Our labs enjoying the bluebells

Our labs enjoying the bluebells

Wednesday 30 November 2011

Dog Friendly Cottages in Sussex

The Warrens and Kittiwake, Camber, East Sussex
The Warrens and Kittiwake are beautifully presented beach houses which can be linked to accommodate a group of up to 10 people or individually can accommodate 8 in the Warrens and 2 in Kittiwake.

The houses are a dream for those who choose to holiday with their dogs without compromising on style and comfort. The gardens are completely secure, and you can walk to the amazing seven mile sandy beach without going near a real road.

East Sussex is a beautiful and diverse county with sandy coves, rugged cliffs and rolling wooded hills offering immeasurable opportunity for dog walking.

Number of Dogs - negotiable, 2 included in price, further to that they are charged @ £20 each
Find out more on the Plus 2 Dogs website

Tuesday 29 November 2011

Go Walkies in Benarty Woodland

Dog walkers, ramblers and hikers in Fife will now able to take advantage of a new woodland footpath and beautiful views from Benarty Hill, thanks to a project by the Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS).

After months of careful planning and community consultation, work has taken place over the last three weeks to create a new forest path connecting Ballingry to Benarty, which is now open for local people to enjoy.

The project, funded by FCS, aims to improve access to Benarty Hill and encourage people to explore their local woodland safely as part of the organisation’s commitment to enhancing community engagement within the area.

Jenny Ventham, community ranger at Forestry Commission Scotland, said: “After consultation with the residents’ forum of Benarty, the creation of the path was seen as an excellent investment, not only for the community but for the large number of visitors that visit the woodland each year.

“Encouraging local communities into their local woodland by providing easy access to doorstep facilities is a top priority for Forestry Commission Scotland. We hope that creating this fantastic new path will inspire more people to get out and explore the beauty of Benarty Hill and enjoy the great outdoors that Scotland has to offer.”

Monday 28 November 2011

Dog Friendly Travel Guide To Cornwall

The Plus 2 Dogs website has added a new dog friendly travel guide to its collection - dog friendly Cornwall.

You can find ideas on Cornish dog friendly walks, beaches and places to visit here

Find Dog friendly cottages in Cornwall on Plus 2 Dogs

Find dog friendly hotels in Cornwall on Plus 2 Dogs

Saturday 26 November 2011

Dog Friendly Yorkshire Cottages

Moorland Holiday Cottages , Hammer & Hand House, Hutton-le-Hole

Three 4 star cottages located in the beautiful North York Moors village of Hutton le Hole. Hutton le Hole is conveniently located for Moors, Coast and the City of York. Heather, Moorland and Byre Cottage sleep 5, 4 and 3 people respectively in 2 bedroomed cottages. The cottages have been renovated to a high standard in full over the past 3 years. 

There's a paddock on site for your dogs, with many walks also on the doorstep.
Number of Dogs - 2 - 3


Find out more on the Plus 2 Dogs website

Thursday 24 November 2011

Searching For Vets On Your Holidays

When you're travelling on holiday and taking your canine companions with you then it can be reassuring to have to hand the contact details for vets in the areas you are visiting.

Plus 2 Dogs has found  the Any UK Vets website to be useful when looking for vets around the country.

Wednesday 23 November 2011

Dog Friendly Cottage in Yorkshire

Foxhole Rigg Barn Cottage,Yorkshire

 

Look carefully at the centre of this picture and you’ll find Foxhole Rigg Barn Cottage, 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.

Number of Dogs - Any

Find out more on the Plus 2 Dogs website

 

Dog Friendly B&B in Cornwall

Dalswinton House, St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall

Dalswinton House has a 4 star rating and Silver Award from Visit Britain and is a Victorian stone-built former farmhouse standing in 10 acres of gardens and meadowland in the glorious Vale of Lanherne, midway between Padstow and Newquay.

Overlooking the village of St. Mawgan, with views to the sea at Mawgan Porth, the B&B has 8 bedrooms in the house, including 1 ground floor room, all rooms are en suite and equipped with colour TV, central heating and tea & coffee making facilities.

ALSO: Dalswinton Lodge - self-catering lodge situated within the grounds of the house, adjacent to the swimming pool.


