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Striding Holiday Lodge,

Windermere, Cumbria, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Welcoming dog-friendly wooden holiday lodge with a lovely wooden-clad interior, set within a holiday park which lies by the shores of Lake Windermere, one of the best spots in the Lake District National Park, this could be a great base for exploring the Lake District but there is also plenty to keep all of the family entertained at the park with the shared leisure facilitis including an indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, games area and gym.

near local pub

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7 nights from £554

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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 £715

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Corffe House,

Barnstaple, Devon, England

sleeps 22

9 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 9 bedroom Grade II listed country house, set within beautiful gardens close to Barnstaple, complete with cinema room/games room and enjoying access to an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub and tennis court, ideal for big groups of friends or family looking to celebrate or holiday in style.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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7 nights from £5575

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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.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £650

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Granary Cottage,

Pickering near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Idyllic family-friendly and dog-friendly country cottage (all ground floor accommodation), located next to stunning Yorkshire countryside, well located for taking day trips to the North York Moors National Park and the stunning Yorkshire coastline.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £650

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New Barn,

Blandford Forum, Dorset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

family friendly

Discover a charming countryside retreat in Dorset's Winterborne Stickland, offering stunning rural views, a cosy woodburning stove, shared games room, and sleeping four; sorry, no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £501

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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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Millers House at Mendham Mill,

Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Unique pet-friendly self-catering watermill with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, set next to a scenic river in Norfolk, relax on holiday by the waterside, just half an hour's drive from the Norfolk Broads.

5 (5 reviews)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1236

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Red House Farm,

Welshpool, Powys, Wales

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

family friendly

Red House Farm offers a tranquil, dog-friendly retreat in Powys, Wales, with breathtaking valley views, a hot tub, and room for eight guests, just a short drive from Welshpool's historic charm and local amenities.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £942

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Sleeps 2, Romantic, Modern, Luxurious Cottage with garden, WiFi and Amazing Views,

Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Charming romantic retreat with views out to the Malvern Hills, less than 8 miles from Ledbury and 10 miles from Hereford and close to the Wye Valley AONB.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £650

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Orchard Barn,

Stone, Staffordshire, England

sleeps 6

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Orchard Barn, nestled in Stone, Staffordshire, offers luxurious accommodation for up to six guests with countryside views, a private hot tub, and dog-friendly amenities, perfectly located near local pubs and attractions for a relaxing getaway.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £676

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Field Barn sleeps 2, with a private Steam Room and AirCon!,

Checkley, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Stylish romantic pet-friendly barn conversion midway between the Wye Valley and Malvern Hills AONBs, luxurious throughout and with superb country views, relax and unwind at this stunning couple’s holiday home.

5 (2 reviews)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £650

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Symonds Yat Lodge,

Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 57

25 bedrooms

25 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 7)

family friendly

Large group holiday home in the Wye Valley with 25 ensuite bedrooms, a games room, party room and bar, ideal for special celebrations like hen parties and even weddings! Licensed wedding venue.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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7 nights from £7500

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Pengeulan,

Cemmaes, Powys, Wales

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Smart 2 Bedroom Pet-Friendly Country Cottage with Rural and River Views near Snowdonia National Park.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £404

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Foxes Den,

Barnard Castle, County Durham, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Foxes Den is a romantic, dog-friendly lodge in the Durham countryside near Staindrop, featuring a private hot tub, sleeps 2, perfect for exploring Teesdale's nature walks and Raby Castle, though note WiFi can be intermittent.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £472

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2 Barlowenath Cottages,

Marazion, Cornwall, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom pet-friendly farm cottage with pretty garden and distant views from garden to St Michael’s Mount, less than three miles from Marazion’s beach.

5 (2 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £350

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Monarfon,

Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales

sleeps 13

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Luxurious Monarfon in Amlwch, Anglesey, offers stunning coastal views, sleeps 11, features a hot tub, and is dog-friendly, providing an ideal escape to explore charming towns and trails in North Wales.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £1527

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Ebenezer Chapel,

Milford, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 20

8 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

With a riverside location and river views, this unique chapel conversion in Milford could be the ideal place to holiday with friends or family close to the Peak District, and the on site sauna suite helps to make it a great place to relax and unwind too.

ground floor bedroom river views

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7 nights from £1695

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Kite's Nest,

Church Stretton, Shropshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

Kite's Nest: Nestled in Shropshire's countryside, this romantic barn conversion sleeps 2 and offers stunning woodland views, a private patio, and convenient bike storage.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £291

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Holly Tree House,

Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 22

9 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

With wonderful views over the River Wye, a superb location in the Wye Valley, spacious stylish accommodation and a warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub, this 9 bedroom country house has to be one of the best places for large groups of friends or family to holiday altogether close to Ross on Wye.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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7 nights from £4500

