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.
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Corfe Castle, Dorset and Somerset
4 2 2 Yes
Stay at this gorgeous stone cottage in magical Corfe Castle and find yourself at the heart of the scenic Isle of Purbeck peninsula in Dorset. Follow footpaths across the countryside, take walks along the dramatic Jurassic Coast or swim from the sandy beach at Swanage, 6 miles away. This charming, two-bedroom character home sleeps four guests and welcomes one delighted dog. Step into the Grade II-listed cottage, which dates back to 1780 and features exposed timbers and flagstone floors. Return from busy days out to watch TV or a DVD in the lounge and perhaps light the open fire. Cook meals in the kitchen, with its electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge and then sit down to eat in the dining room. Find a washing machine and freezer are also provided and that there is a ground-floor WC. Make your way up the narrow, cottage-style stairs to a double bedroom and a family bathroom, with bath, walk-in shower, and WC. A twin, attic bedroom, with an en-suite shower room with WC, and restricted headroom can be found up another set of steep cottage-style stairs. This large room has far-reaching views. Make the most of the enclosed garden on warm days. Open the gate on to a path to grassy Corfe Castle Common where children can play. There is unallocated, off-road parking for one car in front of the property. Enjoy your stay in Corfe Castle, with its independent shops, galleries and eateries. See the ruins of the castle, which was built by William the Conqueror. Take a steam train to Swanage for an afternoon in building sandcastles and swimming in the sea. Head 5.5 miles to Kimmeridge Bay, to go rock pooling and snorkelling, or pack a picnic and visit famous Lulworth Cove, 12 miles away.
Weekly prices from £529.00
Corfe Castle, Dorset and Somerset
4 2 1 Yes
Explore the magnificent Isle of Purbeck in Dorset from this exquisite stone cottage in delightful Corfe Castle. Go for long walks through picturesque countryside and hike along the scenic Jurassic Coast. Stroll to village shops, cafes, pubs and the castle ruins themselves, from this two-bedroom holiday home that sleeps four guests and also welcomes two happy hounds or head 6 miles into Swanage for a wider selection and a traditional seaside experience. Step into this enticing cottage to discover a surprisingly bright and modern interior. Find the spacious lounge is the perfect place to relax in front of the TV, with the open fire roaring. Make your way through into the kitchen/diner, with its electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment and washing machine, to whip up tasty meals. Dine together with the French doors open on to the garden. Venture upstairs to find both bedrooms on the first floor. One of these has a king-size bed and the other has bunks, together with French doors leading on to the balcony. Enjoy a cup of tea out here on occasion and gaze out towards the castle. There is also a bathroom, with a bath, shower and WC. Savour the serenity out in the beautiful garden, which has apple trees, a long lawn and a stone patio for outdoor relaxation. Find parking outside the property from October to May; allocated parking for two cars is also nearby. Lace up your walking boots and head straight out to follow footpaths through beautiful scenery. Plan days on the beach at Studland Bay, 8 miles away, with its long stretches of golden sands. Lulworth Cove (12 miles) is also well worth a visit, and the iconic limestone arch of Durdle Door, 12.5 miles from the cottage, is also a fabulous place to swim.
Weekly prices from £584.00
Taunton, Dorset and Somerset
4 2 2 Yes
This beautifully presented barn conversion is in a tranquil position in the grounds of the owner’s impressive 17th century farmhouse and 300-acre working dairy farm, it is perfect for guests in search of some peace and quiet. Lying in the vale between the Quantock and Blackdown Hills both Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, walkers, cyclists and riders will all be spoilt for choice by the surrounding countryside. Many pretty towns and villages are accessible from here, including nearby Wellington (5 miles), which offers a good selection of local amenities and there is even a local pub for those wishing to stay closer to home. Also accessible by car are a wealth of popular attractions including Oake Manor Golf Club (1 mile), The West Somerset Steam Railway (4.5 miles), Taunton Racecourse (9.5 miles) and a choice of National Trust properties. Enjoy day trips to the seaside towns of Sidmouth, Minehead and Burnham-on-Sea all under an hour’s drive. Step into this beautiful property which boasts a stylish blend of old and new and into the hallway. Straight ahead is the galley-style modern kitchen/diner which is perfectly equipped to prepare a feast, which can then be enjoyed around a table that overlooks the garden through French doors. There is a useful utility room located outside and houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. Back to the hall and into the cosy lounge, which features exposed beams, slate flooring and a large inglenook fireplace housing a woodburner. Here you will also find a Smart TV with Sky TV, Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ to keep the whole family entertained. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a super-king-size-zip-and-link bedroom, which can be made into a twin on request and benefits from a TV and en-suite shower room. Head upstairs from the lounge to the twin bedroom, which overlooks the garden and has a TV and en-suite bathroom. Outside there is a private enclosed courtyard with garden furniture and a gas BBQ, ideal for sunny afternoons. There is also a hot tub, which is particularly inviting at night, when guests can enjoy the warm bubbling water under the star-filled skies. There is off-road parking available for two cars.
