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.
10,471 properties found
Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria
5 3 2 Yes
Escape to the stunning Lake District National Park and discover a natural playground ripe for adventure, choosing this cosy cottage as your base. Sleeping five guests across three bedrooms, you’ll be positioned within Grizedale Forest on the cusp of Hawkshead (3 miles), a village with impressive literacy connections to Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Explore to your heart’s content by day and come back to a crackling fire at night, delving into your favourite treats as you snuggle up and watch TV. Practical and welcoming throughout, your accommodation is studded amongst spacious lawned gardens with ample space for enjoying al fresco drinks. Leave your outdoor gear in the porch and unwind in the lounge/diner over tea and cake, settling down at the table or reclining on the sofas. There is a wood burner-effect electric fire for added cosiness, plus a TV, DVD and Hi-FI for entertainment. The kitchen may be compact, but it has everything you need to cook hearty meals, and there is a handy adjoining utility room alongside a ground-floor shower room. A short 0.5-mile stroll will bring you to the Visitor Centre of Grizedale Forest, an excellent central point for all those leisurely walks you’ll soon be enjoying. Explore on foot or by bike, or take to the treetops for an aerial adventure courtesy of Go Ape. Lake Windermere is a mesmerising sight, 5 miles away, and if you stroll along the shoreline in the direction of Ambleside, you’ll be rewarded by a traditional launch service across the water. Coniston Water is also within 7.5 miles for pleasant walks, and the most daring amongst you will be thrilled with the proximity of The Old Man of Coniston, 8 miles away.
Weekly prices from £570.00
Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria
5 3 2 Yes
Book a truly wonderful stay at this splendid apartment at Far Sawrey, 7 miles from Ambleside in the Lake District. Sleeping five people and also welcoming one dog, the three-bedroom holiday home is set on the first floor of an impressive Victorian Gothic mansion. Step out from here to enjoy the beautiful, shared gardens or to stroll off on scenic walks. Wander about 1 mile up a footpath to impressive Claife Heights and take in the picturesque panoramas from here across Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. Make your way into the striking property via the ornate reception hall and follow the carved wooden staircase up to the first floor. Wander inside to discover a generous lounge/kitchen/diner, with its magnificent picture window pulling the Lakeland vistas right inside. Settle on the sofas to watch the HD Smart LED TV, with built-in Freeview, plus DAB Radio, CD player and DVD. Light the open fire in the kitchen area then set about preparing dinner to enjoy together at the table. As night falls, make your way through to the queen-size sumptuous bedroom, with its own Smart TV and en-suite shower room with WC. Wake up to stunning views in here or choose between the twin room, which can also be arranged a super-king-size if discussed in advance, or the single room, situated inside a tower. There is also a family bathroom. Spill out into the picturesque, shared grounds to bask in the sunshine with a cup of tea or your book. Venture into Ambleside to potter in the shops, dine out or wander around 0.5 miles down to Waterhead to board a cruise out on Lake Windermere. Have a day out to Wray Castle, 4.5 miles away, on the banks of the lake.
Weekly prices from £655.00
Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria
5 2 1 Yes
Rustic charm abounds at this former bobbin mill just outside the village of Hawkshead. Sitting in a secluded valley, this heritage property is packed with delightful period features. Sleeping five people over two bedrooms and welcoming three canine companions, it’s the ideal rural retreat for small families or groups of friends who want to get away from it all and make the most of country living in the Lake District. Spend your days canoeing on Coniston Water, and your evenings warming your toes by the property’s wood burner. Access to this property is via an iron gate that brings you into a field. Cross the field, step inside the property and kick off your walking boots in the hallway before checking out the spacious lounge/diner. Make yourself at home, whip up some dinner in the rustic kitchen and gather around the dining table in the lounge/diner for a sociable meal. After dinner, take a stroll through the property’s wild gardens and along the mill stream. Alternatively, cosy up on the sofas in front of the wood burner and chat the evening away. At the end of the day, a slate staircase leads you up to the first bedroom, which has twin beds, a small double bed and a working fireplace. Another step leads you up to the spacious double bedroom, which has a door leading out to the garden. Head to Coniston Pier (3.5 miles) and take a cruise on the National Trust’s Steam Yacht Gondola. Pack up a picnic and alight at any of the stops along the way for an al fresco lunch. Or head into the market village of Hawkshead (1 mile) to visit the famous Old Grammar School where William Wordsworth went to school, or treat yourself to a traditional cream tea in one of the cosy tearooms.
