Dog-Friendly Holidays Cotswolds
With its quintessential British charm, rolling hills and miles of walking trails, the Cotswolds are a dream come true for your pooch. Home to some of the most beautiful villages in the UK, the Cotswolds offers a delightful selection of dog-friendly hotels and cottages which are sure to please two-legged and four-legged visitors alike.
Cirencester, EnglandThe Lower Mill Estate in Somerford Keynes, an award-winning exclusive destination featuring the very best contemporary waterfront homes. Situated on a private 450-acre natural reserve, the gated and managed estate comprises of woodland and meadows crossed by three rivers and surrounded by serene lakes. Honey Cottage is the perfect choice for those seeking a back to nature experience, whilst enjoying a truly luxurious abode. Designed over three floors, each floor is complete with impressive feature floor-to-ceiling windows. From every floor you can soak up the lakeside views and experience those fabulous evening sunsets. No expense has been spared with luxury fixture and fittings throughout. Each bedroom comes with top quality linens and the comfiest beds for the ultimate night’s sleep. The chefs of the group will enjoy state of art appliances for chopping and chatting whilst the Bluetooth speaker plays their favourite tunes and wine cooler chills both red and white to the ultimate cellar temperature. On those special occasion when you don’t feel like cooking for the clan, why not celebrate in style and find a local private chef to do the hard work for you whilst you pop the corks and quaff the champers. The open plan living space is fantastic hub for all, with supersized Smart TV great for those nights in when a movie marathon is on the agenda by the roaring wood burner. On those sunnier mornings and balmy evening, be sure to dine al fresco upon one of two decks.
Please note that a travel cot is available at the property but this will not be assembled unless requested at the time of booking, and no bedding is provided.
In addition to the facilities at Honey Cottage, guests get to experience and enjoy the estate’s ArtSpa, revive and indulge with indoor and outdoor heated pools, eco-pool, sauna, steam room, gym and treatments by arrangement. On the estate there is a tennis court, nature trails, cycle tracks, playground, lake equipment hire and a restaurant with a farm shop for stocking up yummy produce. There is shop and restaurant on-site for essentials (seasonal opening times).
Beyond your trendy retreat and within easy reach you will find many famous Cotswold villages and towns such as Cirencester, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway and Cheltenham and Bath. The Cotswold Water Park just along the lane also offers a host of activities including water skiing, cable skiing, archery, shooting, paintballing, golf, aerial adventure, angling, horse riding, sailing, canoeing and rally driving. Cycle tracks, nature trails and fishing are all available locally. Pub serving food 1 mile.£188From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Lydney, EnglandA cosy cottage completely surrounded by the beautful borders of Wales and England. Experience the tranquility of the countryside living in a cottage full of rustic beams, quirky rooms and pretty views.
Located in a quiet village on the banks of the River Severn, holidaymakers have all they could desire close by, from wonderful resturants, local pubs, award-winning fish and chips and a quaint village shop. Perfect for walkers and lovers of the countryside, the local landscape offers streams swimming with trout, beautiful nature trails including Speech House and plenty of other cultural activities such as the Dean Heritage Centre, Dean Forest Railway and the famous Go Ape ultimate tree top adventures.
Venture a little further you will find the Cotswold’s Way rambling paths that snake all the way though the quintessential Cotswold’s villages, where you will find traditional country pubs, chocolate box houses and even the odd ’duck race’ if you arrive on the right day! The great cities of Bath, Cardiff and Bristol are all witihin driving distance - you will never be short of something to do here.
