There’s nothing better than snuggling up with your dog on the sofa in front of a fire while on a winter getaway. There’s something magical about the flickering warmth of a real flame burning bright on an open fire or wood-burning stove in a holiday home. Dogs and their owners can relax and enjoy the comfort of a warming hearth at these dog-friendly cottages with open fires and log burners across the UK.
1. The Langley Tarne, Mousehole, Cornwall
Sleeps 2 – 1 bedroom – up to 2 dogs
Set within the picturesque Cornish fishing village of Mousehole is The Langley Tarne, a charming bolthole for two people plus up to two dogs. This characterful cottage is full of original features from its earlier days as a sail loft. Enjoy a scamper along the beach, cliff-top walk or stroll around this traditional fishing village, before relaxing in front of the open fire in this romantic retreat.
2. Chapel Cottage, Bunbury, Cheshire
Sleeps 4 – 2 bedrooms – 1 dog allowed
Stay in the beautiful Cheshire countryside, at this cosy cottage in the quiet village of Bunbury. Complete with a thatched roof, low, oak-beamed ceilings and a roaring log burner, this chocolate box cottage is an idyllic getaway for you and your dog. There are some great walks nearby on countryside footpaths and bridleways, as well as woodland rambles at Stannner Nab and Bulkeley Hill.
3. The Old Surgery, Singleton, Sussex
Sleeps 4 – 2 bedrooms – 1 dog allowed
Dating back to 1731, this former surgery has been superbly renovated as a contemporary holiday home. Close to Midhurst and the exceptional walking trails on the South Downs, this property is perfect for dog-loving holidaymakers who want to explore the countryside in this part of the UK. It’s a lovely place to cosy up in front of the wood-burning stove with your family and four-legged friend.
4. Quaint Cottage, Corfe Castle, Dorset
Sleeps 8 – 4 bedrooms – 2 dogs allowed
With the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast on the doorstep, this quaint Dorset cottage is an idyllic retreat for visitors with dogs. Inside this historic property from the 1700s are large, inviting living spaces where you can relax and unwind after your coast and countryside adventures. The large hearth with a log burning fireplace is the centrepiece of the attractive wood-beamed living room.
5. Welcoming Holiday Home, Snettisham, Norfolk
Sleeps 5 – 3 bedrooms – 1 dog allowed
Located in the gorgeous village of Snettisham, close to the Norfolk coast, this welcoming holiday home offers luxury living for time away with your dog. With its spacious, light-filled rooms, log burner and enclosed garden, this house is a lovely place to spend a long weekend or week on holiday. There are great walks nearby in and around the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Plus the seaside towns of Hunstanton and Wells-Next-the-Sea are only a short drive away.
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6. Summercombe, near Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps 4 – 2 bedrooms – 1 dog allowed
Summercombe is a stunning, architecturally designed barn conversion, with many luxury touches for an enjoyable dog-friendly holiday in the Devon countryside. The first-floor living area has a high, exposed beam, apex ceiling and is warmed by a large wood-burning fire. It’s a great place to relax after exploring the wonderful walks in the local countryside and nearby coastal trails, including the stunning Valley of the Rocks at Lynton.
7. Dovedale, Keswick, Lake District
Sleeps 6 – 3 bedrooms – 2 dogs allowed
You and your dog can use this beautiful townhouse for exploring the mountains, lakes and woodland walks of the Lake District National Park. Located in the lakeside town of Keswick, this charming dog-friendly holiday home is beautifully decorated and furnished. Dogs will love curling up in front of the log-burning fireplace after long walks on picturesque trails.
8. Amrosa, Staithes, Yorkshire
Sleeps 8 – 4 bedrooms – 2 dogs allowed
Amrosa is a large, luxurious property, nestled on the edge of the North York Moors National Park overlooking the fishing village of Staithes on the Yorkshire coast, close to Whitby. With its large, enclosed garden, hot tub and luxury living area with a large wood-burning stove you may not want to leave. But your dogs will thank you for exploring the surrounding countryside, beaches and seaside towns.
9. Spinnyfield, Roy Bridge, Inverness
Sleeps 4 – 2 bedrooms – 2 dogs allowed
Spinnyfield is a delightful, wood-clad cottage resting a mile from the village of Roy Bridge in Lochaber, near Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. If you choose to come in winter you and your dog can enjoy a picturesque landscape of snowcapped mountains, as well as woodland and riverside walks. This stunning property benefits from underfloor heating and a log burner, where you and your dogs can warm up after a wilderness walk.
10. Summer Cottage, St Davids, Pembrokeshire
Sleeps 4 – 2 bedrooms – 2 dogs allowed
Summer Cottage is a charming, beautifully renovated stone cottage dating back to the early 1700s. It is located in St Davids, the UK’s smallest city, in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with some sensational beaches and seaside walks close by. This comfortable, pet-friendly holiday home has a warm colourful interior, plus an outdoor patio area and garden for relaxing in the afternoon sun. In the evenings, you can enjoy time together with your family and dogs in the cosy sitting room heated by log burner.
Choose Your Own Dog Friendly Holiday Home with a Warming Fire
This is only a small selection of the fantastic dog-friendly holiday homes with open fires, log burners and wood-burning stoves we have available on our site for dog owners and their pets. Seek out your own flame-warmed dog-friendly retreat in the area of your choice by selecting the Open Fire / Woodburner feature when you search. Find the ideal dog-friendly retreat for your next holiday or short break.
