Burleigh Court, Cotswolds
This 200-year-old country house hotel set within a Grade II listed manor in the Cotswolds is run by dog owners Corinna and James. Burleigh Court prides itself on offering a poochy palace where canine companions and their humans will eat well, sleep well and feel well during their visit. Nestled within three acres of lush gardens with panoramic views across Gloucestershire’s Golden Valley, the hotel offers seven pet-friendly bedrooms. Canines get a cosy bed and bowls, plus a bag of delicious, healthy doggy delights. Many of the rooms have direct access to the grounds. The room rate includes one dog, but a second canine is welcome at a charge of an additional £10 per day.
• Dog-friendly breaks are priced from £139, and including full Cotswolds breakfast. To book, visit Burleighcourtcotswolds.co.uk
De Vere Wokefield Estate, near Reading
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Owners can rest assured that their fur babies will be treated to the paw-fect day at De Vere Wokefield Estate. Dogs have their own bowl, bed, and treats to enjoy, and the estate is surrounded by 250 acres of parkland, ideal for them to stretch their legs. The property has also installed brand-new washing stations to ensure there are no mucky pups. They also have a dog sitter and walking service, which is charged at £15 per hour. You don’t have to stay overnight to use the service as it’s also available if you’re attending an event or conference at the hotel. Dogs are welcome in the conference area in Wokefield Place and the outside area of Benedict’s Bar, so they don’t miss out on any of the fun during their owner’s visit.
• Overnight stays cost from £99 per room and £30 per dog. To book, visit Devere.co.uk
Stay on Board in Liverpool
For an unusual holiday experience, book a stay on a fabulous floating home in the exclusive Liverpool Yacht Club and Marina, located on the lively waterfront. The “Stay on Board” floating home sleeps four, plus one dog, and is a contemporary canal boat with stylish interiors, a well-equipped kitchen, a king-size bed, bunk beds and a pristine bathroom. Enjoy watching the action while having breakfast on deck, and spend your evenings at the Yacht Club Bar & Restaurant, where they’re happy for your furry friend to come along, too.
• A seven-night self-catering stay costs from £802 in total. £20 supplement for a dog. To book, visit Caninecottages.co.uk
Hart Shoreditch Hotel, London
What could be better than a city stay with your furry four-legged friend? The new Hart Shoreditch Hotel has recently opened, and it’s just a five-minute walk from Old Street Tube station and a ten-minute walk to Liverpool Street station. The Turkish-themed bar and restaurant are worth checking out, and we recommend the Turkish coffee, which is roasted over hot sand. The hotel is part of the Curio by Hilton group, and they have recently created a special menu for dogs. The new Bone Appetit menu includes amazing dishes for your pup, like Beef Doguignon – slow-cooked beef brisket served with mashed potato, carrots, green beans, sweetcorn, broad beans and gluten-free gravy – and Mutt Roast and gluten-free tomato pasta, topped with mature Cheddar cheese and roasted in the oven. Dogs also get their own bed and water bowl for their stay, so they’ll definitely leave feeling like VIDs! Cats are also welcome here.
• A one-night stay at the Hart Shoreditch costs from £125, including breakfast. To book, visit Hartshoreditch.com
The Crown and Castle, Suffolk
Start off your weekend break by taking your best friend for a walk in the Rendlesham Forest or alongside the Orford Quay, and then make your way back to the Crown and Castle in Orford for a beer or two in front of the open fire in the bar. The hotel has five dog-friendly ground-floor rooms with direct access to the garden. Up to two pooches can stay per room at a charge of £10 per night, including some canine treats, such as tasty doggy biscuits, poop bags and drying towels. The restaurant is well known in the local village for its fantastic food, and one of their tables is dog-friendly, but you will need book it because it’s a popular spot.
• Rooms cost from £190 a night and include breakfast. To book, visit Crownandcastle.co.uk
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