Pet Friendly Derbyshire Cottages

Little Cottage & Top Cottage, Ashford in the Water, Derbyshirewww.thelittlecottageashford.co.uk
The Little Cottage and Top Cottage offer pet friendly holiday cottage self-catering accommodation in the delightful village of Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, close to the old market town of Bakewell in the heart of the Peak District National Park.

The Little Cottage offers comfortable holiday accommodation for up to 4 people. From the upstairs rooms there are glorious views of the village and the hills beyond. At the rear of the cottage there is a small enclosed garden with patio area, well placed to catch the afternoon sunshine.

Top Cottage also offers comfortable holiday accommodation for up to 4 people with lovely views across the village and beyond. It has been newly converted and fitted out to a high standard.

Pets and smokers welcome.

Ashford in the Water is situated on the banks of the River Wye, close to Monsal Dale, in the centre of some excellent walking country and well placed for visiting all the major attractions of the area.
Ashford in the Water is one of the most picturesque of Peak District villages. It also has a well-stocked shop and delicatessen and two pubs, both of which serve excellent food.

Number of Dogs - 2

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Dog Friendly Walks in Lake District

Grizedale Forest

The Forestry Commission operates two amazing forests in the Lake District and Grizedale is one of them. Situated in the heart of the Lakes, close to Hawkshead, not far from Ambleside, you'll find lots of dog friendly trails to explore throughout the woods and forest here. There's a trail to suit all levels of ability - whether you and your dogs want just a short stroll or a full day hike amongst the spectacular scenery.

If you visit the Lakeland forests website you can even enjoy a short video giving you a taster of the great scenery around Grizedale; on the same website you can also learn all about Grizedale as well as download the trail map for the forest.

For more details visit http://visitlakelandforests.co.uk/index.php/your-forests/grizedale/walking

You might also want to check out Plus 2 Dogs' mini-website and its comprehensive guide to The Dog Friendly Lake District on squidoo - place to walk, stay, eat, visit and shop in The Lakes that are all dog friendly!

Dog Friendly Farmhouse B&B In Kent

Crockshard Farmhouse, Crockshard Hill, Wingham, Canterbury, Kent
      www.crockshard.com
Crockshard Farmhouse is a large, dog friendly grade 2 listed country house B&B situated in quiet rural surroundings in Kent.

The B&B is ideally located for visiting any part of Kent and northern France and Canterbury - a world heritage site - is only a 10 minute drive away, Dover and Channel crossings 20 minutes drive, local beaches such as Joss Bay- recently awarded "Best Beach" by the Times newspaper and a wealth of stately homes, castles, vineyards, golf courses, gardens and wildlife parks and much much more.

All rooms are tastefully restored to maintain a country house feel and a full english breakfast is served daily in the farmhouse kitchen for every guest.

Your pets are welcome to stay with you during your stay.

Number of Dogs - Any

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Dog Friendly Motorway Services in Cumbria

Westmorland Services

If you're travelling north or south around the Cumbria / Scotland border this summer then a good place to take a dog friendly half hour break from driving is the privately owned Westmorland Services on the M6 close to junction 38.

The north and southbound Tebay Services at Westmorland have a dedicated dog walk area away from the traffic and car parks and they enjoy spectacular views over the surrounding fells and countryside - a great place for the whole family to get some fresh air and exercise!

Find out on the Westmorland website:

www.westmorland.com/tebay

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Dog Friendly Cornish Walks

National Trust, North Helford, Cornwall

The National Trust have downloadable details of a great dog friendly walk at North Helford in Cornwall. The trail is graded as easy, takes in some gorgeous views, is around 4 and a half miles long, taking approx one and a half hours.

Download the walk free of charge from the National Trust website:

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/servlet/pdf/1/579678/Trail/Walking/North_Helford_countryside_walk,_Cornwall.pdf

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Dog Friendly France

Le Grenier in Chevire le Rouge Loire Valley

http://www.devonandfrance.co.uk/website/le_grenier/grenier_welcome.html
 What could be better than to relax and explore the delights of the Loire Valley from the comfort of an old stone farmhouse?

