Dog Friendly Holidays Sussex
Home to rolling hills, picture-perfect landscapes, family beaches and a number of historic towns, it's no surprise that Sussex is a popular pick when it comes to dog-friendly holidays. Whether you explore the coastal delights of Eastbourne, the South Downs National Park, or indulge in the cultural wonders of Brighton, you and your four-legged friend are bound to find the perfect hotel or dog-friendly cottage for your getaway.
Selsey, EnglandA labour of love for the architect owners, this detached single-storey seaside cottage has been lovingly renovated inside and out to exceptional standards, making it a real treat for a family getaway to Sussex. With an outside shower and shed storage, this is a perfect base for water sports enthusiasts, dog walkers and beachcombers, as well as being a spacious and comfortable home from home, perfect for entertaining and relaxing.
Inside, the farmhouse style kitchen is fully-equipped and complete with a breakfast area, perfect for budding chefs. The living room has further dining facilities and a sofa bed. The interior design offers French gite crossed with English beach hut, and exudes quality throughout.
The famous Wittering beaches are just minutes away, with East Wittering beach accessible just across the road - you’ll be sure for beach adventures any time of year. Fishing and golf can be found within 5 miles. Beach 200 yards. Shop 200 yards, pub 300 yards, restaurant 100 yards.£120From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Hastings, EnglandSituated in Ore village, a residential area on the outskirts of Hastings, this holiday property is just a 10 minute drive to the beach, with local shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance. On the other side of Ore is access to the Hastings Country Park with 3 miles of cliffs and coastline to explore. Venture into the old town of Hastings where the drama ’Foyles War’ was filmed, and see the Stade and the famous black weather boarded net huts. Visit Hastings Castle, experience an undersea safari in a tropical ocean through a transparent underwater tunnel or join ’Hairy Jack’ through acres of underground caverns. Shop, pub and restaurant 0.25 mile, beach 2 miles£58From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Vines Cross, EnglandIn a rural location approached by a private drive, this secluded, detached holiday home has been refurbished to a very good standard, retaining original features. Set within the owners’ 90-acre working farm, it has a large garden, outdoorswimming pool and children’s play area. The property will also be decorated for the festive period. Excellent for walking and touring. Easy access to Beachy Head and Tunbridge Wells. Coast 12 miles. Cuckoo Trail cycle/footpath 1 mile. Fishing nearby. Shops 1½ miles, pub 1 mile.£146From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bognor Regis, EnglandA superb detached seaside holiday home, designed by a local resident architect, located on the highly desired and private Elmer Sands estate and only a stone’s throw away from Elmer Beach.
Drift In can accommodate up to twelve guests under the one roof and is dog friendly too. This is a perfect house for a large family get together on the west Sussex coast, the accommodation can be split into two; one side, the larger main house has four bedrooms sleeping up to eight, whist the other side has two bedrooms, sleeping four. There is a single connecting door between the two living rooms and both sides have their own fully equipped kitchens. For any less able bodied guests, there is a level entry access into the house and rear garden and in the annexe, there is a double bedroom on the ground floor with a kingsize bed as well as a ground floor bathroom on the same level for a comfortable stay. Outside to the front there are two driveways, one for either side of the house, providing parking for multiple vehicles as well as side access to the enclosed lawned garden. There are decked areas with seating both to the front and rear of the house for alfresco dining.
This lovely property is situated on the eastern side of Elmer, within a few hundred yards from the beach and foreshore. The beach at Elmer Sands is dog friendly and allows dogs all year. As the tide goes out the beach expands into flat compact sand and you get some interesting rock islands which form part of the local sea defence which is great searching for crabs and shells. It is an excellent family beach for all ages and well suited for beach games, rock pools and at low tide the water is very shallow making ideal conditions for swimming and beginners water sports. At mid to low tide there is a nice easterly walk towards Climping Beach where you can enjoy a cake and ice-cream before heading back home.
