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15 of Britain's dog-friendly hotels we love
With more of us owning dogs than ever and the thought of leaving them at home too much for many to bear, the demand for dog-friendly hotels is increasing – and we’ve picked out the best ones.
From hotels with hundreds of acres for your dog to run wild in to doggy treats and even quirky touches, such as spritzes of perfume, there are lots of dog-friendly hotels all over the country to take your pick from.
At the Four Seasons Hampshire, the White Company bath products for humans are accompanied by grooming products for your pets – the Georgian manor sits on a 500-acre estate and dogs are welcome everywhere except the restaurant and library.
In the Cotswolds, dogs are treated like royalty at the Lygon Arms, where pet-friendly packages include Le Chameau tweed beds, Michel Roux recipes and grooming experiences that finish with a bow or bandanna.
Meanwhile, in the capital, dogs will look as stylish as the locals thanks to the pet programme with Bow Wow London available at One Aldwych in the West End.
Avoid the faff of finding a kennel or dog-sitter and take your pet along with you – read on for our favourite dog-friendly hotels in the UK.
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1) Four Seasons Hampshire, Hook
It’s not just dogs that are welcome at the Four Seasons Hampshire – cats can come along too and recent guests checking in have even included a bunny rabbit. The Hampshire estate spans a vast 500 acres, with an 18th-century manor, a lake, shooting field, equestrian centre and zip-line. Pets in residence to introduce your dog to include two Shetland ponies and some alpacas.
Dogs are given beds, bowls, treats, spring water and even grooming products, and the doormen are ready to dispense bags for walkies or arrange dog sitting. Pets are welcome everywhere except the library and Wild Carrot restaurant, but that shouldn’t be a problem since the room service menu has a special pet section. The fee per dog for each stay is £35.Courtesy of the hotel - 3/16
2) The Grove at Narberth, Pembrokeshire
This gorgeous hotel in Pembrokeshire overlooks the Preseli Hills and has plenty of countryside for dogs to roam freely. There are six dog-friendly rooms, most of which have access to a garden, along with dog-friendly tables in one section of the Artisan Restaurant.
The charge per dog per night is £20 and includes upcycled towels, a blanket and some special treats. And the resident labradoodle Bronwen is always ready to make new friends. For discerning dogs, a dining menu by Burns Real Food for Dogs can also be ordered from.© Owen Howells Photography - 4/16
3) The Lygon Arms, Cotswolds
Previous guests at this former coaching inn in the golden Cotswolds village of Broadway have included Charles I and, more recently, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Today, dogs will get the royal treatment, too. The hotel has partnered with Le Chameau to create two dog-friendly packages. One includes a tweed bed by the luxury brand to take home, treats made using a Michel Roux recipe and grooming that finishes with a bow or bandanna, and a choice of perfume: Jimmy Chow or Jean Paw Gaultier.
There’s a wash station in the courtyard to hose down muddy paws after walks in the nearby Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dogs are welcome in the lounges and the Terrace restaurant, where there’s a menu for them that includes ice-cream. The price per dog per night is £25; the packages start from £165 per booking.Courtesy of the hotel - 5/16
4) Palé Hall, Snowdonia
Perfect for anyone hoping to take their pet scaling Snowdonia, Palé Hall is a stately stay that’s on the edge of the national park in north Wales. There are four pooches in residence and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the fun, too.
The Victorian mansion has various wings, lots of turrets and towers, and gardens that extend down to the riverbank. Some of the rooms allow pets and there’s a wash station behind the courtyard. Guests can set out on beautiful walks straight from the hotel, including Queen Victoria’s favourite path along the River Dee.Courtesy of the hotel - 6/16
5) The Mitre, Surrey
A riverside retreat overlooking Hampton Court Palace, the Mitre was commissioned by Charles II in 1665 to accommodate his courtiers. The dog-friendly rooms have access to a terrace and each pet will be given a welcome pack at check-in. Nearby walk options include the banks of the river and Bushy Park. The hotel charges £20 per dog per night.
For humans, there are grand suites with four-poster beds, roll-top baths and windows overlooking the Thames, as well as a riverside rotunda and terrace with a Whispering Angel rosé bar. Activities include boat rides, paddle-boarding and kayaking, along with, of course, trips to the palace.Courtesy of the hotel - 7/16
6) Beadnell Towers, Northumberland
In the coastal village of Beadnell in Northumberland, this dog-friendly hotel is the perfect choice for a holiday in the north of England. The historic building has both coast and countryside on its doorstep. Guests and their pets can roam the expansive beaches; and other attractions close by include Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne, with dog-friendly pubs to call in at along the way, including the 15th-century Craster Arms. Another popular walking route is to head south from the village to the sand dunes towards Low Newton.
