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Dog friendly cottages – Enjoy a break with all the family!

Doesn’t your dog deserve a break too? At Staycation Holidays, we know that our furry friends are a part of the family, and we don’t see why they should miss out on a fun-filled family holiday! Forget about the cost of kennels and the guilt that comes with waving goodbye to those puppy eyes.

Head off on a holiday with your dog and spend time in the great outdoors, exploring nearby beaches, finding the local forests and walking in the woods. With dog friendly pubs and restaurants on the doorstep, there is fun guaranteed for everyone.

Our dog friendly cottages are packed with pooch friendly features and space to roam. Enclosed gardens, nearby footpaths and open countryside equal an exciting dog friendly getaway.

So why leave your pet-pooch behind when you can choose one of our dog friendly cottages?

Sky Lark Cottage – sleeps 2

Where: St Keyne, near Looe, Cornwall.
Details: This stylish loft cottage hideaway has oodles of charm with a wealth of original features and a cosy wood burner, perfect for relaxing with your exhausted playmate! Sleeping two, it’s perfect for couples who want to bring their canine pal on holiday too! Sky Lark Cottage offers a relaxing break in the peace and tranquility of the south east Cornish countryside. Just six miles from Looe, couples and their four-legged friend can explore the beautiful coastal paths, dog friendly beaches and acres of natural moorland, perfect for walkies.
Price: From £22pppn.

Hampton Wafre Cottage – sleeps 4

Where: Docklow, near Leominster, Herefordshire.
Details: Kick back and relax at this beautiful barn renovation, situated on a working arable farm in the heart of stunning rural Herefordshire countryside. Sleeping four people and welcoming your four-legged friends too, Hampton Wafre Cottage is an idyllic place to stay. This 17th century cottage is brimming with comfort and character and retains much of its original charm, including beautiful exposed beams and a wood burner. The attention to detail is sure to impress and your canine companion will love the underfloor heating. There is an abundance of great countryside walks from the front door and in the surrounding areas, plus the opportunity to roam on the farm or fish for carp in the on-site lake. Explore The Black & White Village Trail, historic Hereford and Ludlow and the delights of neighbouring Shropshire & Worcestershire.
Price: From £21.50pppn.

Robin’s Nest – sleeps 4

Where: St Keyne, near Looe, Cornwall.
Details: This lovingly restored cottage is situated in the Looe Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty renowned for its peace and tranquillity. Robin’s Nest features an open plan living space with wood burner, spacious double and twin bedrooms and bathroom with separate shower. There are superb coastal and inland paths for you to explore with your pooch and The National Trust estates at Cotehele and Lanhydrock are especially dog friendly too. To top it off, the Port Eliot estate nearby even has an annual Dog Festival, hosted by Roo and Lark, the house’s resident whippets. The Whippet Tea Party is something to behold… Many of the beaches accept dogs all year round and you’ll find many pubs and cafes are happy to welcome your pet too.
Price: From £12pppn.

Hunters Moon – sleeps 4

Where: Curscombe, near Honiton, Devon.
Details: This charming converted 400-year-old threshing barn is set on a semi-working farm within the peaceful Otter Valley near Honiton in East Devon. Looking out over lush green fields, and boasting a sociable open plan living space with a cosy wood burner, this luxury property is the perfect escape for a family. Sleeping four and accepting two dogs, Hunters Moon is perfect if it’s a dog-friendly holiday you’re looking for. With numerous country strolls from the doorstep and wonderful wildlife to discover. Your canine pals can roam free and romp with glee on the South West Coast Path, the trails at Haldon Forest Park as well as plenty of nature reserves and dog friendly beaches. The nearby Otter Inn welcomes dogs too! If you need to cater for larger numbers, you can also book out Harvest Moon next door, as the two properties sleep 12 people between them.
Price: From £18pppn.

Shipton Cottage – sleeps 6

Where: Bruern, Chipping Norton, Cotswolds.
Details: This charming retreat gives you all the comforts of a boutique hotel with the added luxury of total privacy and lots of space. It’s also the perfect choice for the kind of couple where there’s always a plus one with paws! Shipton Cottage is built on one level and is appreciated for its open plan living area with wood burner as well as a private garden. It’s one of a cluster of 12 cottages which have been stylishly converted from the Victorian Stableyard and outbuildings of Bruern Abbey. Brilliant on-site facilities include a shared indoor pool, spa, and gym set amongst the beautifully landscaped gardens. Bringing your dog will give you plenty of reasons to explore the scenic walks, some of the prettiest villages and attractions on the doorstep. And if you fancy a pint with your pooch, there are plenty of dog friendly pubs too.
Price: From £36pppn.

