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Weathervane Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Three bedroom character cottage, both family-friendly and pet-friendly, with own garden in a peaceful location by the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Jurassic coast just a short drive away.

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7 nights from £550

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Lochead Cottage,

Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

One of a collection of high quality cottages in a stunning setting with loch views in Argyll and Bute in Scotland, pet-friendly and sleeping up to 6 people.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £795

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Symondsbury Manor,

Bridport, Dorset, England

sleeps 22

11 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Fine country holiday house with 11 bedrooms, set in two and a half acres of gardens in rural Dorset just one mile from the seaside, bookings welcome for weddings, special celebrations, family and group holidays.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £5600

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Cae Madog Barn,

Bont Dolgadfan, Powys, Wales

sleeps 17

8 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Luxurious large barn conversion in mid Wales with stunning country views out to the Cambrian mountains, private heated outdoor swimming pool, bubbly hot tub and games room, ideal for families and groups of friends.

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7 nights from £2289

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The Turbine House,

Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Lovely romantic retreat, an ideal base for discovering just what makes this part of Argyll and Bute so very special.

ground floor bedroom garden views

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7 nights from £720

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Ty Pren Pet-Friendly Log Cabin, South Wales ,

St David's, Pembrokeshire, Wales

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Three bedroom holiday log cabin with private verandah, family-friendly and pet-friendly, sleeping up to 5 in high quality accommodation within the gorgeous Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and close to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.

near local pub

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7 nights from £400

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Williamscraig Holiday Cottages,

Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Get away to the unspoilt West Lothian countryside for a relaxing cottage break, just 20 minute's train ride from Edinburgh yet a world away in terms of tranquility and relaxation, this welcoming holiday cottage is equipped with its own private bubbly hot tub and there is a fantastic children's play park with swings, seesaw and slides on site to keep the kids entertained.

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7 nights from £1245

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Agricola House,

Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 14

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Award winning, stylish 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom holiday house with cinema room, games console for fun times and relaxing wellness sauna, set in Wirksworth, close to the Peak District National Park.

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7 nights from £4395

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Harmon Vale,

Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Discover Harmon Vale in Solva, Pembrokeshire: a three-storey semi-detached house sleeping ten, offering breathtaking coastal views, a private hot tub, and convenient off-road parking, sorry no pets, ideal for exploring South Wales' scenic beauty.

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7 nights from £1014

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Sleeps 10, Gold Award Winning House, M1 rated, ideal for all generations with downstairs bedroom and wet room,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

accessible

Stylish 5 bedroom 5 bathroom new-build holiday house near the Wye Valley with breathtaking country views out towards the Malvern Hills.

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7 nights from £1700

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Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 2,

Balloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland

sleeps 8

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

accessible

Stylish all ground floor, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday lodge near Loch Lomond, pet-friendly (up to 4 dogs welcome) and with optional hot tub hire.

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7 nights from £1500

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Beggars Roost,

Truro, Cornwall, England

sleeps 8

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beggars Roost, a luxurious chapel conversion in Penhallow, Cornwall, sleeps up to 8 with a games room, nestled between Newquay and Redruth, pet-friendly, offering countryside charm just 3 miles from Perranporth's stunning beach.

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7 nights from £710

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Dons Barn,

Lavenham, Suffolk, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

A special romantic hideaway for two found on the Grove Farm estate in Suffolk, East Anglia, with orchard garden views and a wood-burning stove.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £729

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Callow Holiday Lodge,

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

sleeps 3

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

Dog-friendly wooden holiday lodge set within an award winning holiday park close to Shrewsbury, with views out over a lake and the fantastic facility of an outdoor hot tub, this is a great place for relaxing holidays.

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7 nights from £626

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Meadow Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom country cottage with meadow views, exposed wooden beams, character features and a lovely garden located by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast close by, both family-friendly and dog-friendly.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £550

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Poachers Barn,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Luxurious 3 ensuite bedroom holiday home in Herefordshire, just 6 miles from Leominster, pet-friendly and complete with its own exclusive use indoor heated swimming pool.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £3584

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50 West Street Edelweiss,

Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 13

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Experience coastal charm at 50 West Street Edelweiss, a dog-friendly townhouse on Scarborough's South Cliff, North Yorkshire, offering stunning views, spacious living areas, and sleeping up to 12 guests, just steps from the beach and local amenities.

