Dog friendly Cottages England

Set in the unspoilt village of Bothenhampton about a mile from Bridport and the new harbour of West Bay, where the TV series ’Broadchurch’ was filmed, and its beaches. The historic rope-making town of Bridport with its twice weekly market is a gateway town to the Jurassic Coast, England’s only natural World Heritage Site. Sweet Briar (ref 8234) and Buzzards (ref 8235, first floor) are in the east wing of an old country house and Farthings (ref 19292) is in the west. Many badgers have made their sets in the hill behind, and there is an abundance of wildlife. Perfect for relaxing or more invigorating walking holiday in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which includes extensive National Trust land. Chesil Beach, one of the finest barrier beaches, begins at West Bay. Lyme Regis with its Cobb and the famous fossil beach at Charmouth are close by. Not far away is the ancient town of Dorchester with its Iron Age hill fort and Roman town house and many other sites of historic interest. Spend a day at Abbotsbury Swannery, the only place in the world where you can walk among the baby swans (hatching from May). Golf course and leisure centre nearby. Bike hire available locally. Ideal for exploring the Jurassic Coast or for just relaxing in this tranquil village. Shop, pub and restaurant¾ mile.

Meadow Cottage is a coastal, detached holiday cottage which lies in a peaceful valley location in the small hamlet of Nancherrow and Tregeseal, just ¼ mile from the market town centre of St Just. Meadow Cottage provides an ideal base and easy access for small families and couples looking to explore rugged coastal paths, moorland with an ancient stone circle, beaches and the area’s mining history. Locally the area offers fishing trips, sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing, cycle hire, walking, bird watching and rich wildlife. Cape Cornwall is just a short drive and offers stunning scenery and views of Lands End and the Scilly Isles, and the coastal path walk from Cape Cornwall to Pendeen Lighthouse. The area is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site with Geevor Tin Mine and Museum open to the public. Further within the area there are some magnificent engine houses, including the famous Crown Mines. You will be perfectly located for exploring Sennen’s beautiful long white sandy beach, popular with surfers, and Lands End with its visitor’s centre for one of Britain’s best loved landmarks. Further attractions include, the famous Minack Theatre that is cut into the cliff face with the ocean as its backdrop and the historical town of Marazion where St Michael’s Mount rises from the sea. Stroll around the picturesque harbour and village of Mousehole and buy fresh fish from the busy working harbour of Newlyn. Discover Penzance with its promenade, open air lido, art galleries, craft shops and eateries. Further afield you can take a day trip to the beautiful Isles of Scilly by ferry, or fly from nearby Lands End airport. Beach 2 miles. Shop and pub ½ mile, restaurant 1 mile.

Situated on a section of the River Steeping known as the ’Haven’, these beautifully converted cottages offer cosy, stylish holiday accommodation in a peaceful, picturesque location and enjoy country views. All three properties have the added benefit of a private hot tub. Originally agricultural buildings dating from 1872, access to the cottages is via a private lane on the owner’s arable farm, which itself is steeped in history. Guests are welcome to explore over 80 acres of riverbank and tracks, ideal for wildlife watching and romantic strolls. Just 800 yards away is the medieval town of Wainfleet All Saints. Here visitors will find a weekly market and street auctions, pubs, a famous brewery with visitor tours, restaurants and shops. Award-winning sandy beaches, family entertainment and amusements can be found 5 miles away in Skegness, and Fantasy Island fun park is 8 miles. Gunby Hall is 7 miles and Tattersall Castle 15 miles, both National Trust. Horncastle, famous for antiques, is 15 miles and the medieval cathedral city of Lincoln is 40 miles. Shops and pub 800 yards.

