Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages in England

Here is our selection of dog friendly holiday cottages in England. A self-catering cottage holiday with your pets in England holds a magical appeal, whether it be a coastal escape celebrating the charm of a traditional English seaside holiday with your family and the pooch, or a romantic winter break deep in the countryside full of long walks, good food and roaring log fires.

We have self-catering holiday homes across the length and breadth of England, from the well-loved seaside holiday hotspots of Cornwall and Devon to the quieter more rugged coastlines of Northumberland and the Yorkshire Coast. Or explore the picture postcard villages and bustling market towns of the Cotswolds, Shropshire and Kent. If you love being outdoors and active in nature’s playground, check out the epic landscapes of the Lake District and Cumbria fells, the Peak District and Dorset.

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3 Bedroom Bed in Wembury  (COMBV), Plymouth
3 Bedroom Bed in Wembury (COMBV)

Plymouth, Devon

5 3 2 Yes

Situated just 1 mile from the pretty village of Wembury, this cottage is one of three properties on the farm that has glorious valley views. Cosy and comfortable with a traditional cottage feel, this quaint stone cottage is an opportunity to embrace life by the coast and country. Wake up in one of the calm and peaceful bedrooms, then head outside to the patio to watch the sun rising over the rolling hills with your morning coffee. Whether you’re snuggled up in a chair in the lounge or enjoying a fulfilling meal around the table in the kitchen diner, it’s easy to relax here. The interiors reflect the rural position of the property, with tranquil neutrals and homely features dotted throughout. On warm days, head out to the patio area with seating, offering an ideal space for al fresco dining since there’s a BBQ that’s free for you to use. If the weather isn’t so good, the dining area provides a homely place for you to have a meal while looking out at the pretty views through the attractive wooden windows. Walk the South West Coast Path from Wembury Beach (2 miles) to the former HMS Cambridge, absorbing some stunning sea views along the way. Wembury Marine Centre is located just before the beach and is a great place to learn about the wildlife in the area. Pop to Newton Ferrers (7 miles) with its vibrant harbour and watch the boats bob to and fro over a drink. If you crave some city living, drive to Plymouth (7 miles), where you’ll find plenty of high street shops and restaurants. Make sure to visit the historic Barbican area while you’re here too.

Weekly prices from £542.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Blandford Forum  (49993), Blandford Forum
3 Bedroom Bed in Blandford Forum (49993)

Blandford Forum, Dorset and Somerset

5 3 2 Yes

Set within a small working farm surrounded by picturesque countryside, this contemporary barn conversion is a peaceful base for a relaxing holiday in Dorset. Sleeping five, the accommodation is stylish, spacious and open plan, complete with a cosy wood burner inside and a private hot tub outside. Beyond the farm lies the picturesque village of Milton Abbas (1 mile), the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Jurassic Coast. Inside, this modern conversion is chic and minimalist, with cool neutral decor, high ceilings and a monochrome theme throughout. Prepare delicious family meals in the stylish kitchen area, which is equipped with everything you could need. After dinner, retreat to the lounge area to relax and unwind in front of the roaring wood burner while watching a favourite film. Above the lounge, a mezzanine floor leads to the king-size and single bedrooms, while the double bedroom and wet room are located on the ground floor. On summer evenings, dine alfresco on the decked area outside before enjoying a long soak in the private hot tub. This small working sheep farm sits in the heart of North Dorset, making it the perfect spot for walkers, cyclists, riders and nature lovers alike. Milton Abbas is home to a popular pub, historic abbey and tea rooms and is the subject of many photographs. Heading south, the Jurassic Coast has plenty to discover, from the picturesque Lulworth Cove (17 miles) and Durdle Door (15.5 miles) to the seaside resort of Weymouth (19 miles) and of course the scenic South West Coast Path.

Weekly prices from £803.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Wray (LLH04), Hawkshead
3 Bedroom Bed in Wray (LLH04)

Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria

5 3 2 Yes

Embrace a quintessential staycation from the vantage point of this traditional property that’s perched on the eastern shores of Lake Windermere. Boasting timber beams, roaring fires and an array of walks from your doorstep, your accommodation sleeps five guests along with three dogs. Venture off to admire Wray Castle, discover charming Ambleside (4.5 miles), and spend some time navigating the pretty streets of Hawkshead (2.5 miles). The heart of the home is certainly the lounge, a marvellous social space that’s kept toasty by the open fire. Snuggle up on the sofas and put the TV, DVD or CD players to good use, or simply relax with hot chocolate and idle chatter about your day. The farmhouse-style kitchen is a delightful base for all those hearty meals you’ll soon be tucking into around the table. There’s a range cooker and gas hob alongside all the essentials for rustling up a feast, plus the additional wood burner is a sheer treat. At bedtime, ascend the stairs and you’ll find three bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite, but there is also a family bathroom with a roll-top bath. Outside, the large garden leads down to a babbling stream and a series of small waterfalls. Plan a holiday tailored to what you love best, whether you envisage lazy leisure cruises topped with cream teas or exhilarating adventures in and out of the water. Windsurfing, kayaking, and sailing are available locally as are fishing and golf, but you’ll also have Go Ape in Grizedale Forest 5.5 miles away for a treetop adventure. Delve further into the area’s literacy connections as you explore beautiful Hill Top (4 miles) of Beatrix Potter fame and spend some time wandering around the shores of peaceful Esthwaite Water 3 miles away.

