Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages with a Good View

Take a look at our collection of self-catering holiday homes with good views where you can watch the world go by from the comfort of your home-from-home. Love a sea view? We have coastal holiday homes overlooking dramatic seascapes, rugged cliffs and sandy bays. Or imagine waking up each morning to marvel at views of an historic castle, picturesque village, beautiful garden or rolling countryside as far as the eye can see.

With great views like these, you may never want to leave your UK holiday cottage! Plus, dogs are always welcome.

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4,686 properties found

4 Bedroom Bed in West Bexington (DC149), Dorchester
4 Bedroom Bed in West Bexington (DC149)

Dorchester, Dorset and Somerset

8 4 4 Yes

Set in the charming village of West Bexington and only 200 metres from the renowned Chesil Beach, this spacious four-bedroom property is the ideal destination for families and friends seeking a coastal cottage for a relaxing getaway. The sociable open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is an impressive space for leisurely evenings and the cosy second lounge is perfect for quiet chats and movie nights. The large gardens offer plenty of picnic spots and treasure hunts through the trees. Only a short walk away, spend the days sunbathing and playing games on Chesil Beach or strolling through the tranquil West Bexington Nature Reserve. Stepping into the property through the large enclosed porch, there is plenty of space to leave outdoor clothing and sandy shoes. With light and airy rooms decorated in a palette of soothing shades, the house has a warm and inviting feel throughout. Gather together in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner to cook delicious dinners in the well-equipped kitchen and linger over meals late into the night around the stylish dining table. Enjoy a glass of wine in the cosy seating area in front of the open fire, looking out across the gardens. After a busy day at the beach, relax in the main lounge in front of a film before retiring to bed. There are two comfortable bedrooms on the ground floor, a double and a twin, both with en-suite shower rooms. Heading upstairs, you will find the two remaining bedrooms, one with 5’ zip and link bed, the other with 5’ bed and en-suite shower room. The family bathroom is also on this floor. Outside, the property is surrounded by large gardens with a seating area for alfresco dining and large lawn for garden games. Ample driveway parking is available.

Weekly prices from £1,310.00

4 Bedroom Bed in Westward Ho! (74997), Bideford
4 Bedroom Bed in Westward Ho! (74997)

Bideford, Devon

8 4 3 Yes

With its far-reaching sea views and abundance of cliffside walks, tourist attractions and fantastic eateries on its doorstep, this luxurious beachside property is the perfect coastal bolthole for large family gatherings and fun-filled getaways with friends. The south-facing balcony and private hot tub provide great places to chill out after a day at the beach, or you could fire up the BBQ and cook some of the great local produce on offer in the village. The property has been thoughtfully configured to make the most of the spectacular views and the reverse-level accommodation means you can sit back in the lounge with a glass of wine whilst watching the waves gently rolling in. The spacious cottage has been stylishly fitted and furnished throughout, and many of the rooms have French doors opening straight out onto the large enclosed garden. A well-equipped games room will keep kids entertained for hours whilst you curl up with a good book in the cosy snug area. The 2 miles of sand at Westward Ho! means that even in peak season, theres ample room to escape the crowds and find your own spot of tranquillity for sunbathing, sandcastle building or surfing. After a day in the sun, why not grab an ice cream and sit on the green, or potter around the arcades? Or, to see Westward Ho! in all its glory, head off along the cliff path and find a good spot to watch the sun go down. There are some fantastic options for days out nearby, such as The Big Sheep (3 miles away), where children of all ages (and adults!) will love meeting animals, watching displays and riding on the rollercoaster.

Weekly prices from £1,187.00

4 Bedroom Bed in Bala  (75288), Bala
4 Bedroom Bed in Bala (75288)

Bala, Snowdonia and North Wales

8 4 3 Yes

Sink into the bubbling hot tub beneath the stars and admire views of the lake, which sits at the bottom of the garden during your stay in this four-bed property with wooden beamed ceilings. Spend your days exploring Snowdonia National Park and enjoy scenic dog walks in the countryside. Enter the detached country house through the porch into the homely kitchen with dark granite worktops and wooden cabinets. After rustling up a meal for your loved ones, gather in the lounge/diner while soaking up the lake views. You can also snuggle up on the sofa in front of the TV after a day of exploring. Additional seating can be found in the main lounge on the lower ground floor, which boasts wooden beamed ceilings, a warming wood burner and three plump sofas to snuggle up on in front of the TV. Set across the two floors are two family bathrooms and four bedrooms – a super-king-size with an en-suite, two twin rooms and one king-size. There is also a convenient utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer. Outside, you’ll find expansive grounds, shared with neighbouring properties, a private hot tub and a lake. While away your time in the Welsh countryside during your stay near the town of Bala (3 miles). Here, you’ll find cosy cafes and pubs, independent shops and Wales’s largest natural lake. Visit the hidden Pstyll Rhaeadr waterfall (19 miles) and challenge yourself with a hike to the top of Aran Fawddwy mountain peak (16 miles). Take your four-legged friends for a stroll around Coed y Brenin Forest Park (26 miles) and stop at historical landmarks like Ffynnon Eidda and Ysbyty Ifan (19 miles) and Cwm Prysor Viaduct (15 miles).