Robin’s Nest is a cosy, detached annexe, set in the grounds of the owner’s home. Stepping inside you’re welcomed into the inviting open-plan living space, where modern design seamlessly blends with comfort. The focal point of the space is a sleek Smart TV mounted on the wall, promising endless entertainment options for cosy nights. A sofa bed, adorned with plush cushions and a soft throw, beckons you to unwind and enjoy the seamless transition from lounging to sleeping. The thoughtful inclusion of this multifunctional piece caters to both relaxation and practicality.
A contemporary kitchen, seamlessly integrated into the living area, boasts the convenience of a dishwasher, elevating the ease of daily living. Stainless steel appliances and clean lines create a modern aesthetic, while the open layout encourages a sense of connectivity, making this living space a harmonious blend of style and functionality. Outside, the enclosed lawned garden exudes tranquillity, with vibrant green grass extending under the embrace of tall hedges, providing a secluded oasis for relaxation and play, while tastefully arranged garden furniture invites moments of repose and conviviality amid the natural beauty.
Located in the village of Newton Poppleford on the edge of Aylesbeare RSPB reserve, it is ideal for walkers, or a getaway from it all holiday. Situated on the edge of the Jurassic Coast, the coast path offers stunning views, where you can experience the drama of sheer cliff faces and wonder at the strangely eroded rock formations. Sidmouth, with its shopping area and lovely promenade, Branscombe, Seaton, Exmouth and Ottery St Mary are all nearby. You will find Westpoint Arena & Exhibition Centre only 3 miles away and Greendale Farm 1 mile away where you can buy fresh fish produce, and enjoy a morning breakfast or lunch/evening meal overlooking the wonderful Devon countryside. There are many National Trust properties all within a short distance. Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks are also worth visiting. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

A charming, all-ground-floor annexe on the outskirts of the village of Alresford in Colchester. Pet-friendly. Hot Tub. Off-road parking. Colchester 6.5 miles; Clacton-on-Sea 9.7 miles.

Nestling in Suffolk’s Heritage Coast near the seaside fishing village of Dunwich and on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, these comfortable conversions are within easy reach of forest, heath and beach. In a secluded rural setting, near the owner’s home, they enjoy open views over fields and woods. Visitors can enjoy wildlife at Dunwich Forest (0.75 miles) or RSPB Minsmere. Walberswick, with its sandy beach and dunes, the elegant resort of Southwold, Aldeburgh and Snape Maltings are all nearby. Golf, fishing and archery 1 mile. Shop 1 mile and pub 2 miles.

Leighwood is a beautiful barn conversion set in a large properties grounds, surrounded by beautiful countryside, yet only a 25-minute walk via bridleways away from multiple beaches and St George’s Royal Golf Course. This property is ideal for a couple who enjoy walking, visiting the local villages and towns or just going to the beach.
Within the grounds you have the ability to wander around and enjoy the stunning views surrounding you. A short walk away you have the options of various beaches and towns in Sandwich, Deal, Ramsgate and Dover. With plenty to do in the surrounding area, take your pick or simply enjoy the property and grounds it is set in for a more romantic break. Beach 3 miles.

A cosy property tucked along a quiet country lane overlooking the historical village of Tintagel, with sea views from the living room, bedroom and kitchen windows. Located about a mile from a long sandy beach and the centre of Arthurian legends at Tintagel, this single-storey stable conversion offers cosy holiday accommodation. The front of the property has a small, fenced garden with a bench and view towards the ocean, whilst at the rear of the property is a cosy patio garden area. Within easy reach are many little coves, the ruins of Tintagel Castle and Celtic monastery remains – with two little beaches far below connected by Merlin’s Cave. Lovely walks in nearby wooded St Nectan’s Glen, by a tumbling stream and waterfall, and in Rocky Valley, where a rock bears intricate Bronze Age carvings. Camelford 5 miles. Riding, golf and fishing nearby. Shop and restaurant within 1¼ miles. Pub within a mile.

Tucked away down a country lane in a pretty Norfolk village, Grade ll listed Middle Cottage is the perfect place in which to relax and unwind, away from the stresses of modern life. A lavender lined path leads to the front door which takes you directly into the cosy living room with its warming wood burner, a great place to settle down with a good book or relax watching TV. The well-equipped kitchen/dining room, with its bespoke handmade kitchen units, has everything you will need to cook up a treat during your stay. If you don’t feel like cooking, there are plenty of super gastro pubs nearby to tempt you, one of which is within walking distance. Many places will also welcome your four-legged friend, making North Norfolk a haven for dogs.

Outside the kitchen, you will find a little courtyard which leads to the summerhouse and pretty west-facing garden, a perfect spot for a sundowner or al fresco lunch in summer. Venture upstairs in the cottage and you will find the large and welcoming master bedroom with a kingsize bed, dressed in crisp white cotton sheets. Beyond this, a small landing leads you to a single bedroom and the bathroom, both of which enjoy lovely views over the garden and millpond beyond.

