British strawberries are ripe and ready for the picking, Wimbledon’s around the corner, and the tennis season is in full swing. But who says your dog has to sit this one out? This summer, book a getaway where you can serve up aces between walkies and days out with your four-legged friend. Whether you’re after your own private court or prefer the buzz of a local club, these dog-friendly holiday cottages with tennis access ensure you can enjoy a rally and a ramble.
Vere Lodge
South Raynham, Norfolk
Sleeps 16 + 2 dogs
Looking for a lavish dog-friendly retreat with a large group and a few tennis fans in tow? Take over this luxurious lodge set in a seven-acre estate deep in the Norfolk countryside. Walks start right from the door – ideal for stretching paws and legs alike. And after kicking off your boots in the rather grand hallway, fling open the bi-folds, take a dip in your private pool, and rally the crew for a tournament on the tennis court. Game on.
Vause at Sea
Kingsdown, Kent
Sleeps 10 + 2 dogs
Step into modern coastal luxury at this ultra-stylish seafront home in Kingsdown. After dog-friendly days out on the beach and coast path, challenge your tennis-loving crew on the private court, soak tired muscles in the hot tub, and wind down with a movie in the cinema room. Spread across four floors, this high-spec home comes with all the comforts – Sonos sound system, underfloor heating, and sweeping sea views. And however settled you get, we’d recommend breaking out to The Zetland Arms: a laid-back, dog-friendly pub just steps away.
Gulval Escape
Trevarrack, Cornwall
Sleeps 2 + 1 dog
Fancy tennis, art and coastal capers with your canine companion? Escape to an elegant Cornish hideaway tucked in a traditional village close to Penzance and Mounts Bay. Period features, exposed stonework and plenty of space for your dog make it easy to relax. And in the grounds of the converted manor house, you’ll also find plenty of shared facilities including a pool, sauna, tennis courts and landscaped grounds. Beyond the estate, enjoy the dog-friendly attractions of Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, the South West Coast Path and evenNewlyn Art Gallery and The Exchange welcome well-behaved dogs.
Woodland Cottage
Cransford, Suffolk
Sleeps 4 + 1 dog
Suffolk bound for summer? This stylish country retreat keeps all the charm of a traditional cottage – original beams, a brick fireplace, and oak floors – fused with chic, modern touches. Step out onto the lawn for ball games with your pooch, head straight from the door into 179 hectares of ancient woodland for walkies, then swap the lead for a racket and hit the private tennis court for game, set and match.
Coot Lodge
Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire
Sleeps 6 + 1 dog
Relax with Rover in a luxury barn conversion set within a 450-acre nature reserve, complete with outdoor and indoor pools, a spa, and a tennis court onsite. Slide open the doors and listen to the stream burbling by, or lace up your boots and follow miles of dog-friendly trails through woodland and meadows. After a day outdoors, kick off your wellies and hunker by the gas woodburner, or head for a rally on the tennis court before unwinding in the sauna and steam room at the award-winning spa.
Bramble Lodge
Waren Mill, Northumberland
Sleeps 4 + 2 dogs
Settle into a striking single-storey lodge tucked into a dramatic quarry on the edge of Bamburgh. Step out onto the golden sands of Bamburgh Beach for waggy-tailed walks, soak up quarry views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and fling open the bi-fold doors to relax under fairy lights as dusk rolls in. If you’ve still got the energy for tennis, the village courts are just a 10-minute stroll away, where you can play with Bamburgh Castle as your backdrop.
Lower Goosewell Cottage
Thurlestone, Devon
Sleeps 6 + 1 dog
Beachfront bliss doesn’t mean missing out on tennis when you stay at this stylish coastal retreat, just a short stroll from village facilities. Yomp along Yarmer beach with your dog, then dust the sand from your toes and head for the local tennis courts. Visitors are welcome for hourly bookings, mix-in sessions, or coaching. After your match, cool off with a dip in the sea, then unwind on the glass-panelled patio with a chilled drink and panoramic ocean views.
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