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7 nights from £1057

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Durstone Cottage,

Bromyard, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 22

9 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

family friendly

Nestled in Herefordshire's tranquil countryside, Durstone Cottage offers breathtaking farm views, sleeps 22, features a games room and BBQ patio, and is a perfect retreat for large gatherings; sorry, no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £2642

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Orchard Barn at Woodhayes Farm,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 10

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom barn conversion with tranquil orchard garden which is both family-friendly and pet-friendly, nestled in the Blackdown Hills just a short distance from the inspirational scenery of the Jurassic coast.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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Late availability from 05/12 to 14/06/26

7 nights from £430

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Pennant Uchaf,

Llanbrynmair, Powys, Wales

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

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ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £1021

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Garth Morthin Holiday Barn, near Snowdonia National Park,

Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd, Wales

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Idyllic 2 bedroom rural retreat set next to farmlands and hills, close to the coast and to Snowdonia National Park, pets welcome.

rural views

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7 nights from £498

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Partridge,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Luxurious romantic barn conversion on a farm, just outside of the Norfolk Broads, with tranquil country views and excellent onsite leisure facilities.

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7 nights from £650

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Pensarn Hall Dogs-welcome Cottage, Snowdonia North Wales ,

Llanbedr, Gwynedd, Wales

sleeps 15

7 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Pensarn Hall is a splendid dog-friendly Victorian house to rent in the heart of Snowdonia which is ideal for group stays; 7 bedrooms that sleep up to 15 people, a snooker table, a garden with BBQ facilities, kitchens equipped with dishwashers and every appliance one could possibly need for an easy self-catering break in Llanbedr, Wales.

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7 nights from £1843

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Gaggles,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Luxurious and welcoming 4 bedroom 3 bathroom holiday cottage with private 6-seater hot tub and access to a private swimming pool onsite, set on a country estate, just 6 miles from Leominster.

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7 nights from £4375

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Garden House,

Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

Discover The Garden House, a romantic, pet-free retreat in Llanfechell, Anglesey with a private hot tub, open-plan living, and garden views, sleeping 2 guests, just 1.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £776

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Manifold Cottage,

Leek, Staffordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

family friendly

Charming Grindon cottage in Staffordshire, West Midlands, offering stunning Peak District countryside views, sleeps two, features a cosy open-plan living area, and a serene enclosed garden – perfect for walkers and cyclists; sorry, no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £338

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Buttercups & Hayloft Sleeps & Dines 16 with Pool, Sports Court & Play Area,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England

sleeps 16

9 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, Buttercups & Hayloft is a wonderful combination sleeping 16 across two quality cottages and can comfortably dine 16 guests at one long dining table located in Buttercups.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £2293

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Captains House,

Downderry, Cornwall, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

4 bedroom pet-friendly cottage with sea views close to Looe.

sea viewsnear beach

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7 nights from £943

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Sea Cliff Cottage,

St. Austell, Cornwall, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Sea Cliff Cottage: Georgian Grade II listed coastal retreat near Pentewan Beach, Cornwall, sleeps 4; features stunning terraced garden with Eco wood-fired hot tub, movie room, no pets allowed, ideal for exploring Cornwall’s attractions.

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7 nights from £831

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Court Farmhouse,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

High quality pet-friendly 6 bedroom 6 bathroom holiday farmhouse in Bude, with access to a swimming pool, tennis court, games room with pool table and soft play area, and children’s outdoor play areas with swings, slide, climbing frame and trampoline.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £1425

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Orchard View Dogs-Welcome Cottage, Peak District National Park,

Parwich, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 9

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Idyllic 4 bedroom English country cottage with exposed wooden beams, wood-burning stove and a very comfortable interior and a pet-friendly policy, also features a romantic four poster bed in one of the bedrooms, as well as a superb location within the Peak District National Park and a Wendy House for keeping younger visitors entertained.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £657

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Clusters Chapel,

Belper, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 20

8 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Unique 8 bedroom self-catering chapel in Belper, ideal for groups of friends and family, with a sauna suite for relaxation and close to the Peak District National Park.