Weekly prices from £1,067.00

4 Bedroom Bed in Tintagel  (75335), Tintagel
4 Bedroom Bed in Tintagel (75335)

Tintagel, Cornwall

8 4 3 Yes

With superb sea views from most of its rooms, this fantastic and spacious single-level property occupies a glorious spot on the North Cornwall coast and provides refreshing, cosy and welcoming self-catering accommodation for up to eight guests. The house is ideally located midway between the quintessential Cornish villages of Tintagel and Boscastle. A lovely holiday home for a larger family or a group of friends, the property makes a great base for walkers exploring the South West Coast Path and is just a couple of miles from some beautiful secluded beaches. On arrival at this fantastic holiday property, you will find the bright and stylishly designed open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Coolly decorated in cool relaxing tones and featuring a high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, this is a perfect space for relaxing in at the end of a great day. The delightful lounge area has plenty of seating, a Smart TV and glorious views from the French doors and the floor-to-ceiling windows. The pleasant dining area is perfect for sharing a special family meal, which you can enjoy cooking in the fully equipped kitchen. The hallway leads you along to the four fresh and relaxing bedrooms. The first is a spacious king-size room with a Smart TV, floor-to-ceiling windows, French doors and stunning sea views. There’s two further king-size rooms, both with en-suite shower rooms, and finally a cosy twin room, along with an attractive family bathroom. Stepping outside, the large decked balcony spans the length of the property and has plenty of outdoor furniture so you can sit back and admire the far-reaching sea views as you unwind with a drink or al fresco meal in the evening. There’s also a pretty enclosed garden with a gently sloping lawn and garden furniture with views across the fields. Ample private off-road parking is available on the driveway.

Weekly prices from £3,677.00

4 Bedroom Bed in Westward Ho! (75358), Bideford
4 Bedroom Bed in Westward Ho! (75358)

Bideford, Devon

8 4 3 Yes

Spend days on the beach, indulge in long walks or simply enjoy spending time at this holiday home in Devon with your party of eight. Situated in Westward Ho!, the bright, contemporary property offers luxurious accommodation, which includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Sit out in the sunshine and look out across the famous Northam Burrows towards the sea. Pack a picnic and stroll to the beach, which is renowned for its 3-mile stretch of golden sand. Take two four-legged friends with you and encourage your party to walk a section of the South West Coast Path. You’ll find that this cleverly arranged, upside-down holiday home is airy and inviting throughout. From the entrance hall, wander into all four of your bedrooms. Two of these enjoy en-suite shower rooms, while the others share the family bathroom. Also at ground-floor level, is a snug/games room, where members of your group can switch on the PlayStation or find a quiet moment with their book. Follow the stairs up to the first floor to discover the immaculate, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Relax in here in front of the Smart TV, whip up holiday treats for your party and dine together round the table. Throw open the doors out to the balcony on warm days and soak up the spectacular views. Also make the most of your enclosed garden when the weather is fine. Take a cool drink with you into the hot tub or simply soak up the sea air and the tranquillity out in the sunshine. There is parking for up to two cars at the house.

Weekly prices from £1,090.00

4 Bedroom Bed in Bishops Frome (75601), Worcester
4 Bedroom Bed in Bishops Frome (75601)

Worcester, Heart of England

8 4 3 Yes

Indulge in a group stay at this gorgeous country house that nestles within a mature, picturesque estate. Sleeping eight guests, the four-bedroom, dog-friendly retreat, which is 13 miles from Hereford and within reach of the borderlands of Wales, offers beautifully finished accommodation. With a private patio, guests can also enjoy access to 60 acres of beautiful, shared grounds. Let yourselves in and pull off your walking boots in the lobby. Head through to the kitchen/diner to unpack the fresh, local delicacies you have bought and set about whipping up a treat for your group. Gather round the table in here for lively, celebratory meals or pull a stool up to the breakfast bar for a quick snack. Choose between the snug and the lounge when it comes to spending cosy evenings in together. Light the wood burner in the snug or watch a movie on the TV in the lounge. You will also find a handy WC at ground-floor level. When you are ready to turn in for the night, climb the stairs up to the first floor. Here you will find a king-size bedroom, plus two super-king-sizes, both with beds that can also be arranged as singles if discussed in advance. The family bathroom is also here and one bedroom has an en-suite shower room. Another super-king-size, also with beds that can be made up as singles and with an en-suite shower room, is up on the second floor. Soak up the serenity and look down towards the lake from your patio on sunny days. Explore the estate or take a bottle of wine and glasses over to the shared summer house. Plan long walks in the Malvern Hills, 6 miles away. Pack a picnic and head out into the enchanting Wye Valley area. This begins 10.5 miles away.