Weekly prices from £654.00
Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria
5 3 1 Yes
Packed with old-world charm, this delightful stone cottage is surrounded by private gardens and has plenty of walking opportunities available from your doorstep. Sleeping five guests across three bedrooms, you’ll be well-positioned for exploring the village of Wray with its mock-Gothic castle and easy access to the beautiful Lake Windermere. Weary from your travels, light the wood burner and snuggle up under a blanket with your favourite brew and a film on the TV. Cosy, characterful and boasting many period features alongside traditional furniture, your accommodation is a treat from the moment you ascend the steps and slip in through the front door. The stone hearth houses a wood burner that crackles invitingly in the timber-beamed lounge/diner, creating a sanctuary for relaxing. There’s a kitchen for rustling up delicious meals to savour around the breakfast table, and the large, enclosed garden outside is ideal for dining alfresco whilst basking in the rural setting. Upstairs, the three bedrooms share a generous bathroom with a shower over the bath. Head to Ambleside (4 miles) and enjoy delicious home-baked treats in a cafe, browse the shops and venture further into the countryside to discover a landscape that inspired William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Hawkshead, 2 miles away, is a favourite destination to learn more about these literary geniuses and appreciate the cobbled streets speckled with shops, inns and tearooms. Grizedale Forest, 5 miles away, offers an enchanting place to visit on foot or by bike, or why not take to the treetops for an aerial adventure with Go Ape?
Weekly prices from £676.00
Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria
5 3 2 Yes
Enjoy an escape with five friends or family at this pretty property, close to amenities and in the heart of stunning Lake District. Whether you like water sports, fell hiking or scenic shoreline strolls, there is plenty close by to whet everyone’s appetite. Enter this welcoming property into the lounge/diner. Settle down on the comfortable sofa in front of the warming wood burner or take a seat at the dining table and play a competitive board game. Cook up a storm in the contemporary, well-equipped kitchen which has plenty of storage and surface space. When you are ready for some rest, head upstairs to one of three characterful bedrooms. Choose from a cosy king-size bedroom with en-suite, a pretty twin or a single bedroom. Enjoy an evening tipple on the seating area outside the front of the cottage, or the picnic bench to the rear. The village has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. Across the road is the National Trust’s Beatrix Potter Gallery, housing original drawings by the children’s author, or visit William Wordsworth’s school, The Old Grammar School. Head 2 miles to the picturesque Tarn Hows nature reserve and lakes where you can enjoy peaceful walks or challenging climbs. 1 mile south of the property is Esthwaite Water, great for fishing. Alternatively head to Lake Windermere (4 miles) where you can hire a boat, try out kayaking or take a waterside walk. The bustling town of Ambleside is 5.5 miles away with a large selection of shops, restaurants and pubs.
Weekly prices from £599.00
Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria
5 3 2 Yes
Retreat to this attractive holiday home, situated between Lake Windermere and Coniston Water in the picturesque Lake District. Sleeping five guests, plus a pair of happy hounds, the three-bedroom cottage looks out across glorious, verdant surroundings from within Hawkshead. This village has museums, where visitors can learn more about William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, as well as some pubs and shops. Strike out from here on lake and fell walks or head into bustling Ambleside, 5 miles away. Take a couple of steps up into the Cumbrian cottage, then from the hall make your way into the lounge. Stoke up the wood burner in here, switch on the Smart TV or DVD and unwind together after your exhilarating excursions. Stroll through to the kitchen to find everything you need to help you create exciting holiday dishes for your family and friends with produce you have bought. Sit down to eat together in the dining room, while another wood burner crackles gently in the background, or the French doors are opened up on warm evenings. Stay at the table to play a game before bed. Find you also have a downstairs utility room and WC. Make your way up to the first floor to discover a twin bedroom, a double and a single, plus the family bathroom. Sit outside in the courtyard garden, with a book and cup of tea, whenever the weather permits. Find space to store cycles securely and parking for two cars. Venture into Ambleside to while away an afternoon or two shopping or having tea out in a cafe. Take a horse-drawn carriage 0.5 miles to Waterside Pier to catch a launch out on Lake Windermere. Head 3 miles to Coniston Water to embark upon the 14-mile circuit right around the lake, with its impressive views.
