Dog-Friendly Holidays England

The Old Chapel is well-positioned in the quiet village of Thoralby, set just off the village green. The property boasts the traditional features of the original chapel, including windows and exposed wooden beams. The property has been furnished to a good standard and provides rural accommodation for families and couples alike. The bedrooms are spacious, and there is a large games room that is positioned in the roof of the chapel. Situated in the living room, a feature wood burner makes this property perfect for the colder, winter months. After a busy day exploring this delightful location, head back to the property, and snuggle into the comfortable sofas, where you can watch the flames dance around the fire.
This property provides idyllic accommodation for walking or cycling enthusiasts, with many routes available close by. This area provides a paradise for bird watchers, with birds of prey, owls, oyster catchers, lapwing and grouse. If you love to be outdoors, then this property is the perfect base for you. Watch the abundance of wildlife nearby, including red squirrel, hare and deer. For a more relaxed day, the popular market towns of Hawes and Leyburn are a short drive away. As are many delightful Dales villages including Aysgarth with its popular falls and Semerwater Lake. Part time village shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.

Kingfisher Oast is a Grade II listed building forming part of a country estate in the heart of Hollingbourne village.
The oast was used for the storage of hops, and there are cute markings in one of the bedrooms recording the hop pickers activities dating back to the mid 1700s. The cottage has three bedrooms, all ensuite and a lovely sociable open plan living space on the ground floor. A bottle of English wine awaits your arrival.
In the grounds is a shared outdoor heated swimming pool, open in the summer months, and also a shared table tennis table and pool table.There is garden furniture and a charcoal BBQ to enjoy alfresco meals in the garden.
This property can be booked together with Heron Barn(M555051) and Moorhen Cottage (M555100) can be booked together to accommodate up to 14 guests.

Approached via a long drive overlooking daffodil fields, this comfortable, single-storey, detached bungalow is a lovely holiday home for families or couples, located on the doorstep to the Jurassic Coast. It has a large enclosed lawned garden and a spacious games room. West View is located within the owner’s country home and has direct access onto bridleways and footpaths, leading all the way to Wareham. Set in a convenient location for road links to the beaches of Poole and Bournemouth, Sandbanks, The Purbeck Coastline, historical maritime Southampton with historic ships, Salisbury Cathedral, Christchurch Harbour and Dorchester. Other attractions include Monkey World, Stone Henge, Marwell Zoo, Beaulieu Motor Museum, New Forest Otter and Owl Park, Kingston Lacy (NT) and Badbury Rings. The New Forest is also within easy driving distance with its heathlands, where ponies and cattle roam. Beach 6 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Set amid 10½-acre grounds, complete with outdoor heated swimming pool, games room with pool table and darts, mini-gym and children’s play area, these six holiday properties (26767, 26768, 27123, UKC284, UKC285 and UKC1844) occupy a beautiful setting. Named after British apples, they have been imaginatively converted from former fruit barns. On arrival, dive into the welcome pack.
All the properties at Horselake have a private garden or courtyard, whilst enjoying the freedom to roam the grounds and make the most of the shared facilities. Ideal for exploring South Devon with its stunning coastline, and resorts such as Dawlish and Teignmouth. Rugged Dartmoor is only a short drive, and many family attractions are within easy reach including National Trust-owned Castle Drogo, Fingle Bridge, the Teign Gorge, and Canonteign Falls and Country Park. The properties are within 10 miles of the old cathedral city of Exeter, with its many varied attractions including a racecourse, shopping, antique shops, guided tours and a host of summer festivals. Fishing on the River Teign, 3 miles. Golf 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant within 1 mile.

This wonderful property benefits from private parking on your own driveway, a large lawned garden to enjoy the sunshine, as well as being in a peaceful residential area away from the bustling crowds. Ensuring you have a relaxing break where you can unwind and take your pick of nearby destinations to explore. Enter into the hallway leading into the open plan living space, perfect for socialising. You can unwind on the sofas around the electric fire which offers additional warmth as well as being a focal point. You can all gather around the dining table in an evening, to reflect on the day’s events as well as plan where you will explore next, sharing your favourite home cooked meals using fresh local ingredients. Seafood is a speciality here, from lobster to the family favourite of fish and chips. In the well-equipped kitchen you can show off your culinary skills by making use of the quality appliances, perfect for cooking up hearty meals or packing up a picnic for the next day’s beach break.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms, which enjoy the same elegant interior design as the social hubs of the home and have been designed to suit couples, families with young children and groups of friends alike. You have two double bedrooms and a bunk bedroom. This floor is complete with a family shower room.