Weekly prices from £939.00

4 Bedroom Bed in Studland (75639), Swanage
4 Bedroom Bed in Studland (75639)

Swanage, Dorset and Somerset

8 4 3 Yes

Escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and embrace a slower pace amongst the golden sandy beaches and cobbled streets of Studland. Surrounded by windswept dunes and heathland, it is a paradise for keen walkers and beach dwellers alike, making this a very special destination for any big family holiday. Tucked on the outskirts of the village against a backdrop of sweeping countryside, this spacious property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms, providing the ideal base for exploring the Purbeck Heritage Coast. Stylish, elegant and packed with homely details, this charming accommodation is perfectly suited for socialising. Catch a glimpse of the sea as you potter in the kitchen, rustling up hearty meals for the family to enjoy in the adjacent dining room, throwing open the doors for an al fresco vibe. A rustic wood burner creates a warm glow in the comfortable lounge, providing an irresistible spot for relaxing in front of the TV, or gathering for family board games. Admire the garden views from the sunny conservatory as you sip your favourite brew, helping yourself to a delicious slab of homemade cake. Sea views and crisp linen feature in every bedroom, and the bathrooms offer a soothing interlude for weary guests after a busy day. The main attraction of this beautiful holiday home is the fantastic garden that stretches beyond the dividing fence to a lawn area dotted with fruit trees and a large, open pond. Light the BBQ and settle down on the patio for some top-notch al fresco dining, watching the children stretch their legs on the grass. There’s ample off-road parking for four cars, and the nearest pub is within a 1-mile stroll.

Weekly prices from £1,211.00

4 Bedroom Bed in Westward Ho! (75706), Bideford
4 Bedroom Bed in Westward Ho! (75706)

Bideford, Devon

8 4 3 Yes

This family-friendly property can sleep up to eight guests across four bedrooms and affords a fantastic location less than 500 metres from the Royal North Devon golf course. This is a contemporary holiday home boasting beautiful views across the North Devon coast and is less than 1 mile from Westward Ho! This pretty coastal village has a great selection of restaurants, shops, cafes, family-friendly amusements and 3 miles of sandy beach to explore. If you like your accommodation to have bags of character, then you will be happy with this choice. It’s a reverse level property, so the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is located upstairs on the first floor. This clever design enables you to take advantage of the fantastic sea views from the living area. Presenting a contemporary style, the lounge provides colourful leather sofas and chairs, clean white walls and bi-folding doors which open onto a balcony overlooking the sea. This is a multi-purpose space where you can relax in front of the wood burner, watch a movie on SkyTV, prepare a meal in the well-equipped kitchen or gather together for a family meal. The four bedrooms are located on the ground floor with the master bedroom boasting an en-suite bathroom and bi-folding doors leading out onto the garden. There’s also a snug here with French doors that lead onto the garden. This shared space complete with Smart TV is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Enjoy a sundowner from the upstairs balcony together or gather in the garden for an al fresco meal.

Weekly prices from £1,311.00

4 Bedroom Bed in Applecross (CA048), Applecross
4 Bedroom Bed in Applecross (CA048)

Applecross, Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn, Highlands

8 4 3 Yes

This comfortable, traditional Scottish self-catering property boasts wonderful views across a country estate to the Cuillin Mountains, Skye and the hills of Raasay. Sleeping eight guests across four bedrooms, the lodge forms part of Applecross House, which can be rented separately or with the neighbouring house to form a larger property with interconnecting passage. Inside, the accommodation is fresh and neutral with a cosy woodburner in the lounge. Set out on foot to explore the estate, looking out for resident Highland cattle and wild deer along the way, or pop into nearby Applecross to enjoy a hearty meal at the pub (2.5 miles). Inside, this property has been tastefully decorated and furnished to offer spacious, neutral and airy accommodation for families or friends. Rustle up delicious meals in the traditional kitchen/breakfast room, where you will find an electric oven, before sitting down to eat in the separate dining room. After meals, hunker down on the inviting sofas in the cosy lounge while the woodburner roars away nearby. Enjoy an evening of board games with the family or prepare some popcorn and make the most of the TV and DVD player available. Suitable for guests of limited ability, two bedrooms and a bathroom are located on the ground floor, while the king size and triple bedrooms can be found upstairs. While there is no mobile reception at the property, Wi-Fi is included.

Weekly prices from £823.00