Dog Friendly Holidays

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

Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!

Even More Dog Friendly Christmas Walks

I'm not moving off my bed...

Over the past few days we have posted on this blog about dog friendly winter walks - National Trust, Woodland Trust and the Ramblers, see blog archive for details - and this theme continues today with some festive dog friendly walks around Devon.



The website lists 20 walks, varying in length from just under 2 miles to just over 5 miles, the walk details also say if there is a handy pub or tea room enroute.

Find out more and download the walks via the Devon Walks website

More Winter Walks To Enjoy With Your Dogs

Dog Friendly Walks For the Festive Season - and beyond!

Looking to enjoy a walk over the festive break with your dogs, family and friends?  Fancy exploring somewhere new?  During the last week or so Plus 2 Dogs has posted on its blog about the National Trusts' 'Walking in A Winter Wonderland' strolls and also about the Ramblers 'Winter Walks Festival', now we've also heard about the Woodland's Trust 'Celebrity Winter Walks' - you can find details below on each of these great initiatives designed to inspire us to get out and enjoy the countryside during the winter !


Woodland Trust - Celebrity Winter Woodland Walks
The Woodland Trust has asked some top celebrities where their favourite UK walks are and then provided all the details you need to get out and try the walks for yourself this winter, the walks include:

• Simon King - Dartmoor
• Dame Judi Dench - Yorkshire
• Sir Matthew Pinsent - Norfolk
• Ben Fogle - Greater london
• Adrian Chiles - Worcestershire
• Nick Nairn - Scotland
• Iolo Williams - Wales
• Tony Robinson - Herefordshire

Find out more on the Celebrity Winter Woodland Walks website


National Trust Winter Wonderland Walks

The National Trust has selected six walks as examples of  great 'walking in a winter wonderland'  strolls - and the great news is, they're dog friendly too!

From Somerset to the Peak District, Worcestershire to Bedfordshire, Yorkshire to Northern Ireland, get out and enjoy a winter stroll with your canine companions this December!

Visit the Walking in a Winter Wonderland page on the National Trust website to download the walks.

Festival of Winter Walks
The Ramblers are running their Festival of Winter Walks again this year.

The festival runs from December 24th 2011 to January 2nd 2012 and the website lists hundreds of walks all over the UK, which are free to join and open to everyone.

The walks range from short family-friendly strolls to more strenuous hikes, there are even festive themed walks too!

Most of these walks will welcome you and your dogs but not all routes/walks are dog friendly so do check before setting off - there are contact details for the walk leaders listed on the website.

Simply head to the Ramblers festival of Winter Walks website and you can search for walks near you by town, county, postcode or map.

Enjoy!

Discover 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, beaches & walks 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

Dog Friendly Cottages in Lincolnshire

Greetham Retreat Holidays, Greetham Lodge, nr Horncastle, Lincolnshire

If you're looking for a relaxing holiday in luxurious, stylish, pet friendly accommodation, with breath-taking scenery and accessibility along with privacy, then Greetham Retreat, situated deep in the Lincolnshire Wolds, is perfect for you.

They have three cottages; Katie's Corner for six guests, Maggie's Mews for four and Wendy's Wing for couples, all are suitable for 2 or more dogs.

The cottages are located within private enclosed 4 acre grounds containing woodland, wild-flower meadows, natural hedgerows and wildlife ponds, all of which are freely available for your recreation. This could be your perfect location for that relaxing getaway with your dogs.

Find out more on the Plus 2 Dogs website
Number of Dogs - 2

Festival of Winter Walks



Plus 2 Dogs Labradors Tobi & Meg enjoying the snow!



The Ramblers are running their Festival of Winter Walks again this year.

The festival runs from December 24th 2011 to January 2nd 2012 and the website lists hundreds of walks all over the UK, which are free to join and open to everyone.

The walks range from short family-friendly strolls to more strenuous hikes, there are even festive themed walks too!

Most of these walks will welcome you and your dogs but not all routes/walks are dog friendly so do check before setting off - there are contact details for the walk leaders listed on the website.

Simply head to the Ramblers festival of Winter Walks website and you can search for walks near you by town, county, postcode or map.

Enjoy!

Scottish Dog Friendly Hotel

The Galley of Lorne Inn, Ardfern, Nr Oban, Argyll

Whisk yourself away to this award winning dog friendly 17th Century Drovers Inn nestled on the lochside in the picturesque village of Ardfern, on Scotland's dramatic west coast.


Spend your days exploring castles, beaches and gardens. Perhaps take a woodland walk or discover a Hebridean Island or two from nearby Oban Harbour.

After a full days adventure, relax on the lochside sundeck perhaps with a fine wine, whisky or real ale whilst contemplating whether to have the freshly landed seafood or the wonderful meat or game for tonight's dinner.
And when the day is done, retire to your bedroom safe in the knowledge that you've had a brilliant day...
Number of Dogs - max 2 small or 1 large per room (6 rooms)

Find out more on the Plus 2 Dogs website

Dog Friendly Winter Walks

The National Trust has selected six walks as examples of  great 'walking in a winter wonderland'  strolls - and the great news is, they're dog friendly too!