Weekly prices from £613.00
Dorchester, Dorset and Somerset
4 2 1 Yes
Discover the spectacular sweeping hills and vibrant countryside of West Dorset from the comfort of this charming cottage, a rural retreat for four guests with a love of the outdoors. Pack up a picnic and prepare for adventure, tackling the rocky and wild Jurassic Coastline 14.5 miles away or navigating the footpaths leading to historic gems such as the Cerne Abbas Chalk Giant 13.5 miles away. Based on a working sheep farm, the owners have even provided a welcome food package for your stay. Head through the oak porch and leave your muddy coats and shoes behind, ready to refuel with a hearty meal and good wine. The kitchen is a treat for enthusiastic cooks and has everything you need to prepare meals at leisure, and the lounge/diner is the perfect setting for relaxed family suppers. Watch TV and bask in the ambience, or step through to the conservatory to admire the pretty vistas with your morning coffee. The enclosed outside space backs onto the pastures of the farm, so you’ll have some gorgeous views to appreciate whilst you toast your toes in the heat of the chimenea. At bedtime, the upstairs bedrooms and generous bathroom are a sanctuary after a busy day. Chocolate-box villages can be found at every turn, and a scenic drive through open countryside and ancient woodland will reveal a whole host of delightful places to explore or sample some local fare including your nearest village pub 2 miles away. Venturing further afield, the golden cliffs of West Bay 14.5 miles away are a captivating sight, and the two beaches are brilliant for a traditional bucket and spade holiday. Keen-eyed visitors may even recognise East Beach from the popular television series, Broadchurch.
Weekly prices from £491.00
Beaminster, Dorset and Somerset
4 2 1 Yes
Enjoying a peaceful setting in a beautiful hamlet, this property sleeps four and is ideally placed for exploring West Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. Wake up to the sounds of the countryside springing to life all around you and stroll through the grounds, breakfasting in your private garden and planning your day’s adventures. Will you tackle the rugged cliffs and sandy beaches in pursuit of fossils, or perhaps you would prefer to investigate the pastures and meadows surrounding the property? Approaching the first-floor apartment, you’ll be immediately struck by its rustic charm thanks to the wooden exterior and pretty lawned garden. A wild meadow runs alongside, and studded within it is a stone circle and shared BBQ area backing onto ancient woodland. Up a set of external steps and inside, the apartment is deceptively spacious with vaulted ceilings and contemporary decor. The open-plan lounge is home to cosy sofas for relaxed TV viewing, and there is ample space for cooking and eating in the kitchen and dining areas. Full-bellied and weary, treat yourself to an invigorating shower before choosing one of two pretty bedrooms, both crisply dressed for a restful night’s sleep. A 14-mile drive will bring you to the shingle shores of Charmouth, a pleasant beach that’s ripe for fossil hunting and a splash in the sea. Take a walk along the cliffs and refuel with a hot coffee from the cafe, or venture into the village to browse the pretty shops. Lyme Regis 14.5 miles away is a treasure trove of independent shops, art galleries, eateries and museums, and the promenade is lined with bars and bistros to tempt every palate. Young palaeontologists will especially appreciate the excellent dinosaur museum, and there is a popular fossil shop close to the seafront where you can select some impressive souvenirs.
Weekly prices from £467.00
Highbridge, Dorset and Somerset
4 2 1 Yes
The property is positioned within Somerset countryside and make a perfect base for couples and families to explore everything the local area has to offer. They are ideally located in this rural setting, yet within easy access from the motorway and perfectly placed to reach the popular Victorian seaside destination of Weston-Super-Mare, with its 4 miles of golden sandy beach and imposing pier, and home to the observation wheel and the popular Sea Aquarium. A short drive inland leads you to Britain’s most spectacular caves at Wookey Hole, the home of the infamous Witch of Wookey, as well Glastonbury Tor and the picturesque, quaint city of Wells, the shoppers haven is at the Clarks outlet village at Street, and the stunning city of Bath, teeming with awe inspiring architecture and its rich historical past including its famous Roman Baths and Royal Crescent, to name but a few. Outside: garden and seating area with BBQ. Amenities: Bed linen, electric and central heating included. Location: beach 4 miles, shops 1.5 miles and pub 1.5 mile. The accommodation offers TWO Bedrooms: 1 double with TV and 1 twin. Bathroom: bath with separate shower and WC. Lounge/kitchen: with 40" wall mounted flatscreen TV and DVD. Kitchen area: with hob, oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and many useful extras. WIFI is included. Sliding door leading into the conservatory. Dining room/conservatory: with table and chairs and French doors leading into the garden. 1 dog welcome.
