Large Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages

Check out our collection of large dog friendly holiday accommodation sleeping from 8 to 20 or even 30+ people.

These large holiday homes are ideal if you’re planning a big get-together with family or friends. From lakeside lodges to rural farmhouses, these generous properties offer plenty of space to stretch out, relax and celebrate together in style. Plus, dogs are welcome at all of our large holiday homes.

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2,424 properties found

5 Bedroom Bed in Loweswater (SZ424), Cockermouth
5 Bedroom Bed in Loweswater (SZ424)

Cockermouth, The Lake District and Cumbria

10 5 4 Yes

Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this stunning property offers elegant holiday accommodation for up to ten guests. Making a wonderful retreat for larger families and groups of friends, this superb Georgian house has been sympathetically updated throughout. With the lakes of Loweswater, Buttermere and Crummock Water all within easy reach and the peaks of Grasmoor, Mellbreak and Blake Fell all nearby, the house makes a great base for eager walkers, hikers, cyclists and nature lovers discovering this spellbinding and secluded part of the Lake District. Double doors lead into the imposing entrance hall and through to the lounge. With a Smart TV and a welcoming wood burner, this light and airy room is ideal for relaxing in at the end of a great day out. Featuring a breakfast bar, a formal dining table and a wide range of equipment, the stylishly designed kitchen/diner is perfect for enjoying a celebratory meal together. The ground floor also has some useful drying spaces and the first of the property’s five peaceful bedrooms: a super-king-size room. The remaining four are upstairs: two en-suite king-size bedrooms, each with a double-ended claw-foot bath, and two twin rooms. There are also two handy shower rooms, one on each floor. Outside, the gardens feature large lawns and a woodland area with a stream trickling through. A raised terrace offers glorious views and makes a wonderful spot for outdoor dining. Climbers can head to the peaks of Mellbreak and Grasmoor (both within 3 miles) or you can enjoy long walks around Loweswater, Crummock Water and Buttermere (all within 5 miles). Other local attractions include Whinlatter Forest Park, Scale Force Waterfall, the Lake District Wildlife Park and the bustling towns of Cockermouth and Keswick (all within 12 miles).

Weekly prices from £1,994.00

5 Bedroom Bed in Eskdale (SZ259), Holmrook
5 Bedroom Bed in Eskdale (SZ259)

Holmrook, The Lake District and Cumbria

10 5 3 Yes

Filled to the brim with characterful original features, a stay in this charming 17th-century property offers you the chance to step back in time and enjoy time well spent with your nearest and dearest. With sprawling gardens for children to explore and far-reaching mountain views that will delight you as you enjoy your morning coffee, this farmhouse-style accommodation is simply wonderful. Acting as the perfect base for ten guests and four dogs to explore the Eskdale Valley and beyond, this property lends itself to any group of extended family or friends to enjoy an adventure-packed week spent together. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just finding time for a much sought-after reunion, this stunning choice of accommodation promises an unrivalled stay for the holiday of a lifetime. Whilst the traditional style of this holiday home has been maintained with period furnishings and stunning original artworks, you’ll be pleased to find the two-storey cottage has been lovingly updated with all the mod-cons a family may require. Despite stone flagged flooring and wooden beams, the kitchen is one space that’s been updated for use in the 21st century. An authentic Aga is the centrepiece of this space, with a dishwasher and an American-style fridge/freezer in the adjacent utility room providing a helping hand for ensuring delicious meals are served and effortlessly cleared away. There are both two lounges and two snugs right here on the ground floor, perfect for when younger guests wish to break away and unwind together. There’s even a second kitchen with a microwave and smoothie maker which teenage guests may wish to call their own. Head on upstairs to discover five bedrooms where a quality night’s sleep can be enjoyed. Completing the property is a generous allowance of outdoor space including lawns, patio, woodland and even a pond. Spend magical summer evenings dining alfresco whilst children and pets play in your midst.

