Get ready for holiday adventures with your dog this summer as self-catering businesses receive the green light to open their doors to guests.
As the Government continues to lift restrictions, we’re finally allowed to travel away for overnight stays. This is great news for dog owners who have been looking forward to a well-earned break in a beautiful part of the country.
Although we’re now free to travel, it’s still advisable to isolate as much as possible. This can be achieved very easily at these secluded dog-friendly retreats throughout the British Isles.
Secluded Splendour in Shropshire
The Annexe is a wonderfully secluded holiday home, located at the end of a private lane in the heart of the Shropshire countryside. The plush one-bedroom property is perfect for a couple and their four-legged friend. You can explore the local footpaths by day, then relax in the comfort of this stylish home-away-from-home.
Rural Retreat near Padstow, Cornwall
Although it’s close to the bustling harbour town of Padstow, this Cornish cottage is the ultimate rural retreat. The remote holiday home is surrounded by beautiful countryside with dog-friendly footpaths leading off across rolling fields to connect with the coast at the Camel Estuary. Dog owners will love this laid-back cottage with its enclosed garden for relaxing days in isolation.
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Countryside Cottage in Sussex
This hidden gem is situated in the High Weald, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with panoramic views of Bewl Water. You can walk for miles from this rural getaway and not see another person, or you could drive to the better-known attractions of Tunbridge Wells and the Sussex coast. This former hop picker’s cottage provides contemporary dog-friendly accommodation amid some of Sussex’s finest scenery.
Secret Scottish Holiday Lodge
For pure escapism head to Red Kite Lodge in the north of Scotland. This dog-friendly property sleeps up to four people in a characterful wooden lodge on a working farm in the heart of the Sutherland hills. Accessed by a private track, this holiday home is surrounded by 50 hectares of croft land so you’re unlikely to see another soul if you don’t want to. After a day’s walking with your dog, you can relax in the hot tub surrounded by the gloriously rugged countryside.
Private Holiday Home Pembrokeshire
Experience the sights and attractions of Pembrokeshire from this holiday hideaway. This charming, two-bedroom cottage is surrounded by lush, green countryside, yet it is close to the coast with its amazing beaches. Dog owners will enjoy the spectacular walks along the Pembrokeshire coast path.
Remote Retreat Near Pwllheli
Escape to the wilds of the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales for a dog-friendly holiday in this remote retreat. This recently renovated former gatehouse is a short drive away from the beaches at Morfa Nefyn and the coastal town of Pwllheli. As well as the coast path, there are ample dog walking trails around the nearby hills. Complete with a woodland garden and hot tub, it’s an idyllic setting for time away with loved ones.
Holiday Haven in Rural Devon
Roam freely around five acres of gardens with far-reaching views of the Tamar River at this holiday haven on the Devon and Cornwall border. Located in a tranquil, rural setting on the beautiful Bere Peninsula, this dog-friendly property really is a place to come if you want to get away from it all. With its amazing views from floor-to-ceiling windows, large garden and outdoor swimming pool, you may never want to leave.
Farmhouse Sanctuary in Yorkshire
Standing amidst wonderful countryside close to the North York Moors, this holiday cottage is in a magnificent location for a getaway with your dog. The secluded and tranquil holiday home has many luxury touches, including an indoor heated pool. There’s a great woodland walk from the property and the nearby farm sells grows organic fruit and vegetables, so you don’t have to stray far for essential supplies.
Charming Countryside Cottage in Norfolk
This gorgeous two-bedroom cottage is tucked away on a no-through road in the middle of the Norfolk countryside. Surrounded by fields, it’s a fantastic place to escape to for a post-lockdown break with your dog. Sit back and relax on the secluded terrace at this attractive holiday home, or go off and explore the beaches of the North Norfolk coast. Nearby Peddars Way Trail also offers some fantastic walking for you and your dog.
Idyllic Isolation in the Lake District
For idyllic isolation, check out this attractive stone cottage in the Lake District. Located on the outskirts of the village of Grasmere, this dog-friendly house places you in the heart of the National Park. There are spectacular lakeside rambles and mountain hikes to be enjoyed nearby. Or you could stay put and enjoy the scenery from this beautiful, five-bedroom holiday let with a spacious lawned garden. It’s a gorgeous retreat for enjoying precious moments with your family and four-legged friend.
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