The villages of Elmer and Middleton-on-Sea are easily reachable within a short walk of leaving the property with a few pubs, restaurants and village shops to explore. The nearest towns of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton offer even more choices and are only a short drive away. This property really is a perfect base to enjoy a beach holiday but when you want to get out and explore a little further afield, then there are plenty of activities to choose from. Take a trip to Chichester, where you can visit the town’s 12th-century cathedral and admire an area that is steeped in history, pay a visit to Arundel with its historic castle and Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Fontwell Park Racecourse and, of course, no visit to West Sussex is complete without frequenting the spectacular Goodwood Estate, home to the world famous Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival and Goodwood Festival, where you can enjoy an event at the racecourse, or simply just walk round and admire the beautiful estate. You can of course also jump on the train at Bognor Regis station and travel east towards Brighton, which is known for its cosmopolitan feel and has the Royal Pavilion, art galleries, theatres, extensive shopping, pier and marina to explore. Alternatively, head along the rails west to Portsmouth and visit its historic dockyard, admire the Spinnaker Tower, historic ships or enjoy waterside dining and shopping at Gunwharf Quays and finally for an excellent day trip, you could even take a ferry across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 530 yards.£168From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brighton, EnglandFairwind is a detached bungalow perched at the top of the cliffs, with a covered outdoor swimming pool in the rear garden. Uninterrupted sea views of the English Channel can be enjoyed from the garden or the comfort of the living room. The sleepy seaside town of Peacehaven offers stunning clifftop walks or a beach walk accessed via a ramp a couple of hundred yards from Fairwind. The Greenwich Meridian dividing east and west, runs through the town and there is a marker on the cliff top close to Fairwind where the 0 degree longitude line travels from the cliffs and out to sea. 6 miles to the east is buzzing Brighton where you can visit The Royal Pavilion, explore The Lanes or view the coastline from the British Airways i360 tower, named the most slender tower by the Guinness World Records in 2016. Enjoy a stroll along the pier or visit the oldest operating aquarium in the world with its original Victorian architecture. The port of Newhaven offers the opportunity to take a day trip to France or from the marina, a boat trip to explore the Seven Sisters Heritage Coast. The area also produces some excellent wines so don’t leave without taking a tour around a Sussex vineyard. Beach 150 yards. Shop 800 yards, pub and restaurant 300 yards.£99From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Jevington, EnglandEmbrace the stunning scenery that surrounds you at Smugglers Barn Cottages where you will find peace and tranquillity in a wonderful spot of the South Downs National Park in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With stunning backdrops, this is the perfect location for leisurely strolls with the dog, cycling or a quiet place to read your favourite book. You will feel fully relaxed at these cottages which are located in the quaint village of Jevington with close proximity to the well-loved seaside town of Eastbourne, known as the sunshine coast and boasting a three mile long seafront promenade.
At Oak Cottage (UK11597), with its cosy ambience and comfortable interior, you can enjoy evenings cooking with a modern, well-equipped kitchen and chilling out on the sofa in front of the TV. The double bedroom is very generous in size with plenty of storage for your belongings. The well cared for garden space to the front enjoys views of neighbouring gardens and across the gorgeous South Downs Way.
Fox Cottage (28830) is a delightful, semi-detached cottage and boasts plenty of space for two people to comfortably enjoy a peaceful holiday all year round. There is another similar holiday property on-site.