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7 nights from £1595

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Shepherd's Rest,

Montgomery, Powys, Wales

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Discover the luxurious Shepherd's Rest Lodge in Llandyssil, Montgomery, offering stunning countryside views, a private hot tub, and space for four guests, with flexible sleeping arrangements and accommodating one pet; an exquisite retreat near Shropshire Hills.

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7 nights from £1444

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Trebartha,

Trebetherick, Cornwall, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

4 bedroom homely dog-friendly holiday cottage in Cornwall, with sea views and large garden.

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7 nights from £1025

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Woodcock,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom luxury holiday barn on a scenic Suffolk farm, close to the Norfolk Broads, with access to a hot tub, a games room, a gym and playbarn for young children on site.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £840

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Apple Tree Lodge,

Morpeth, Northumberland, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

family friendly

Luxurious Apple Tree Lodge in Northumberland offers countryside charm, distant sea views, sleeps six, is dog-friendly, features a veranda with BBQ, and is ideal for family getaways near the historic Heritage Coast.

ground floor bedroom near beach

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7 nights from £695

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Hillside Pet-Friendly Cottage for 7,

Broughton in Furness, Cumbria, England

sleeps 7

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

A fabulous self-catering cottage situated in the town of Broughton-in-Furness in Cumbria; accommodating up to 7 guests this property has 3 bedrooms which consist of an en-suite double, a twin room and a family room.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £504

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Swallow's Orchard,

West Bradley, Somerset, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

A unique and contemporary detached holiday home nestled next to an old apple orchard with a truly tranquil setting in Somerset amidst nature and countryside with a private hot tub and shared use of an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and gym.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £1545

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Nant-yr-Rhedyn,

Red Wharf Bay, Anglesey, Wales

sleeps 15

6 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Nestled on the Isle of Anglesey, Nant-yr-Rhedyn offers breathtaking views near Red Wharf Bay, sleeps 14, features a hot tub, and welcomes families (sorry no pets), making it an idyllic retreat in North Wales.

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7 nights from £1951

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The Cider Barn,

West Pennard, Somerset, England

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

High quality 6 bedroom, sleeps 12 pet-friendly barn conversion (all en-suite bedrooms) in rural Somerset, close to Glastonbury, and boasting a private bubbly outdoor hot tub and shared access to a swimming pool and sauna.

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7 nights from £3010

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Why Book a Last Minute Pet-Friendly Getaway?

Whether you want to enjoy a bit of adventure or simply want to do something spontaneous and need a change of scene, booking a last minute deal and escaping with your pooch can be a great idea. You may want to escape to enjoy invigorating walks with your pet pooch along a dog-friendly beach and stay by the sea, or want to sniff out good trails through scenic countryside and rent a rural retreat. Or maybe you want to rent a holiday home with a safe enclosed garden and hot tub where you can both relax and unwind? There are lots of good reasons to escape with your pooch on an eleventh hour break.

Popular Destinations for Last Minute Pet-Friendly Getaways

The UK is home to some great destinations to explore with your hound. Popular areas in England cover both coast and countryside with Cornwall, Devon and Dorset in the South West being popular, as well as the Isle of Wight, Norfolk and Suffolk. Further north, other popular destinations with dog owners include the Lake District, Yorkshire and Northumberland.

In Wales, Pembrokeshire and Snowdonia remain firm favourites with pet owners and in Scotland, the Highlands can be a dog lover’s delight.

The UK as a whole, is home to a great choice of canine-friendly walks, as well as dogs allowed pubs and cafes.

Book the Best Pooch Friendly Last Minute Escape for you and your Pup

Country Cottages Online features a great selection of late breaks for tail-wagging holidays and four-legged fun. Look out for properties with added extras like doggy showers for washing muddy paws, dog bowls and doggy beds for a true dog-friendly welcome. At many holiday homes dogs stay free too! Options include quick book with agencies and independent owners, and no booking fees payable with many owners too!

Whether for a last minute weekend break, a mid week getaway or a longer stay, we hope you find the perfect last minute stay in the UK for you and your pooch on Country Cottages Online.