The dog-friendly hotels in the UK to check into with your pooch
It's a well-known fact that we Brits love our pets and like to involve them in everything – including, of course, our holidays. Thankfully, there's a whole host of dog-friendly hotels in locations across the UK that cater to pampered pooches, making them feel quite at home wherever you end up.
For a small extra charge, you can take your four-legged friend on a country escape or coastal retreat, and they'll be provided with plenty of treats, from dog beds and bowls to personalised gift bags and special pet menus (including in-room dining and restaurant options). Some even have their own resident pets roaming around to make friends with, as well as concierge services that can arrange dog-sitting, scenic walks and other activities.
Whether you're looking for long stretches of serene sandy beach in Norfolk or Cornwall, high fells and woodland in the Lake District, chocolate-box charm in the Cotswolds, luxury spa breaks in the country, or relaxed pubs with rooms, we've rounded up the best dog-friendly hotels in the UK that will keep hounds happy as well as their humans. Your dog will love being brought along for the fun, especially if you pick a spot in which treats are waiting for them on arrival.
Check out the best dog-friendly hotels in the UK, including the likes of Fowey Hall, Gidleigh Park and Lainston House, among plenty of others. Think wag-worthy walkies mixed with chic interiors and top-notch food. Pawsitively perfect…
Lainston House, Sparsholt, Hampshire
Tucked away in 63 acres of rural Hampshire countryside, Lainston House is the perfect weekend escape for travellers and their furry friends.
This 17th-century luxury hotel is made up of homely style suites and bedrooms featuring plush four-poster beds, rain showers, a roll top or spa bath and panoramic views of the landscape.
After a day of R&R enjoying scenic walks and bike rides through the grounds with dog in tow, you can settle in for dinner at The Wellhouse – the hotel’s eagerly anticipated new restaurant.
Helmed by Phil Yeomans, the restaurant takes inspiration from the hotel’s impressive kitchen garden and celebrates the art of wood-fired cooking. Lainston House charges £40 per stay for dogs, which feels more than worth it.
Slebech Park, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Head off into the Welsh countryside for a fabulous back-to-nature break with your canine companion along for the ride.
Stay at dog-friendly hotel Slebech Park, set at the centre of a 600-acre privately-owned estate with a commanding position over the upper reaches of the Daugleddau River Estuary, in the heart of the Pembrokeshire National Park.
Your four-legged friend will receive their very own welcome pack including a bed, bowl and treats. There are three ground-floor rooms especially for guests with dogs, with an extra charge of £15 per dog.
With plentiful walks by the river, in meadows and mature woodlands on the doorstep, it's heaven for hounds. Pembroke Castle and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path are also just 17 miles away.
Gidleigh Park, Newton Abbot, Devon
With its sprawling grounds on the northern edge of Dartmoor, this dog-friendly hotel has everything to impress both you and your pooch.
There are 107 acres for dogs to explore and heated kennels that are available for you to use at no extra cost. Gidleigh Park has two dog-friendly rooms: Lydford and Bellever, as well as The Pavilion, a cottage overlooking the croquet lawn.
The hotel has a £20 per night charge per dog and for this you'll receive essentials like a basket, biscuits and balls. Naturally, you'll want to experience Dartmoor's best walks with your four-legged friend and the friendly staff at Gidleigh Park will tell you about all the top spots.
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Wiltshire
Lucknam Park is an elegant country house hotel in Wiltshire, set within 500 acres of listed parkland. The Palladian mansion-turned five-star hotel is privately owned and is a pooch paradise thanks to is sprawling grounds.
The dog-friendly rooms are set up with a dog bed, blanket, food and water bowls, as well as a welcome basket with a toy, bag of treats, dog towel and fleece. Doggy room service can be ordered, and at turndown every evening dogs receive a special treat. A dog-sitting service is available for a small fee, plus a wonderful 'Map for Mutts' shows all the best walks around the 500-acre estate.
And for mum and dad? Michelin-starred Restaurant Hywel Jones and the slightly less formal Brasserie offer fine fare, as well as a remarkable Equestrian Centre and renowned spa that offers 111SKIN and Kloris treatments. Lucknam Park charges £25 per dog, per day.