Weekly prices from £418.00
Dorchester, Dorset and Somerset
4 2 1 Yes
A fantastic destination for small families, this characterful cottage sits in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is close to the many beaches of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Sleeping four across two bedrooms, this home from home welcomes a pair of four-legged friends, too. Many of the local beaches welcome stick chasers all year round, including the golden sands at Weymouth (11.5 miles), where canines can scatter pawprints at the Pavilion end of the beach before you all return to cosy up by the wood burner. Arrive at this humble abode, throw a log on the wood burner which sits in a traditional inglenook fireplace, and snuggle up on the sofa for a cosy night in or a relaxing afternoon post-adventure. For a lively night, fill the lounge with music from the Bluetooth speaker and boogie the night away to your favourite songs. Prepared for rustling up picnics and cooking three-course meals, the galley-style kitchen has all the space you need to gather a couple of chefs and cater for hungry guests. Plate up in the bright sunroom, flooded with natural light from the doors which leads down a step to the courtyard. Perfect for al fresco evenings with sundowner drinks and four-legged stretches, the courtyard is a great spot to while away time at any time of the day. Climb the winding cottage-style stairs to the first floor to rest your head in one of two pretty bedrooms before waking and freshening up in the ground-floor shower room and enjoying breakfast at the breakfast bar. There is off-road parking for two cars opposite the cottage. Pack up a picnic and enjoy a beach day with all the family at Weymouth Beach (11.5 miles), where you can swim in the sea, chase sticks and have a fun-filled day. Travel a little further away from home and pay one of Dorset’s most iconic beaches a visit, Lulworth Cove, which is 18 miles away. From the horseshoe-shaped bay you can walk 1.5 miles along the clifftops to the majestic natural arch at Durdle Door.
Weekly prices from £505.00
Warminster, Dorset and Somerset
4 2 2 Yes
This beautiful detached barn is situated in the heart of the owners’ working farm and is in the sought-after village of Kilmington. Walks are in abundance and are literally accessible from your doorstep, with Stonehenge just a short journey away and the local pub just a few fields walk away. A perfect location for exploring three counties - Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset. Sightseers have plenty of choice with numerous National Trust properties within a short drive, including Stourhead House and Gardens just a few minutes’ drive away. Longleat with its famous Safari Park is great fun for adults and children, alternatively for those who like a flutter or simply enjoy the spectacle, Wincanton Racecourse is close by. A little further afield, is the historic spa town of Bath and the cathedral city of Salisbury. Also the Dorset Jurassic Coast is just a short drive away. This charming spacious barn conversion is approached by a private driveway and is situated in the heart of a working beef farm, set amongst open countryside and farmland. Upon entering the beautiful single-storey accommodation, you are greeted with a light and airy open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. In the summer you can open the bi-fold doors to the sun-trapped garden to let the outside in, or in the cooler months snuggle up on the comfy sofas while watching your favourite programme on the Smart TV. The perfectly equipped kitchen has an electric Range ovens and hobs, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher , and is a great space for cooking lazy breakfasts or old family favourites. There is also a utility/boot room with a washing machine, useful when returning from outdoor activities and for drying coats, boots and dogs. There are two immaculate bedrooms both with Smart TVs, a king-size with the added benefit of an en-suite shower room with shower and WC and a twin zip-and-link ( which can be made into a super-king-size on request). There is also a contemporary bathroom with a shower over bath and WC. Outside there is a large enclosed east facing garden with far reaching countryside views, perfect for both you and your four-legged friends to relax in and for children to play. There is also a secluded patio area where guests will find a table and chairs and a charcoal BBQ so you can enjoy some alfresco dining. There is ample off-road parking available.
Weekly prices from £674.00
Dorchester, Dorset and Somerset
4 2 1 Yes
This delightful two-bedroom property is part of a farmyard conversion near the centre of the charming village of Winfrith Newburgh. The 200-year-old building has been transformed into a comfortable and welcoming home, which will appeal to couples or families looking to take a relaxing step back from busy daily life. It’s a great base from which to explore the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with a shop (100 metres) and pub (0.5 miles), also conveniently close. An unenclosed front garden welcomes you to the property, with a handy WC and cloakroom off the entrance hall. A dining room leads into a well-equipped cottage-style kitchen with a traditional Aga, perfect if you fancy whipping up a home-cooked meal. Head into the relaxing sitting room with beams, and French doors that open out to the courtyard. Sofas surround an open fire, an inviting prospect on those chillier evenings. Watch a film on the Smart TV making use of Netflix or create your own music with the piano! Upstairs, you will find two inviting bedrooms, one double with a TV, and one twin. Alongside these is the main bathroom, with a shower over the bath. Outside is a pleasant courtyard area with a BBQ for those who fancy dining alfresco. An adjoining garage includes a useful utility area with parking for one car and one separate outside allocated space. While staying here, be sure to visit the world-famous Lulworth Cove, 3 miles away. The beautiful white pebble beach and blue waters make it a popular destination, with a variety of places to eat, too. The fascinating Jurassic Coastline offers ample opportunities to walk, climb or cycle, depending on how energetic you’re feeling! Of course, you can also enjoy a day in Dorset’s county town of Dorchester, which is just 9 miles away.
Weekly prices from £531.00