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Dog-friendly holiday cottages

Pet dogs and their owners outside a holiday cottage on the Holnicote Estate, Somerset
Guests and their dogs staying at one of the four holidays cottages on the Holnicote Estate, Somerset | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

With almost 300 dog-friendly holiday cottages across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, there's no need to leave your dog at home. Stretch their legs along coast paths and beaches, rolling parkland and open countryside. What's more, every booking helps support our work looking after special places for everyone, for ever. Plus, dogs go free at all of our dog-friendly holiday cottages.

Destinations

A couple with their dog on the beach at Penrose, Cornwall
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Cornwall 

Cornwall's craggy coves and vast headlands make it a haven for dog walking. We have cottages for you and your dog close to the South West Coast Path and beaches that will welcome you both.

Walkers with a dog at Haresfield Beacon in Gloucestershire
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Cotswolds 

With rolling hills and honey-coloured villages, the Cotswolds makes for a scenic getaway. You'll find an array of award-winning pubs, walks and attractions you and your dog can explore together near these cottages.

Visitors and their dog on the rocks at Morte Point in North Devon
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Devon 

Find a getaway on the edges of Dartmoor or close to the South West coastline. The county is well known for giving a warm welcome to dogs so you'll uncover plenty of places together.

A visitor and his pet dog play in the shallow water on the beach at Studland Bay, Dorset
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Dorset 

Sniff out fossils along the Jurassic Coast or survey the ancient ruins of Corfe Castle. Our dog-friendly escapes in Dorset include a 400-year thatched cottage and a former bakery.

A visitor walking their dog on a lead between rows of Damson trees in blossom at Brockhampton
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Herefordshire 

Make the most of the county's riverside strolls and woodland wanders. Choose from a 15th-century stone cottage, a characterful oast house and retreats with sweeping views over the countryside.

Couple walking a dog by the sea at Hive Beach, Dorset
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Isle of Wight 

Discover dog-friendly beaches on every side of the island and miles of trails with panoramic views. Return to one of these holiday cottages to relax in the garden or snuggle down by the fire.

A dog at Sheffield Park and Garden in Sussex
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Kent, Surrey and Sussex 

Just a stone's throw away from London, settle into a rural farmhouse or the former home of Nyman's estate game keeper. You only need to step out the front door to land on picturesque walking routes.

Visitors with their dog enjoying Claife Viewing Station overlooking Windermere in Cumbria
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Lake District 

These cottages are based on the shoreline of Lake Windermere or close to Scafell Pike, so you can enjoy hassle-free walks with mountainous scenery.

Dog walkers at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk
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Norfolk 

Choose to stay by vast sandy beaches on Norfolk's Heritage Coast or elect for a hideaway on the edge of Sheringham Park. Here you'll find miles of shady woodland and open parkland to explore.

A person and their dog walking in Murlough National Nature Reserve in County Down in Northern Ireland
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Northern Ireland 

Head out in search of rugged coastline and dramatic moorland from these holiday cottages. Adventurous owners can embrace Northern Ireland's numerous mountain ranges before settling down for a quiet fireside evening in.

Two visitors walking their dogs on leads along a path through the autumnal woodland at Wallington
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Northumberland 

Take your pick of coastal cabins overlooking dog-friendly beaches and country retreats with some of the UK's best walking routes on the doorstep.

A person walks her dog at High Peak Estate in Derbyshire
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Peak District 

Stroll through peaceful parkland or take energetic dogs for climbs up craggy peaks. You'll find cosy converted barns, stone cottages with a view and luxury manors - all within or close to the Peak District.

A black and white dog runs towards the camera off the lead along a grass lawn at Copt Hall Marshes in Essex, the owner can be seen behind in the distance.
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Somerset 

Treat your dog to a stay in one of our nine pet-friendly cottages in Somerset. Stay on the fringes of Exmoor or the Quantock Hills and have peace of mind with an enclosed garden all to yourselves.

Visitors walking their dog at Dunwich Heath and Beach in Suffolk
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Suffolk 

Explore Suffolk from the comfort of a former coastguard's cottage or a fable-like rotunda. Discover miles of prime dog walking territory over open fields, through wooded copses and along unspoilt coast.

A dog running on the beach at Pennard, Gower in Wales
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Wales 

You and your dog can explore the grounds of Chirk Castle after hours, settle in for a stay surrounded by Snowdonia's mountains or discover the Pembrokeshire coastline together.

Walkers with dogs on Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire
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Yorkshire 

Find a base to explore the Yorkshire Dales from and head to dog-friendly beaches at Robin Hood’s Bay and Saltburn.

Bringing your dog on holiday

A guest and dog relax in their holiday cottage on the Holnicote Estate in Somerset
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A warm welcome for all the family 

A warm welcome is key to any relaxing holiday cottage break. Thanks to our partners at Forthglade, we're making sure your dog gets one too. At many of our dog-friendly cottages, Forthglade will be supplying your dog with their very own welcome pack of delicious food, handy essentials and tasty natural treats bound to get tails wagging. This pack of goodies will help introduce your dog to a new space, encourage their best behaviour on a walk, or simply be a little treat to celebrate their holiday.

Dog walkers at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk

Bringing more than one dog? 

More than 100 of our cottages can accommodate two dogs, some even three and four, so you can bring the whole pack along.

Two dogs in the garden of a holiday cottage on the Holnicote Estate in Somerset

Find more dog-friendly holiday cottages

We have more than 160 pet-friendly holiday cottages across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, so there's no need to leave your dog at home.