1 West Cottage can be booked together with 2 West Cottage (ref M376662) to accommodate up to 6 guests.£128From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cirencester, EnglandFabulously appointed over three floors, with a bathroom, 3 double bedrooms on the ground floor. The master bedroom suite has en-suite facilities, great for long soaks in the tub. Two of the bedrooms also have direct access to the lower terrace on the water’s edge, wonderfully relaxing at sunrise with a silky Nespresso. On the first floor you will find the utility room and the open plan social hub of the house. Bright, fresh, and inviting, it features impressive high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows that flood light throughout. The kitchen is well kitted out with everything you need, including an air fryer, for those days when you would rather kick back and relax with friends and family. The kids will love writing up the menu on the two giant chalk boards, and drawing pictures of the wildlife outside! When it’s time to dine, grab a bottle or two from your wine fridge and dine with the backdrop of the lakes. Should you want to make the most of your time with friends and family, why not call in the culinary help of a personal chef (at cost) from the Ballyhoo restaurant, to create a menu and serve you tastylicious plates whilst your pop the bubbles, chink the glasses and get competitive with the board games. Magnificent doors lead onto a raised terrace complete with rattan furniture. Be sure to grab the binoculars for a spot of lakeside wildlife spotting. On the third floor you will find a mezzanine bedroom, which is the ultimate den and sleeping space. All sleeping quarters offer guests fluffy bath towels, quality Egyptian linens and comfy beds.
In addition to the house facilities, guests can experience and enjoy the estate’s ArtSpa. Revive and indulge with indoor and outdoor heated pools, eco-pool, sauna, steam room, gym and treatments by arrangement. On the estate is a tennis court, nature trails, cycle tracks, playground, lake equipment hire and restaurant with farm shop for stocking up yummy produce. On-site are a pub and restaurant, and a shop for essentials (seasonal). A firm favourite with old and young is paddling across the lagoon to spot nocturnal beavers and otters on the Sunset Adventure Safari, rounded off with toasting marshmallows on the fire, total bliss!
Beyond your trendy retreat and within easy reach are many villages and towns such as Cirencester, Bath, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway and Cheltenham. The Cotswold Water Park just along the lane also offers a host of activities including water skiing, cable skiing, archery, shooting, paintballing, golf, aerial adventure, angling, horse riding, sailing, canoeing and rally driving. Cycle tracks, nature trails and fishing are all available locally. However you choose to spend your time at your stylish abode, whether it is kayaking the lake, jumping in and making a splash, relaxing with a good book, or simply spending that all important quality time making memories with friends and family Firecrest will certainly not disappoint.£269From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Chipping Sodbury, EnglandThis accommodation is the jewel in the crown, renovated to the highest standard with underfloor heating throughout. Purpose built all one level, it is great for family and friends looking for a sociable retreat and it is only a 5-minute walk from the centre of town. A large living room provides the perfect space for everyone to come together. Each bedroom features sumptuous beds and top of the range linens for the perfect night’s sleep. The family bathroom offers both a walk-in shower and separate bath. A boot room and laundry room also feature, so go get your boots muddy and enjoy the walks on the Cotwolds Way which surround the property. The private garden is exquisite, lovingly landscaped and tranquil with picturesque views for miles. The outdoor terrace offers a great spot for dining al fresco, perfectly positioned to watch the sunset over the valley with an aperitif or two and there is a top of the range hot tub on the decked area, it’s a real treat day or night as it comes complete with the best views in town.
Wotton-under-Edge sits right on the famous Cotswolds Way. This friendly village has a plethora of traditional cottages, with a village high street that includes independent shops including crafts and country boutiques, as well as a cinema, allow yourself some extra time when meandering as the shopkeepers love to stop and chat. You will also find all the essentials too, such as green grocers for picking up your organic produce, a butchers for some fine local produce for cooking up a hearty meal for all. Why not take a trip to the family run Winner Hill Vineyard, to pick up a sparkling white to accompany your dinner. It is said by many that it’s just as good as some of the best French bottles. You can even make an afternoon of it and partake in some tasting for a fun day out. A little further beyond, you will find Tetbury is 10 miles away, and Bath and Bristol are both 20 miles. Badminton is 5 miles and Berkeley Castle, Wildfowl Trust at Slimbridge and Westonbirt Arboretum all within easy distance. Golf can also be found nearby. Beach 21 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£116From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Chipping Campden, EnglandHuckleberry Barn stands proudly within a private estate, nestled within fields and farmland. It combines the traditional with ultimate luxury, offering a truly exceptional experience. Lovingly restored you are in for a treat with its open plan living spaces, high beamed ceilings with all the original spindles and a high end country kitchen to cook up a hearty meal. Come together around the country table to enjoy good food, wine and make holiday memories.