Weekly prices from £1,500.00

5 Bedroom Bed in Witherslack (SZ593), Grange-over-sands
5 Bedroom Bed in Witherslack (SZ593)

Grange-over-sands, The Lake District and Cumbria

10 5 4 Yes

This spacious cottage has an idyllic setting, surrounded by mountains, in South Cumbria. The holiday home makes a great base for keen walkers, with beautiful routes through woodlands and nature reserves directly from your front door. You’ll also be within easy reach of the coast, with Grange-over-Sands just 6 miles away. The property sleeps ten guests across five bedrooms, as well as two furry friends, making it the ideal retreat for large families and groups of friends. With a large lounge, games room, and snug area, the cottage provides ample room for everyone to spread out during the holiday. There’s also a beautiful garden of mature trees and an expansive lawn, which children and dogs will love charging around on, whilst you unwind on the sunny patio. Steps lead to the entrance porch of the cottage, where you can leave all your coats and boots. Once inside, you’ll be greeted by a bright and airy holiday home, featuring crisp decor and contemporary furniture. The impressive lounge stretches the entire length of the property, meaning there’s a variety of seating areas to suit everyone. Get cosy by the wood burner to read a book or gather around the Smart TV for a movie night. The vast kitchen/diner is a wonderfully sociable space and has everything you need to cater for the group. Come together around the table for ten in the bay window for dinner parties and family celebrations, admiring the tranquil views over the garden. Four of the property’s delightful bedrooms are located on the lower ground floor and two of them have en-suite facilities. The final bedroom is a king-size on the first floor, which also has an en-suite bathroom, as well as a fabulous Juliet balcony overlooking the garden. The games room is on the first floor and is a great place to enjoy quality time together, playing pool or table football. Steps lead from the house to the gorgeous garden, with its babbling stream, large lawn, and ample seating for al fresco dining. There’s off-road parking at the property for five cars.

Weekly prices from £1,445.00

5 Bedroom Bed in Barnstaple  (85165), Barnstaple
5 Bedroom Bed in Barnstaple (85165)

Barnstaple, Devon

10 5 5 Yes

Book a group stay at this beautiful barn conversion near Brayford in Devon. Situated in rural surroundings, approximately 6.5 miles from Barnstaple and less than 2 miles from the edge of picturesque Exmoor, the impressive property sleeps 10 guests, plus one four-legged friend, in five bedrooms. Enjoy country walks or go to the beach. Return home to steam in a hot tub out in the enclosed garden. Wander into this exceptional holiday home at ground-floor level, where two super-king-size bedrooms are located, both with en-suite shower rooms and Smart TVs. One of these can be arranged as twins in advance. Climb the glass and ash staircase to the first floor, to find the lounge, where you can watch the Smart TV together as the wood burner crackles. Head into the open-plan kitchen/diner, with its breakfast bar, to prepare a hearty feast. Find a utility room and separate WC close by. Gather round the long table in the dining room and take in the far-reaching rural vistas over each happy holiday meal. Climb another flight of stairs to another super-king-size room, which can be set up as twins in advance, and has a Smart TV and en-suite shower room. There is also a king-size room, with dressing room, Smart TV and en-suite bathroom. Access the final king-size room externally and find it also has a Smart TV and en-suite shower room. Make the most of the great outside space whenever the weather is fine. Light the BBQ and soak in the hot tub. Find secure storage for cycles and other equipment, plus parking for five cars, at the barn. Plan day trips to the beach at Croyde, 16.5 miles away. Take the children to Exmoor Zoo, 4 miles away, or the theme park at Watermouth Castle, 13.5 miles from the barn.

