2 night break in UK with dogs

[AJB88]

Hi all,

Looking for some inspiration, the missus has asked to go on a 2 night break somewhere, she wants to take the dogs (Husky and Wolfdog), missus is expecting so we wont be doing much probably just walking the dogs, have some lunch, few beers (me) and see anything local.

We are based in MK, because its only for 2 nights looking for around 2 hours away from MK, obviously needs to be dog friendly.

What areas should I start looking at? Cotswolds came to mind. Seems to be a few "dog friendly" places on Airbnb.

We have family in Cheshire and Norfolk/Suffolk who we visit regular so want to avoid them areas really.

Ideally I'd love to be back up in the highlands but its too far to go for such a short time.

Edited by AJB88 on Tuesday 8th February 20:21

[djsmith74]

Depends what your budget is, and what type of accommodation you want? I tend to look at AirBnB and filter by pet friendly options.

There's also places like the Pale Hall hotel, which featured on a recent Harry's Garage episode, and looks a rather nice and interesting place to stay.

There's also websites like www.petspyjamas.com that has links to pet friendly hotels and suchlike.

[wolf1]

We've stayed at Pen Glan cottage near Dolgellau twice. Took 3 large dogs and really enjoyed it each time. Admittedly they were both full week stays but they might do weekends.

[GreatGranny]

wolf1 said:

We've stayed at Pen Glan cottage near Dolgellau twice. Took 3 large dogs and really enjoyed it each time. Admittedly they were both full week stays but they might do weekends.

3.5 hours drive so too long for the OP.

Peak District?
You'll do the south of it in about 2 hrs.

Or I would go with the Cotswolds as you suggested.

There are specific dog friendly holiday cottage sites you can search on. Hopefully you can get for 2 nights as it's out of season.

[Unknown_User]

Kingston Country Courtyard, Dorset.

Coastal walks, Square & Compass pub, Shell Bay & Clavells restaurants, Corfe Castle and Swanage does excellent fish & chips.

[GreatGranny]

Unknown_User said:

Kingston Country Courtyard, Dorset.

Coastal walks, Square & Compass pub, Shell Bay & Clavells restaurants, Corfe Castle and Swanage does excellent fish & chips.

Breaks the OP's 2 hour rule

[Unknown_User]

GreatGranny said:

Breaks the OP's 2 hour rule

OP needs to drive quicker.....

[andburg]

The boars head in ripley.

dog friendly hotel with good food and ideally position for trips out 2 nights give you a day in Harrogate and a day at fountains abbey although it is closer to 3 hours than 2

[super7]

Cotswolds are great at this time of year........ Burford, Broadway, Stow and even Bourton on the water.

No tourists around so just locals and a few visitors. pubs are quiet and typically Cotswold'y without loads of obnoxious tourists.

[David Beer]

Stayed here.
https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/the-wheatsheaf-in...
Even go for lunch quite often, the food is fab

[petemurphy]

wild rabbit in kingham have dog rooms and is lovely and cotswolds

[super7]

Lygon Arms in Broadway…. Very posh and love dogs. They even get their own Chemaux dog bed in your room.

[AJB88]

Thanks all, will take all suggestions a look tonight when I get to work!

[KevF]

AJB88 said:

Hi all,

Looking for some inspiration, the missus has asked to go on a 2 night break somewhere, she wants to take the dogs (Husky and Wolfdog), missus is expecting so we wont be doing much probably just walking the dogs, have some lunch, few beers (me) and see anything local.

We are based in MK, because its only for 2 nights looking for around 2 hours away from MK, obviously needs to be dog friendly.

What areas should I start looking at? Cotswolds came to mind. Seems to be a few "dog friendly" places on Airbnb.

We have family in Cheshire and Norfolk/Suffolk who we visit regular so want to avoid them areas really.

Ideally I'd love to be back up in the highlands but its too far to go for such a short time.

Edited by AJB88 on Tuesday 8th February 20:21

We have used The Goodwood Hotel with our mutt. Lovely hotel with some great walks around the estate. Cater for the dogs with goody bags, beds and food in the rooms. These are the Garden rooms. Benefit is you can eat in Farmer,Butcher Chef or even The Kennels which is a very dog friendly place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Some stunning walks. Big hotel compared to the next one we've used.
https://www.goodwood.com/visiting/dog-friendly

Also much smaller and personable, The Well Diggers nearby Petworth. Lovely rooms with great food and staff. iFootpath have a six mile route to follow which takes in some gorgeous scenery.
https://thewelldiggersarms.co.uk/#rooms

Have fun.

Kev

[interstellar]

Come here near me, the dogs get to stay in your room. Very nice Hotel on the coast in Christchurch, Dorset.

I was in MK yesterday and got back in 2h 10 min.

https://www.captainsclubhotel.com/

[shunt]

I'd second the call for Pale Hall - https://www.palehall.co.uk/

One of the nicest places we've ever stayed and dog friendly.

[AJB88]

interstellar said:

Come here near me, the dogs get to stay in your room. Very nice Hotel on the coast in Christchurch, Dorset.

I was in MK yesterday and got back in 2h 10 min.

https://www.captainsclubhotel.com/

Looks lovely, you sure they get to stay in the rooms? its looks far too nice haha.

[interstellar]

AJB88 said:

Looks lovely, you sure they get to stay in the rooms? its looks far too nice haha.

I know, I don't have a dog but my brother came down who lives in Nottingham now and stayed there with his wife and border collie and 3 other couples bought their dogs too.

Walks on the beach and the New Forest filled their weekend and they loved it.

It mentions it on the website on the rooms page - look under luxury suites.

[vaud]

North Norfolk coast - Hunstanton area in about 2hrs. Lovely beaches.

[Bannock]

My sister just stayed here and recommended it to me, might well go around Easter with our dog:

https://thegreyhoundonthetest.co.uk/

They provide wee doggie beds apparently.