The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa, Skipton, Yorkshire
With 1,400 acres to explore, not to mention the countless beautiful walking trails on the doorstep, there's no better place to escape with man’s best friend.
In addition to unique dining options, the pet-friendly property offers world-class spa facilities and treatments and a host of exciting, adventurous outdoor activities, such as fishing, e-biking, clay pigeon shooting and off-road driving experiences serving up a host of experiences to suit any member of the family.
No member need be left behind as The Coniston offers several dog-friendly hotel rooms as well as self-catering holiday cottages with private gardens to enjoy. Dogs can stay for a charge of £20 per night.
Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, Surrey
Just over an hour’s drive from central London, Pennyhill Park dates back to 1849, giving you plenty of history for your pet-friendly escape.
A wonderful retreat for four-legged families not wanting to travel too far for a pup’s first trip, if you're based in or around the city, Pennyhill Park combines 19th century grandeur with modern-day facilities.
You'll love the spa, three-hole golf course and Michelin-starred dining, while canine companions will love walking among centuries-old cedar trees and 123 acres of manicured grounds brimming with ponds.
After a long walk, your furry family member can relax with their favourite treats back in the room or enjoy being pampered by the in-house team of dog-loving pet sitters. Pennyhill Park charges £50 for a dog, per day.
Chilston Park Hotel, Lenham, Kent
Set back from tree-lined lanes in the heart of Kent, this Grade I listed Manor House sits in 22 acres of parkland perfect for pooch exploring.
Chilston Park is a place of timeless elegance, dating back to at least 1100 with many original artefacts on display. With former owners ranging from prestigious politicians to respected writers, its past is kept alive with portraits and architectural detailing, while its modern amenities add luxury.
Recommendations for short strolls and lengthy hikes are on-hand, as well as wellies by the front door for wet weather. In similar style to their owners, pampered pooches will enjoy a real sense of arrival, being treated to comfortable bedding and tasty snacks.
Sit back and relax in the hotel’s pet-friendly bars, terraces and lounges and enjoy food and drinks in comfort knowing your furry best friend is content by your side. There's a £20 a night charge per dog.
The Dog at Wingham, Wingham, Kent
When it comes to this one, the clue is in the name, and this authentic gastropub with rooms has to be one of the most dog-friendly hotels in the UK. You and your pooch will be warmly welcomed, and your dog can even dine with you in the bar and on the terrace – a great touch for any pet owner.
The Dog at Wingham, set in the picturesque village of Wingham, has been an inn since 1549, and boasts a contemporary country-chintz interior. An award-winning chef and local suppliers create a stellar food offering too. The ideal place for a relaxed yet high-standard stay were everybody's made to feel comfortable. And there are lots of dog treats dotted around the building for seriously happy hounds.
There's an extra charge of £25 per dog, per stay.
The Noel Arms, Chipping Campden, Cotswolds
Set in the chocolate-box charming village of Chipping Campden, the dog-friendly Noel Arms is one of the oldest in the Cotswolds. Indeed, it's believed Charles II stayed here during the English Civil War.
Today, it's the perfect spot for taking a break with your four-legged friend. There are eight pooch-perfect rooms and you can even dine with your dog in the bar, conservatory or the lovely terrace coffee shop. Guests can enjoy country walks a-plenty and browsing in antique shops in town and nearby Stow-on-the-Wold. The Noel Arms charges £15 per dog, per stay.
The Forest Side, Grasmere, Lake District
Everything's a little bit spellbinding at the Forest Side, from the magical location in the Lake District landscape to the fairytale-worthy Gothic mansion.
And the best bit? Your canine companion doesn't have to miss out on the magic, as this dog-friendly hotel has a warm welcome for four-legged friends. Interiors ooze modern country charm, and there's six rooms ready and waiting for Rex to sniff and snuggle in. They get their very own welcome pack, which includes a personalised welcome letter, a dog bed, two dog bowls (water and food) and a selection of tasty treats.