The living room opens onto a large secluded courtyard, why not sit under the pergola, have dinner alfresco style whilst enjoying the views of the unspoilt country estate. Those seeking a little more hustle, bustle, and drama, just take a short drive up the road to Stratford upon Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace. Shop until you drop, enjoy some pre-theatre cocktails and world-renowned Royal Shakespeare.
Set on the tip of the Cotswolds you are just a short drive to the famous Chipping Campden area you are perfectly positioned to explore the Cotswolds Way. Want to get a little wild? Take a safari and visit the Cotswold Wildlife Park or soak up the flowers at Kiftsgate Court gardens.
Looking for a truly special meal, or simply do not want the hassle of cooking? Then take advantage of the estate’s private chef. Book the cook whilst you enjoy the delights of your surroundings or simply have a soak in the hot tub or indulge in a personal training session or yoga for one to one or more (must be booked in advance).£379From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Royal Wootton Bassett, EnglandThe Dairy and The Parlour (refs UK33601 and UK33602) are stunning Cotswold stone barns, situated at the end of a tree-lined private driveway in an idyllic setting with beautiful countryside and lake views. Both are perfect, family holiday cottages which offer a traditional cottagey feel, with modern furnishings creating an excellent fusion of old and new. Benefiting from underfloor heating powered by a low-carbon, silent heat-pump ensuring you have a cosy and relaxing stay. The garden has a paved patio and beautiful views of the lake and the rural landscape of Wiltshire.
The barns are nestled in the Wiltshire countryside, yet only 5 minutes’ drive from the charming Saxon town of Cricklade and just 90 minutes from London. The picturesque High Street nurtures a wide selection of amenities, including a supermarket, award-winning butcher, traditional grocer, a micro-brewery, several quality pubs, and a variety of restaurants. Tourist highlights are the National Nature Reserve at North Meadow, home to the rare ’Snakeshead Fritillary’ flowers in the Spring and singing skylarks and the splendid 12th-century church, plus the Swindon & Cricklade Steam Railway.
For those wishing to be more active, there are plenty of opportunities locally including golf, horse riding, a gym and indoor swimming pool. The surrounding countryside makes this an ideal location for walking, running, or cycling. The idyllic setting of Hornbeam Grange provides a haven for wildlife; local roe deer groups make frequent visits to the adjacent fields, and birds of prey are regular visitors to the skies of the immediate area.
The nearby Cotswold Water Park has outstanding sporting facilities for all ages including water skiing, cable wakeboarding, sailing, clay pigeon shooting, wildlife walks and angling. Cricklade also has a leisure centre with a gym and swimming pool. Cirencester, the ’capital of the Cotswolds’, is within a 15-minute drive and offers a comprehensive range of shops and services including a supermarket, a wealth of varied independent shops, well regarded restaurants and unique cafés. There is much Roman history to explore, including an amphitheatre.
Polo at Cirencester Park and eventing at both Gatcombe and Badminton are excellent chances to sample the infamous British Summer Social Season. Swindon is 9 miles away which has a comprehensive range of shops and services, including the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet shopping village, in addition to a full range of entertainment venues including cinemas, ice-skating, bowling, soft play and karting, plus many more. 2 pubs within 1½ miles.
The Dairy (ref UK33601) and The Parlour (ref UK33602) can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.£171From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Stroud, EnglandThe Shepherds Hut offers a second to none experience in your own cosy cabin, unwind in a state of relaxation and enjoy the pastoral splendour of nature’s calm, and the stress will come straight out of you! The Shepherds hut offers everything you would want in one place and an open plan layout but in a pocket-sized version, including a full kitchen, electric hob, and full fridge freezer, quickly shift across to the dining room or outside seating to enjoy the sunset with your meal, the cabin features a full-scale fold down double bed which also allows you to take in the morning sunshine without having to move a muscle. Enjoy the garden either with a BBQ or taking in the flowers.