For £25 per pet per stay, your four-legged friend will receive a bed, bowls and welcome treats, and there’s a washing area to ensure they’re looking presentable.Booking.com - 8/16
7) Artist Residence Brighton, East Sussex
The Artist Residence group has bohemian boltholes in Penzance, London and Bristol. The original version in Brighton was decorated by artists who were given free board in exchange for their services. The hotel is on Regency Square, which means easy access to walks on the beach, and the South Downs can be reached swiftly enough, too.
Pets checking in to the dog-friendly rooms will be met with beds, bowls and organic treats by Lily’s Kitchen. The hotel charges £15 a night for each dog coming to stay.Courtesy of the hotel - 9/16
8) Lympstone Manor, Devon
This listed Georgian building is on the edge of the Exe estuary in Devon. Pets are welcome throughout the grounds and on the hotel’s terraces, and there are two dog-friendly suites: Tern and Greenfinch, each of which has its own entrance, terrace and garden. The grounds also feature five shepherd’s huts, which welcome dogs, too – though, as they’re a little on the compact size, they can only accommodate one dog at a time. It’s £30 per night for each pet, which includes beds, bowels and towels.
Local walks include the estuary trail and sandy Exmouth Beach, which has a dog-friendly section all-year-round.Courtesy of the hotel - 10/16
9) Noel Arms, Cotswolds
The Cotswolds has plenty of dog-friendly pubs and inns to choose from, including the Noel Arms in Chipping Campden. This 17th-century coaching inn once offered refuge to Charles II during the English Civil War.
Dogs and their owners can conquer the Cotswold Way, which wends through the region’s wonderful countryside and starts just outside of the front door. The hotel allows pets in the bar, conservatory part of the restaurant and the coffee shop on the terrace. The cost per pet is £15 per stay.Courtesy of the hotel - 11/16
10) Cringletie House, Scottish Borders
Pets arriving at Cringletie House in the Scottish Borders can befriend the resident pooch, Millie, and enjoy the dedicated menu for dogs. The hotel is south of Edinburgh, near Peebles. Human guests can learn all about the estate’s history while enjoying the great outdoors by following the nature trail.
The 28-acre grounds also feature sculptures, a walled garden, a croquet lawn and an outdoor chess board, not to mention a river, waterfall and dovecote – and you’ll be able to explore the acreage with your canine companion in mind by consulting the Doggie Walks Map.
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11) Native Places, nationwide
The Native group of aparthotels offers stylish apartment-style suites for design fans up and down the country – and best of all, they’re all dog-friendly. The brand works with pet-food company Denzel’s to bring a package for dog-owners. This includes bespoke dog beds, towels and bowls, plus treats in the form of Denzel’s sustainable and nutritious snacks.
Guests can also make use of a Denzel’s voucher to put towards some all-natural products, such as protein bars and nut butters. At Native Bankside (pictured), your dog will be able to enjoy strolls along the South Bank – or check in to Native Hyde Park to let your furry friend roam free in the biggest park in central London. It’s £25 daily for each pet (and they must weigh less than 12kg).
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12) Armathwaite Hall, Cumbria
Pets can eat as well as humans at Cumbria’s Armathwaite Hall, where perfect roast dinners are served in silver bowls for man’s best friend. The hotel has put together a ‘pet parent’ package – forget celebrities, the priority is ‘Very Important Pooches’. There’s even an ‘à la canine’ part of the menu and a special dish for dogs every day.
The estate, which is just outside of Keswick, has 400 acres of deer park and woodland to explore. Guests bringing pets can book one of the ground-floor bedrooms, which will have a bag of treats, a bed and sustainable waste bags awaiting you. The charge for dogs is £20 a night, with welcome packs costing £40.
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13) Grosvenor Pulford, Chester
Grosvenor Pulford in Cheshire ensures wagging tails with a dedicated menu for dogs, featuring everything from pork scratchings to ‘lollipups’ and ‘paw star martinis’. The hotel’s gastropub Nelson’s Bar has a special dog zone.
The cost for each pet per stay is £15 and this will include a dog bed, bowl and treats in your room. The hotel is five minutes by car from the centre of Chester; and it’s also a great base for exploring Cheshire and further afield across the border into North Wales.
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15) One Aldwych, London
In the heart of the capital, One Aldwych is so dog-friendly, it has a special programme for pets: Paws Unwind, created in collaboration with the hotel’s neighbours, Bow Wow London. The shop and grooming parlour is handily just around the corner in Seven Dials.
There’s no charge for dogs to stay the night – they’ll be given a Bow Wow London bed and bowl, and some treats to take home. If your pooch is in need of some TLC, take them along to the Bow Wow salon for a little head-to-paw pampering for £75. Dogs are welcome in the hotel’s library, or you can take them out exploring the West End.Courtesy of the hotel
