Dog friendly self catering and cottage accommodation in South West England

Harvest Cottage 2, Redmarley D-Abitot, Gloucestershire, South West England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Redmarley D-Abitot sleeps 4.

Features include: Non Smoking • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: Hartledge Farm was formerly a large dairy farm which dates back some 250 years. The refurbished farm which still has some working farm vehicles is now home to a small cluster of comfortable holiday homes which were formerly the original milking parlour and stables. These cottages sit in over 10 acres of mainly open fields which all guests are free to wander and enjoy. The cottages benefit from magnificent panoramic views from their splendid glorious hilltop setting. The beautiful Forest of Dean and Malvern Hills are both close by and the surrounding area hosts scenic delights idyllic villages and outdoor pursuits aplenty. For the enthusiastic walker or cyclist there is an abundance of paths to follow. The Cotswolds and Cheltenham with its racing festivals and shopping are also close at hand. With so many ancient towns cathedrals castles and abbeys all within touching distance of Redmarley D’Abitot what could be better than to have your base at Hartledge Farm to relax and spend some quality time exploring this fascinating region. Newent (3 miles) Ledbury (5 miles) Tewkesbury (12 miles) Cheltenham (12 miles) Gloucester (10 miles) Hereford (16 miles) Malvern Hills (8 miles) Eastnor Castle (6 miles). Shop and restaurant 2 miles pub with food 0.5 miles. Open-plan sitting/dining room/kitchen. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Reed Cottage, Braunton, Devon, South West England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Braunton sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Thatched Grade II listed and newly renovated Reed Cottage lies within 2 miles of superb sandy and surfing beaches (pictured) and ½ mile from pretty estuary walks and the Tarka Trail. Opening off a peaceful cobbled courtyard with water feature and pond shared with three other cottages it is just 200 yards from an excellent pub serving food. Nearby Braunton Burrows designated an International Biosphere is home to rare flowers birds and some of the largest dunes in Britain. Braunton (1 mile) has good shops and restaurants.

Comfortable open plan sitting/dining room with electric 'log effect' fire sofa bed (for + 1) chair bed (for + 1) and well equipped kitchen area. Spacious double bedroom. Shower room/W.C. Wood effect laminate floors and rugs throughout.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Shippen, Berrynabor, Devon, South West England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Berrynabor sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Romantic Break Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: At the foot of the beautiful Sterridge Valley in one of Devon's prettiest villages these two attractive properties enjoy a high degree of comfort and a quiet relaxing ambience. Frequent winner of Best Kept Village and Britain in Bloom Berrynarbor has a licensed shop/P.O. ancient church tea rooms and popular 16th century pub. It has little through traffic yet is just 2 miles from Exmoor and Combe Martin's beach rock pools and choice of restaurants and 4 miles from Ilfracombe's spectacular theatre indoor pool and golf. It is surrounded by some of the most dramatic coastal and moorland scenery in England and there are miles of marked foot and bridlepaths and cycleways. Woolacombe's 3 mile long clean sandy beach is just 8 miles away and Barnstaple's traditional pannier markets leisure centre and indoor tennis courts are a 20 minute drive. A scenic drive leads to Lynton and Lynmouth connected by a unique water driven cliff railway. Clovelly and the north Cornish villages are easily accessible. Shop and pub ½ mile.

Ground floor accommodation. Attractive open plan sitting/dining room with well fitted kitchen area. Pretty double bedroom. Shower room/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

1 bedroom cottage, Bampton, Devon, South West England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Bampton sleeps 2.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Romantic Break • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: A PERFECT, PEACEFUL ECO SANCTUARY AWAY FROM THE STRESSES OF EVERYDAY LIFE Enjoy the best of both worlds as the property is nestled on the edge of woodland near Exmoor National Park and benefits from wonderful views of the countryside and situated just a short drive from the quaint Devon towns of Dulverton and Bampton and the North Devon coast is just a short ride away. Visit during the first weekend in December and you will be able to enjoy the spectacular, annual Dulverton in Starlight event. At the cottage you'll be surrounded by wildlife and feel completely immersed in luxury eco-style living. Feel free to wander the 24 acres of land and visit the pigs and chickens, or wander up to the wooded Exe Valley which is a perfect spot for some lovely long walks. If you're feeling more energetic then bring your bike and discover rural Exmoor and its incredible valley views and wildlife. There are many local attractions, such as the National Trust properties Knightshayes Court and Killerton House, or alternatively visit the bustling town of Tiverton which is well known for its markets. The picturesque cathedral city of Exeter is a also a short drive away and is a must see when coming to this part of the world, with its cobbled streets and beautiful architecture. In the evenings why not relax at the property or visit one of the many local pubs serving good food. This semi-detached renovated barn has been lovingly converted to retain real charm and provides accommodation for two people. Served by a private log boiler and solar panels, you can rest easy knowing your holiday will have minimal impact on the environment. Furnished and equipped to a high standard, arranged on one floor offering ONE bedroom: large with king-size bed. Bathroom: with large shower and WC. Lounge: with wood burner, flat screen TV, DVD and radio. Kitchen/diner: well-equipped with cooker, washing machine, fridge and dishwasher. Outside: use of private gated garden and to the front of the property a small patio area with views of the valley. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen, towels, electric and central heating included. First basket of logs free. Private water supply from a spring. 1 dog welcome. Location: beach 35 miles, shop and pub 3 miles.

