Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages in England

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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3 Bedroom Bed in Northumberland National Park (88508), Hexham
3 Bedroom Bed in Northumberland National Park (88508)

Hexham, Northumbria

6 3 1 Yes

Packed full of original features alongside comfortable soft furnishings and sleek modern finishes, this beautifully presented stone-built cottage is the perfect rural retreat for family or friends in the heart of Northumberland National Park. Located on the grounds of a sixty-acre country estate in the Tarset Valley, this charming home is a welcome sight after a day of Northumbrian adventure. This reverse-level home has been thoughtfully designed to make the most of the far-reaching countryside views. Upstairs you will find the impressive, open-plan living space with vaulted ceilings and original exposed beams, adding a light and airy feel to the space. Unwind in the lounge and relax on the comfortable leather sofas in front of the warming wood burner. There are bar stools to perch on at the sleek kitchen island, or sit together at the extendable dining table to plan the day’s activities. Alternatively, dine al-fresco at the picnic bench in the suntrap south-facing garden while admiring the fabulous views or starry night skies. When it’s time for bed, three cosy and inviting bedrooms await with wooden floorboards underfoot and inglenook feature fireplaces in two. Located in Northumberland National Park, fantastic walking and cycling trails begin from the doorstep. The area is an internationally recognised Dark Sky Park territory thanks to the lack of light pollution, and for keen stargazers, Kilder Observatory holds regular public events where you can join the scientists watching the heavens. Greenhaugh (3.5 miles) has a pub/restaurant, and Bellingham (7 miles) is where you will find local shops, pubs, restaurants, and the famed Hareshaw Linn walk. Further afield, Kielder Forest and Water Park (20 miles) is a wonderful, wooded landscape dotted with lakes, ideal for water sports, cycling and walking. For larger groups, this property can be booked alongside neighbouring Bastle Lodge, providing accommodation for up to 26 guests across the two properties. Please contact us and our team will be happy to assist with coordinating the bookings.

Weekly prices from £932.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Saltash  (88525), Saltash
3 Bedroom Bed in Saltash (88525)

Saltash, Cornwall

6 3 2 Yes

An immaculately presented property in the heart of Cornwall’s countryside is exactly what you need for your next UK getaway. Within easy reach of some of the beautiful beaches that line the South West Coastal Path, you’re free to explore magnificent clifftop walks, seaside scenery and surfing adventures throughout your stay here. At the end of each day, you can return home to this stunning single-storey property, a magnificently modern choice of accommodation for six guests and one dog with an abundance of space for relaxing indoors or out. High ceilings, sprawling windows and plenty of French doors ensure that this property is always light, bright and inviting. Step foot inside and make yourselves at home in the stylish open-plan living space. With a kitchen, lounge and diner, this sociable room is a one-stop spot for chilling out on an evening. Throw open the doors to enjoy direct access to the garden, perhaps even snubbing the stylish dining table and opting to eat outdoors inside. With the whole place laid out on one level, you can even access the garden from two of the three bedrooms, ideal for keeping an eye out as children or pets play. No trip to Cornwall is complete without time spent on the beach, so jump in the car and reach the south coast in 6 miles. Beautiful beaches nearby include Seaton (6.5 miles) and Millendreath (9 miles). Perfect for holidays with children, the cottage is exceptionally positioned for plenty of local attractions. Discover the Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary (8 miles), Adrenalin Quarry (5 miles) or Port Eliot House and Gardens (3 miles) which hosts regular seasonal events. You can, of course, venture to the town of Par (25 miles) to spend some time in Cornwall’s much-loved Eden Project.

Weekly prices from £719.00

3 Bedroom Bed in The Green (88586), Millom
3 Bedroom Bed in The Green (88586)

Millom, The Lake District and Cumbria

6 3 2 Yes

Whilst so many favour the lakes and fells that make the Lake District the majestic National Park that it is, Cumbria’s magnificent coastline is also not to be sniffed at. This wonderfully appointed property offers you the rare opportunity to discover it all, benefiting from a from its prime position at the southern tip of the National Park with Lake Windermere, Coniston Water and the coastline all within effortless reach. An absolute gem of a property that welcomes six guests and two dogs, you’re sure to love staying here with all of your family. Lovingly presented in pastel colours and with simple and inviting decor, this single-storey property really is a delight. After long days of rewarding walks and enjoyable day trips, leave your coats and boots in the spacious hallway before making yourself at home. A traditionally decorated kitchen/diner presents you with the opportunity to enjoy celebratory dinners together and patio doors leading directly into the enclosed garden also offer a wonderful spot for dining alfresco. You can spend some real quality time together in the lounge, a welcoming space with comfy seating and a Smart TV, before heading off to enjoy some restful time away from it all in one of the three pretty bedrooms. Jump in the car to discover the many Lake District adventures close by, or you can set off on foot with a picnic to find adventures closer to home. Millom Beach is a wide expanse of sand and shingle that’s just 5 miles away. This spot is always dog-friendly so don’t be afraid to bring your four-pawed pal along on a seaside excursion. Popular Lake District walking spots of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water are accessible within 20 miles, as is the pretty port town of Barrow-in-Furness with its dramatic sea views and Furness Abbey (17.5 miles).

