Our labs enjoying the bluebells

Our labs enjoying the bluebells

Tuesday 31 May 2011

Dog Friendly Holidays In Devon

Stowford Lodge, North Devon

Enjoy a dog friendly holiday at Stowford Lodge Self Catering Holiday Cottages which are situated in the heart of rural Devon's Tarka-the-Otter country. Stowford Lodge is set in about 6 acres of private pasture land. There are four cottages- Tarquol, Halcyon and Old Nog Cottages, which each sleep 4 per cottage, and Warren Cottage sleeps 6.

The pictureseque and secluded location of Stowford Lodge makes it great for a dog friendly leisurely and peaceful countryside self-catering holiday, with many coastal, woodland and moorland walks in the surrounding area and many local places of interest to visit.

Number of Dogs - 2 maximum

For more details on dog friendly holidays at Stowford Lodge visit the Plus 2 Dogs website



 

Friday 27 May 2011

Dog Friendly Holidays

Dog Friendly Holiday Cottage In Cornwall

Boturnell Farm, St Pinnock, Liskeard

Boturnell Farm -6 cosy dog friendly self-catering cottages, set in 25 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside, tastefully converted from the original barns, with many original features - exposed beams - local stone, enhanced with old pine and stained glass windows.

There is 8 acres of ancient charcoal woods with a stream running through it that you can walk your dogs in. Throws are provided for the furniture and there is no limit and no charge for your pets.
More info via Plus 2 Dogs


Thursday 26 May 2011

Dog Friendly Holidays In Yorkshire

Foxhole Rigg Barn Cottage,Yorkshire

This cottage is surrounded by plenty of open fellside for your dogs and with easy access to the Howgills, Yorkshire Dales or Eastern Lake District. For quieter walks why not meander along the Eden and Lune valleys.

There’s a sitting area on the grass in front of the Barn, offering total privacy and seclusion. You may even see deer and curlew among the many wildflowers in the traditionally farmed meadow.

Enjoy dog friendly Foxhole Rigg Barn in Yorkshire

Wednesday 25 May 2011

Dog Friendly Cornish Holidays

Colquite Cottage, near Fowey, Cornwall
Enjoy a dog friendly holiday in Cornwall
Your dogs (and you) are welcome at this attractive cottage that has been furnished and equipped to provide a comfortable and relaxing holiday. This is one of the most beautiful, unspoilt areas of South Cornwall, with stunning views and lovely walks direct from the cottage. The cottage is south-facing with a patio, enclosed garden and 3 acre exercise field adjacent. Ideally situated for the coastal path, beaches and moorland. Most of the nearby coves and beaches are dog friendly all year round. Convenient for Eden, Helligan and N.T.Properties. Sleeps 6 plus baby. Flexible arrivals. From £345 weekly. Number of Dogs accepted- 3 See Plus 2 Dogs for more info.

Tuesday 24 May 2011

New Dog Friendly B&Bs in South of England

Plus 2 Dogs has welcomed 2 new B&Bs to its dog friendly accommodation site which specialises in holidays for people with 2 or more dogs.

Dalswinton House is a former farmhouse in Cornwall and offers 8 bed and breakfast rooms and a self catering lodge as well as acres of private grounds in which to exercise your canine companions.

B&B Weymouth in Dorset has 4 stars and enjoys an amazing setting on the seafront. It has 23 ensuite bedrooms as well as a 3 bed self contained apartment, plus easy access to a dog friendly beach.

Monday 23 May 2011

Dog Friendly Days Out At Country Fairs

Throughout the UK there are loads of country shows and countryside and game fairs taking place from spring through to the autumn. Events such as these are great days out for the whole family including the family dogs. There's often dog shows and various fun events for members of the family to enter with their dogs - from the prettiest or most handsome dog to the one with the waggiest tail!

To find an event near you try these websites:

* Countryman Fairs
* Living Heritage Country Shows
* BASC

Thursday 12 May 2011

Go Walkies On North Yorks Moors

The North Yorkshire Moors National Park is promoting its series of walking routes designed for people walking their dogs in the national park to be able to exercise the dogs 'more freely' i.e. off lead.

The range of walks are divided into three sections: countryside, coastal and woodlands. There are also downloadable details of the specific Dog Welcome areas on the moorland in the North York Moors National Park.

Wednesday 11 May 2011

Dogs Do The Funniest Things...

The Plus 2 Dogs labrador Meg, when aged 10 weeks, decided to get into the 'Doggy Toybox' (i.e an old storage footstool to you and me!) and explore its contents from the inside...

Meg, inside the toy box, with her friend the teddy bear...ahhh
Yes, that is a sock on her head!

Tuesday 10 May 2011

Dog Friendly Walks In NE England

If you're looking for dog friendly walks in the counties of North East England (plus just over the border in Cumbria in North West England) then the Dog Walks website could be worth a look

You can also find details of some dog friendly walks (and beaches!) in Northumbria, personally sampled by the Plus 2 Dogs labs here
The Plus 2 Dogs Labs enjoying a game of frisbee on dog friendly Bamburgh Beach in  Northumbria

Monday 9 May 2011

Dog Walking In May

Find the latest ideas and inspiration for great seasonal dog walks in the UK with Plus 2 Dogs

Meg, one of the Plus 2 Dogs labradors, eagerly awaits news of where she's going walkies

Friday 6 May 2011

Dog Friendly Holidays in Northern England

If you're looking for dog friendly hotels and B&Bs in Yorkshire or Cumbria try the Plus 2 Dogs website for accommodation, plus ideas on dog walks and dog friendly beaches in these areas via the website's travel guides.

Thursday 5 May 2011

Big Walkies With Dogs

Big Walkies organise walks for local communities and their dogs, currently in the areas of Cambridgeshire and Suffolk.





For more details on Big Walkies visit their website.

Tuesday 3 May 2011

Very Dog Friendly UK Holiday Accommodation

Plus 2 Dogs lists UK holiday accommodation that truly welcomes 2 or more dogs with couples, individuals or families that book with them - no more of this 'only one dog accepted per booking', with Plus 2 Dogs, it's you - plus 2!

There are cottages, hotels and B&Bs on the site as well as ideas for dog walks, information for those on the move with dogs and much more.
Discover Dog Friendly Holidays In Dumfries & Galloway

Plus 2 Dogs has added a new dog friendly holiday guide to the travel guides section on its website. The new guide takes in Scotland's Dumfries & Galloway and includes information on dog friendly walks, beaches and places to visit in the area.

Plus 2 Dogs labs Tobi & Meg explore a Dumfries & Galloway beach