With gently rolling valleys, high fells and vast forests on the doorstep, there's plenty of choices for wonderful walkies. Routes around nearby Grasmere, Rydal, Loughrigg, and the Langdales offer an array of options. You can even have two dogs per room so everyone's included. Dogs can go for £25 each, per stay.
Lympstone Manor, Exmouth, Devon
Lympstone Manor is a luxury country house hotel set in a Grade II listed Georgian mansion, which has long held a position in the staycation circuit. It opened in 2017 after being restored and renovated by Michael Caines MBE, one of the most celebrated chefs in Britain.
Once a private home, the hotel is set in 28 acres of Devon countryside with unrivalled views of the Exe Estuary. Recognised as one of the most romantic hotels in the UK, it's the perfect escape for a couple’s trip with the pup.
The dog-friendly rooms come set up with a dog bed, towel, torch, and dog bowl and have their own private terraces. Dogs can stay for £30 per night.
Woolley Grange, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Canine companions are looked after just as well as their humans at dog-friendly Woolley Grange. For an extra charge of £15 a night, furry friends can stay with you and will receive dog beds, towels, bowls, and a couple of biscuits on arrival.
The Jacobean manor house is situated near Bath and offers an indoor and outdoor pool, as well as a spa that's family-friendly yet infinitely relaxing – you won't want to leave.
The hotel grounds and surrounding countryside are brilliant walking country, and there's s a dog shower in the grounds complete with hose, dog shampoo and towels for mucky mud removal. Up next? Kick off your wellies and put your feet up in the lounge with afternoon tea and a roaring open log fire.
South Lodge, Horsham, West Sussex
A family-friendly country escape that welcomes everybody, including members with waggy tails, this dog-friendly hotel in Sussex has incredible views over the South Downs and 93 acres in which to run as wild as they like.
It's wonderfully wholesome stuff; sink into the sofa by a crackling fire, play boardgames, head to the state-of-the-art spa or sip on a vintage from the vast wine cellar at South Lodge.
For £40 per dog, your pooch can enjoy exploring the surrounding countryside with you, and there'll be a dog bed, towel, water bowl and a welcome treat waiting.
The Rose & Crown, Snettisham, Norfolk
If you're looking for pooch perfection, you've found it at The Rose & Crown in Snettisham, which has received many awards and accolades over the years.
This dog-friendly hotel is located in an idyllic spot with access to the glorious, endless North Norfolk beaches, where dogs can roam on the sand in many spots throughout the year.
Snettisham Beach is just down the road, and there's also historic houses, castles, and ancient churches to visit to keep you busy.
The 16 rooms in the charming whitewashed building are modern and comfortable, while you're also guaranteed great grub, as it has picked up plenty of awards for food, including classics like prawn cocktail and steak with hand-cut chips. The Rose & Crown charges £15 per dog, per night.
Fowey Hall, Fowey, Cornwall
This laidback yet luxurious dog-friendly hotel blends contemporary chic with coastal charm – and welcomes everybody, including children and dogs.
At Fowey Hall, your four-legged friend can relax with you in your dog-friendly room and the lounge, and will adore running along the nearby sandy coves, like the beautiful spot of Readymoney.
On arrival, you'll find everything you need for your furry friend, including a dog blanket and dog bowls as well as a personalised little gift bag containing dog treats, dog tennis balls, and poop bags. Fowey Hall allows a maximum of two well-behaved dogs for £15 per dog, per night.
Four Seasons Hotel, Winchfield, Hampshire
Fancy a little luxury for you and your best friend? They deserve it – as, of course, do you. Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire welcomes canine companions with open arms. The concierge team is able to arrange dog-sitting and activities, and there's even a resident black Labrador, Oliver Beckington, for them to play with.
Your dog-friendly hotel room will have a dog bed, dog bowl, food and treats and personalised spring water and grooming products on arrival so your pooch can be as pampered as you. Indeed, you can even order your pet's dinner through the In-Room Dining team from a special pet menu.
When tummies are good and full, theres 500 acres of glorious parkland for dogs to run and roam. And you'll love the restored, 18th-century manor that seamlessly blends legacy and heritage with 21st-century modernity – perfect for a countryside escape. The hotel charges a one-time deep cleaning fee of £35 per dog, per stay.
