Central England, North of England & Scotland
The Lake District - Lowther Cottage: Steeped in history this charmingly quaint cottage must surely be one of the oldest properties in the area, having been built shortly after the end of the English Civil War. If you’re looking for a central location within easy travelling distance of all of the National Park this cottage will surely fit the bill. It sits prominently just above the road right in the middle of Troutbeck Bridge - the village pub is just along the road and buses stop just outside if you don’t want to use the car. The cottage itself oozes character - even the local planning officer was amazed when he saw the beams one of which he says is the biggest fire beam he has ever seen. Those of you who wish to tour the area will find plenty of routes to enjoy - with Bowness in one direction, Ambleside in the other and the road over the Kirkstone Pass starting just behind the cottage. There are walks, too, to Troutbeck up the valley and the beautiful Holehird Gardens about half a mile away where you can enjoy the national collection of hydrangeas and lovely views of Lake Windermere . Dogs are most welcome and they will surely enjoy all the walking that is available.
The bookings for this cottage are administered by Heart of the Lakes and are subject to their Conditions of Booking. A provisional booking, which will be held for one week, should be made by telephoning them on 015394 32321 and quoting brochure reference number 1130.
Four miles away in a small village called Ings is a wonderful pub, the Watermill Inn. They serve an excellent range of food, usually have a dozen or more real ales available as well as one real cider, and love dogs – one bar is open to children and the other to dogs. They brew their own beer in their micro-brewery and call it Collie Wobbles!
A dog friendly B&B in wonderful Shropshire, with lovely walks on the door step.
Spencer the resident dog loves visitors
Angel House, Angel Bank, Bitterley, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3HT Tel 01584 891377
Eilean Shona is a privately owned island off the Ardnamurchan Peninsula in Scotland.
Quite apart from it be a beautiful, peaceful place, it is complete doggy heaven.
You and your dog have the complete run of this island, with its hills, beach, woodland tracks, and breathtaking views out to the isles of Rhum, Eigg and Muck.
The Forestry Commission have log cabins in Keldy, North Yorkshire.
They are apparently very dog friendly and there are lots of lovely walks.
There are also facilities for disabled users.
The info can be found on the Forestry Commission website.
There are also cabins at one site in Scotland and in Cornwall
Low Row Farm B&B, Crosby, Ravensworth, Penrith, Cumbria. Tel 01931715238
Mrs. Laurie Humble, Ivy House B&B,Pennine Llama Treks
Garrigill, Alston, Cumbria. CA9 3DU. Tel 01434 382501
The Old Inn a lovely hotel on Gairloch Harbour with big white sandy beaches nearby. Highly recommended for our furry friends (food is fantastic too!!).
Described as fully equipped log cabins in beautiful scenery with good walking in the area
Alan and Lorraine Dale, Crieff Lodges, Criell Farm, Wass,Nth Yorks.
YO61 4AY Tel 01347868207 Fax 01347868202
The Station Tavern at Grosmont, North Yorkshire, is very dog friendly. Dogs are allowed in the rooms and the bar, even when you are eating. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 01947 895060
Askrigg Self-Catering Cottages, Whitfield, Helm, Askrigg, Nr. Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3JF.
Lovely, cosy cottages - dogs welcome, great walking country and excellent country pubs.
The Ibis hotel in Chesterfield apparently welcomes dogs - a visitor to our website said that he was there
on a two week course and his dog was made very welcome by staff as well as guests.
Braehead B & B, Braehead Cottage, Finavon, By Forfar, Angus DD8 3PX
Tel: 01307 850715