If you find yourself at a loose end there are endless sights to see and scenes to explore within Cotswolds which is a stone’s throw away, with its endless hikes and trials along the Cotswold Way Hike, or take the weight off your feet and enjoy a bite to eat at one of the pubs in Frampton if you want to, you’ll never see the same thing twice. Visit Gloucester Cathedral or the famous docks which are just 20 minutes away and you can take in its stunning architecture as well as seeing where some of the scene’s films were recorded, a magical experience for any fan.£45From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Chipping Norton, EnglandA beautiful cosy Cotswold stone cottage awaits you, situated in the heart of the fabulous village of Milton-under-Wychwood. A stone’s throw from the popular destinations including Daylesford, Blenheim Palace, Bourton-on-the-Water, Soho Farmhouse and Jeremy Clarksons Diddly Squat farm shop and café, this popular Cotswold village offers everything you could wish for from a Cotswolds getaway.
Wind your way down the garden path to the entrance of Patience Cottage. Step through the entrance lobby and you are greeted by an open plan living/dining room brimming with character from the exposed stonework to the cosy fireplace housing the wood burner to enjoy on the cooler evenings. The well-equipped beautifully designed kitchen is to the rear of the ground floor. The large modern shower room is conveniently located at the bottom of the stairs, and the soft White Company bath sheets will wrap you in refreshing luxury. Two bright and characterful, well-appointed bedrooms are on the first floor with exposed beams and view over the garden. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed with EVE mattress whilst the second bedroom is furnished with a double bed. Sink into the luxurious 100% cotton sheets and down duvets and enjoy your holiday relaxation. The master bedroom has a choice of 4.5, 9 or 13.5 tog duvets.
The enclosed garden and outdoor seating area is to the front of the property where you can enjoy your morning coffee or evening drink in peaceful surroundings.£96From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hook Norton, EnglandLocated in the village of Hook Norton, this Grade II listed holiday cottage is documented as having been part of a malthouse in the 17th century and is situated in the heart of the village. One of a row, it has been lovingly restored and retains many character features which include old stone floors and walls. Village life revolves around the old Norman church, quaint pubs and the village shop, which provides for guests’ daily needs. Hook Norton is best known for its Victorian Tower Brewery, the only remaining steam driven brewery still in operation in the UK. Other places of interest to visit include Stow-on-the-Wold (15 miles), Bourton-on-the-Water (19 miles) and Stratford-upon-Avon (23 miles). Shop and village inn 150 yards.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cirencester, EnglandCuckoo’s Nest is an impressive four-bedroom terraced property directly on Clearwater Lake, within the award-winning Lower Mill Estate nature reserve in Somerford Keynes, perfect for a luxury holiday with family and friends. This contemporary waterside residence offers stunning lake views and is ideally located within proximity to the amenities of Lower Mill, such as a spa with heated indoor and outdoor pools, sports facilities, and a restaurant.
Cuckoo’s Nest is beautifully appointed throughout and well equipped to accommodate up to eight adults. The property is spread generously over three floors, with a large open plan and glass fronted living space and kitchen, with a balcony on the first floor to take advantage of the waterfront views. Each bedroom suite boasts quality linens and comfy beds for the perfect night’s slumber. The open plan living, kitchen and dining space makes for the ultimate social hub, perfect for wining, dining and gaming, be it board or electronic. With two terraces overlooking the lake, step out onto the ground floor terrace and enjoy the view. The upper terrace provides a great spot for dining alfresco with an aperitif or two. As the evening draws in, there is a feature wood burner for a toasty retreat inside.
Located on a private 450-acre natural reserve, the gated and managed estate comprises of woodland and meadows crossed by three rivers and surrounded by serene lakes. Several lakes can be used for water activities including kayaking and paddle boarding. The Activity Hub, which is located less than 10 minutes from the property, will hire equipment for water sports and bikes.
The ArtSpa is less than a 5 minutes’ walk from the property and offers an indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool, eco-pool, sauna, steam room and gym, as well as shower and changing facilities. Spa treatments are bookable via the spa.£170From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