Weekly prices from £836.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Satterthwaite and Grizedale (LLH06), Hawkshead
3 Bedroom Bed in Satterthwaite and Grizedale (LLH06)

Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria

5 3 2 Yes

Escape to the stunning Lake District National Park and discover a natural playground ripe for adventure, choosing this cosy cottage as your base. Sleeping five guests across three bedrooms, you’ll be positioned within Grizedale Forest on the cusp of Hawkshead (3 miles), a village with impressive literacy connections to Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Explore to your heart’s content by day and come back to a crackling fire at night, delving into your favourite treats as you snuggle up and watch TV. Practical and welcoming throughout, your accommodation is studded amongst spacious lawned gardens with ample space for enjoying al fresco drinks. Leave your outdoor gear in the porch and unwind in the lounge/diner over tea and cake, settling down at the table or reclining on the sofas. There is a wood burner-effect electric fire for added cosiness, plus a TV, DVD and Hi-FI for entertainment. The kitchen may be compact, but it has everything you need to cook hearty meals, and there is a handy adjoining utility room alongside a ground-floor shower room. A short 0.5-mile stroll will bring you to the Visitor Centre of Grizedale Forest, an excellent central point for all those leisurely walks you’ll soon be enjoying. Explore on foot or by bike, or take to the treetops for an aerial adventure courtesy of Go Ape. Lake Windermere is a mesmerising sight, 5 miles away, and if you stroll along the shoreline in the direction of Ambleside, you’ll be rewarded by a traditional launch service across the water. Coniston Water is also within 7.5 miles for pleasant walks, and the most daring amongst you will be thrilled with the proximity of The Old Man of Coniston, 8 miles away.

Weekly prices from £570.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Near and Far Sawrey (LLH24), Hawkshead
3 Bedroom Bed in Near and Far Sawrey (LLH24)

Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria

5 3 2 Yes

Book a truly wonderful stay at this splendid apartment at Far Sawrey, 7 miles from Ambleside in the Lake District. Sleeping five people and also welcoming one dog, the three-bedroom holiday home is set on the first floor of an impressive Victorian Gothic mansion. Step out from here to enjoy the beautiful, shared gardens or to stroll off on scenic walks. Wander about 1 mile up a footpath to impressive Claife Heights and take in the picturesque panoramas from here across Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. Make your way into the striking property via the ornate reception hall and follow the carved wooden staircase up to the first floor. Wander inside to discover a generous lounge/kitchen/diner, with its magnificent picture window pulling the Lakeland vistas right inside. Settle on the sofas to watch the HD Smart LED TV, with built-in Freeview, plus DAB Radio, CD player and DVD. Light the open fire in the kitchen area then set about preparing dinner to enjoy together at the table. As night falls, make your way through to the queen-size sumptuous bedroom, with its own Smart TV and en-suite shower room with WC. Wake up to stunning views in here or choose between the twin room, which can also be arranged a super-king-size if discussed in advance, or the single room, situated inside a tower. There is also a family bathroom. Spill out into the picturesque, shared grounds to bask in the sunshine with a cup of tea or your book. Venture into Ambleside to potter in the shops, dine out or wander around 0.5 miles down to Waterhead to board a cruise out on Lake Windermere. Have a day out to Wray Castle, 4.5 miles away, on the banks of the lake.

Weekly prices from £655.00

2 Bedroom Bed in Outgate and Tarn Hows (LLH27), Hawkshead
2 Bedroom Bed in Outgate and Tarn Hows (LLH27)

Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria

5 2 1 Yes

Rustic charm abounds at this former bobbin mill just outside the village of Hawkshead. Sitting in a secluded valley, this heritage property is packed with delightful period features. Sleeping five people over two bedrooms and welcoming three canine companions, it’s the ideal rural retreat for small families or groups of friends who want to get away from it all and make the most of country living in the Lake District. Spend your days canoeing on Coniston Water, and your evenings warming your toes by the property’s wood burner. Access to this property is via an iron gate that brings you into a field. Cross the field, step inside the property and kick off your walking boots in the hallway before checking out the spacious lounge/diner. Make yourself at home, whip up some dinner in the rustic kitchen and gather around the dining table in the lounge/diner for a sociable meal. After dinner, take a stroll through the property’s wild gardens and along the mill stream. Alternatively, cosy up on the sofas in front of the wood burner and chat the evening away. At the end of the day, a slate staircase leads you up to the first bedroom, which has twin beds, a small double bed and a working fireplace. Another step leads you up to the spacious double bedroom, which has a door leading out to the garden. Head to Coniston Pier (3.5 miles) and take a cruise on the National Trust’s Steam Yacht Gondola. Pack up a picnic and alight at any of the stops along the way for an al fresco lunch. Or head into the market village of Hawkshead (1 mile) to visit the famous Old Grammar School where William Wordsworth went to school, or treat yourself to a traditional cream tea in one of the cosy tearooms.