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Stanton House,

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 14

6 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Perfect for large groups or families looking to explore the beautiful Cotswolds, this stone-built holiday cottage is part of the Flagstone Farm development and has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms as well as lovely views of the surrounding countryside.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £1290

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5 Burgh Island Causeway,

Bigbury On Sea, Devon, England

sleeps 6

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Stunning beachfront apartment in Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, offering breathtaking sea views, sleeps six, with access to a pool, sauna, and gym.

ground floor bedroom near beach

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7 nights from £947

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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 £780

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Menzies Steading,

Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Stunning luxury sleeps 10 holiday home near the Cairngorms, with all ensuite bedrooms, just 34 miles from Perth.

ground floor bedroom garden views

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7 nights from £2595

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Turpins Cottage,

Belper, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 20

9 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Sleeps 20, 9 Bedroom Rural Holiday House with Games Room with Pool Table, near Belper and the Peak District Turpins cottage could be a stunning location for your next holiday, situated on a pretty farm setting, where you can escape from busy city or town life with your friends and family.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £2100

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Grooms Cottage,

Duns, Borders, Scotland

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

family friendly

Charming semi-detached cottage in Allanton, Scottish Borders, with serene woodland views and dog-friendly policy, sleeps four; features open-plan living, private patio, and shared grounds, ideal for exploring nearby Chirnside and Berwick-upon-Tweed.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £346

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Ten Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

unlimited dogs welcome

cat friendly

Stylish 1 bedroom pet-friendly holiday rental with sea and countryside views plus a balcony for sitting out and enjoying the view, just 4 miles from Salcombe and 20 miles from Dartmouth.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £560

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Voebroch,

Lythe, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 10

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Very pet-friendly holiday cottage with sea views, 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms just 7 miles from Whitby.

ground floor bedroom near beach

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7 nights from £1607

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The Locks,

Rogerstone, Newport, Wales

sleeps 14

7 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Superb 7 bedroom group holiday house near the city of Newport, with excellent games room with pool table, retro arcade machine, and air hockey, plus cinema room with gaming facilities, and a fabulous private indoor swimming pool.

5 (1 reviews)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £3500

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River Wye Lodge,

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 26

12 bedrooms

11 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Searching for a large holiday house for a big group getaway? This 11 bedroom holiday house sleeps up to 24 and with river views, a pet-friendly policy, a warm bubbly private hot tub and a games room has plenty to offer large groups, including a lovely setting by the River Wye in the Wye Valley, right next to the lush greenery of the Forest of Dean.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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7 nights from £5950

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Forest House,

Coleford, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 26

11 bedrooms

11 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Large group holiday house on edge of Forest of Dean and close to the Wye Valley, complete with 11 bedrooms, hot tub, bar and large sociable living spaces.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £4950

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Lower Northcott Farmhouse,

Bude, Cornwall, England

sleeps 17

9 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Idyllic holiday farmhouse with two hot tubs, a games room with pool table, a large garden and glorious valley and farmland views, just a short walk from Northcott Mouth beach and within easy reach of the gorgeous coast, ideal for large groups (hen party and stag party friendly), big families and special celebrations.

ensuite bedroom(s) sea views

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7 nights from £2500

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Bodaioch Cottage,

Caersws, Powys, Wales

sleeps 11

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

4 bedroom 4 bathroom pet-friendly rural retreat in Powys with stunning country views, games room and bubbly outdoor hot tub.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £1208

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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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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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Kirkandrews House ,

Longtown, Cumbria, England

sleeps 15

7 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Roomy sleeps 13 holiday house set in parkland grounds and with far reaching country views, close to Gretna Green and the Solway Coast AONB, welcoming anniversary parties, family groups, groups of friends, hen parties, stag parties and special celebrations.

ground floor bedroom river views

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7 nights from £1750

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Ghyll Bank House,

Kendal, Cumbria, England

sleeps 17

8 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

family friendly

Luxurious Lake District manor in Cumbria boasts breathtaking Kentmere Valley and Morecambe Bay views, sleeps 18, features garden, patio, and open fire; sorry no pets.

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £1739

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Bryn Derwen,

Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales

sleeps 20

7 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Bryn Derwen: Luxurious Bethesda manor house in Gwynedd, nestled in scenic woodland with Snowdonia views, hot tub, games room, and sleeping up to 20 guests; sorry, no pets.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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Butlers,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Beautiful 4 bedroom 4 bathroom luxury pet-friendly holiday home set on a country estate near Leominster, with private hot tub and barrel sauna in garden, plus daily access to an onsite indoor swimming pool, this is a great place to relax and unwind in the countryside.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £4123

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Tan Bryn 1,

Aberdaron, Gwynedd, Wales

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

family friendly

Charming Aberdaron flat on Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, sleeps 4 with coastal views, enclosed patio with BBQ, above a fish bar; dog-friendly with a £20 pet supplement; explore beaches, local shops, and historic sites.

ground floor bedroom near beach

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7 nights from £334

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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.