Weekly prices from £611.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Ennerdale Bridge  (88627), Cleator
3 Bedroom Bed in Ennerdale Bridge (88627)

Cleator, The Lake District and Cumbria

6 3 2 Yes

Switch off and relax at this remote property in the western corner of the Lake District National Park. The property sleeps six guests and would suit friends or family who love getting out and exploring nature. With tracks and trails in all directions, including Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk, it’s the perfect base for keen walkers. Beautiful Ennerdale Water is just 3 miles away, and you can also enjoy day trips to the Cumbrian coast, before returning to your Lakeland hideaway. The property is full of character, with a plethora of exposed woodwork, and a beautiful collection of stylish furniture. The ground floor houses two of the bedrooms, along with the family bathroom. At the heart of the home is a spacious lounge/kitchen/diner, with an impressive, vaulted ceiling, along with comfortable sofas, a dining area, and a kitchen with everything you need to cater for the group. Doors open from here onto a patio, so you can enjoy indoor/outdoor living in the summer months. A feature, spiral staircase leads to the first floor, where another bedroom and bathroom are located in the eaves (just watch out for the restricted head height in some areas). The suntrap patio has outdoor furniture and is a lovely place for wildlife watching or sipping a glass of wine under the stars. Ennerdale Water is the most westerly, and the most remote, of all the Lakeland lakes. It’s a place to fully connect with nature, enjoying peaceful walks along the shores of the crystal-clear lake or following one of the paths into the surrounding woodland. After a long walk, you can refuel in one of the cosy pubs in Ennerdale Bridge (1 mile). Keen walkers can also explore Haystacks, Great Gable, and Kirk Fell, which are all accessible on foot from the village.

Weekly prices from £583.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Ashford In The Water (88675), Bakewell
3 Bedroom Bed in Ashford In The Water (88675)

Bakewell, Peak District

6 3 1 Yes

Create everlasting memories in this fabulous country cottage, perfect for families, couples or groups of friends. The single-storey stone house is located in glorious countryside just outside Ashford-in-the-Water and has walks straight from its front door. This immaculate accommodation has a fresh, country/modern look and is beautifully decorated throughout. The views from the spacious lounge are truly stunning and, when you have closed the curtains in the evening, you can admire the flickering flames of the wood burner adding extra warmth. Curl up on the comfortable sofas and enjoy watching favourite films on the Smart TV or discussing the next day’s activities. The bright kitchen/diner is another gorgeous room, with a huge range cooker and a farmhouse-style table and chairs for sociable gatherings. All on the same level you will find three pretty bedrooms, two doubles and a twin, sharing a handsome family bathroom. Head outside and there is a raised terrace and outdoor dining furniture. With yet more fabulous views, this is the ideal spot in which to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, perhaps with an al fresco meal or simply a coffee and a good book. Stroll less than half a mile to the charming village of Ashford-in-the-Water, famous for its medieval Sheepwash Bridge, where there is a pub, shop and tearooms. Another 1.5 miles will take you to vibrant Bakewell, with great places to eat and drink, independent shops and, of course, the opportunity to try the iconic Bakewell Pudding. You can walk or cycle from the door of the cottage, and will definitely want to join the traffic-free Monsal Trail through beautiful valleys, fells and hills. Further hiking adventures could contrast the scenery of the higher, wilder Dark Peak, 13 miles north, with the gentler limestone dales of White Peak, 3 miles south.

Weekly prices from £717.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Launceston  (88858), Launceston
3 Bedroom Bed in Launceston (88858)

Launceston, Cornwall

6 3 2 Yes

A wonderful barn conversion nestling in rolling countryside on the Cornwall/Devon border, 3 miles from the historic town of Launceston. Featuring an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, versatile bedrooms and an enclosed garden with astonishing panoramic views, this characterful, dog-friendly barn is ideal for a family or group of friends seeking adventure or complete relaxation between Dartmoor National Park and the Atlantic coastline. This gorgeous holiday home offers contemporary looks punctuated by original features, with each spacious room glowing in natural light. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is a popular place to converge, whether you’re setting yourselves up for the day or in urgent need of comfortable surroundings after hours of activity. Upstairs is where you’ll find the family bathroom and three inviting bedrooms, all with wonderful country views: two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom; and one twin bedroom. The elevated enclosed patio garden enjoys panoramic views across the lakes and rolling hills beyond the cottage, with plenty of room for children to play dog-friendly games - that is if they’re not enjoying a BBQ supper, relaxing in the hot tub or exploring the 7 acres of grounds. With Dartmoor National Park (14.5 miles) in one direction and Cornwall’s Atlantic coast (21.5 miles) in the other, there are endless places to keep walkers, cyclists and water sports lovers busy during their stay. The national park is home to some of the most dramatic moorlands found anywhere in the UK, while the rugged coastline is dotted with pretty fishing villages and miles of sandy beaches. Closer to home, Launceston (3 miles) has an inspiring castle and steam railway, and, like its wilder counterparts, is a great place to sit and watch the world go by.

