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.
10,457 properties found
Brixham, Devon
7 4 2 Yes
This charming cottage on the edge of the popular harbour town Dartmouth is an idyllic romantic retreat for couples. The towns picturesque setting on the banks of the River Dart is beautiful and its historic streets are home to lots of independent shops and eateries boasting a wealth of local crafts and produce. There is always something going on in the bustling town with lots of popular events throughout the year, such as the Royal Regatta in August. Bursting with original features, this reverse-level cottage has plenty of character, but its neutral palette and pops of bright colour give it a touch of contemporary style. You enter on the ground floor next to the compact, but well-equipped, kitchen. The spacious lounge/diner on the first floor allows guests to make the most of the views across Dartmouth, whilst high ceilings and white walls add to the feeling of light and space. On the lower ground floor is the master bedroom, complete with a free-standing bath for a taste of luxury. As the property is adjoined to the owners house, you can share their garden, but you also have use of a private patio area. Whilst in Dartmouth, take a boat trip on the River Dart, including one to English Heritages Dartmouth Castle (2 miles). You can also catch the ferry across to Kingswear and take the Dartmouth Steam Railway as far as Paignton on the English Riviera via seaside resort Goodrington Sands. If you prefer to travel on two feet, take to the South West Coast Path and explore the many stunning beaches and villages on this stretch of coastline, such as Brixham, Slapton, Torcross and Beesands.
Weekly prices from £566.00
Bideford, Devon
7 4 2 Yes
Ideally situated in the picturesque village of Instow, this charming coastal cottage is within easy reach of a choice of great pubs, restaurants and shops, and is just a few metres from a glorious sandy beach. Providing spacious accommodation for up to seven guests, this tastefully furnished waterside property makes a fantastic base for a family looking for a tranquil retreat in beautiful surroundings. Overlooking sand dunes and offering sea glimpses, this delightful cottage is ideal for exploring the stunning coastline and gorgeous countryside of North Devon. On entering this bright, stylish and inviting holiday home, you will find the tastefully decorated lounge, which is a perfect space to relax in at the end of a great day, with plenty of comfortable seating so you can sit back with a good book or watch a movie. Exploring further, the kitchen/diner is an ideal space for preparing and sharing your favourite family meals. Going upstairs, there are four cosy bedrooms. Theres a super king-size zip-and-link which can be made up as a twin room on request, a twin room, a single and a king-size room with an en-suite wet room. Stepping outside, you can unwind in the pretty garden which overlooks the beach and features a fully enclosed lawn and a patio area with garden furniture. From Instow, you can cross the Torridge Estuary via a small passenger ferry to the quaint fishing village of Appledore. Ideal for accessing the Tarka Trail and the South West Coast Path, Instow is also great for visiting the beautiful beaches of Croyde (15 miles), Saunton (13 miles) and Westward Ho! (5 miles). Other attractions include the historic village of Clovelly (15 miles), the Milky Way Adventure Park (12 miles), The Big Sheep (5 miles), RHS Garden Rosemoor (10.5 miles) and Tapeley Park (2 miles).
Weekly prices from £897.00
Worth Matravers, Dorset and Somerset
7 4 2 Yes
Bask in the sunshine in the garden of this Dorset cottage and gaze out across the fields towards the sea. Set in the village of Worth Matravers, on the Purbeck Peninsula, the attractive, four-bedroom cottage welcomes up to seven guests and is the perfect base for country walks and cycle rides, as well as days out to the beach in Swanage, 3.5 miles away. Find the heart of this holiday home is its large lounge. Light the wood burner in here, watch TV or open the glass doors for seamless indoor/outdoor living on warm days. Find the bright kitchen, with electric cooker and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine, offers everything you need to cater for your party. Gather in the dining room at meals times and absorb the sea views. Find a wet room, with shower, WC and handbasin, on the ground floor too, plus a single bedroom. The other three bedrooms are on the first floor: two are arranged with king-size beds, while the third is a twin. The family bathroom, with a bath and walk-in shower, is also at this level, together with a separate WC. Make the most of the south-facing, enclosed garden during the warmer months. Dine on the terrace as often as possible and watch the children play on the lawn. Find another grassed area in front of the cottage, together with parking for up to two cars. Follow a footpath for less than 1 mile to Winspit Quarry, where you can swim from the rocks and pick up the path along the famous Jurassic coastline. Spend time shopping, dining or walking along the pier in Swanage. Drive 7 miles to Studland, for more sandy beaches, and head to Corfe Castle 4 miles away to browse in independent shops and visit historic ruins.
