Dog friendly self catering and cottage accommodation in England

Rosemary, Catfield, Norfolk, East England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Catfield sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Fishing nearby Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Tucked away down a country lane in the heart of Broadland and enjoying glorious views across open fields a range of handsome barns has been tastefully converted to create the attractive cluster of cottages we offer here. Some nestle under their traditional Norfolk thatch all are very comfortably appointed and each enjoys its own individual patio.
From the cottages a gentle and tranquil rural landscape dotted with ancient churches wind pumps and nature reserves among a myriad other delights all under vast arching East Anglian skies offers a wealth of opportunity for enjoying walking cycling and bird watching. Nearby How Hill nature reserve with its marsh meadows dykes woodland and open water is well worth exploring and the wider surrounding area supports a host of attractions. Riverside pubs and cafés are plentiful and a number of Broadland centres offer bike hire or canoe hire (possibly the most delightful way to discover the lovely reed lined waterways and their abundant wildlife) and visitors can also hire boats at nearby Potter Heigham (4 miles) or take a pleasure cruise from bustling Wroxham – the capital of the Broads and home to the 'world's largest village store' as well as the train station for the Bure Valley narrow gauge steam railway. Close by newly opened Bewilderwood a magical tree top park promises children a day to remember and lovely dune backed sandy beaches are a short drive – Sea Palling lies just 6 miles away.
For lively family fun visitors need look no further than Great Yarmouth and its famous pleasure beach or Pleasurewood Hills theme park whilst Cromer also offers traditional seaside entertainments including a renowned end of pier show. Byegone museums craft centres and Blickling Hall (N.T.) area all within an easy drive as is the medieval city of Norwich with its magnificent cathedral castle galleries museums cinemas theatres and excellent shopping. A little further afield on the north Norfolk coast seal watching boat trips can be found at picturesque fishing villages many of which also boast pubs and restaurants serving superb locally caught seafood.
Coarse fishing is available on local waters just 400 yards away and the pretty village of Ludham (1 mile) boasts two pubs and a good range of shops.

Open plan sitting/dining room with well equipped kitchen area. Double bedroom with 5' bed. Shower room/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Mabels Cottage, Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Tideswell sleeps 7.

Features include: Non Smoking • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: This very carefully extended and improved mid-row cottage offers a really smart and surprisingly spacious holiday home. Set in a peaceful side street location yet only a short stroll from the shops bank 4 pubs cafe and takeaways of this quaint village. Within a few hundred yards walkers can access country footpaths to Millers Dale the Monsal Trail towards Buxton or through Tideswell Dale to Monsal Head and Bakewell - some of the most beautiful parts of the Peak District. Castleton Caves and Castle 5 miles. Bakewell and Buxton are 8 miles Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are within 10 miles. Golf cycle hire summer swimming pool and fly fishing within 10 miles. Ground floor: Utility area. Double bedroom with additional single bunk over (for +1 child). Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Bathroom/WC with separate large shower cubicle. First floor: Open-plan living/dining room with oak floor and wood burner. Double bedroom. Shower room/WC. Hall with door to patio and garden.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Bosprennis, Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Mevagissey sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: This spacious, detached holiday home, set within ¾ of an acre, sits in one of the most enviable locations on the beautiful South Cornwall Coast. The small hamlet of Portmellon is just a short stroll along the cliff path from Mevagissey, and is a secluded hideaway with stunning views across the bay and along the coast. The beach is a short stroll down the lane and provides all that guests will need for that special family day including swimming and rock pooling. A short walk along a track from the house leads to Chapel Point, a small headland with a quiet secluded beach, a ‘local secret’. The Cornish Coastal Path passes close to the house and leads to the villages of Gorran Haven to the west and Mevagissey to the east. The beaches of Portmellon and Gorran Haven have free boat launching and Bosprennis has ample space to store your boat. The area lends itself to exploring Cornwall as Portmellon is situated close to the Roseland Peninsula and the Lost Gardens of Heligan with its local farm shop, just a few miles away, as is the world famous Eden Project. Explore fine old country houses and gardens, some of the country’s finest are all within easy driving distance, together with some wonderful beaches, many of which are almost totally unchanged and look as they must have done in times gone by. The pretty villages of St Mawes, Tregony and Veryan are all close by. Truro, Cornwall’s capital, is easily reached and still has an old world charm with narrow cobbled streets and individual shops, a wide range of restaurants, theatre and cinema. Sailing, fishing, horse riding, golf, kayaking and sightseeing boat trips are all available close by. Shop ½ mile, pub 500 yards.