Weekly prices from £654.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Wray (LLH38), Hawkshead
3 Bedroom Bed in Wray (LLH38)

Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria

5 3 1 Yes

Packed with old-world charm, this delightful stone cottage is surrounded by private gardens and has plenty of walking opportunities available from your doorstep. Sleeping five guests across three bedrooms, you’ll be well-positioned for exploring the village of Wray with its mock-Gothic castle and easy access to the beautiful Lake Windermere. Weary from your travels, light the wood burner and snuggle up under a blanket with your favourite brew and a film on the TV. Cosy, characterful and boasting many period features alongside traditional furniture, your accommodation is a treat from the moment you ascend the steps and slip in through the front door. The stone hearth houses a wood burner that crackles invitingly in the timber-beamed lounge/diner, creating a sanctuary for relaxing. There’s a kitchen for rustling up delicious meals to savour around the breakfast table, and the large, enclosed garden outside is ideal for dining alfresco whilst basking in the rural setting. Upstairs, the three bedrooms share a generous bathroom with a shower over the bath. Head to Ambleside (4 miles) and enjoy delicious home-baked treats in a cafe, browse the shops and venture further into the countryside to discover a landscape that inspired William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Hawkshead, 2 miles away, is a favourite destination to learn more about these literary geniuses and appreciate the cobbled streets speckled with shops, inns and tearooms. Grizedale Forest, 5 miles away, offers an enchanting place to visit on foot or by bike, or why not take to the treetops for an aerial adventure with Go Ape?

Weekly prices from £676.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Hawkshead Village (LLH39), Hawkshead
3 Bedroom Bed in Hawkshead Village (LLH39)

Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria

5 3 2 Yes

Enjoy an escape with five friends or family at this pretty property, close to amenities and in the heart of stunning Lake District. Whether you like water sports, fell hiking or scenic shoreline strolls, there is plenty close by to whet everyone’s appetite. Enter this welcoming property into the lounge/diner. Settle down on the comfortable sofa in front of the warming wood burner or take a seat at the dining table and play a competitive board game. Cook up a storm in the contemporary, well-equipped kitchen which has plenty of storage and surface space. When you are ready for some rest, head upstairs to one of three characterful bedrooms. Choose from a cosy king-size bedroom with en-suite, a pretty twin or a single bedroom. Enjoy an evening tipple on the seating area outside the front of the cottage, or the picnic bench to the rear. The village has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. Across the road is the National Trust’s Beatrix Potter Gallery, housing original drawings by the children’s author, or visit William Wordsworth’s school, The Old Grammar School. Head 2 miles to the picturesque Tarn Hows nature reserve and lakes where you can enjoy peaceful walks or challenging climbs. 1 mile south of the property is Esthwaite Water, great for fishing. Alternatively head to Lake Windermere (4 miles) where you can hire a boat, try out kayaking or take a waterside walk. The bustling town of Ambleside is 5.5 miles away with a large selection of shops, restaurants and pubs.

Weekly prices from £599.00

3 Bedroom Bed in Hawkshead Village (LLH48), Hawkshead
3 Bedroom Bed in Hawkshead Village (LLH48)

Hawkshead, The Lake District and Cumbria

5 3 2 Yes

Retreat to this attractive holiday home, situated between Lake Windermere and Coniston Water in the picturesque Lake District. Sleeping five guests, plus a pair of happy hounds, the three-bedroom cottage looks out across glorious, verdant surroundings from within Hawkshead. This village has museums, where visitors can learn more about William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, as well as some pubs and shops. Strike out from here on lake and fell walks or head into bustling Ambleside, 5 miles away. Take a couple of steps up into the Cumbrian cottage, then from the hall make your way into the lounge. Stoke up the wood burner in here, switch on the Smart TV or DVD and unwind together after your exhilarating excursions. Stroll through to the kitchen to find everything you need to help you create exciting holiday dishes for your family and friends with produce you have bought. Sit down to eat together in the dining room, while another wood burner crackles gently in the background, or the French doors are opened up on warm evenings. Stay at the table to play a game before bed. Find you also have a downstairs utility room and WC. Make your way up to the first floor to discover a twin bedroom, a double and a single, plus the family bathroom. Sit outside in the courtyard garden, with a book and cup of tea, whenever the weather permits. Find space to store cycles securely and parking for two cars. Venture into Ambleside to while away an afternoon or two shopping or having tea out in a cafe. Take a horse-drawn carriage 0.5 miles to Waterside Pier to catch a launch out on Lake Windermere. Head 3 miles to Coniston Water to embark upon the 14-mile circuit right around the lake, with its impressive views.

Weekly prices from £575.00