Weekly prices from £781.00
Pickering, Yorkshire Dales
7 3 2 Yes
Sitting on the edge of the North York Moors in the pretty village of Newton-on-Rawcliffe, this spacious cottage makes the perfect base for friends or family and their four-legged companions looking to enjoy the great outdoors and luxurious on-site facilities. With shared grounds, an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a hot tub, and a table tennis table, there’s heaps to do at this gorgeous ground-floor property. With exposed brickwork and original wooden beams, the cottage has bags of charm and comfortable, stylish interiors. Head into the spacious lounge/diner with its Smart TV and a cosy wood burner for evenings in. Prepare tasty meals in the homely kitchen and eat together at the rustic dining table and chairs. There are three bedrooms all with good storage: a double, a twin and a triple bunk bed (with a double and a single bed). There are also two bathrooms – one is a wet room and the other, a bathroom with a bath and shower over the bath. You’ll find washing machines and a tumble dryer in the shared laundry room. Outside, enjoy drinks and lunch alfresco on the benches in the shared garden, relax in the water garden beside the pond, go swimming, relax in the hot tub and sauna, and set up a table tennis league. Visit the bustling town of Pickering (5 miles) with a museum, a brewery, shops, and eateries; you can also eat out at the nearby village pub. Go for a walk at Cropton Forest (3 miles) and Dalby Forest (17 miles), where there are also exciting mountain bike trails. Catch the steam train on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Pickering for a trip through stunning scenery to the Gothic town of Whitby on the coast (18.5 miles) and have an exciting day out at Scarborough’s Luna Park (22.5 miles).
Weekly prices from £1,043.00
Beaworthy, Devon
7 3 2 Yes
Escape to the country and recharge your batteries with friends or family (plus your canine companions) in this beautiful cottage. Its location makes it an excellent base for exploring North Devon and Cornwall, and you’ll love its original features and welcoming wood burner. Inside, the barn is designed ‘upside down’ to make the most of its fabulous views across Dartmoor. Go straight up the stairs to the open-plan kitchen/diner, with a soaring ceiling, timber floor and criss-crossing rafters. There’s heaps of space here to prepare meals and enjoy them at the sturdy dining table before you head to the lounge, where you can spend the evenings in the comfortable seating by the wood burner, reading, playing games or watching shows on the Smart TV. The three bedrooms are all on the ground floor: a super-king-size (can be a twin on request) with an en-suite shower room and glazed doors to the patio, a king-size, and a king size bedroom with additional single bed with floor-to-ceiling windows; the latter two sharing a bathroom. The outside space is just as special. Get competitive with table tennis in the barn at the top of the drive, exercise dogs in the half-acre paddock, play games in the garden, enjoy a meal around the picnic table or simply relax on the lawn in the sunshine. Found along a quiet rural track, the cottage is located on the edge of the small village of Shebbear and close to the Tarka Trail, a flat, off-road route through unspoilt countryside which is perfect for walkers and cyclists. Spend a day at the beach, with rocky and secluded Bucks Mill just 12 miles and popular Westward Ho! 16.5 miles or, if water sports appeal, the North Devon Wake Park is 12.5 miles. The historic village of Clovelly is 14.5 miles, as is the family attraction, The Big Sheep.
Weekly prices from £659.00
Pulborough, South of England
7 4 3 Yes
This charming property is located in the village of Fittleworth, which has a village shop and several nearby pubs. It is nestled in a rural location within the South Downs National Park having far-reaching countryside views. This makes it the perfect getaway with family and friends and enjoying easy access to the many footpaths and cycling trails on offer. The neighbouring towns of Petworth and Pulborough are both 3 miles away with the latter having two supermarkets and mainline trains to London. There is much to see and do in the area including Petworth House, several golf courses, racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, as well as Polo at Cowdry Park all within 15 miles, ensuring this pocket of West Sussex has something for all the family. Leave your shoes and coats in the hallway before continuing through to the lounge. With a large sofa and two armchairs, this is a tranquil space in which to unwind in front of the roaring wood burner on a chilly evening and catch up on your favourite programmes on the Smart TV which includes Sky, BT Sports, and Netflix. Beyond, the impressive conservatory offers the perfect place to relax with a good book or just soak in the stunning countryside views across the South Downs National Park. The well-equipped kitchen is located just off the lounge. Throw open the patio doors on a warm summer’s morning and enjoy an informal breakfast at the kitchen table which seats four, but which can be extended to seat eight, or simply sit outside on the top terrace for a coffee and enjoy the view. A formal dining room for eight is located on the opposite side of the lounge and is a great space for family celebrations and a games room with a pool table and plenty of board games for an after-dinner family games evening. Just off the games room is a handy study that provides a quiet area for catching up on emails and the ground floor is completed with a handy utility room and a separate WC. Heading upstairs there are four bedrooms: two king-size rooms with impressive views and en-suite shower rooms, a twin room, and a single room with an additional trundle bed. These two bedrooms share the family bathroom. Outside, there is a gas-fired BBQ for outdoor dining and multiple seating areas to choose from, all of which enjoy the breath-taking views over the South Downs. Relax after an enjoyable day sightseeing and watching the sunset with a glass of fizz produced by one of the many local growers. A secret garden behind the property offers a quiet spot to sit under a wooden pergola and enjoy the peaceful views. There is also a garden gate which gives direct access to extensive woodland walks.
