Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages in Somerset
As Somerset is one of the largest counties in England, it means there is plenty to explore with your four-legged friend in tow. Whether you dream of a holiday relaxing on beautiful dog-friendly beaches, hiking across endless countryside with amazing views, or visiting stunning landscapes and popular landmarks, when you stay in our dog-friendly holiday cottages you will have the perfect base for your pet-friendly holiday.
Burnham-on-Sea, England
4.00Welcome to Seashell House, completely refurbished in 2022 and set in a fantastic position within walking distance of Burnham-on-Sea’s beach. It also has a large supermarket and restaurant within a 2-minute walk! Inside, you have a fabulously well-equipped kitchen to cook a delightful meal at any time of the day, including a dishwasher – because who wants to wash up on holiday! The living/dining room has a comfortable sofa, dining table, Smart TV and access to the garden through the glass door, which allows light to flood in. Heading upstairs you have the family bathroom, the master bedroom and a twin room. Outside, the rear garden is fully enclosed and has a decked seating area, it’s the perfect spot to relax with a cuppa in the morning or a drink in the evening after a day out exploring the area.
Burnham-on-Sea is a fantastic seaside town with lots to offer. Spend the day on the beach, play in the arcades or explore the shops and the local restaurants, with many different options to discover. Jump in the car and explore the surrounding area, with Weston-super-Mare, Brean and Berrow just a short drive away. Slightly further afield you have the ancient medieval town of Glastonbury with it’s Tor, or grab some bargains at Clarks Village designer outlet in Street. Why not jump on the train from Weston-super-Mare and explore the cities of Bath, with its architecture and spa, or Bristol, with its fabulous harbourside, shopping and castle green?£51From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Watchet, England 5.00Located in the middle of the ancient coastal town of Watchet, this semi-detached cottage, in a new mews development, offers a convenient base for a holiday. Enjoy the harbour, marina and the steam trains of the West Somerset Railway. There is superb scenery and walkways on the South West Coastal Path or inland on the wild and rugged area of Exmoor. The Victorian villages of Lynmouth and Lynton, famous for the Watermeet Gorge, Valley of the Rocks and the funicular cliff railway are close by. Visit the medieval Dunster Castle with its terraced gardens or the sandy beaches at Dunster and Blue Anchor. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Located right in the middle of the ancient coastal town of Watchet, this semi-detached cottage, in a new mews development, offers a convenient, comfortable base for a holiday enjoying all this area has to offer. Enjoy the harbour, marina and the steam trains of the West Somerset Railway. There is superb scenery and walkways on the South West Coastal Path or inland on the wild and rugged area of Exmoor. The Victorian villages of Lynmouth and Lynton, famous for the Watermeet Gorge, Valley of the Rocks and the funicular cliff railway are close by. Visit the enchanting medieval Dunster Castle with its beautiful terraced gardens or the sandy beaches at Dunster and Blue Anchor. Golf can be found nearby. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.£51From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Minehead, EnglandSet just 50 yards from the seafront of Minehead, Blenheim Park House is a fabulous 3-storey home with sea views from both the living room and master bedroom. Stepping inside, on the ground floor you have a spacious, well-equipped kitchen/dining area with dining table seating 8 guests, and French doors leading to a courtyard garden with outdoor seating area. The ground floor bedroom has double bed and bay window and there is also a separate toilet on this floor. On the first floor is the large living room with ample seating, Smart TV and a lovely sea view from the bay window. The bedroom on this floor has twin beds and en-suite facilities. The second floor has a bedroom with kingsize bed and en-suite facilities. The master bedroom is also on this floor and has a super kingsize bed, TV, bay window with fantastic sea views, and en-suite facilities.