From Somerset to the Peak District, Worcestershire to Bedfordshire, Yorkshire to Northern Ireland, get out and enjoy a winter stroll with your canine companions this December!

Visit the Walking in a Winter Wonderland page on the National Trust website to download the walks.

Winter Walks & Festive Fun

The Forestry Commission are running 'magical Winter Walk Festive Fun' events at Hamsterley Forest in Northumbria near Bishop Auckland.

This weekend (Dec 17/18, 10am - 4pm) you, the family, friends and your dogs can go along and enjoy a great winter walk in the forest and, if you wish, the children can visit a 'green' Santa in his grotto and then you can round the day off with a visit to the on site tearoom.

Booking isn't required.

Find out more on the Hamsterly page of the Forestry Commision website

Dog Friendly Norfolk Chalets

Sunwright Holidays, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Newly refurbished and double glazed dog friendly self catering holiday chalets in Hemsby, Norfolk.

Sleep up to 6 with 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin and a double sofa-bed.  Close to the beach (open to dogs) and all local amenities. Within easy reach of Norfolk's many attractions and hidden gems, family friendly park with plenty of (communal) outside space.

Dogs are most welcome and they will even be happy to help you find the best 'walkies' and dog friendly establishments.

Number of Dogs - Any
Find out more on the Plus 2 Dogs website

Travel With Your Pets

If you're planning a journey - either day trip or holiday - and you want to take your dogs with you then it can be tricky to know where your pets will be welcome, on what modes of public transport they can travel and how much you will be charged.

Plus 2 Dogs has put together an 'On the Move - Travel Planning With Your Dogs' page on its website with links to the 'pets' pages of bus, rail and ferry operators all over the UK including:

• Isle of Wight ferry operators
• Scottish ferry operators
• Scotrail
• National Express
• Arriva Buses

Find out more on the Plus 2 Dogs website



http://www.plus2dogs.co.uk/doggie_travel.html

Pet Friendly Apartment Near Edinburgh

Glenavon House, By Linlithgow, nr Edinburgh, West Lothian

Glenavon House is an impressive Scots Baronial style home nestled on the edge of the Historic burgh of Linlithgow. Glenavon are pleased to accept two dogs in the apartment which is situated in the west wing of the house.
The accommodation, over three floors, is fully self-contained and features a good-sized, fully fitted kitchen with oven and hob, fridge freezer and washer dryer. There is a kitchen table which seats four people. Upstairs on the first floor is a comfortable sitting room with a large flat screen TV and DVD player and a beautiful bathroom with cast iron bath and shower and a separate toilet. On the second floor are two good-sized bedrooms, one double and one twin-bedded.
The apartment comes with its own entrance and walled garden and there is a connecting door to the main house for those who prefer bed and breakfast.

There's lots to see and do in the area and plenty of dog friendly walks close by including the trail around Linlithgow Loch.

Number of Dogs - 2Find out about this dog friendly accommodation, plus much more, on the Plus 2 Dogs website

Where Can I Walk My Dogs?

The Plus 2 Dogs website has lots of ideas and inspiration for places to walk your dogs throughout the UK including:

• Our 'Walks' page with links to the dog walking pages of lots of websites including national parks, the Forestry Commission and Woodland Trust
• Our seasonal/monthly updated dog walks page

• Our area travel guides include details on dog friendly walks, beaches and places to visit

Take a look and see if you can find somewhere new to take you, your dogs and family this weekend!

Dog Friendly Holiday Lodges in Scotland

Ben Wyvis Lodges, Blackmuir Wood, Strathpeffer, Scottish Highlands



Eagle & Otter Lodges are Scandinavian style cabins in a woodland setting, amidst tranquil Forestry Commission land on the edge of the picturesque Victorian Spa village of Strathpeffer.

Ideal for walking, bird watching and escaping the grind of every day life, there are plenty of popular attractions nearby.

Number of Dogs - 2, space limiting but others by prior arrangement
Find out more on Plus 2 Dogs website

Dog Friendly Scotland

Plus 2 Dogs has put together a number of dog friendly travel guides to different areas of the UK, including ideas and inspiration on:

• where to walk your dogs
• dog friendly places to visit
• dog friendly beaches
• dog friendly places to stay

Out latest travel guide is for southern Scotland in the Scottish Borders.

Our other area guides currently also include:

• Lake District
• Northumbria
• North Yorkshire
• North Wales
• Scottish Highlands
• Dumfries & Galloway
• Cornwall

There will be more dog friendly travel guides added to the Plus 2 Dogs website soon!

Discover 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

Dog Friendly Scottish Hotel

Craigerne House Hotel,  Newtonmore, Inverness shire

Dog friendly Craigerne is available for hotel accommodation or also as a large self catering holiday house, able to sleep 20 persons.

Situated in mature private gardens on the golf course in Newtonmore and within the Cairngorm National Park, Craigerne is the perfect place to enjoy all that the Cairngorms and the Scottish Highlands has to offer.

Number of Dogs - 2 (or more by arrangement)
Find out more on the Plus 2 Dogs website