Weekly prices from £1,807.00
Hawes, Yorkshire Dales
7 4 2 Yes
This authentic Yorkshire cottage in a quiet hamlet in the Heart of the Dales close to beautiful walks and Hawes’ pubs, shops, and eateries makes a cosy base for a group of friends or a family and their four-legged friends. The lounge and snug both have Smart TVs, ideal if you’re away with different age groups, and there’s an enclosed patio with a BBQ for fun evenings outdoors. The pretty cottage is well equipped for guests’ needs with relaxed contemporary styling and furniture. Go into the lounge with a wood burner in the stone fireplace, a Smart TV, and comfortable seating. Head through to the kitchen/diner with a well-equipped, light kitchen area and an attractive dining area where you can enjoy sociable mealtimes. Kick back in the snug and watch the Smart TV on the sofas or read a good book – there’s also a separate WC and a utility room. Head upstairs to bed in the four stylish bedrooms, a super-king with a gorgeous en-suite shower room, a double, a twin zip-and-link bed that can be made up as a super-king-size, and a single. There’s also a bathroom with a bath and a separate shower. You can sit outside in the walled patio, fire up the BBQ and spend your evenings under the stars, and there’s storage for bikes in the outhouse. Wander from Gayle to the centre of Hawes (0.5 miles) to visit the shops, galleries, pubs, eateries, and the Wensleydale Creamery, made famous by the Wallace and Gromit films. Get out and explore the beautiful Dales on foot or by bike on the many nearby footpaths and trails. There’s a lovely walk from Gayle to Aysgill Force waterfall (about 3 miles) through the Dales heading upstream alongside Gale Beck, which runs through the hamlet.
Weekly prices from £971.00
Windermere, The Lake District and Cumbria
7 3 3 Yes
Ideally situated in the heart of the bustling lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere, this fresh and spacious detached house offers light, relaxing accommodation for families and friends keen to discover a beautiful part of the Lake District. With plenty of space for seven guests across three tastefully decorated bedrooms, the property is less than half a mile from the shores of Windermere. Set along a quiet and private residential drive, this beautifully updated holiday home has elegant living spaces, tasteful furnishings and stylish decor, and makes a fabulous base for walkers, nature lovers, climbers and water sports fans discovering an unforgettable part of Cumbria. The porch and hallway have space for coats and shoes before you head through to the tastefully furnished lounge with a Smart TV and a big bay window overlooking the garden. Exploring the ground floor there’s also a shower room, and a handsome dining room perfect for marking special occasions, alongside an elegant, beautifully arranged kitchen with a breakfast bar and additional dining area. Upstairs, the first floor features a bathroom and three delightful bedrooms (one en-suite): there are two lovely king-size rooms and a spacious family room with a single bunk over the main double bed. Outside, there are enclosed front and back gardens, each with a lawn, patio and seating area. There’s also ample space for storing bikes and sports equipment, with room on the drive for three cars. Bowness has a wealth of shops, pubs and restaurants, and is home to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. From here you can take a steamship trip across Windermere, with other local attractions including the Windermere Jetty Museum, Brockhole on Windermere, Holehird Gardens, Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre and Wray Castle, all within 9 miles. The beautiful Coniston Water and Esthwaite Water are both within 13 miles.
Weekly prices from £1,173.00
King's Lynn, East Anglia
7 4 2 Yes
Discover stunning North Norfolk from this beautifully presented four-bed home, located in the village of Docking. You’ll have a pub, play park, fish and chip shop and weekly market all within 1 mile, while the region’s largest town, Fakenham, is just 12 miles away. For the seaside, explore the golden sands of Brancaster, Heacham or Hunstanton, all within an 8-mile radius. Or if you’re into birdwatching and wildlife, visit the peaceful reserves at Holme Dunes (8 miles), Snettisham (12 miles) and Blakeney (19 miles).?This comfy accommodation is wonderful for a trip among family friends, with two dogs also welcome to join you. Decorated in neutral tones with stylish decorative touches, this traditional home is cosy and inviting. On the ground floor, there is a comfortable lounge area with two large sofas, a Smart TV and a wood burner for added warmth. The well-equipped kitchen is ready for your designated chef to whip up light snacks and hearty meals, and there’s an eight-person dining table overlooking the patio. The ground floor also includes one double bedroom and a handy separate WC. Upstairs, a king-size bed with a Smart TV awaits, and a second king-size which can be made into a twin on request). The fourth bedroom is a sweet single, and there’s also a good-sized family bathroom on this floor. In good weather, make the most of the enclosed garden, perhaps eating or sipping a beer in the fresh air as the sun sets. There’s so much to do nearby – you may fancy a cultural and historical trip to Houghton Hall (7 miles) or the royal Sandringham House and Estate (8 miles). Here for the lavender? Head west 5.5 miles to Heacham and discover over 50 varieties of the lovely purple flower at the famous lavender farm. Heacham Beach is excellent for dog walking, particularly when the tide is out.
Weekly prices from £747.00