St Michaels Resort, Falmouth, Cornwall
St Michaels Resort overlooks the beautiful Blue Flag Gyllyngvase beach – a playground for dogs and dog-owners alike. The resort has four dog-friendly room options including the sea view suite, offering spectacular vistas of the bay beyond. Upon arrival, all four-pawed guests are greeted with treats, bed and bowls for use throughout their stay .
For non-furry guests? There's the UK’s first Cornish sea-salt steam room, an outdoor barrel sauna, the largest hydro pool in the South West, alongside the Swedish hot tub and treatments. And, of course, all those bracing coastal walks, which are just as good for you as they are for your dog. The hotel charges £20 per dog, per night.
The Fish Hotel, Broadway, Cotwolds
The Fish sits on the 400-acre privately owned Farncombe Estate in the beautiful North Cotswolds, overlooking the picturesque village of Broadway.
Tails will be wagging at the idea of so much space on the doorstep of this dog-friendly hotel and there's even a dog agility course within the grounds to keep Fido happy.
There are plenty of dog-friendly room options, including family suites and cool treehouses. And each dog receives its own cosy dog bed in the room, two dog bowls, doggie treats and a dog towel.
You can relax in the bar and lounge with your pooch and have a choice of dining from the bar or restaurant menu in your room.
Alongside the 68 design-led rooms is Hook, a seafood-inspired restaurant by culinary director Martin Burge, a screening room and The Original Muck Boot Company’s boot room where you'll find wellies for loan – perfect for those dog walks.
Dogs aged one year and over are welcome to stay for an extra £30 a night.
The Retreat at Elcot Park, Berkshire
Set in a manor house that was once owned by the mother of Percy Bysshe Shelley, the Retreat at Elcot Park is a dog-friendly hotel near the market town of Newbury in Berkshire, with expansive grounds for pets to roam and plenty of walking trails to explore nearby. For the owners, there’s a spa and an outdoor pool to relax at as well.
Dogs are welcome for £30 a night (with a maximum of two pets per room), which includes a welcome pack. They’ll be allowed in the Orangery and the Atlas Room, but not the hotel’s Yu Pan Asian restaurant or its 1772 brasserie. The pet-friendly rooms have handy external access, and the grounds – as well as the hotel itself – are beautiful.
Gara Rock, Devon
With its blustery cliff-top setting on the edge of the South West Coast Path, the remote Gara Rock in Devon is an idyllic British seaside retreat – and the good news is that it’s extremely pet-friendly. Along with the scenic coastal trails on your doorstep for both you and your pooch to enjoy, there are wide expanses of beaches for splashing about in with abandon (the dogs may find the temperatures a little less daunting than the humans). Awaiting you when you find yourselves in need of sustenance is the ‘Garavan’, on hand to dispense coffees, drinks and snacks for owners, with water bowls and pet-friendly treats available too.
Before returning to your room, pooches can clean up using some Bramley shampoo at the outdoor shower. Dogs are welcome in designated suites, including some that have outdoor space.
The Lord Crewe Arms, Consett, Northumberland
Dating back to 1165, The Lord Crewe Arms began its life as a guesthouse to Blanchland Abbey. Today, it maintains much of its medieval magic with original stone walls, ogee-arched windows and roaring fires lit in stone chimneypieces. The hotel’s rooms, which are labelled ‘cosy’, ‘canny’ and ‘champion,’ all feature tartan blankets and roll-top bathtubs while the suites are made even more inviting by warming log fires – the perfect spot for tired pooches to enjoy an afternoon snooze.
The hotel is home to 16 dog-friendly rooms, which come complete with sumptuous furnishings, views of the village rooftops and woodland beyond and a delicious helping of homemade cake to welcome you.
A hot spot for country pursuits, you can head out onto the North Pennine Moors to explore the maze of walking and cycling routes in the surrounding area. Thick blankets, hot chocolate and roaring fires ensure you keep cosy on those crisp Northumberland evenings in the winter months before heading back to the hotel’s gatehouse for a hearty meal. The hotel charges £20 per dog, per night.
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