Outside in the garden you have a picnic table and barbecue where you can make the most of sunny afternoons. There is an extra delight for guests in the garden – your own private games room. The garage has been converted into a games room for guests, complete with a football table and darts board, where you can compete against family and friends to see who has the fastest reflexes when playing table football, or who has the best aim and skill when playing darts. Time can slip away all too easily when starting your own tournament, this is a quirky and fun feature which makes your stay even more enjoyable.

For those evenings when you don’t feel like cooking or are looking for a special spot to celebrate an occasion, you can find a plethora of places to eat and pubs to enjoy just a short stroll away, as well a number of shops for picking up the range of essentials. For those feeling adventurous, don your walking boots and hike along the Cleveland Way clifftop trail to soak up the stunning scenery, or during the summer months soak up the sunshine at the golden sands before taking a stroll to Hunmanby Gap or in the other direction to Brigg, with its shallow rock pools awaiting to be discovered, great for those with younger guests.

Other attractions within the area include the RSPB Bempton Cliffs Seabird Centre, where you can catch a glimpse of a variety of seabirds including puffins. Alternatively, travel north up the coast to spend some time in Scarborough, home to the sea life centre, Alpamare waterpark and Scarborough Castle, offering something for all ages. For history lovers a day trip to Sewerby Hall, Burton Agnes Hall and a little bit further Castle Howard will surely delight. For younger guests they will create memories of pure joy at Flamingo Land theme park and zoo. After a day of exploration with the ones you love, you will have the perfect base to return to, where you can relax and spend quality time enjoying each other’s company in cosy surroundings. Perfect for a quintessential seaside holiday all year round. Beach ½ mile.

This large, terraced property, built from Lakeland stone, sleeps up to six guests in three spacious bedrooms, and is spread over three floors. Completely renovated and new to the market for 2019, it combines high quality fixtures and fittings throughout with stylish interior design. A lot of care has gone into ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction, and you certainly won’t be disappointed. The top floor features a spacious double bedroom with a super kingsize bed and a large contemporary bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. The first floor features a spacious double bedroom with super kingsize bed and another twin bedroom. The bathroom on this floor features a free-standing, roll-top bath and large walk-in shower. At the heart of the house is an open-plan living room and dining room complete with large flatscreen TV and wood burner, perfect for cosy nights by the fire and is a really social space for a banquet after a day on the fells. The kitchen is modern and well equipped, and leads to a lovely terrace at the rear with garden furniture if you fancy a bit of fresh air. From the back garden you can also access a garage for storing equipment or bikes.
If you love outdoor adventure like cycling, walking and climbing, you are surrounded by some amazing scenery and routes around Latrigg and Catbells, while nearby you’ll find Helvellyn, Skiddaw and Blencathra to name a few.
From the front door you are just 5 minutes’ walk from the main market square. Keswick is vibrant with a great outdoor market and plenty of places where you can eat and drink. Its bustling centre has an abundance of quality restaurants, pubs serving local cask ales, independent shops as well as outdoor and fashion brands. There are also plenty of delis, bakeries, coffee shops and local craft stalls. Famous for its narrow streets and courtyards, this traditional market town is one not to be missed. If you like culture, check out the Theatre By The Lake, ¾ mile away with award winning arts and drama on the banks of Derwentwater. From the lake you can hire a rowing boat or even take a dip. For family fun, why not try Puzzling Place ½ mile away? This is a mind-boggling attraction based on optical illusions, or visit the Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the largest pencil in the world. For a really wild day out, try The Lake District Wildlife Park at Bassenthwaite, 8½ miles, or The Lakes Distillery offering daily tours and gin, whisky and vodka tasting, 8 miles. There is also golf at Keswick Golf Club, 4¾ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

Lovingly furnished by the owners to reflect their two homes - the windy city of Chicago and the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, hence the choice of name. The Chicago team spirit is on display in the quirky basement games room while the four bedrooms represent the Yorkshire Dales with unique themes, including Black Sheep, Stone, Tea and Starling.

The property has been furnished with comfort in mind with lots of thoughtful extras. It is spacious and perfectly accommodates a family get together or a friend’s reunion, and will suit a mixture of age groups with space to spread out and entertain. Conveniently positioned within minutes of the main street and the moors, you can simply park up, unpack and start to enjoy your holiday.

