The best dog-friendly cosy cottages for this Autumn and Winter

For an amazing selection of pet-friendly accommodation at the lowest price, look no further than dogfriendlycottages.co.uk

Here you’ll find the biggest selection of instantly bookable properties for you and your four-legged friends.

We’ve had a look through the website and have come up with some fantastic examples of places to stay.

Dog friendly cottage in Northumberland

This property is nestled in an idyllic spot on the vast acreage of historic Billsmoor Deer Park and Billsmoorfoot Country Park, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (sssi), within the Northumberland National Park. You will see fallow deer roaming freely and sometimes strolling past the garden. As well as wonderful views and stunning dark skies, you have access to a range of walks and trails from the doorstep, admiring the wildlife, flora and fauna as you go. Just 9.5 miles away, the market town of Rothbury offers a good selection of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants, and there is a taxi service to take you back to the cottage. Visit Cragside House, walk in the Simonside Hills, explore Alnwick Castle and Gardens, head to Kielder Forest and experience the heritage coastline. Step inside this lovely, stylish property, offering a blend of rustic sophistication, named in honour of the amazing thoroughbred racehorse. 

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Blue Point – Whitstable

Situated in the heart of Whitstable directly on the beach, offering extensive sea views makes this the perfect property for families looking for a seaside escape. Whitstable is well known for its oysters which are celebrated every August at the Oyster Festival and this picturesque seaside town is renowned for its culinary heritage, with several local pubs and restaurants just moments from the cottage. Keen cyclists can enjoy a bike ride along the Crab and Winkle Way or ride along the coast to Herne Bay. For walkers, there are many footpaths to explore along the Kent coastline. For those looking to venture slightly further afield, head to nearby Canterbury (7 miles), which is home to the country’s oldest cathedral. Enjoy a spot of retail therapy or visit the ancient ruins of St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church which form Canterbury’s unesco World Heritage Site.

More information can be found here.

Lanes End Cottage – Dorchester

Situated in the pretty hamlet of Lower Wraxall amid glorious countryside, Lanes End Cottage has been furnished and equipped to an exemplary standard with luxury touches throughout, including a copper bath, and a sheltered hot tub on the garden terrace.

This delightful cottage comprises a spacious sitting room with charming and characterful features which include exposed beams, window seats, and a large inglenook fireplace with open fire, all creating the perfect space for relaxing.

The impressive triple aspect kitchen with its cosy dining area is a bright and well-equipped space, with a grand Aga sitting centre-stage, separate double ovens, and plenty of counter and cupboard space. You will also find a convenient ground floor cloakroom next to the kitchen.

On the first floor you will find the two attractive and comfortable bedrooms, with king-size bedroom one offering a special treat of a large en-suite bathroom with stunning copper bath, plus a separate walk-in shower enclosure. Bedroom two can be configured to provide twin 3′ single beds or as a 6′ super-king size bed (please specify), and this lovely bedroom also has an en-suite shower room complete with double vanity.

Outside, the pretty lawned garden has a quiet stream trickling alongside, and guests have an opportunity to enjoy the sheltered terrace with dining area, and to enjoy a soak in the fabulous hot tub.

Find out more, here.

Situated in the pretty hamlet of Lower Wraxall amid glorious countryside, Lanes End Cottage has been furnished and equipped to an exemplary standard with luxury touches throughout, including a copper bath, and a sheltered hot tub on the garden terrace.

This delightful cottage comprises a spacious sitting room with charming and characterful features which include exposed beams, window seats, and a large inglenook fireplace with open fire, all creating the perfect space for relaxing.

The impressive triple aspect kitchen with its cosy dining area is a bright and well-equipped space, with a grand Aga sitting centre-stage, separate double ovens, and plenty of counter and cupboard space. You will also find a convenient ground floor cloakroom next to the kitchen.

On the first floor you will find the two attractive and comfortable bedrooms, with king-size bedroom one offering a special treat of a large en-suite bathroom with stunning copper bath, plus a separate walk-in shower enclosure. Bedroom two can be configured to provide twin 3′ single beds or as a 6′ super-king size bed (please specify), and this lovely bedroom also has an en-suite shower room complete with double vanity.

Outside, the pretty lawned garden has a quiet stream trickling alongside, and guests have an opportunity to enjoy the sheltered terrace with dining area, and to enjoy a soak in the fabulous hot tub.

More details, here.

Russett Cottage, Corfe Castle

Russett Cottage is situated in the heart of the historic, and iconic village of Corfe Castle, offering generous accommodation, and opportunities for fun and adventures all around the Isle of Purbeck.

Russett Cottage is a beautiful, cobbed cottage, made from local Purbeck stone. With an open-fire in the sitting room, and a wood burning stove in the dining room, this well-appointed and cosy cottage is the perfect retreat for all seasons. The cottage is located just a stone’s throw from the village square and the iconic Corfe Castle itself. The village is one of the most popular and photographed in Dorset, and was beloved by famous author Enid Blyton and the setting for her Famous Five Adventures. Steam and diesel trains can be viewed passing by the edge of the village on the tracks that run from nearby Swanage to Norden.

This stylish cottage is decorated and furnished with contemporary furnishings, and in a homely style, and boasts character features throughout.

Find out more, here.