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.
Church Enstone, England
4.25Located in the charming village of Church Enstone, this traditional family country bolthole built in the late 1800s is set in a beautiful large garden close to the popular village pub. It is ideal for families and couples alike wanting to get away from it all in this quiet setting but situated only 5 miles from Chipping Norton, a popular market town. This is a great place to stay to explore the typically English countryside that is the Cotswolds with its quaint villages and open views. For larger towns and cities, you can visit Oxford, Banbury and Stratford-upon-Avon which are all a short distance away. This area is also ideal for walking and cycling and visiting the many historic gardens, houses and ancient sites of the National Trust. Shop ¾ mile, pub 100 yards and restaurant 5 miles.£101From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Bourton-on-the-Water, EnglandThis attractive holiday cottage is deceptively spacious inside, having the benefit of an additional conservatory/sitting room which overlooks the courtyard garden. Bourton-on-the-Water is known as the ’Venice of the Cotswolds’ because the River Windrush runs through its length. There are also plenty of cycle/walking routes within the Cotswolds. Tourist attractions include the Model Village, Cotswold Motor Museum, Birdland, the Model Railway and fascinating dragonfly maze. There is additional parking to the rear of the property and there is direct access from the garden to open fields, perfect for those who love walking. Visit Britain Gold Award 2009/2010. Shops 150 yards, pub 10 yards.£96From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Stroud, EnglandWayside is a traditional Wool Workers’ cottage in the centre of the charming Cotswold village of Painswick. This 17th-century cottage retains a host of original features as well as all the necessities of modern life having been recently fully renovated by the owners. Wayside overlooks St Mary’s famous churchyard with its 99-yew trees, a gorgeous place to sit and watch the world go by.
Painswick is on the Cotswold Way and there are lots of great walks right from the doorstep, not least to Painswick Beacon, where on a clear day you can see right across to the Malverns and Brecon Beacons. There is a leisure centre and town museum as well as great walks around the surrounding valleys and villages. No trip to the area is complete without a visit to The Woolpack in Slad and to Stroud Brewery along the canal. Slightly further afield, wander the 250-acre Robinswood Hill Country Park, a lovely hilltop country park where you may see some of the resident foxes and badgers. Enjoy a day in the city of Gloucester, home to the medieval Gloucester Cathedral and the fascinating Museum of Gloucester, which houses exhibitions ranging from prehistoric times to the present. Gloucester is home to a wealth of pubs, restaurants, and other eateries, as well as a fabulous quay to stroll along to take in the character of the city. Cheltenham is 8 miles distant, where there are more fabulous restaurants and great shopping. Bath and Bristol are both an hour’s drive away.
Heading in the opposite direction, animal lovers will be pleased to discover Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, the home of over 260 animals to get up close and personal with. Walkers, cyclists, and explorers alike will not be left short of activities, being located in the heart of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here you will find an abundance of breathtaking scenery and routes to discover, along with plenty of quaint villages and towns bursting with cultural and historical significance.£168From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Sherston, EnglandIn the glorious setting of the Cotswold Hills, this beautifully converted old stables makes an ideal base for exploring a myriad of fascinating attractions including the elegant city of Bath, 20 miles, Westonbirt Arboretum and the antique shops of Tetbury. Adjoining the owners’ home, it sits on their working farm in the attractive village of Sherston just 0.25 miles from shops and inns serving food and 5 miles from Malmesbury’s good shops, gardens and abbey. Cotswold Water Park is within easy reach and Broadway, Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford, Bibury and Oxford are all well worth a visit as are Lacock Abbey and Dyrham Park (NT). Swindon’s famous railway museum and outlet shopping are 20 miles.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Stroud, EnglandThis delightful semi-detached barn is set in a tranquil setting in a village on the edge of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. Based on a small working farm that is steeped in history dating back to the late 10th century and with views over open countryside and backing onto an impressive village church it makes it the perfect rural getaway.
You will a number of rambling paths and the Cotswolds Way on your door step. Jump in the car and within twenty minutes you will find the historic towns of Gloucester where parts of Harry Potter films were made in the imposing Gloucester Cathedral and also the chic spa town of Cheltenham wits its impressive shopping, restaurants and buzzing bar scene.
The barn offers an open plan sitting room/diner, kitchen and two large bedrooms with original beams. It also has its own private hot tub which is available until 31st October 2024, and courtyard where you can sit and watch the sun go down while enjoying a barbecue with your family and friends.