Blenheim Park House is just a short walk from Blenheim Gardens where you will find a relaxing space, and live music can be found some weekends during the summer. The seafront is just a minute’s walk away with the beach around 5-minute walk from the front door. The town centre, with its many shops, bars and restaurants, is a leisurely 5-minute stroll away, or larger supermarkets are just a few minutes further. Butlins resort is a short walk away and day passes can be found on-line. For those wishing to explore the area, there are numerous walks from the front door, or head up North Hill onto Exmoor for exceptional views. Quaint Exmoor villages with wonderful tea rooms and country pubs with traditional food are great finds on a day out!£118From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bridgwater, EnglandNestled at the foot of the Quantock Hills (England’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Bincombe Country Cottages are located outside the small hamlet of Over Stowey near Bridgwater in Somerset. The site comprises of four luxurious holiday homes newly built in 2021; two end terrace, three-bedroom properties and two mid-terrace two-bedroom properties. These exceptionally stylish terraced properties are ideally located for enjoying superb walking in the peaceful countryside of the Quantock Hills and they each showcase a private front and back garden with a hot tub, a balcony, underfloor heating throughout, free parking and reverse-style living making the most of the views of the north Somerset coast in the distance and you can even see Glastonbury Tor on the horizon on a clear day.
On entering Foxglove (UK34612), there are three beautifully furnished bedrooms on the ground floor; one of which has a zip and link super kingsize bed with an en-suite shower room and the other two each have kingsize beds and a family bathroom with a separate bathtub and a walk-in shower. Head upstairs to the spacious and contemporary open plan kitchen, living and dining area which has a light and airy feel with sweeping views stretching for miles as far as the eye can see. Doors open out onto the balcony which is a lovely area to socialise and to plan your days of adventures. The kitchen is well equipped with all the mod-cons and the dining area is a great space to enjoy a family meal. After a fun-filled day exploring Somerset, you can kick back on the plush sofa, relax and watch your favourite movie on the smart TV with freeview. Stepping outside into the enclosed garden, there is plenty of outdoor seating, a barbecue and a private hot tub. Guests can truly unwind here after a busy day exploring and walking the coastal paths.
The local village of Nether Stowey is one mile away, four miles away is the fossil hunting beach at Kilve, and the seaside resorts of Dunster, Burnham-on-Sea, Minehead and Watchet are all within easy reach. The lovely cathedral and Bishop’s Palace at Wells, Dunster Castle, the county town of Taunton, and Street with its Clarks Village shopping outlet, are a short drive as are the glories of Exmoor National Park. Here, as well as a spectacular coast, visitors will find Badgworthy Water (home to the legendary Doones), the unique cliff railway between Lynton and Lynmouth, Porlock Weir’s harbour, and popular beauty spot of Watersmeet. There is a wealth of opportunities to explore the outdoors from Higher Hockpitt Farm, offering visitors the best of the coast and countryside of Somerset and the surrounding area. Property 1 (UK34612) can be booked together with Property 2 (UK34614), Property 3 (UK34615) and Property 4 (UK34613) to accommodate up to 20 guests.£124From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Watchet, EnglandElsie has been lovingly restored by her owners in 2020, to offer a wonderful holiday for families or friends, she is situated right by the West Somerset Railway line that runs from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard and also offers sea views from every room! Every detail has been considered to make your stay as perfect as possible. Head up the steps and through the door, where you will enter into the living/dining room, with comfortable sofas and dining table comfortably seating 6 people, off the living space is the very well equipped (and fabulous sized) kitchen with full cooking facilities as well as a full fridge/freezer, microwave and washer/dryer! Head down the narrow hallway to your sleeper cabins, one of which is a small double with sea and railway views plus a TV, while the other two bedrooms feature bunk beds (original but made safe for 21st century use!) both feature sea and track views, TVs and one has an XBox to keep the kids happy after a day exploring the beach or on Exmoor! At the end of the carriage is the shower room with a large shower. Outside you have a large grass area for games and relaxing, plus private parking. *Please note, the underside of the carriage is open and the working track can be accessed, please ensure that dogs are kept on a lead at all times and children are fully supervised while outside*
Blue Anchor is a wonderful seaside village, set between Minehead and Watchet, with a fabulous stretch of beach which is perfect for year round use and is also dog friendly at all times! The beautiful West Somerset Steam Railway which runs through Blue Anchor has a stop here and they offer wonderful trips as well as speciality trips with steam fairs, afternoon teas, candlelight dinners and the amazing Santa Express! Nearby, head to the medieval village of Dunster with its wonderful castle, spend a day at the arcades or shopping in Minehead, pop to Watchet and stroll around the Harbour or head inland onto Exmoor.£73From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Burnham-on-Sea, EnglandWelcome to the wonderful Haven Cottage, a holiday home that lives up to its name! Set just a mile from Berrow Beach and Burnham-on-Sea Seafront, an easy 20-minute walk away, Haven Cottage has everything you will need for your next family stay. On the ground floor, you have a warm and comfortable living room with Smart TV and wood burner, ideal for relaxing by on cooler evenings and enjoying a family movie. The large kitchen/sitting room is well-equipped with everything you will need during your stay to cook the simplest breakfast to a family dinner! Off the kitchen is the dining room with French doors that lead out towards the garden. On the ground floor you will find the family bathroom, with wonderful roll-top slipper bath and heated towel rail.