The property is situated on a quiet village lane, leading down to a ford over the River Glaven. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are numerous walks nearby making the property ideal for walkers, dog owners, bird and wildlife enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys being in the countryside and also near to the coast. There are many lovely walks in and around the Glaven Valley from nearby Bayfield Hall, Glandford, Wiveton and Hunworth.

The attractive Georgian town of Holt is just over a mile away, where you can enjoy discovering its many original shops, galleries and cafés, often tucked away in hidden corners. If you like, you can walk to Holt from the cottage along a footpath with lovely views back over the Glaven Valley. You can also explore Holt Country Park, a 100-acre woodland with picnic areas, nature trails and a playground or catch a Poppy Line steam or diesel train to Weybourne and Sheringham from the North Norfolk railway station just outside Holt in the season. In July, Holt Festival brings the best in street performers, musicians, poets, actors, dancers, artists and comedians to the town.

Middle Cottage is also 4½ miles from the coast at Blakeney. Explore the varied and beautiful North Norfok coast from the vast sandy beaches of Wells and Holkham, to the wild beauty of the salt marshes at Cley, Morston and Stiffkey and the traditional seaside resorts of Sheringham and Cromer. Discover traditional flint villages, magnificent stately homes such as Holkham, Blickling and Houghton Hall, and charming market towns such as Burnham Market. Visit internationally renowned nature reserves at Cley and Titchwell, or take a boat trip from Morston to see the seal colony on Blakeney Point. Beach 4½ miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

"Devon’s best kept secret... Just inland from some of Devon’s loveliest and most natural beaches lies the village of Tuckenhay set along Bow Creek on the River Dart...."


In a setting of stunning natural beauty, Mill Bank (ref UK33902) is the latest addition to a superb choice of cottages at Tuckenhay Mill. An extremely spacious two-person cottage having a living, dining, kitchen area on the higher level with two south-facing balconies overlooking the stream towards the Mill. The master bedroom and en-suite shower room are on the lower level, together with the riverside day room. Your own footpath leads from the garden via a footbridge to the facilities at the Mill.
Tuckenhay Mill is the centrepiece of a cluster of country homes and cottages with superb leisure facilities including two indoor and one outdoor pools.
The Mill which once produced some of the finest paper in the land, nestles in the green and shady Bow Creek, a languid inlet of the River Dart where private yachts have replaced the old tall-masted ships and barges. Around the mill are all the buildings which once went to make up a small bustling village port. These listed buildings have been sympathetically restored and converted to a delightful range of holiday properties to suit larger family parties. Awards have been won for the conversion of buildings and the conservation of the area. With so much to do, many holidaymakers return year after year. There is golf nearby and a pub within 1 mile.



South Devon awaits you
Tuckenhay is only a 20-minute drive from the superb award-winning beach at Blackpool Sands and about 30 minutes from a surfing beach at Bantham, as well as some of the best natural beaches to be found anywhere in the UK.
There is also extensive access to the coastal footpath for walking and the wilderness that is Dartmoor for walking, climbing and riding.
This is a mecca for ramblers, bird-watchers, swimmers, surfers, horse riders, golfers and those interested in fishing, boating, sailing and windsurfing.
In addition, there are many historic NT houses to visit including Agatha Christies’s Greenway as well as a local vineyard.
Tuckenhay is only 5 miles inland from Dartmouth and 3 from the market town of Totnes. Village shop 3½ miles. Riverside inn and restaurant within walking distance.



A superb choice of cottages
Great care has been taken to retain the feel of the original buildings. Most have garden, terrace or patio. Many cottages have more than one bathroom and some have an en-suite bathroom to every bedroom. Kitchens are comprehensively equipped: most have dishwashers and all have microwave cookers.
Couples and honeymooners will feel snug and comfortable in the cottages: Mill Leat, Mill Stream, Mill Spring and now Mill Bank. Families can spread out in Papermaker’s or Turbine Cottages, while Mill Lodge, Edgecombe Barn and Tuckenhay Mill House will sleep larger parties in comfort. Of course, combinations of cottages can accommodate bigger gatherings of family or friends.