Dog-Friendly Cottages in the UK
Planning a cottage break with your dog? Browse UK holiday cottages that welcome dogs and use the filters to choose a destination, group size and other requirements, including an enclosed garden where available.
Dog-friendly stays are not all the same. One cottage may accept a single dog while another may allow more; some charge a pet supplement, and others have specific rules about furniture, bedrooms or outdoor areas. An enclosed garden can also vary in size, boundary and suitability for different dogs. Read the individual property details carefully before booking.
Find the right dog-friendly cottage
| Your priority | Look for | Check before booking |
|---|---|---|
| A secure outdoor space | An enclosed-garden option and garden details | Boundary, gates, nearby roads and whether it suits your dog |
| More than one dog | A property that confirms its dog allowance | Maximum number, any size or breed restrictions, and charges |
| Walks from the door | A cottage in a walking-friendly location | Access routes, livestock, lead requirements and parking |
| A coastal break | A cottage near the coast | Seasonal beach rules, access routes and where your dog can be exercised |
| No unexpected costs | Clear pet-policy information | Supplements, cleaning charges, deposits and house rules |
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
A romantic holiday retreat for two awaits visitors to the Isle of Wight at The Sail Loft Annexe. Just west of the historic harbour town of Yarmouth, guests can easily access a private beach from this delightful ground-floor beach apartment.
- Sleeps 7
- Bedrooms 4
Situated amidst the splendour of the Lake District on the outskirts of a Cumbrian lakeside village. Sandown is a child-friendly cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere, perfect for up to seven guests, a two-storey holiday home with four en-suite ground-floor bedrooms and spacious first-floor living areas.
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
Built in 1560, Scargill Castle epitomises country charm. The pet-friendly romantic cottage in Scargill, Yorkshire, emerges from the ruins of an old castle and features exposed beams, oak floors, a wood-burning stove, period furnishings and modern comforts, and seclusion and countryside views.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
Scotch Hall Cottage is a beautiful Grade II-listed waterside holiday cottage in Denbighshire situated by the Llangollen canal next to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. The pet-friendly cottage in the village of Trevor boasts traditional charm and modern comforts. This former canal pay office offers a unique and relaxing holiday in North Wales.
- Sleeps 20
- Bedrooms 8
A large, immaculate dormer bungalow on the North Yorkshire coast, pet-friendly Seacrest Lodge is just an easy walk to the beach. This Scarborough holiday cottage has a hot tub and sleeps 20 in 8 bedrooms. It offers rural and sea views and is nicely located for seaside, walking, cycling, and golfing holidays for big families or groups.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
Bishop Rock is a former Cornish lighthouse keeper’s cottage located within the Lizard Lighthouse grounds, boasting panoramic ocean views from its clifftop location. The unique, much modernised, comfortable self-catering cottage near Helston provides direct access to this beautiful stretch of the Cornish coast.
- Sleeps 5
- Bedrooms 2
Shepherd’s Cottage boasts true charm in a stone-built conversion, which sits in the middle of a field on a working farm near Barnard Castle. Arriving by the farm’s lane, guests will find a delightful rural cottage with two bedrooms and an upside-down design to capture the fantastic views of the Yorkshire Dales.
- Sleeps
- Bedrooms 2
Shepherd’s Rest is a luxurious holiday cottage surrounded by open countryside near Llandyssil in Powys, Mid Wales. The pet-friendly rural cottage boasts glorious views and tranquillity, an open fire, a hot tub, extensive grounds, a sophisticated interior and serenity.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
Forming part of an aesthetically pleasing terrace of cottages, Shepherds Nook is a rural holiday cottage in North Charlton. A tastefully decorated Northumberland holiday home with modern amenities, Shepherds Nook offers a cosy and convenient base to explore Northumberland’s beautiful coast and countryside.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
Based in the peaceful Norfolk countryside near Kings Lynn, Sheppard's Hut is a quaint bungalow on the outskirts of Terrington St. Clements. A quiet and simple holiday home, it is a perfect base to explore the Lincolnshire coast and countryside, popular for its trails and wildlife.
- Sleeps 5
- Bedrooms 3
Spectacular ocean views greet guests at Sherrin, a modern North Devon holiday cottage at Bull Point Lighthouse. The pet-friendly holiday home in Mortehoe offers spacious grounds, a light and airy interior with wooden floors, contemporary design features and access to the delights of the North Devon coast.
- Sleeps 34
- Bedrooms 12
The Ship Inn, once a pub in Colwyn Bay, has been comfortably and stylishly converted to create a large, dog-friendly holiday cottage in North Wales sleeping 34 guests in 12 spacious bedrooms, with a 5-minute walk of the beach.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
Sitting just minutes from the beach in Keyhaven is Simple Truths, a stylish coastal cottage with sunny open-plan spaces, a generous lawned garden and urban chic. The pet-friendly cottage in Hampshire enjoys a quiet location in this lovely hamlet and boasts an outdoor seating area with BBQ and Tee-Pee.
- Sleeps 8
- Bedrooms 4
Located near Ashbourne on the edge of the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire Slade House is one of three large, charming properties at Slade House Farm offering ideal large accommodation for family holidays, reunions and short breaks set in an idyllic, rural location. Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms.
- Sleeps 14
- Bedrooms 8
South Bay is a large holiday cottage a 2-minute stroll to the beach at Bridlington in East Yorkshire. The house offers pet-friendly self-catering holidays for up to 14 guests. This child-friendly house welcomes large families and groups of friends for traditional seaside holidays and celebrations.