One of Haven Cottages unique features is the dual staircases, on the left side of the house (between the living room and kitchen) the staircase leads up to a double and a twin bedroom as well as a shower room. From the dining room the staircase will take you up to 2 further bedrooms (one double and one with twin beds) and another shower room! This fantastic feature makes this cottage perfect for 2 families or a large family who appreciates space. Outside, there is a small garden area, the perfect spot to enjoy at any time of day, from your morning cuppa to an evening BBQ it’s a great place to relax. Haven Cottage is part of our Baby & Toddler collection as well as our More Than Dog Friendly collection, ensuring every member of your family, big or small, 2 legs or 4, will have the most amazing holiday by staying here!
Just a 20-minute walk or 3-minute drive will take you to the beaches of Berrow and Burnham-on-Sea, with Burnham having plenty of shops, bars, restaurants and amusements on offer for you. The Golf Club is just a 10-minute walk or 2-minute drive away for those keen to get on the green while on holiday. Jump in the car and explore the nearby town of Weston Super Mare with its fantastic Pier, Donkey rides and many shops and restaurants. If a day in the city takes your fancy, there is a train from Weston that will take you in to Bath or Bristol for a day of exploring. The ancient medieval town of Glastonbury is just over 30-minute drive away, explore the quirky high street and head up the Tor for amazing views!£140From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- EnglandSet all on the ground floor, the living room is large and comfortable, and has many information leaflets and suggestions for places to visit and for walking a dog. The bedroom can be made up as a super kingsize bed or twin beds. A fitted kitchen, and spacious bathroom featuring an original bread oven which was found as the cottage was renovated, completes the picture.
Horseshoe Cottage is all on the ground floor with two small steps in the corridor. In addition to the large front garden, there is a small private enclosed garden with patio furniture, so that you can enjoy this tranquil position outside during the warmer months.
Weston-super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea and Brean Sands are just a 15-minute drive away whilst Cheddar Caves and Gorge, Wookey Hole, Longleat Safari Park and Exmoor National Park are a short journey. Situated less than five miles from a great variety of pubs, restaurants and take-aways, dining out poses no problem!
The village of Lympsham is just a leisurely ½ mile stroll away with a village shop open daily stocked with everyday items, This is next to Lympsham Pavilion, with a cafe offering delicious breakfasts and lunchtime meals and snacks (Monday-Saturday). You can sit outside during the summer months and watch cricket on the green. Lympsham Pavilion is also licensed and the bar is open every evening during the week and from 12pm weekends. Why not book a tennis court for an hour at the village sports club? There are excellent golf courses in the area and both coarse and sea fishing are available locally.£69From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Watchet, EnglandWelcome to Inglenook, a fabulous ground floor apartment set in a converted 400-year old former inn right in the heart of Watchet. Tastefully refurbished in 2023, this is a wonderful spot for your next seaside escape.