Weekly prices from £575.00
Bromyard, Heart of England
5 3 2 Yes
This elegant converted barn on an established working fruit farm is perfect for a family or group of five friends, plus three canine companions, who want to enjoy a quiet getaway in the Hereford countryside. With castles, quaint rural towns and two national landscapes within reach, you’ll have plenty to do during your getaway. In the evenings, you can socialise in the open-plan living space, wander around the expansive grounds and dine alfresco in the garden. As you enter the property, you’ll notice the original hand-carved beams in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with country-style decor and a pop of red and purple throughout the neutral-toned space. The well-sized ‘U’-shaped kitchen with white cabinets and granite worktops boasts a peninsula with a breakfast bar. Beside the floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors is a round dining table with five chairs. Continue into the lounge area to find a comfortable sofa in front of the Smart TV. Climb the wooden stairs to reach a family bathroom plus three boutique-style bedrooms – an en-suite super-king-size zip-and-link, a king-size with countryside views and a single bedroom. Outside is an enclosed garden with furniture and a BBQ. Start your day with a dog walk around the waymarked paths through the farm, which sits on the fringes of Pencombe village – here, you can find a dog-friendly, traditional countryside pub (1.5 miles). Visit Bodenham Lake (5.5 miles), which is near Hampton Court Castle (6 miles) and the canine-welcoming Queenswood Country Park Gruffalo Trail (7.5 miles). Spend an afternoon in the market town of Ludlow (21.5 miles) and see the imposing Ludlow Castle. Head east to reach the panoramic hilltop trails of the Malvern Hills National Landscape (12 miles) or south for the forests of the Wye Valley National Landscape (12 miles).
Weekly prices from £691.00
Holsworthy, Devon
5 3 1 Yes
One of a pair of two gorgeous barn conversions set on a tranquil 150-acre estate near to the Devon/Cornwall border, Shepherds Rest is the perfect place for a quiet break in the country. The property has its own fully stocked fishing lake and a shared games barn with table tennis and pool table for guests to enjoy, as well as the opportunity to walk around the beautiful grounds. A private enclosed garden and patio is the perfect place to come together for an evening BBQ and sundowners. Whether you’re enjoying breakfast in the farmhouse-style kitchen or relaxing in front of the flame effect electric fire in the cosy lounge, you will be greeted with wonderful country views due to the reverse-level style of this house. The subtle colours of the bedrooms downstairs create calming havens, ideal for a peaceful night’s sleep. Wake up to the gentle sounds of the country the next morning, ready for a day exploring the treasures of the South West. If sand and sea are your cup of tea, hop in the car and drive to the Cornish seaside town of Bude with its amazing beaches, 9 miles away. Head to Summerleaze Beach which not only has a huge expanse of sand, but also a semi-natural tidal pool, ideal for days when the Atlantic Ocean is in full force. Join the coastal path here up to the Hartland Heritage Coast or head 25 miles south to discover the Arthurian legends of Tintagel Castle. For local shops, walk the 1 mile into the market town of Holsworthy where you can also sample a delightful traditional Devon cream tea.
Weekly prices from £516.00
Padstow, Cornwall
5 3 2 Yes
This cosy, traditional and inviting cottage is perfectly situated in a secluded location on a 120-acre farm. Just 2 miles from the popular coastal town of Padstow, this is a fantastic base for exploring some of the most popular parts of northern Cornwall. Nestled just 2 miles from the beautiful Harlyn Bay, this delightful property is perfect for exploring both the coast and countryside of this glorious area. Set in a fantastic rural location, this lovely detached south-facing barn conversion has stunning countryside views and has some great opportunities for great walks right from the doorstep. The property offers plenty of original features including exposed beams, and is ideal for relaxing in at the end of a fantastic day. Guests are also welcome to roam the surrounding farmland. The vibrant coastal town of Padstow is renowned for its pretty harbour and lovely beaches, offering a range of excellent restaurants, pubs, cafes and independent shops. There are seven golden sandy surfing bays within just 4 miles of the cottage. Padstow lies at the end of the popular Camel Trail, a cycle trail and footpath which follows the Camel Estuary to Wenford Bridge (16 miles) via Wadebridge (7 miles) and Bodmin (15 miles). The cottage is just 4 miles from the National Trusts Trevose Head that juts into the Atlantic Ocean. Other attractions you could enjoy include the Eden Project (21 miles), Newquay Sealife Centre (16 miles), The Lost Gardens of Heligan (24 miles) and Flambards Theme Park (41 miles).
Weekly prices from £549.00