Set in an exceptional position on the south western edge of the small pretty village of Cheviré le Rouge, Le Grenier provides both peaceful accommodation and breathtaking views over the valley, fields and forest.

Le Grenier is a pet friendly home and is the perfect base for your holiday in the Loire Valley, France.

Dogs Welcome

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Dog Friendly Cornish Cottages - Whalesborough

Whalesborough in Cornwall offer dog friendly luxury 5 star self catering holiday cottages with outdoor pool, barn style games room and wifi internet access, all set in 500 acres of beautiful secluded countryside minutes from Bude, North Cornwall.

Find out more on the Whalesborough website:
http://www.whalesborough.co.uk/



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Dog Friendly Cumbrian Cottage

Holly Lodge Cottage, Holly Lodge, Appleby, Cumbria

www.hollylodgecottage.co.uk

Holly Lodge is a comfortable spacious cottage for two people and up to two dogs. There is a large garden of about an acre full of trees, many birds, including greater spotted woodpeckers, nut hatches and tree creepers. Red squirrels also visit the garden to feed.

The owners planted a 1.5 acre deciduous wood eleven years ago where dogs can run free.

Number of Dogs - 2 well behaved dogs welcome

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July Special Offers For Welsh Farmhouse

" July Jubilee at Willow Farmhouse…..2 weeks for the price of one, OR 1 week at HALF PRICE on any booking for July 2012",  a 10% deposit secures the booking.

Willow Farmhouse, Llanddewi Velfrey, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, West Wales

www.willowfarmhouse.co.uk
Set in the heart of the rolling West Wales countryside, Willow Farmhouse is the perfect dog-friendly holiday home. A 15 min. drive from local beaches, this fully restored 3-bedroomed Victorian stone cottage has original wood-beamed ceilings, old pine floorboards, woodburning stoves and many other authentic features. Exclusive to guests, the extensive grounds include a large meadow (great for fun walks and play with the dogs), a sunny private walled rear garden and lawn/patio area with outdoor dining facilities. Visit www.willowfarmhouse.co.uk for full details. Co-owner Jenny Thomas runs the Willow Tree School for Dogs nearby, where training and/or fun agility sessions are available, bookable in advance. Jenny's website is www.godt.org.uk/Trainers/jenny.htm. They also offer dog walking and other canine services.

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Dog Day Out - Derbyshire Show

It's the Derbyshire County Show on Sunday June 24th at Elvaston Castle south of Derby. The venue is a popular spot for dog walking with lots of paths to explore around this pretty country estate.

Dogs are welcome at the Derbyshire County Show and there's lots to see and do for all the family - and, of course, you can enter your canine companions in the dog show!

More details at http://www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk/

Dog Friendly Cottages In Yorkshire

Low Penhowe, Burythorpe, Malton, North Yorkshire

www.countryholidaycottages.co.uk

If you are looking for a dog friendly holiday cottage that offers the best in self catering, then look no further than Derwent or Primrose Cottage at Low Penhowe, Burythorpe, Malton in North Yorkshire.

Low Penhowe is also the perfect location for anyone wishing to enter into the hustle and bustle of York, while enjoying the peace and tranquillity of rural England.

Situated in a convenient and pleasant location, these properties are presented to a high standard. The owners strive to deliver high levels of service and guest care.

Number of Dogs - 2

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Dog Day Out - Cheshire County Show

It's the Cheshire County Show from June 19th to June 20th, held near Knutsford, just off Junction 19 of the M6. There's lots going on including:

*Fun fair
* Dog Show
* Horse Show

...and visitors to the show are welcome to bring their dogs along too!

Find out more on the Cheshire County Show website

Summer Dog Walking Inspiration

The weather might be making it feel less like Summer and more like Autumn at times but if you get the weather and the chance to head out for a day trip to the woods, forest or beach then you might want to check out the details on dog friendly walks on the Summer Dog Walking Inspiration section of our Walks page on the Plus 2 Dogs website

Looking for Dog Friendly Beaches?

If you're trying to find dog friendly beaches in the UK then head to the Beaches page on the Plus 2 Dogs website where you can locate dog friendly beaches in:

* Cornwall, Devon & Dorset
*Northumbria & Yorkshire
* Wales
*Scotland
* Norfolk & Suffolk

...and throughout the rest of the UK as well!