Weekly prices from £665.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Alston (88907), Alston
3 Bedroom Bed in Alston (88907)

Alston, The Lake District and Cumbria

6 3 3 Yes

Refurbished detached stone property set in the pretty small town of Alston. The town dates back to the 17th Century and is the highest in England, around 1,000 feet above sea level. The train station is England’s highest narrow-gauge railway and is the starting point for the South Tynedale Railway. You can also join the Pennine Way walking trail from Alston or jump in the car onto the A686, one of the AA Magazine’s ‘Ten Great Drives’. Those with a sense of adventure can embark on a long, steep climb up Hartside Fell (29 miles), which also forms part of the Coast-to-Coast Cycle Route. If you are looking for relaxation, enjoy the private hot tub in the enclosed garden while listening to bird song. You can enter the property, either from the front door into a small lobby where there is a handy WC or through the side door, directly into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. This room is tiered with one step down from the kitchen area and three steps from the dining area into the lounge. The lounge is bright and spacious with a lovely arch window, wall mounted Smart TV and wood burner set in an elevated stone fireplace with wooden mantle. There are patio doors from the dining area out onto the enclosed garden with patio and decking. There is a cupboard off the kitchen which has a washing machine. Head through into the lobby from the kitchen, and up the stairs to the first floor. Here you will find three en-suite bedrooms, two super-king-size bedrooms and a twin bedroom perfect for the children, all featuring wall-mounted Smart TVs. The enclosed garden is accessed from the dining room where you will find a small patio directly outside, a raised decking area with table and seats and a private hot tub with views over the field and fells. It offers a real suntrap on a nice day and is a great place to read a good book or enjoy a morning coffee.

Weekly prices from £1,090.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Wooler (93544), Wooler
3 Bedroom Bed in Wooler (93544)

Wooler, Northumbria

6 3 2 Yes

With a manicured garden neatly tucked away at the back, this delightful Wooler cottage offers an exceptional Northumberland escape. Perched on the edge of the famed Northumberland National Park, just 15 miles from the AONB coastline, you’re extremely well-positioned for walking, mountain biking and nature spotting excursions in the surrounding areas. The area is at the base of the Cheviot Hills, offering elevated scenery and rolling landscapes to explore on foot or two wheels. Whatever your days may have in store, this splendid single-storey holiday home awaits, hosting a family or friendship group of six guests and two dogs. A relaxed, open-plan layout allows for laid-back evenings of preparing food, dining together and unwinding in front of the TV. The kitchen has been thoroughly equipped for preparing dinners, and you’ll find additional appliances including a beer fridge in the utility room accessed via the rear patio. On a summer’s day, throw open the lounge’s bi-fold doors to allow direct access into the spacious, fully enclosed garden with grassy areas and a furnished patio. You’ll never forget al fresco evenings spent dining out here. Back inside, find all three bedrooms on the ground floor (two of the bedroom are accessed via four steps). The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite and the other two are served by a family bathroom. There’s a world of beauty to be discovered on your doorstep when staying here, including Hedgehope Hill, The Cheviot (both 8 miles) and the glorious scenery surrounding the Linhope Spout Waterfall (12.5 miles). Not far off the England-Scotland border, you can spend your rest days exploring picture-perfect border towns including Coldstream (14 miles), Kelso (20.5 miles) and Berwick-upon-Tweed (17 miles). The latter town sits at the northern point of Northumberland’s magnificent coastal AONB, an area offering vibrant, nature-filled seascapes and stunning beaches. Visit Holy Island with a walk along the causeway (14 miles) to spot puffins and dolphin pods.

Weekly prices from £690.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Mattersey (93570), Doncaster
3 Bedroom Bed in Mattersey (93570)

Doncaster, Heart of England

6 3 2 Yes

The perfect place for a family looking for a quiet rural escape on a working farm.. Bring your walking boots and head off on the miles of footpaths that leave the farm to explore the surrounding countryside. Why not strike off in the direction of the Idle Valley Nature Reserve, just a couple of miles south, where a diverse range of wildlife call the 927-acre network of lakes, wetland and grassland home. For sporting fans, Doncaster Racecourse is 13 miles away and Bawtry Golf Club, rated as one of the best all-season golf courses in Yorkshire, is 8 miles away. Yorkshire Wildlife Park is conveniently just 11 miles away, situated just outside Doncaster, offering a unique view into the world of animals including lions, tigers, leopards, giraffes and baboons. Step into the open-plan living room, with four-seater sofa and two tub chairs, a Smart TV and dining area, all overlooking the lovely green spaces around the farm buildings. The compact kitchen has all you need to create a hearty breakfast or a delicious evening meal after a day of exploring the local area. There are three bedrooms to choose from: a super king size with TV and en suite bathroom, a king size and a twin. A family shower room completes the accommodation. Outside, the property has its own enclosed patio to the front with garden furniture to relax on a summers evening, overlooking the open spaces and farm buildings. On site shared areas include further outdoor seating with BBQ, a children’s climbing frame, a secure dog-play area and a games room situated in one of the farm’s barns, offering something for all the family with board games, a library, games consoles, table tennis, and a full-size snooker table.

Weekly prices from £555.00