to socialise with a cocktail, and there is a table and chairs for those that wish to enjoy a spot of al fresco dining. There is on-street parking for one car and further parking can be arranged directly with the owner.
Weekly prices from £877.00
Broadstairs, South of England
6 3 1 Yes
Located less than 1 mile away from the sandy beach at Botany Bay, this home from home is nestled on the edge of the pretty town of Broadstairs (2 miles) with its wide range of independent shops, pubs, and restaurants. It’s ideally located for families looking for a traditional seaside getaway. Just a short drive away is the nearby town of Margate (2.5 miles) with the recently restored family attraction, Dreamland, as well as the Turner Contemporary Gallery, while the historic city of Canterbury, known for great shopping and Canterbury Cathedral, is 18 miles away. For keen walkers and cyclists, the Viking Trail runs along the end of the road stretching from Ramsgate to Reculver, making this the perfect base for couples and families looking to escape it all. Recently fully renovated Victorian cottage with heritage shades that reflect the era, this cottage also retains many of its original features. A bright and airy hall welcomes you into this property, where there is space for dropping off shoes and coats. The first room you will come to is the welcoming lounge which has been furnished with two large comfortable sofas and an armchair, where guests can unwind whilst watching a movie on the Smart TV after a busy day exploring. Heading further into the property, you will find a well-equipped kitchen with an electric range cooker with an oven and electric hob, microwave, dishwasher, and fridge/freezer. Whip up a delicious meal and gather the family together in the dining room which has a large dining table and seating for six guests. Completing the ground floor is a WC. Heading upstairs, you will find three good-size bedrooms: a super-king, a king-size and a bunk room. There is also a large family shower room with a walk-in shower and WC. Outside, there is a fully enclosed garden with a patio area that acts as a sun trap for most of the day with patio seating and a charcoal BBQ. Relax after a busy day at the beach and unwind with a glass of fizz whilst the sun sets in the distance. An outside utility cupboard has a handy washing machine and there is unrestricted roadside parking subject to availability.
Weekly prices from £832.00
Niton, South of England
7 4 2 Yes
This traditional thatched cottage rests in Chale near Niton, Isle of Wight and can sleep seven people in four bedrooms.
Weekly prices from £783.00