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Dog Friendly Ambleside

Borrans Park, Ambleside

The Lake District is a gorgeous place to stay for a holiday and a great place for days out but, thanks to the number of sheep roaming the fells, dog owners naturally have to be careful when out walking with their pets.

If you want to find places where your dogs can let off a bit of steam safely aware from livestock then there are several options in Ambleside including:

* Borrans Park on the shores of Lake Windermere at the Waterhead end of town
* Rothay Park, accessed near the church off Compston Road close to the centre of town
*Hayes Garden Centre, Lake Road, Ambleside- dogs are not allowed in this garden centre but the centre does provide a designated Dog Walk, which can be accessed through the back of the centre's car park. The dog walk is surrounded by trees and hedges so it's a safe heaven for your dogs to sniff around and run about

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Dog Friendly Holiday Parks

Looking for a UK holiday park that welcomes you, your family and your dogs?  Then take a minute to look at the Holiday Parks pages on the Plus 2 Dogs website where we have details of holiday parks plus caravan and camp sites in:

* Devon

* Cornwall

*Kent

* Sussex

*Suffolk

* Essex

*Dorset
*Hampshire

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Dog Friendly Cumbrian Cottages

Cockley Beck Farm, Seathwaite, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria

www.cockleybeck.co.uk

Ideal for walkers, outdoor enthusiasts and your pet dogs, get away from it all at Cockley Beck which is in the heart of the Lake District National Park, the self-contained cottage is to the side of the farmhouse and is newly refurbished providing accommodation for up to 4 people with all the essentials.

A large open-plan kitchen-lounge-diner with electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, washer-dryer, storage, dining table and chairs, settee, armchairs, colour TV with freeview, DVD and new electric heating. There are stunning views and a private enclosed orchard garden with patio area, BBQ, table and chairs; great for watching wildlife and spring lambs in the fields. A ground floor double bedroom with ample storage and electric heating is adjacent to the bathroom complete with bath and overhead shower. A spacious twin bedroom with storage and electric heating is on the upper floor accessed by an external stairway. All bedding and towels are provided. There is ample private parking and storage for bikes / outdoor gear. Upon request a broadband ethernet internet connection can be made available in the cottage (ask for details). If you use online shopping, the area is covered by Tesco grocery delivery, so you can get all your food delivered to the door ready for your arrival.

Well behaved dogs are welcome free of charge.

Number of Dogs - Any

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Dog Friendly North Yorkshire

Laskill Grange, Nr Hawnby, Helmsley, North Yorkshire

www.laskillgrange.co.uk
A dog friendly B & B plus luxury self catering cottages in the glorious North Yorkshire Moors.

An ideal base from which to discover the countless delights of North Yorkshire - a region of dramatic moorland, spectacular scenery, hidden dales, pretty villages and stunning coastline. In the heart of James Herriot and Heartbeat Country, enjoy peace and tranquillity. Lots of places of historical interest and stately homes nearby. York only 45 minutes away. A walkers paradise, with lots of excellent eating places locally.

Number of Dogs - Any

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Dog Friendly Cottages in Lincolnshire

Brackenborough Hall, Louth, Lincolnshire www.brackenboroughhall.com
‘Winner: Pets Welcome accreditation, Best self-catering holiday in England, 2009/10 – Silver Award’
On the edge of the beautiful unspoilt rolling countryside of the Lincolnshire Wolds, Brackenborough Hall Coach House Holidays offers 3 delightfully converted 4 and 5 star self-catering apartments in a listed eighteenth century Coach House in the grounds of Brackenborough Hall, a Grade 2 moated manor house in the middle of 500 acres of farmland where you can walk your dogs away from public roads.

The apartments have all been converted to the highest standard of quality and comfort whilst preserving the original features of the building which make it unique. They are heated by an environmentally friendly woodchip burner. The apartments accommodate 1 to 12 people when occupied separately, but are also ideal for groups of up to 24 who can enjoy the exclusive use of the entire building.

Number of Dogs - Any

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