Our labs enjoying the bluebells

Our labs enjoying the bluebells

Monday 15 October 2012

Dog Friendly Pubs


Whilst out and about on afternoon trips, leisurely days out, long walks or holidays in the UK with your canine companions you might feel in need of some refreshments - in which case the Doggie Pubs website comes highly recommended. This non commercial website lists around 4000 dog friendly pubs throughout the UK and is well worth a look.

Visit them at http://www.doggiepubs.org.uk/index.php

Wednesday 10 October 2012

Dog Friendly Holidays In Devon - Northway Holiday Cottages

Northway Holiday Cottages, Horns Cross, Bideford, Devon

www.northwayholidaycottages.co.uk

Northway holiday cottagesNorthway Holiday Cottages offer a farmhouse and pretty stone cottages set around a courtyard offering unusually spacious self-catering holiday accommodation with superb facilities. The cottages are situated within half a mile of the dramatic coastal footpath above Peppercombe's National Trust shingle beach and within five miles of the glorious sandy beach at Westward Ho! Surrounded by miles of fabulous walks. The perfect place to unwind from the rigours of every day life, with spectacular sea views, coastal path walks, open countryside and farm animals.

Northway is a favourite with children and families. There is a children's play area and an indoor heated pool with spa, gym and games room. Set in five acres overlooking Bideford Bay Northway is ideally situated for visiting the beaches of North Devon and North Cornwall. Walk from your holiday cottage to Peppercombe beach, cycle the Tarka Trail, or visit the picture postcard village of Clovelly, all are within easy reach.

Each holiday cottage is well furnished, well equipped and most have their own garden. There are cottages sleeping two to thirteen people plus cots, some with beams and vaulted ceilings, four-poster beds, log burners or open fires, some pet friendly, others pet free. They are open all year, with short breaks available out of season.

Number of Dogs - Variable

Find dog friendly cottages on www.plus2dogs.co.uk

Monday 8 October 2012

Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages In Devon - West Hele

West Hele Working Farm Holiday Cottages, Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Devon

www.westhele.co.uk
West Hele, farm holidaysWelcome to West Hele farm holiday cottages. West Hele is a working beef farm set in beautiful North Devon rolling countryside with two dog friendly self-catering holiday cottages in the picturesque and tranquil setting of the farm, hidden away 1½ miles from Buckland Brewer.

Garden Wing is part of the traditional farmhouse and you enter through the Elizabethan porch. The living room is spacious with comfortable chairs and dining table that can seat 10 (useful if your party is in both cottages).

Orchard Barn is a newly converted barn in the old orchard, retaining several original features. A gently ramped access from the parking area leads to the French doors and the patio from where you can enjoy the afternoon and evening sunshine.

Dogs Welcome

Find dog friendly cottages on www.plus2dogs.co.uk

Thursday 4 October 2012

Dog Friendly Country House Hotel In Wales

Pentre Mawr, Llandyrnog, Denbigh, Wales

www.pentremawrcountryhouse.co.uk
pentre mawr, walesMolly, Maisie, and Millie, the resident collies, are looking forward to welcoming new four legged pals and their human slaves to their AA highly commended 5 Star Country House set in 190 acres in the beautiful vale of Clwyd near the medieval town of Denbigh in North Wales where a genuine welcome awaits them.

There are Hot Tubs Suites, Safari Lodges also with hot tubs, and superior rooms in this lovely Georgian house. There is an awarding winning restaurant and a heated salt water swimming pool and best of all 3 acres of gardens where woofs and their friends can play football and wander free to their hearts content, and when the human slaves have finished dinner you can come and join them in the drawing room.

It is in fabulous walking country and lifts to the old Roman road and picnics are always available. So what's keeping you?

Number of Dogs - No Limit

Find dog friendly hotels on www.plus2dogs.co.uk

Monday 24 September 2012

Dog Friendly Holidays In New Forest

White Hart Caravan Holidays, New Milton, Hampshire
www.newforest-holidayhomes.co.uk
Luxury, top of the range 3 bedroom holiday home with central heating and double glazing, modern vaulted ceiling. Large sun deck with outside furniture. Presented to the highest standard and spotlessly clean.

These static pet friendly caravans in the New Forest are located on award winning Hoburne Bashley Park,  nestling on the edge of the beautiful New Forest and only a 10 minute drive to the nearest safe sandy beaches.

Set in 100 acres of tranquil woodland it provides a peaceful setting and excellent base to explore this lovely part of the South Coast. Facilities include golf course, heated indoor, outdoor Caravan Interiorswimming pools, sauna, solarium, tennis, archery, woodland crafts,  football, adventure playground, snooker, pool, darts, skittle alley, bar,  cabaret entertainment, childrens club, restaurant.  The area provides swimming, surfing, sailing, fishing, horse riding, walking & hiking, cycling.

Pets Welcome

Find dog friendly holidays on www.plus2dogs.co.uk

Friday 14 September 2012

Dog Friendly Cornish Holiday Park

Carnmoggas Holiday Park, Little Polgooth, St Austell, Cornwall

www.carnmoggas.com
Carnmoggas, CornwallCarnmoggas is a small, family run, pet friendly caravan park situated on the south coast of Cornwall, open all year round and located in rolling countryside with extensive views.

It has its own clubhouse with bar, indoor heated swimming pool with outdoor play area and is ideally placed for holidaymakers on the Cornish Riviera being close to seaside, country and town, with the Newquay surfing beaches on the north coast only 15 miles away.

Within a five mile radius are many sandy beaches, including Pentewan, Caerhays, Carlyon Bay, Gorran Haven and Porthpean, as well as the famous Lost Gardens of Heligan, the much acclaimed Eden Project, the picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey and Charlestown steeped in maritime history.

For families with children, Bens Play World is also located nearby, the largest indoor soft play in the West. Discounted tickets available for both The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan on request at the Site Reception.

The majority of the 30 luxury caravans are less than five years old and are maintained to an extremely high standard. All the caravans are 12ft wide with adjacent parking for one vehicle and are superbly equipped with everything you will need for your stay, including flatscreen television with DVD player.

Pets Welcome

Find dog friendly holiday parks on www.plus2dogs.co.uk

Tuesday 11 September 2012

Dog Friendly Hotel In Yorkshire

The Old Mill Hotel & Restaurant,  Langtoft, Driffield, Yorkshire

              
www.old-mill-hotel.co.uk

Bedroom at luxury Old MillThe Old Mill is a dog friendly, family run small country house hotel set in the tranquil Yorkshire Wolds surrounded by open fields and rolling countryside. The hotel has nine luxury en-suite rooms and a restaurant serving meals at lunchtime and evenings.

Dating back to the 17th century, The Old Mill was formerly the farm house attached to the corn mill. Now the authentic charm has been retained fully whilst at the same time incorporating present day requirements in the form of comfortable en-suite guest bedrooms, the A La Carte restaurant, an impressive bar, banqueting facilities - all in this perfect location overlooking the Yorkshire Wolds!

Recently upgraded to 4 star by "Visit Britain" inspectors, they have a relaxing bar area and guests can sit here with their dogs and eat if they wish. They serve locally brewed cask ales and the restaurant is renowned locally with one of the specialities being the steaks sourced from the local Givendale herd in Pocklington.

The car park is secure, floodlit and is ideal for a final bedtime dog walk. There is a charge of £10 per dog for the duration of your stay.


Number of Dogs - Any

Find dog friendly hotels on www.plus2dogs.co.uk