Weekly prices from £1,730.00

5 Bedroom Bed in Durham  (85257), Durham
5 Bedroom Bed in Durham (85257)

Durham, Northumbria

10 5 5 Yes

Bubble in the hot tub then sit out around the fire pit with your friends and family and take in the fabulous views as the sun goes down at this sizeable holiday home in County Durham. With picturesque, rural surroundings, the sumptuous, five-bedroom property sleeps up to ten guests and a pair of delighted dogs. Set just over 0.5 miles from the village of Lanchester and 8 miles from the historic city of Durham, the property is also about 7 miles from the fringes of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its myriad of walks and beauty spots. Also pick up footpaths and trails close to the house, including the 12-mile Lanchester Valley Way and the 5-mile Lanchester Roman Walk circular walk, which crosses the site of Longovicium Roman Fort. Let yourselves into the inviting, open-plan kitchen/dining room and put the kettle on to enjoy a cup of tea with a stottie cake you have bought on a trip out. Find everything you need to prepare holiday meals for your party with your own ingredients, as well as a Smart TV and a wine fridge. Dine in here or set the table through in the conservatory/dining room for special, celebratory meals. Find you have a choice of lounges, each with a Smart TV, to spread out into. Also at ground-floor level, are a play bedroom for children, a WC and a utility room, with a washing machine and dryer. Climb the stairs to discover two king-size bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom and Juliet balcony and the other with a bath in the bedroom and an en-suite shower room. There are also three super-king-size bedrooms, with en-suite shower rooms. These can be arranged as twins if discussed in advance; one has a Juliet balcony and another has a day bed for an extra guest. Spill out into the extensive gardens when the sun shines. Fire up the hot tub, sizzle supper on the BBQ and light the fire pit in the evening as you gaze out over your surroundings. Find parking for three cars at the house.

Weekly prices from £1,548.00

5 Bedroom Bed in Ashbourne (85487), Ashbourne
5 Bedroom Bed in Ashbourne (85487)

Ashbourne, Peak District

10 5 2 Yes

Grand and imposing with an impressive history, this Grade-II listed property sleeps ten and is a sheer delight for that special big holiday you have been planning. Positioned in idyllic Ashbourne with the Peak District National Park as your playground, you’ll soon find yourself thoroughly relaxed thanks to the abundance of scenic walks, country inns and cosy evenings spent feasting on good food and wine. Decorated in the spirit of the past with antique furniture and a soothing colour palette, your accommodation is perfectly suited to family occasions. Don your finery and sip drinks in the parlour, moving through to the dining room with its Jacobean panelled walls, wood burner and hidden reading nook and large table when it is time to eat. The spacious kitchen is equipped with everything you could possibly need to cook up a storm, and you can even take your meals outside to dine alfresco on warm afternoons in the large garden. Your sleeping quarters consist of five bedrooms that share a marvellous bathroom and shower room, and can be arranged in a variety of ways to suit your group. Accessed via one of two staircases, they are a wonderful retreat after a busy day – just take care as the steps are narrow and uneven. Tailor your itinerary to match your mood, enjoying the excellent walking opportunities that lie beyond the village. Rich pastures, craggy tors and riverside meadows are waiting to be explored, and there are lots of country inns to choose from for a slap-up lunch. Try the Tissington Trail and bring along your bike, or seek out thrills at Alton Towers, 6.5 miles away. Further afield, Dovedale (5.5 miles away) is a must simply to take in the breathtaking Thorpe Cloud and the picturesque stepping stones.

Weekly prices from £1,993.00

5 Bedroom Bed in Lytham  (85675), Preston
5 Bedroom Bed in Lytham (85675)

Preston, Yorkshire Dales

10 5 3 Yes

Immerse yourself in fine country living at this beautiful, stylish home set on a working farm in Lancashire. Sleeping ten people over five bedrooms and welcoming one canine companion, it’s the ultimate rural retreat for families or groups of friends looking for a truly chic place to celebrate a special occasion. Spend your days hiking in the Forest of Bowland, strolling the beach at Lytham St Annes or enjoying all the thrills and spills of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, all within 20 miles of the cottage. When evening comes, you could rub shoulders with the locals in the village pub, host BBQ dinners in the property’s beautiful garden, or take a well-earned soak in the private hot tub. Step inside and you’ll feel instantly welcomed in the bright and airy entrance hall - the perfect place to leave muddy boots and sandy shoes after a day of exploring. Move on through to the stylish, contemporary kitchen/diner to cook up a feast for your group. You’ll find everything you need to cook, and you can gather the whole gang together around the oak dining table to eat. Alternatively, head outside to the large, enclosed garden and fire up the charcoal BBQ on the patio. Enjoy an al fresco diner with your loved ones before you treat yourself to a well-earned soak in the private hot tub or a game of pool in the garage. The views over the farm from the hot tub are lovely. Alternatively, head to the living room to slip onto a sofa and warm your toes by the wood burner while you catch up on your favourite TV shows. When it’s time for bed, you’ll find three beautifully-styled bedrooms on the first floor and two more on the second floor. In the morning, take the opportunity to enjoy your freshly-brewed coffee in the beautiful garden room. With its lovely garden views and double doors that open out onto the patio, it’s the perfect place to start the day.

