Our top dog-friendly cottages for 2025

We think dogs are family, therefore most of our holiday properties throughout the UK and Ireland are dog friendly. Dogs love a break; it’s a wonderful time to explore new places, make new friends, and for them to spend quality time at your side. Don’t leave your pup behind when you go on holiday, there’s no need to with our dog-friendly range, we’ve got you and your four-legged pals covered.

We’ve compiled a list of our top dog-friendly cottages in 2024, and we’ve been very picky because we know your dog deserves nothing but the best! We have rural, coastal, city, and woodland retreats to choose from. Maybe these will inspire your getaway choices for 2025? We also have some inspiring blogs about canine holidays about keeping your dog safe, and dog-friendly breaks in the UK.

Amongst these dog-friendly holiday properties, you’ll discover luxurious houses with amazing vistas; cosy romantic boltholes, seaside apartments, luxury mansions and inviting family homes, all perfect for dog owners. Read on to uncover our pick of the best dog-friendly cottages for a 2025 holiday.

Dog-friendly cottages

The Little Owl Hideaway, North Wales       

• Bijou cabins tucked away in pretty, secluded woodlands
• Dine outside on the decking while you enjoy a BBQ and a Roman-style bath
• Located close to some of the Vale of Clwyd’s top visitor attractions

Set close to Mold in North Wales, this cluster of charming cabins makes the perfect hideaway for two guests and two dogs. The woodland location of the cabins is very pet-friendly with its enclosed garden and lots of outdoor space for them to unwind. The owners have put the emphasis on relaxation, and there is a comfy bedroom in one of a series of cabins that contains a bedroom and lounge area, a kitchen, and a shower hut with stand-alone eco-WC. There is a short, private pathway through woodlands to a Roman-style bath for cold water swimming too! 

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Hicks Farm –The Cotswolds

• Picture-perfect old farmhouse in a pretty village with garden views
• Situated in landscaped gardens with lots of space for you to enjoy
• A superb choice for large families, and welcomes three dogs too

This characterful dog-friendly Grade II-listed holiday home is decorated in a homely style set to appeal. It is well-located for touring the Somerset coast and the Cotswolds, with Bristol, Bath, and Weston-super-Mare all being within easy reach. Sleeping 16 guests and three dogs, this property offers lots of room for a multi-generational family holiday or to mark a special occasion. There is an enclosed garden so your dogs can enjoy the property’s grounds unfettered. Crowd around the firepit or wander the landscape gardens to your heart’s content, it’s a lovely escape for all. 

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Riber House – Peak District

• Simply amazing views across the Matlock countryside, truly memorable
• Superb features include an alluring hot tub and a games room
• Excellent location for visiting the Heights of Abraham and Matlock Bath

Beautiful hillside property with views across Matlock and the whole valley. This is a great dog-friendly choice for you, your family, friends and pets; sleeping 14 guests and two dogs, this is a winner inside and out. With spacious modern rooms including a lounge with giant floor-to-ceiling windows to see the view – it’s just as gorgeous day and night. This property is also home to a great games room, a hot tub, and large enclosed garden with a terrace and BBQ to make the most of.

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Bodweni Hall – North Wales

• Elegant country mansion perfect for gatherings with family and friends
• Set on 75 acres of grounds with woods, fishing lakes, lawns and ponds
• Excellent location from which to explore southern Snowdonia/Eryri

You and your family and friends can holiday in stylish luxury at this 12-bedroom mansion in Bala, North Wales. Visit the southern end of Snowdonia/Eryri National Park with ease and take a stroll around Wales’ largest natural lake nearby too. The house is a dog-friendly gem with large, shared grounds to discover, featuring landscaped areas and a lake and river running through. Special features include a 14-seater cinema, a wood burner, a hot tub, a games room, private fishing facilities and a shared children’s play area.

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Yeolden House – Devon

• Impressive former hotel with river views and lovely grounds
• Spacious rooms, hot tub, BBQ, and large kitchen
• Great location for exploring North Devon and Cornwall, with dog-friendly beaches nearby

Treat your dog to a holiday in North Devon at this impressive coastal house. With beaches including Westward Ho! and Instow close by, there is lots for you and your family to enjoy. Wedding enquiries are welcome as this is a perfect venue to host a small celebration event. Features of this outstanding accommodation include a hot tub, a BBQ, a music system, a large dining room and kitchen, river access, and a large garden with access to the estate. 

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Hanlith Hall – Yorkshire Dales

• Exceptional dog-friendly 17^th-century historic hall set in the Yorkshire Dales 
• Full of historic character, impressive interiors, open fireplaces plus 150 acres of parkland to discover
• Features include an indoor pool, hot tub, games room, and bar area

Bring your dogs to this outstanding holiday mansion in the Malham area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Hanlith Hall is a dramatic and comfortable place to stay, with access to a 150-acre estate and great features that include an indoor pool, hot tub, games room, and bar area – this is the ultimate place for a get-together with family and friends. Dogs will love it, too, as there is a huge garden to exercise and unwind in after a long day of touring the Yorkshire Dales.

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Park Gate Stables – Devon

• Beautiful, former stables set in a gorgeous rural location in North Devon
• Charming interiors and features that include a tennis court and a play area
• Well-located for visiting the beaches of Croyde and Westward Ho!

This dog-friendly converted stable is hidden away in the North Devon countryside and is the perfect holiday accommodation for families and friends. Excellent features include its own tennis court, a children's play area and underfloor heating. With room for 12 guests, this holiday home also has a private garden that is perfect for pets to discover. Its location, close to Barnstaple, is handy for those hoping to explore the North Devon coast and Exmoor National Park. 

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Ardle Lodge – Perth and Kinross

• Stunning modern house on the Snow Road close to Blairgowrie
• Stargaze from the hot tub, or enjoy a great BBQ with local produce
• Fully enclosed mature garden with space for dogs to play

This dog-friendly contemporary property is perfect for families looking to explore Blairgowrie and  the Cairngorms National Park and all its wonders. Close to the town of Blairgowrie, you aren’t far from handy amenities and the mind-blowing natural beauty of the area. Features include a large, fully equipped kitchen, spacious living areas, restful bedrooms, a games room, a patio, and a garden. The hot tub is a major draw, as watching the night sky is something to behold in this area of the UK. 

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Lympscott Barn – Devon

• Handsome converted barn with spacious rooms and access to Tamar Lakes
• Located on a 300-acre farm with lovely views
• Unwind in the hot tub of an evening, or play in the shared games room

Just inside the Devon border with Cornwall is this handsome converted barn located on a 300-acre working farm. Dogs will love the open space and the choice of places to go for walkies near to the property, such as Tamar Lakes and the South West Coast Path. Just 3 miles from Kilkhampton for amenities, and the wonderful dog-friendly beaches of Bude, this is an excellent hideaway for those looking for a quiet break where they can discover the joys of both North Cornwall and Devon.

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Moonfleet Cottage – Isle of Wight

• The ultimate clifftop bolthole with a cosy interior, perfect for a romantic break
• Patio with garden furniture to enjoy sweeping English Channel views 
• Great location to explore Tennyson Down and the west end of the Isle of Wight

High on a cliff is this romantic, dog-friendly retreat on the Isle of Wight. It is a wonderful place to hide away and go for long walks along the coast path across Tennyson Down, or the iconic Needles. The accommodation is comfy and warm and is the perfect place to get away from it all with your dog in tow. 

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