A bright and spacious living room with original wooden floor and an open fire makes for a great space to chill out and catch up. A smart open plan kitchen/dining room makes for a sociable gathering space, with a bench style table to accommodate up to 6 guests. A large map of Yorkshire adorns the wall and is a great way for you to plan your walks and activities.

On the lower ground floor is a quirky games den with Smart TV and decorated with nods to their hometown of Chicago. With a comfortable double sofa bed offering an alternative sleeping arrangement.

On the first floor are three spacious bedrooms each with a Yorkshire theme. There is a spacious double bedroom and two bedrooms with single beds. On the top floor is the master bedroom with double bed and en-suite.

Skipton is the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales and people travel the length and breadth of the country to visit this charming market town. With its famous 900 year old castle, romantic ruined priory and historic cobbled High Street. Whether you are looking to catch up on some serious walking in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales or taking time for relaxing strolls, this fascinating area has it all.

Skipton is a small town with a big heart. Within a short stroll of Windy Dales Cottage you will arrive at the heart of the town with its wonderful canal path and pretty long boats, the market square and an eclectic range of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. Shop 10 yards, pub and restaurant 110 yards.

Spacious, fully refurbished throughout, well-equipped cottages...with an idyllic rural setting amidst a chorus of wildlife

Conveniently located for Longleat, Bath and the Mendip Hills and Gorges, Moorleaze nestles on the border of Somerset with Dorset and Wiltshire. Enjoying a tranquil setting with stunning views all around, it provides the perfect retreat at any time of year. Built from local stone and boasting every modern convenience, the cottages offer spacious and superbly fitted accommodation, presented to 5 Star standards. The 40-acre grounds include farmland, woodland, orchard and two lakes, whilst the glorious views encompass fields and gently wooded hills. A haven for wildlife, deer and hares abound, often coming within yards of the cottages. Buzzards, kestrels, tawny and barn owls, pheasants, swallows and many other species nest here. The lower lake is stocked with carp, tame enough to feed from guests’ hands - so no fishing! The idyllic village of Witham Friary, complete with an unspoiled pub and children’s playground is a few minutes stroll away and found fame as the setting for the TV series Building the Dream.
Benefiting from its countryside setting, Moorleaze also affords easy access all year round and is within a short driving distance of many famous locations. Longleat is close by, as are Wookey Hole and the Yeovilton Aircraft and Haynes Motor Museums. Bath, designated a World Heritage Site, boasts many delights including the Roman Baths. Nearby Frome has even more listed buildings than Bath and hosts a renowned arts and music festival in early July. Salisbury, Wells, Glastonbury, Stonehenge and Avebury are also popular places to visit from Moorleaze. NT properties include the incomparable Stourhead, just minutes away. Walkers are spoilt for choice, from the local countryside to the splendour of the Mendips, including Cheddar Gorge. With its magnificent indoor pool, games room, tennis court, climbing frame and idyllic setting, The Sunday Times described Moorleaze as
’a sure-fire child pleaser’, and it’s just as popular with adults, an ideal break at any time of the year. The village pub is within walking distance. Shops 6 miles. With so much variety, guests are sure to have a memorable visit.

A spacious family house, situated in a very convenient position close to the town and car/boat parks. This end of terrace property has parking for two cars and a pretty flagged patio.

Nestling close to the Yorkshire Wolds and Minster Way, this well-presented property enjoys views over a paddock to the rear, which guests can use for their enjoyment, as well as a large garden and a sunny patio. The property benefits from eco-friendly, renewable heat sources, comprising of a ground source heat pump that services the radiators, and solar panels on the roof that help to generate electricity.

Huggate is the highest village on the Yorkshire Wolds, being around 558ft above sea level, and boasts the deepest well in England at 339ft! There are great walks and cycle routes through the surrounding picturesque countryside including Millington Pastures and Wood. The popular village pub serves food, and is just a short stroll from the cottage.

Places of interest include Burnby Hall Gardens and famous water lilies at Pocklington, just 7 miles away, the Yorkshire Air Museum, Eden Camp and the stately homes of Burton Agnes Hall and Sledmere House, all provide interesting days out. The market town of Beverley, the historic city of York and the east coastal resorts are all within a 30-minute drive. Fishing available 10 miles away (licence required).

Your stay at The Weaning Shed has something for everyone, small enough for a cosy break away, or for a family, complete with grandparents and even the family dogs! Shop 7 miles, pub and restaurant 200 yards.