Portsonachan is an estate with an amazing 19c hotel with a lovely remote position on the Southside shores of Loch Awe. Your dog will have a wonderful playground of over 100 acres of natural woodland around the loch in beautiful rural surroundings. 

Perfect for a pet-friendly getaway with family, friends and best furry friend, of course, are these lovely traditional log cabins in the grounds of the gorgeous Portsonachan Hotel - an amazing 19c hotel with a lovely remote position on the Southside shores of Loch Awe.

Set in an unusual and impressive collection of historic rose-clad buildings including a mill and former dovecote, dog-friendly Cliff at Lyons is a glorious eighteenth-century village in an idyllic rural setting, just 30 minutes from Dublin city centre in Ireland. 

Spey Valley is a dog-friendly resort situated on the banks of the River Spey. You and your four legged friend will be able to explore all that the Cairngorms National Park has to offer. 

The whimsical, dog-friendly Glassonby Old Hall is perfect for pampered pooches seeking adventure and luxury in the idyllic Eden Valley.

A beautifully restored dog-friendly four-bedroom Victorian cottage built into the wall surrounding the Wilderness Estate's original flowers and vegetable garden.

Blending contemporary and traditional accommodation, the dog-friendly Blencowe Hall is a Grade One restoration providing a five star experience in the English Lake District.

Situated in the idyllic Lake District, this 5* converted sandstone barn is perfect for pooches seeking a revitalising rural retreat.

The gorgeous Todd Hills Hall Farm in Cumbria is a dog-friendly destination with style and charm to spare. 

• Enjoy stunning walks along the Cleveland Way
• Visit the RSPB Bempton Cliffs Bird Sanctuary - a paradise for bird spotters
• Take in a show at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre - Europe’s largest open-air theatre which has played host to world-famous acts such as Elton John and Katherine Jenkins
• Learn more about the town’s history at its 12th-century castle
• Walk along Scarborough’s two beautiful beaches at North and South Bay
• Visit the town’s eclectic mix of shops, dine in its wide choice of restaurants or take in an Alan Ayckbourn play at the theatre
• Meander along Scarborough’s esplande which has been featured in hit television shows The Royal and Heartbeat.
  
  
  Further afield:
  
• The historic port of Whitby is a 30-minute drive north of Scarborough - renowned for its literary connection with Dracula
• Whitby is also the departure point for the North York Moors Railway steam train which traverses the county’s dramatic scenery
• The cathedral city of York is just over an hour’s drive away, whilst the cosmopolitan shopping mecca of Leeds is one and a half hour’s drive from Scalby.