If you love exploring the outdoors, take a visit to Beachy Head and the soaring white cliffs of The Seven Sisters Country Park in Cuckmere Valley, a 10-minute drive away. It is a popular spot for birdwatchers, cyclists and canoeing. Other beauty spots and attractions nearby are Friston Forest Walks, Drusilla’s Zoo, Battle Abbey, Cuckmere Haven’s Sandy Beach and much more. For something different, Herstmonceux Castle, Battle Abbey and Glyndebourne are all nearby. The popular seaside town of Eastbourne is 4 miles and Hastings, Rye and Brighton are a little further afield. A car is essential due to the remote location of this property. Beach 4¼ miles. Shop 2¼ miles, pub and restaurant 500 yards. These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 4 guests.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Rye, EnglandEscape to this stunning, detached eco-build which is made of Canadian red cedar, and enjoy glorious, sheep-filled rural views across the picturesque Brede Levels. Situated on the edge of the Cinque port town of Winchelsea and just 3½ miles from the medieval market town of Rye. This is an ideal holiday destination for friends and families, with an inviting wood burner for cooler evenings, a galleried landing leading to a balcony offering superb, elevated, picture postcard views and bi-folding doors on the ground floor that open out onto a terrace with an inviting hot tub. Ideal walking territory, with footpaths from the doorstep, or stroll beside the Royal Military Canal, which stretches from almost Hastings to Hythe. Bring your binoculars and head towards Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, which offers five bird watching hides with easy access - hear the nightingale sing in the springtime. The comedian Spike Milligan’s headstone can be spotted in the church yard in Winchelsea, with the immortalized words ’I told you I was ill!’ Take a swim at Camber Sands or Winchelsea Beach, discover 4000-year-old fossilized forests or spot a shipwreck along the Hastings coast. Battle Abbey also makes for a great day out. Beach 2 miles. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant 300 yards.£232From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hooe, EnglandOn the edge of the small village of Hooe, where the local publican James Blackman once operated a notorious smuggling gang in the 1700s, lie these 19th-century barn conversions. High House Holiday Cottage No 1 (ref POOV) and Wheelwrights (ref UKC3510) each provide thoughtful holiday accommodation for two guests. Enjoy rural views from the patio and stroll around the owner’s orchard. Close to the unspoilt pebble beach at Pevensey Bay, see the castle with two-thirds of its towered walls still standing and maybe spot “The Pale Lady of Pevensey”.
The award-winning beaches at Eastbourne are a short drive away, with access to the South Downs National Park, or stroll along the pier. Enjoy a concert at the bandstand, or visit Eastbourne’s Sovereign Harbour where you can take a boat trip out to the iconic cliffs at Beachy Head. At the heart of “1066 Country” is the attractive market town of Battle, perfect for enjoying afternoon tea, or finding a souvenir of your holiday in one of the art galleries and experience the famous battle itself through dramatic film and audio tours witnessing the event that changed the course of English history – The Battle of Hastings. Take a picnic to Glynebourne, visit National Trust houses, castles and gardens, or book a wine tasting tour at an award-winning vineyard. Good rail connections from Battle to London for further sightseeing opportunities. Beach 3 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 4 guests.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Uckfield, EnglandSituated in the heart of Sussex, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Horncombe Stables is set within the 50 acres of Horncombe, a 14th-century hunting lodge. This first floor apartment is set at the end of a long drive overlooking fields and woodland that are a haven for wildlife, including herds of deer. There are footpaths leading from the doorstep which lead you through the owners 50 acres of woodland, and across the stream and the enclosed garden has a lovely summer house and is dog-friendly. In a peaceful rural area, on the outskirts of Ardingly in mid Sussex, the property is conveniently located for attending events taking place at the South of England Showground, including the international antiques and collectors fair. There is also clay pigeon shooting and horse riding, which can be arranged locally.
Wakehurst Place, ’Kew in the Country’ is close by and home to the Millennium Seed Bank, the largest wild plant seed bank in the world. Birdwatchers, fishermen, nature lovers and those who enjoy water sports will love Ardingly Reservoir and designated a nature reserve. Take a step back in time and hop aboard the steam train at the Bluebell Railway, which travels 11 miles along the border between east and west Sussex. Ashdown Forest is close by, home of Winnie the Pooh, The Hundred Acre Wood and Pooh Bridge. Gatwick is also nearby, with easy access to London via the Gatwick Express. Beach 23 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£156From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hastings, EnglandOnce you see the impressive local church, the Parish Church of St. John The Baptist Westfield, your detached country cottage is near, very near. Surrounded by the rolling Sussex countryside, you will find this tucked away converted barn just off a nice country lane. An ideal base for winter or summer. You can bring your furry friend too.
The owners have designed the cottage with light and space in mind and given it a contemporary feel with a traditional twist. The airy and very generous open plan living/kitchen area is completed by a lovely cooking island and breakfast bar. The bathroom with free standing modern bath, walk in power shower is pure luxury and interlinks into the equally sumptuous bedroom. There is also a separate dressing room for your clothes and luggage.
After a day of exploring, walking or shopping in Hastings, Battle, Rye or Tenterden what better place to relax in the summer than in your own garden; just put your feet up and listen to bird song while drinking a nice beverage. Or pop over to the local pub or restaurant, both a short walk away.£214From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
