Our labs enjoying the bluebells

Our labs enjoying the bluebells

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

Monday 10 September 2012

Dog Friendly Hotel In Lake District

Broadoaks Country House Hotel, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria www.broadoakscountryhouse.co.uk

Broadoaks, Cumbria

For a trip to the Lakes, you will find Broadoaks Country House Hotel is the perfect place to bring your furry friend. Not only does this delightful boutique hotel welcome dogs, the owners adore them!

With Lake Windermere not far away, the 19th century house stands impressively looking out across 7 acres of land and stunning views of the Lake District.


The lovely bedrooms conveniently located on the  ground floor can cater for pets.

There's an excellent choice of walks straight from the hotel offering an invigorating day's dog walking. On your return, simply collapse by the fire in the music room and enjoy a sumptuous tea, or wait until the evening when the chef will serve up one of his magnificent culinary delights.

They won't forget about your canine friends either - there's a welcoming letter for your pet and a nutritious Four Paws Menu approved by the hotel's resident dog, Molly!

Number of Dogs - Currently 7, but will increase to 10

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

Friday 7 September 2012

Walk The Dog In Autumn Colours


It's September and our thoughts turn to when will those stunning autumn colours be decorating woodlands and forest across the country.

The Forestry Commission has set up its Autumn website on which you can track which forest and woods are starting to change to their autumn colours as well report your own leaf-spotting sightings as well.

The commissin have also put together its Top Ten Spots to enjoy the autumn colours and, great news, they are dog friendly too!

Top spots include:
1.Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire
2.Friston Forest in East Sussex
3.Bedgebury Pinetum in Kent
4.The Wye Valley in the Forest of Dean
5.Salcey Forest, near Northampton
6.Maulden Woods in Bedfordshire
7.Grizedale Forest, Cumbria, North West England
8.Castle Neroche near Taunton, Somerset
9.Bolderwood, New Forest
10.Mendip sites, Somerset

Why don't you add your autumn dog walking photos to the Forestry Commission's facebook page or send a gorgeous autumn e-card to your friends and family? Check out the new autumn website pages at www.forestry.gov.uk/autumn

Thursday 6 September 2012

Dog Friendly Seaside Cottages In Sussex

The Warrens and Kittiwake, Sea Road, Camber, East Sussexwww.camberaccommodation.co.uk

Camber accommodation

The Warrens and Kittiwake are beautifully presented dog friendly 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 well equipped and each bedroom is fitted with amazingly comfortable zip and link beds to make the accommodation as flexible as possible.

 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. Interspersed in the landscape are some of the prettiest historic towns on the country, and wonderful opportunities to enjoy fine local fare. Camber can be accessed in only an hour and a half from London.

Number of Dogs - Negotiable, 2 included in price further to that they are charged @ £20 each

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

Wednesday 5 September 2012

Late Availability For Welsh Cottage


The Old Stables Cottage, Sir Johns Hill Farm,  Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales

www.sirjohnshillfarm.co.uk
The old stables, CarmsDue to a cancellation this property is now available week commencing 29 September!

Specialising in dog friendly holidays Sir Johns Hill Farm is the perfect place for a relaxing and fun filled holiday with your dogs. The farm is in one of the finest locations in West Wales and the views are truly outstanding. It is set in 10 acres and surrounded by fields and woodlands, which gently drop down to the sea.

The Old Stables Cottage is a very comfortable cottage, recently refurbished, and has been designed with dogs and their owners in mind

The owners aim to make your holiday a very happy one and therefore there is no long list of rules to follow, just a wish that you all enjoy yourselves.

Number of Dogs - no limit on number or type of dogs

Tuesday 4 September 2012

Dog Walks & The National Trust




Stuck for ideas on dog friendly places to visit for a day out? The National Trust has many dog friendly attractions and places to visit throughout the country.

If you fancy a breath of fresh air wandering around an historic parkland or woodland then most of the National Trust properties will welcome dogs in the grounds or even parts of the gardens providing they are on a lead. They also have some great dog friendly beaches to explore.

Visit the National Trust's dog friendly pages on its website for loads of ideas on places to walk your dog in the countryside, parkland and on beaches.