Find out more on the Plus 2 Dogs website
Dogs - you'll find an award winning welcome to all house trained dogs free of charge. Dogs are allowed in all areas of the house except the restaurant, but must be kept on a lead at all times on the pool terrace. Your dogs sleep in your room. (Max 3 dogs per room). There are 8 acres of private meadow for dog exercise and there's a dog friendly beach (year round) just 1.5 miles away.

Number of Dogs - 3

Monday 21 November 2011

Dog Friendly Lake District

Have you visited our new Dog Friendly Lake District mini-website on Squidoo? We've gathered together information on dog friendly accommodation, places to visit, eat and walk, all in the one user-friendly place - do take a look if you're planning a dog friendly trip to the gorgeous Lake District!

Find us on Squidoo and discover the dog friendly Lake District...

Friday 18 November 2011

Dog Friendly Somerset B&B

Arden Cottage Bed and Breakfast, nr Taunton, Somerset

Why not consider a rural short break or weekend away in Somerset to blow away those cobwebs?

Arden Cottage is a 'home from home' B&B that is really well placed for long treks across Exmoor, the Quantocks, West Somerset Coastal Walk and Brendon Hills. Not only are there fabulous walks from this 15th century thatched cottage, there are also two dog friendly beaches just a short drive away.

The B&B provides treats for dogs on arrival, and even has a special doggie room where dogs can chill out without their owners if desired! If they prefer to stay in the room, they are allowed as long as they promise not to get on the bed and are not left on their own!

For stays of 3 nights or more, dogs go FREE.

For more details visit the Plus 2 Dogs website
Number of Dogs - 2

Thursday 17 November 2011

Do You Squidoo?


Enjoy a dog friendly holiday



Plus 2 Dogs on Squidoo

Ever heard of Squidoo? It's a great user friendly way to find out about loads of different topics via the Squidoo portal on the internet.


Plus 2 Dogs has recently launched 2 great dog friendly mini-websites on Squidoo so please take a look when you get a moment:

* www.squidoo.com/dog-friendly-britain-where-to-stay-visit-and-walk

* www.squidoo.com/dog-friendly-lake-district

We'll be adding more dog friendly destinations soon!

Don't forget we're also on Twitter and Facebook!

Wednesday 16 November 2011

Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages In Wales

Stallion Valley Holiday Cottages, Cwm March, Prengwyn, Llandysul, Ceredigion

Stallion Valley is surrounded by fields, set in 3.5 acres of woodland and ponds. Facilities for dogs include local walks, exercise paddock, fully enclosed fenced gardens and dog sitting.


Stallion Valley, dog friendly cottages in glorious Wales

Close to Newquay and Aberaeron, central for towns & beaches, only 5 minutes walk to a dog & people friendly pub/restaurant!

Find out more on the Plus2 Dogs website

Number of Dogs - No reasonable limit

Tuesday 15 November 2011

Dog Friendly Cottage in Shropshire

Mount Cottage, Bishops Castle, Shropshire


There is a very close walk where you can take your dog out morning and evening and there are lots of good walks for dogs where they can be safely off the lead, particularly in the forestry.
Number of Dogs - 4

Find out more on the Plus 2 Dogs website
The cottage with its own small walled garden, completely secure for dogs, has been converted from a small 17th century barn retaining much original character. It is modern inside and has everything you need, including bed linen and towels. The cottage has its own garage with hose pipe for dirty dogs. Extra dog towels and bowls also provided.

Monday 14 November 2011

Dog Friendly Britain

Looking for dog friendly holiday ideas, inspiration and accommodation?

The Plus 2 Dogs website has lots of dog friendly accommodation - specialising in holiday properties which will accept 2 or more dogs per booking, not just limiting it to 1 dog as many do!

Plus 2 Dogs has information on:
  • Dog friendly travel guides for areas of the UK including the Lake District, North Yorkshire, Cornwall, Scotland, Wales, and Northumbria
  • Monthly dog walking ideas - from bluebell walks in spring to cool spots for summer dog walking to the best places to spot the autumn colour in woodlands all over the country
  • Ideas for dog friendly places to visit in the UK
  • Dog friendly holiday accommodation - from cottages to holiday parks and B&Bs to camp sites
Find out more on Plus 2 Dogs

Friday 11 November 2011

Dog Friendly Hotel in Oban

Lancaster Hotel, Esplanade, Oban, Argyll


Pets are welcome and, for walkies, there is a beach to the front of the hotel plus the "Dunollie" woods to the rear.

Number of Dogs - as many as you have!