Set all on the ground floor, you enter into the porch and step through the French door into the open plan living/kitchen/dining areas, with the living area having an inglenook fireplace with electric wood burner, comfortable seating, including a sofa, fireside chairs and views from the lounge and master bedroom windows to the West Somerset Steam Railway. The kitchen area is well equipped with fridge, freezer, electric hob and oven as well as a microwave, allowing you to rustle up a family feast if you wish and enjoy it together at the dining table. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed and plenty of storage. Bedroom two has a single bed and plenty of storage. Outside, you have a small enclosed patio area with table and chairs, the perfect spot to sit and reflect on your day’s adventures.
Set in the heart of Watchet, you have a myriad of wonderful shops and restaurants on your doorstep to explore. Why not leave the car behind and step back in time aboard the West Somerset Steam Railway, which chugs merrily along the West Somerset Coastline and through the countryside, linking Minehead to Bishops Lydeard. Exmoor is within easy reach by car, with its winding roads and plentiful tea rooms to explore, as well as seeing the famous Exmoor ponies in their natural habitat. The seaside town of Minehead is close by and offers a more traditional seaside fare of arcades, shops and restaurants.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Minehead, EnglandDunster Castle Apartments, situated above the owner’s popular coffee shop, offer a very good level of first and second floor, self-catering accommodation. They are located within a Grade II listed building in the heart of the pretty, medieval village of Dunster. If you are looking for the perfect base whilst exploring this popular part of Somerset, then look no further. To add to their appeal, the owner is happy for you to bring your pets so you can really enjoy your holiday. There are shared grounds where you can sit out after a busy day of sightseeing, and the owners also provide a welcome pack/hamper.
All the delights of Dunster are on the doorstep. The apartments are almost next door to the entrance to Dunster’s imposing National Trust castle with a working water mill, deer park, and ancient priory. The bustling high street has a range of shops and plenty of places to enjoy an afternoon tea or an evening meal. Dunster is also host to the annual ’Dunster by Candlelight’ festival. Held in December, this really is a spectacular event, so book early.
Both apartments have an allocated parking space in the National Trust overflow car park which is just a short walk from the apartments. During your stay at Dunster Castle Apartments, there is much to see and do. There is superb scenery and walking on the South West Coastal Path or inland on Exmoor with highlights such as Dunkery Beacon, Tarr Steps, and Countisbury Head. Looking towards Minehead, there is a good range of shops and amenities. It is also home to the West Somerset Steam Railway which runs between Minehead and Bishop’s Lydeard. Further along the coast are the villages of Watchet, Porlock, and Porlock Weir. The Victorian villages of Lynmouth and Lynton, famous for the National Trust’s Watersmeet Gorge, Valley of the Rocks, and the funicular cliff railway, are well worth a visit. The nearest beaches are at Dunster and Blue Anchor. There is also fishing, golf, horse riding, and cycling all available locally. Beach 1 mile. Shop and restaurant 10 yards, pub 30 yards.£62From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandWelcome to The Hollies, a wonderful one bedroom bungalow set in the village of Uphill, just outside Weston-Super-Mare and with Uphill beach just a few minutes walk away.
Inside this bright and airy bungalow, the kitchen is well equipped with a fridge/freezer, electric hob and oven, washing machine and microwave as well as a fabulous breakfast bar. The spacious living room has comfortable seating and Smart TV while the dining room has patio doors leading out to the conservatory. The large bedroom has a double bed, large wardrobes and picture window that looks out over the garden, the bathroom has a bath with a shower over and heated towel rail. Outside, the rear garden is fully enclosed and has a large lawn with seating areas to enjoy, your four legged family members will have great fun here!
Uphill has a wonderful year round dog friendly beach and local shop for essentials, while the hospital is nearby. Weston-Super-Mare is a traditional seaside town on the north Somerset Coastline, jam packed with fun things to do such as donkey rides on the beach, wander along the grand pier and enjoy the arcades, grab some fish and chips or enjoy one of the many bars and restaurants in the town centre or along the seafront, which also has many shops to explore. Why not jump on the train and head off to the bright lights of Bath or Bristol for a dose of city life for a day. The ancient medieval town of Glastonbury, with its wonderfully eclectic shops and famous Tor makes for a fabulous day out or bag yourself a bargain on a visit to Clarks Village in Street, with its many designer outlets to enjoy! Beach 1 mile.£64From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
