Have you organised your Christmas break yet? Or are you so busy enjoying the last of the light evenings for waggy-tailed walks that you haven’t noticed the supermarket aisles filling up with festive food and sparkle? Ready or not, Christmas is just around the corner. And while we’re not suggesting you start belting out the carols just yet, we are urging you to book the perfect pad for your festive gathering while there’s still time.
Here are a few good reasons to book a dog-friendly Christmas holiday now…
1. Christmas is for Dogs Too
Our furry friends aren’t always welcome at the homes of family and friends, especially with muddy paws and bundles of energy to add to the chaos of Christmas. Not only are our pet-friendly pads in great locations for dog walks direct from your door, but many also have enclosed gardens, hot tubs and plenty of space for dogs to roam and relax. So you can rest assured they won’t be getting under the feet of the chef or tearing up the presents under the tree.
2. Save Money On Kennels
Taking the dog on holiday with you on your Christmas break means you’ll save plenty of pennies on dog sitters and kennels. This adds up to more to spend on festive days out, Christmas presents and tasty treats while you’re on holiday. Plus, you won’t have the stress of leaving the dog behind or missing your four-legged friend on your adventures, which means your holiday memories will include the whole family.
3. Wild Winter Walks
Long walks and lungfuls of fresh air make the perfect antidote to the Christmas excess. All that eating, drinking and sitting around watching festive flicks can take its toll – not only on your waistline but on everyone’s mood from being cooped up inside. However, book a cottage where the dog can join you for Christmas, and you’ve got the perfect excuse to get everyone outside to make the most of the wonderful scenery on the doorstep – scamper along the shoreline on beach winter walks, foray into the forest, hike in the hills and ramble to remote country inns. Not only will your furry friend enjoy the experience, but the mighty dose of fresh sea air does wonders to energise the mind and body, keeping the Christmas Grinch at bay and stoking the merry festive spirit.
4. Bag a Bespoke Christmas Cottage
Have you always dreamt of opening your presents around a log fire with your dog curled up beside you? Or wanted to open your eyes to the view of rolling peaks on Christmas day? Perhaps you fancy a cinema room for festive films, a hot tub where you can sip Champagne on Christmas morning, a sauna, surround sound, a range cooker to roast the turkey, or a fire pit to toast marshmallows under the stars? When you book a dog-friendly cottage for your festive break, you can ensure it has what you need for your dog and pick a property that comes with exactly what you want on your Christmas wishlist. See our pick of dog-friendly Christmas cottages for a festive break this year.
5. Dog Friendly Festive Outings by the Sea
There are so many fun things to do with your dog at Christmas – especially if you book a festive break close to some of the UK’s cool, canine-friendly events. Head to Cornwall to see twinkling lights around the harbour at the end of a coastal walk, hop on the Polar Express through Staffordshire, or step back in time in a mighty castle where you and your dog can snuffle along a magical Christmas trail. Check out our Festive Days Out with the Dog blog to guide you on where to book your dog-friendly Christmas holiday.
6. No Need to Deck the Halls with Holly
Take the stress out of hosting a large family Christmas and gather your nearest and dearest in a pet-friendly pad with a twinkling tree and the halls already decked in holly. Not only will you save time and money by leaving the Christmas twinkle to the pros, but you can also guarantee that you’ll arrive to a ready-made magical ambience without having to dive in the loft, find a bulk load of batteries and replace the decorations the pup chewed up last year. With the addition of hampers of festive food delivered to your door, creature comforts on tap and stunning scenery through the snow-dusted windows, all you need to do is wrap the presents, light the fire and bring along your four-legged friend and Yuletide joy.
7. Less Stress, Less Mess
The main reason for booking a holiday home Christmas is so that you don’t have all the work of hosting it at home. It’s stressful having the relatives breeze in with a box of crackers, expecting all the jingle bells, roast turkey and all the trimmings laid on. Beneath all the sparkle, you’ve got all the washing, mess and stress of ensuring everyone’s merry and fully catered for. Which, frankly, means there’s hardly time to walk the dog. However, if you book a pet-friendly cottage for your Christmas break, everyone’s tasked with bringing their fair share of festive goodies and cheer, the beds are already made, and you can even call in a private chef if you’re arguing about who’s cooking Christmas dinner.
Book A Dog-Friendly Cottage For Christmas
Check out our wide range of pet-friendly pads where your canine companions can enjoy the paw-fect Christmas with you. Whether you’re looking for an Xmas break to Devon, Norfolk or the Lake District, we’ve got the perfect cottage for you!