For more details visit the Plus 2 Dogs website

The Lancaster is a small, private, family run, sea front hotel in Oban. Some rooms have sea views, and all the public rooms look out over the bay. The hotel has an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, spa and steam room.

Thursday 10 November 2011

Dog Friendly Hotel In Scottish Highlands

The Pines Country House, Duthil, Carrbridge, Invernessshire

The Scottish Highlands are stunning at any time of the year but now, as autumn slides into winter, and snow caps the impressive Cairngorm mountains, the air crisp and clear, this is, we think, a particularly special time of year to visit.

If you want to relax and enjoy Highland hospitality then you could try the dog friendly Pines Country House Hotel, set in mature woodlands 2 miles from the village of Carrbridge. All rooms are en-suite and it's in an ideal location for walking the dogs.

Number of dogs per room- 3

More details on the Plus 2 Dogs website

Wednesday 9 November 2011

Dog Friendly Cornish Cottages

Why enjoy a dog friendly holiday in Cornwall this winter?

Reason 1 - Cornwall enjoys a mild climate, stunning beaches and impressive scenery which, combined, make this a great county to visit whatever the time of year.


Reason 2 - Many holiday cottages are open all year round and some of them offer real log fires or stoves to relax in front of after a bracing dog walk on the beach or in the woods - bliss!

Reason 3 - Many Cornish beaches welcome dogs all year round but during the autumn & winter don't forget that those beaches which do impose a summer seasonal dog ban have lifted those bans until next spring- giving you and your dogs loads and loads of quiet beaches to explore

Reason 4 - Cornwall still has lots going on during the winter plus there are some great Christmas and New Year events lined up too

Reason 5 - Plus 2 Dogs has 11 different holiday cottage options in Cornwall on its website- some are individual detached properties, others are located on farms, others are converted barns, there's something to suit all tastes and all budgets


Visit the Plus 2 Dogs Cornwall page for more details

Tuesday 8 November 2011

Dog Friendly Cottage In Wales

Orchard House,  Newbridge-on-Wye, Powys


Dog friendly Orchard House in Wales
Orchard House is a country holiday cottage for people seeking 5 star quality accommodation in blissful surroundings and only yards from the River Wye. This charming stone cottage has a comfortable lounge, with large sofas and log burning stove, plus there's a fully enclosed garden which is safe for your dogs.
Number of Dogs - No limit on well behaved dogs.

For more details visit the Plus 2 Dogs website

Monday 7 November 2011

Dog Friendly Somerset B&B

Arden Cottage Bed and Breakfast,  Williton, Somerset

Why not consider a rural short break or weekend away in Somerset to blow away those cobwebs?

Arden Cottage is a 'home from home' B&B that is really well placed for long treks across Exmoor, the Quantocks, West Somerset Coastal Walk and Brendon Hills. Not only are there fabulous walks from our 15th century thatched cottage, there are also two dog friendly beaches just a short drive away. This B&B has a true understanding of dogs and genuinely enjoys having them stay. 

Number of Dogs - 2
More details on the Plus 2 Dogs website

Friday 4 November 2011

Dog Friendly Blackpool Hotel

The Chesterfield Licensed Hotel,  Blackpool

The Chesterfield, pet friendly hotel in Blackpool
A guaranteed warm welcome awaits you at The Chesterfield Pet Friendly Hotel in Blackpool.... along with delicious traditional food, excellent service, a friendly and relaxed "home from home" atmosphere and terrific value for money. Situated just off Central Promenade, midway between Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Pleasure Beach, and only 50 metres from the beach, The Chesterfield is the perfect base from which you can explore all of Blackpool and it's fabulous attractions!
Pets are welcome in all rooms free of charge.

Find out more on the Plus 2 Dogs website

Thursday 3 November 2011

National Trust For Scotland Is Dog Friendly

Are you off on your holidays in Scotland or do you live in Scotland and are looking for dog friendly places to visit for a day out that are suitable for all the family and the dogs too?

The National Trust For Scotland look after lots of historic properties, nature reserves, woodlands, sections of coast, beauty spots and country estates and quite a number of them are dog friendly, including:

  • Hermitage, Perthshire (woodland)
  • Dollar Glen, Clackmannanshire (woodland)
  • Crarae Gardens, Argyll & Bute
To find out which other National Trust For Scotland locations are dog friendly visit their website