Stanley Barn can be booked with Leonard Barn which are all located on the same farm.£79From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dean, EnglandSituated in the Cotswolds AONB, close by to the historic market town of Chipping Norton, South View Cottage is the ideal location for a fabulous walking holiday. In the heart of Dean, just a couple of miles from the pretty village of Chadlington, South View Cottage is the wing of a larger property, set in miles of beautiful countryside surrounded by an abundance of footpaths, cycle paths and bridleways that are a must for walkers, ramblers and cyclists. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles.£72From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Stratford-upon-Avon, EnglandThis characterful thatched cottage, situated in south Warwickshire, is an idyllic getaway for couples, friends and small families looking for a self-catering stay. Spend time in this lovely cottage cooking up hearty meals on the Aga, snuggling up in front of the wood burner or enjoying the sunshine in the private garden. Being Grade II listed, the cottage is full of original features and charms, including exposed beams, uneven floors upstairs, low windows and sloping ceilings. The three well-appointed bedrooms provide all guests with a good night’s sleep, whilst the downstairs bathroom gives the option of a relaxing soak in the freestanding bath or a quick hot shower before heading out for the day.
The local dog-friendly pub, almost on the doorstep is within staggering distance of Porthkerry, situated just across the road, and for a special meal, why not try the Michelin Star restaurant in Whatcote, just a mile away? Nearby Tysoe has a shop selling local produce and wine on tap. There is also a great walk up to Tysoe windmill with its wonderful views over the Cotswolds. There are many lovely country and village walks right from the doorstep so you can spend time enjoying the countryside or exploring many of the nearby attractions.
The village of Oxhill lies in the rolling countryside of south Warwickshire, close to the border of Oxfordshire and the north Cotswolds in the area known as the Vale of the Red Horse. It’s in a great location to see many different areas and attractions as it lies halfway between Stratford-upon-Avon and Banbury.
The beautiful towns and villages of the north Cotswolds can be reached in approximately 10 minutes’ drive where you can explore Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold or Woodstock, home to Blenheim Palace. The National Trust’s Upton House and Gardens, Charlecote Park, Farnborough and Hidcote are all within easy reach. Compton Verney is just over 5 miles away, where you can discover the art gallery with its many collections and exhibitions, and enjoy the park with its labyrinth, bird hide, pond dipping and playground.
For more outdoor fun, head to Burton Dassett Hills, the perfect country park for walks, flying a kite or eating a picnic whilst admiring the views of rolling hills and open countryside. Within 20-30 minutes’ drive are the market towns of Banbury and Royal Leamington Spa, which are full of high street and independent shops, pubs, cafés, and restaurants. Also, a similar distance is Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick with its famous castle, and a little further Bicester Village, famous for its shopping village.£83From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Stroud, EnglandOriginally a cart shed Leonard Barn has been sympathetically restored and renovated retaining many of the charming original features. Inside you will find beautiful authentic beams with high ceilings in the sitting room following through French doors onto a private courtyard garden. The Barn has a large family kitchen diner which is the perfect place for everyone to sit down and enjoy a meal and catch up over a glass of wine. Upstairs there are two large bedrooms sleeping five comfortably and a family bathroom.
Set in a unique setting on one of the oldest sites in Gloucestershire the barn offers fantastic views over the countryside and a pretty fishing pond and backs onto an impressive Anglo Saxon chapel.
Leonard Barn is in the centre of a pretty Cotswold village, with rambling paths and the Cotswold Way on your doorstep. Jump in the car and within twenty minutes you will find the historic towns of Gloucester where parts of Harry Potter films were made in the imposing Gloucester Cathedral and also the chic spa town of Cheltenham with it’s shopping, restaurants and bar scene.
Leonard Barn makes a great change of pace for an idyllic break in the countryside. This property can be booked alongside Stanley Barn for larger family celebrations.£104From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bisley, EnglandSet in complete seclusion, this handsome renovated 17th-century farmhouse stands in1½ acres of private grounds with a stream surrounded by woodland and meadows, ideal for children. The property is situated at the head of the Slad Valley with unmade-up track for last 200 yards (where car access can be difficult in bad weather, especially snow); this is one of the valleys described by the poet Laurie Lee in his book ‘Cider with Rosie’. It is within an AONB, a perfect holiday retreat for quiet relaxation or for visitors interested in bird-watching, sketching, painting and walking. Town and sports amenities at Stroud (4 miles). Cheltenham 14 miles. Horse riding 2 miles. Shop 2 miles.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cirencester, EnglandAttractive, grade 2 listed stone cottage nestled in the pretty Cotswolds village of Eastleach. WiFi. Woodburner. Dog-friendly. Split-level garden. Fairford 5 miles.£137From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
