Dog Tales

A dream destination for dogs and their owners, devon truly has it all. From the wilds of dartmoor with its tangled woodlands and windswept plains, to the county’s undulating countryside, to the fantastic dog-friendly beaches of the coast, adventures here are nothing sho…read more

Who doesn’t want a bit of luxury on holiday? Rental properties with hot tubs are extremely popular for couples and families who fancy a soak in warm bubbles in beautiful surroundings on holiday. Now dog owners can join in the fun too, as there are plenty of fantastic do…read more

Here at dog friendly retreats, we are always looking out for you and your furry friends. Like us all dogs enjoy a treat or two, but unfortunately they don’t always get the exercise needed to burn those calories afterwards. Obesity in dogs is a real problem and should be…read more

Blessed with a balmy climate and all but surrounded by the sea, cornwall has long been heralded as the uk’s sunshine county. Incredibly diverse and incomparably beautiful, its array of landscapes ranges from golden sand beaches lined with swaying palms to dramatic moors…read more

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from this year’s “staycation summer”, it’s that dog-friendly properties in popular holiday destinations get snapped up very fast.  2020 was a bumper season in many holiday hotspots around the uk and post-lockdwn demand made it near imp…read more

Here at dog friendly retreats, we do everything we can to ensure that your family and your four-legged friends will have a fantastic time away in one of our properties. And then, like a frisbee to the face, it hit us. What music do dogs actually like listening to? Wheth…read more

We’re always on the hunt for new dog-friendly retreats to add to our impressive collection of places to stay with dogs. This means finding and adding new dog-friendly cottages and holiday homes to the website on a regular basis. In the last month alone, we’ve added over…read more

Dog-friendly cottages are quickly getting snapped up for summer 2021. In recent weeks, we’ve had a solid stream of bookings for holidays next year. Some popular dog-friendly destinations are already 50% booked for some weeks next august. If you’re thinking about getting…read more