Weekly prices from £1,991.00

5 Bedroom Bed in Bude (85698), Bude
5 Bedroom Bed in Bude (85698)

Bude, Cornwall

10 5 3 Yes

Occupying a quiet village location only a mile from the stunning North Cornwall coastline, this luxurious property is the perfect coastal retreat. Friends and families can enjoy a wonderful reunion or special holiday together with the property sleeping ten people over five bedrooms. Located in Poughill, on the outskirts of the popular seaside town of Bude, you have the South West Coast Path on your doorstep, a selection of beaches to choose from and many shops and eateries nearby. After an exhausting day of walking, surfing and building sandcastles, head home for a relaxing soak under the stars in your private hot tub. Exquisitely finished, this property effortlessly blends contemporary design with the occasional piece of traditional furniture or period feature. There’s an abundance of light and space throughout. At the heart of the home, the open-plan kitchen/diner is well-equipped with all the mod-cons, with views across the garden. When it comes to relaxing, you have a choice of spaces: the garden room with bi-folding doors leading outside; the cosy lounge with its wood burner; and the sunroom with vaulted ceilings, wood burner and bi-folding doors. Upstairs, there are five well-presented bedrooms, two of which are en-suites, and a family bathroom, whilst outside offers a spacious terrace with dining furniture, a large lawn, a hot tub and a games room. Bude (1.5 miles) is popular with visitors as it has two beaches, a canal with boats to hire, stunning clifftop walks, a sea pool and a bustling town full of independent shops and eateries. You can also explore the coast in either direction with the dramatic Hartland Heritage Coast to the north and popular coastal villages such as Boscastle and Tintagel, with its King Arthur connections, to the south (both within 20 miles). You can also head inland and enjoy peaceful, rural walks amongst Devon’s Ruby Country.

Weekly prices from £2,039.00

4 Bedroom Bed in Appleby  (85757), Appleby-in-westmorland
4 Bedroom Bed in Appleby (85757)

Appleby-in-westmorland, The Lake District and Cumbria

10 4 3 Yes

Set within private grounds at a beautiful rural location, this impressive property, just 4 miles from the historic market town of Appleby, is ideal for an extended family or friends’ getaway or a restful holiday or celebration. There are many opportunities to cycle along quiet country roads directly from the property. Explore the castle at Appleby or travel along the scenic Settle-Carlisle Railway line. This beautiful route allows you to hop on and off for walks or cycles between the stations. This chic and spacious property has bright white walls, bold colours in the furnishings, and a nature theme in the thoughtful decor, all combining to create a welcoming feel. Downstairs is a lovely open-plan dining room with a Smart TV and access to the contemporary kitchen with all the appliances needed to prepare delicious meals. The lounge, off the dining room, has comfortable seating and a Smart TV and is ideal for chatting, reading and relaxing. There is a snug/games room for competitive fun or chilling out, with access to the courtyard. A small office/study is available as a quiet space. There is a double bedroom and bathroom downstairs. Upstairs is a bathroom and three comfortable bedrooms: one with two double beds and two king-size with an en-suite shower. Explore the pretty, shared grounds or sit and have a BBQ in your small private courtyard at the back of the house. Explore the nearby Eden Valley (13 miles), which offers four circular cycling “do in a day” routes. Ullswater, in the Lake District, is just 19 miles away, where you can enjoy a trip on one of the Ullswater Steamers, walk the nearby hills or enjoy a distillery tour. Rheged (18 miles) is great on a wet day; watch a film, see an exhibition, wander around the shops, or participate in a creative class.There is currently an ongoing housing development opposite the property from The Eden Grove Investment Properties LTD.

Weekly prices from £1,365.00