The best dog-friendly places to stay around Britain according to Sawday's

Our fluffy pals have been by our side through it all. We can now even add a pandemic to that list! And since we are all eagerly planning our next adventure, why opt to leave your furry bestie(s) at home? With holidays abroad off the cards for now, staycationing is becoming increasingly popular. Luckily for us, there are so many incredible spots to visit across Britain! Here are some of the best-rated places from Britain's Best Dog-Friendly Places To Stay by Sawdays, helping you find the perfect place to treat you and your pooch to the family holiday you all deserve.

1. The Holford Arms, Gloucestershire

With its own eight-acre garden and orchard, minutes away from wonderful walks in Westonbirt Arboretum, the Holford makes a perfect base for nature lovers. Owner Pete and Tor have a way with food, drink and atmosphere which means the little inn buzzes with happy locals and walkers who've popped in for a pint. All six lovely rooms are dog-friendly.

Check out more information about The Holford Arms here.

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2. The Inn At Whitewell, Lancashire

It is almost impossible to imagine a day when a better inn will grace the English landscape. Everything here is perfect. The inn sits just above the river Hodder, a favourite for dog walkers, and doors from the bar lead onto a terrace where guests can enjoy five-mile views across parkland to rising fells. Except for the main dining room, all areas of the inn are dog-friendly.

Check out more information about The Inn At Whitewell here.

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3. Watergate Bay Hotel, Cornwall

Watergate Bay sits directly above the two-mile-long beach of the same name, one of the best in the UK. It's all about the views here, through walls of glass in the huge café, or from the 25-metre infinity pool and a terrace strewn with loungers. Walk the spectacular coast path for miles in either direction or set up camp on the beach and watch the sun set directly into the sea.

Check out more information about Watergate Bay Hotel here.

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4. The Cholmondelely Arms, Cheshire

A light-flooded former schoolhouse with supremely comfortable bedrooms and a brilliant bar downstairs. On the bar, you'll find a jar of homemade biscuits for four-legged friends to enjoy and behind it 'dog bottle beer', a meat-based stock drink that dogs love. Poo bags are free to take whenever necessary, as are dog dinner bowls, so you only have to pack light for your visit.

Check out more information about The Cholmondeley Arms here.

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5. Brownber Hall, Cumbria

This Victorian country house is bright, relaxed, and sociable. There's an honesty bar, plenty of space to chill and deeply comfortable beds. The Coast to Coast and Dales High Way run right past the door, but for something shorter, the route from Smardale Gill Nature Reserve to the viaduct is a real hidden treasure, threading down a secluded valley.

Check out more information about Brownber Hall here.

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6. Boutique Farm Bothies, Aberdeenshire

This gorgeous Scottish estate is made up of two bothies hidden away on a working farm in stunning rural Aberdeenshire and full of innovative upcycling/ Dogs are greeted with their very own hamper full of treats and goodies; expect a towel, blanket, bowls, lead and gravy bones. With 45 acres of fields and woodlands surrounding you, there's ample activities to tire your pooch out.

Check out more information about Boutique Farm Bothies here.

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7. Another Place, The Lake, Cumbria

This family-friendly hotel on Ullswater is the perfect place to gather everyone for a celebration. Dogs will love joining you all on long walks around the estate or hopping into the lake to cool off on hotter days. In the evenings, you'll find a brilliant restaurant in The Living Space, a pooch-friendly place to eat, play games and share stories altogether.

Check out more information about Another Place here.

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Britain's Best Dog-Friendly Places To Stay by Sawdays

For more ideas on the best staycations for you and your dog check out more in Britain's Best Dog-Friendly Places To Stay by Sawdays. It covers the whole of Britain so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog, including helpful tips about what's on the doorstep.

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