12 steps (with handrail) to entrance. Spacious living/sun room with wood-burning stove, French doors to balcony, wooden floor and sea views. Dining room with feature fireplace. Well-equipped farmhouse style kitchen with tiled floor. Double bedroom with sea views. Twin bedroom with country views. Bunk bedroom with TV. Shower room. Separate toilet. First floor: Master bedroom with 5ft bed, TV, country and sea views with en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

Owlett Cottage, Blyton Carr, Lincolnshire, East England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Blyton Carr sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Easy Walk access Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Nestling on the edge of a 50 acre pine forest where deer are often seen and owls are resident these two delightful cottages enjoy glorious views and an ideal location for short breaks or family holidays. The surrounding landscape offers lovely walking cycling and bird watching whilst Lincoln city's cathedral and famous Christmas Market York with its Minster and quaint streets and the excellent shopping in Sheffield's Meadow Hall are all within an easy drive. A gentle stroll leads to the local farm shop (open 3 days a week) and the ice cream parlour in Blyton (2 miles) promises delightful indulgence. The River Trent and good shops in Gainsborough are 4 miles. Shop and pubs serving food 2 miles.

Open plan sitting room with well equipped kitchen area and doors to patio. Double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite shower room/W.C. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Ketlam View, Pentney, Norfolk, East England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Pentney sleeps 8.

Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Offering a welcome retreat for large family groups, surrounded by attractive countryside, this wonderful detached holiday home is built from local carstone and includes its own large enclosed garden and shared games room, with table tennis and football table. The garden has a badminton net with racquets, a children’s slide and double swing. It is comfortably furnished and well equipped to provide a warm welcome for discerning guests at any time of year. There is the opportunity to receive farmhouse-cooked meals delivered to the door. Every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (this applies from 2012. It is available on a Wednesday only during 2011), the heated indoor swimming pool is reserved for private use by Ketlam View holiday guests. The property lies 15 miles from the North Norfolk Coast with its excellent sandy beaches, Coastal Path, RSPB nature and bird reserves. The long sweep of sandy beach runs from Snettisham through the popular seaside towns of Heacham onto Hunstanton. Snettisham also has an RSPB Nature Reserve. The local area offers wonderful woodland and river walks, excellent walking can also be found close at hand, and the network of quiet lanes offer good cycle routes. The Royal Sandringham Estate and Museum, 10 miles, is open to visitors when the Royal Family are not in residence. Fly fishing and coarse fishing available at the nearby Narborough trout and coarse lakes, 1 mile. Many places of historical and interest lie in the surrounding area, including Castle Rising, Castle Acre Priory ruins, Houghton and Oxborough Halls, Walsingham Abbey and Shrine ruins. The medieval town of Kings Lynn has waterfront shops, shopping complex, a theatre, inns and restaurants, 8 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile.

Spacious living room with open fire. Sitting room. Dining room. Well-equipped kitchen with breakfast area, oil Aga and gas/electric cooker. Utility. Step to twin bedroom with door to garden. Step to shower room with toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet.

2 bedroom cottage, Bovey Tracey, Devon, South West England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Bovey Tracey sleeps 3.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: 1 OF 3 PROPERTIES SET IN THE DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK Set in a wonderful position in the Dartmoor National Park and offering a complete get away from it all. Peace and quiet is assured with all 3 properties nestling in this beautiful hidden valley with a stream running through it, yet only a short drive from a varied selection of amenities and activities. The surrounding forest is a haven for wildlife with walks direct from the cottages and trout and coarse fishing at nearby lakes. Good pub serving bar meals at Chudleigh Knighton (10 minute drive) and large selection of shops at nearby Chudleigh and Bovey Tracey. National Trust properties plus Canonteign Falls, Torbay, Dartmouth and Salcombe all within easy reach. Games room: small games barn with table tennis and dart board. Outside: there is a small enclosed paddock where dogs can be exercised off the lead. Amenities: parking close by. Bed linen and towels included. Hairdryers available in each property. Regret no smoking in the properties. Additional info: cream tea tray on arrival. Use of owner's washing machine available by arrangement. Location: beach 13 miles, shop 3 miles and pub within walking distance. The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: upstairs, 1 double and 1 single bedroom with space for a cot. Bathroom: with shower over bath, and WC. Lounge/diner: downstairs, with wood burner (logs provided), electric convector heater, TV, DVD and Freeview. Kitchenette: small area with electric cooker, microwave, fridge and small freezer section. Outside: doors from the lounge to a patio with table and chairs, BBQ available. Amenities: central heating included (October-April). Electric by £1 coin meter. Up to 2 dogs welcome (regret no dogs under 12 months).

Cockington, Bay Fort Mansions, Torquay, Devon, South West England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Torquay sleeps 4.

Features include: Close to the Sea Pets allowed • Internet WiFi Luxury accommodation •

Accommodation overview: An updated apartment in a prime position on the English Riviera with views over the communal gardens and across the bay.

3 High Rake, Glenridding, Cumbria, North West England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Glenridding sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated on the mountainside high above Glenridding with a view to die for, this two-bedroom Lakeland stone cottage has an idyllic location. With fantastic walks from the doorstep, including the assent of Helvellyn, your car need never move all week. Glenridding itself is about 1/2 mile, with shops, cafes and pubs, the nearest pub being only 1/4 a mile. A drive over Kirkstone Pass will take you to Ambleside and Windermere, with Keswick a similar distance in the opposite direction.