Harvest Moon – sleeps 8

Where: Curscombe, near Honiton, Devon.
Details: This spectacular 400-year-old threshing barn in the heart of the Otter Valley has been finished to an extremely high standard. Offering stylish accommodation in a rural location, Harvest Moon is surrounded by miles of green fields which roll into one another. The luxury property boasts a sociable open plan living space with a cosy wood burner and is the perfect escape for a family and their canine friends. Devon’s all about the great outdoors so discover country walks from the doorstep and wonderful wildlife. So many activities and attractions actively welcome dogs, and days out can include your pet too. These include Escot and the Donkey Sanctuary. You can even take your furry friend on a boat trip with Stuart Line Cruises or tram ride with Seaton Tramway! The nearby Greyhound Country Inn is dog friendly too. If you need to cater for larger numbers, you can also book out Hunters Moon next door, as the two dog friendly cottages sleep 12 people between them.
Price: From £14pppn.

Looe Island View – sleeps 10

Where: Downderry, Cornwall.
Details: Like the name suggests, this five-star coastal retreat boasts breathtaking sea views all the way to Looe Island and beyond. It has been cleverly designed to make the most of this, with a full length elevated balcony and floor to ceiling glass windows in the open plan living space. This truly spectacular property in south east Cornwall is the perfect coastal retreat. It’s the ideal choice if you plan to take your dog on holiday with you too. Set on a hillside 300m from Downderry beach where you can run or play games with local driftwood, sticks and balls. Meander along the South West Coast Path only five minutes’ walk away, explore the ancient ports of Looe and Polperro as well as numerous pet friendly attractions to keep the children entertained. Looe Island View sleeps 10 people (a maximum of eight adults and two children).
Price: From £18pppn.

Vicarage House/Pool House - sleeps 9/15

Where: Great Hockham, Norfolk.
Details: This rather special holiday home is set in the heart of the Norfolk Brecks with beautiful views from every window reaching across the six acres of magnificent landscaped gardens. The luxury property sleeps nine people across five rooms and caters perfectly for families and groups of friends. Take a dip in the heated outdoor pool, serve an ace on the tennis court or play 5-a-side football, croquet and boules. Not only that, but Vicarage House provides plenty of indoor games too including table tennis in the vast indoor games room. Perfect for those sunny summer afternoons is the beautiful garden where you can find shade or sun on one of four terraces wrapped around the house. The large grounds provide good exercise for your canine friend and you can also give your companion a good workout in Thetford Forest Park which is on the doorstep! Walk or cycle along its numerous way marked tracks – the owners have thoughtfully provided bikes and maps. Or comb the expansive North Norfolk beaches with plenty of room for dogs to run and play. A five minute stroll from the house takes you to The Eagle pub which welcomes man’s best friend. Vicarage House can also be booked with the Pool House to accommodate larger parties of up to 15.
Price: From £36.50pppn.

Henfield Barn – sleeps 15

Where: Henfield, South Gloucestershire.
Details: Complete with an indoor heated pool, this spectacular barn conversion has been finished to an extremely high standard, promising complete comfort in glorious Gloucestershire countryside. Sleeping 15 in six en suite bedrooms, Henfield Barn promises a relaxing, stress-free getaway for your family or friends with a whole range of leisure facilities, including an indoor heated pool & hot tub, spa facilities and games room. Welcoming your four-legged friends too, it’s a great base from which to explore the historic cities of Bath and Bristol. Why not take part in a Treasure Trail, a fun way to dicover Bristol with your family and pooch at any time of the year? Bath is notoriously dog friendly too with pooch perfect places to eat and drink and beautiful green spaces – your pet will love to sniff out the Kennet & Avon Canal tow path. Or head to Westonbirt Arboretum which has miles of paths and trails throughout dog friendly Silk Wood.
Price: From £28pppn.

Manor Farmhouse – sleeps 18

Where: Milstead, Kent.
Details: Manor Farmhouse offers a superb luxury break for a gaggle of 18 across three super houses and caters perfectly for a large family get together, with lots of space outside for little ones and your pooch to let off some steam. Set in the lovely Kent village of Milstead, this rather special holiday let comes complete with plenty of leisure facilities to keep your whole family entertained, including an outdoor heated pool, sauna, gym, billiards room and cinema room. With lots of surrounding walks in the area, it’s the ideal choice if you plan to take your dog on holiday with you. Enjoy the delights of Kent, including culture-rich Faversham, the coastal town of Whitstable and the Cathedral city of Canterbury. The only downside coming to an amazing house like this is having to go home!
Price: From £30pppn.

If you need any help securing any of our dog friendly cottages, you can give us a call on 01275 21 75 75. Our canine-crazy advisors can help you to book your perfect pooch-friendly cottage.

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