2 bedroom cottage, Penzance, Cornwall, South West England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Penzance sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: ON SITE FACILITIES WITH INDOOR SWIMMING POOL, SAUNA, BAR AND MUCH MORE This end-terraced property nestles in the grounds of an historic manor and is perfectly positioned for touring the whole of Cornwall with a wealth of popular beaches and attractions to suit all tastes being within a short drive as well as the historic town of Penzance (approximately 2 miles) with shops, pubs, restaurants and cinema. From the manor's entrance views of the sea, Penzance and St Michaels Mount can be appreciated. St Ives and the beautiful Carbis Bay are easily accessed (approximately 7 miles) and for the more energetic, footpaths run down to the village of Gulval and further on to the beach at Marazion. The coastal paths on either coast offer excellent walking and views. Lands’ End, Flambards Theme Park, Tate Gallery at St Ives and The Eden Project provide great days out. Leisure facilities: on-site within the Manor grounds, relax in the large communal gardens or enjoy the facilities on offer which include the swimming pool, sauna, putting green, launderette, tennis court, pool table and bar (only open from Easter until the end of October).The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 cosy double and 1 twin. Shower room: with WC. Lounge/diner: with TV, Freeview and DVD. Kitchen: with cooker, microwave and fridge with ice compartment. Outside: small patio area with seating. Large communal gardens. Amenities: bed linen, electric and electric heating included. 1 medium or 2 small dogs welcome. Location: village shop and pub at Gulval, approximately 0.5 mile, shops, pubs and beach at Penzance approximately 2 miles. Arrival: 4pm.

Sunvale, Hawkchurch, Devon, South West England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Hawkchurch sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: This superb large stone house has been built in a most peaceful rural setting, away from all roads, in one-third of an acre of garden and about 7 miles inland from the east Devon coast. The two nearest resorts are Lyme Regis and Charmouth, both with sandy beaches and holiday entertainments. Chard and Axminster lie about 5 miles distant with shops and railway station.
Famous for its fine carpets, Axminster stills produces them today, with the original factory being found near the church. There are good examples of Georgian houses to be seen here, and for those interested in architecture, the National Trust property of Shute Barton close by survives as one of the most important non-fortified manor houses of the Middle Ages. A mixture of Gothic windows, battlemented turrets and Tudor gatehouse mingle together, reflecting the fact that it parts of it were built during two different centuries. Another interesting property to visit is the Old Bakery, together with the manor mill and forge at Branscome, set in one of Devon’s prettiest cob-and-thatch villages. Operational until 1987, it was the oldest traditional working bakery in Devon, and now serves as a tearoom, with the bakery equipment on display to the public. The lace-making and pottery town of Honiton lies within easy reach and has a selection of interesting shops and an annual fair held in July, whilst a little further afield is Yeovil, well known for its glove-making industry spanning 350 years. Riding and golf in the area.
Lyme Regis is easily reached and the colourwashed cottages and elegant Regency and Victorian villas which line the seafront make this very photogenic town. Attractions for all the family include a museum of local history and geology, Dinosaurland and a marine aquarium. Seaton is within easy driving distance, and boasts a steep pebbly beach as well as an open-top tramway. Garage/shop 4 miles.

Stone-flagged hallway. Very large, extremely comfortable living room with wood-burning stove in stone fireplace. Very well-fitted kitchen/dining room. Single bedroom. Cloakroom with toilet. First floor: Very large double bedroom with four-poster bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Second double bedroom leading to snooker room with TV. Single bedroom. Twin bedroom (2ft 6in beds). Bathroom with toilet. All rooms have fitted carpets.

Riverside, Thorncombe, Dorset, South West England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Thorncombe sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the beautiful rolling countryside bordering Devon and Somerset these charming Dorset cottages enjoy a courtyard setting with the owners' elegant farmhouse previously part of the historic Forde Abbey Estate. Cosy and well appointed (including Wi-Fi connection) they share 8 acres of lovely grounds home to barn owls and abundant wildlife and offering visitors plenty of space in which to relax and unwind. Children will love the play area with its trampoline slides swings and climbing frame and there is a pond with carp to fish as well as a bubbling stream (unfenced toddlers beware!).
A wonderful array of places of interest and visitor attractions are easily accessible – Barrington Court and Montacute House are among the National Trust properties within an easy drive the Abbotsbury Swannery is well worth a visit and Forde Abbey and Gardens and the Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park are both found nearby. The West Dorset Heritage lies 10 miles away offering superb walking with breathtaking views as well as opportunities for fossil hunting. The coastal towns and villages invite exploration – pretty Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb Bridport with its lively street markets and the bustling waterfront at West Bay (once called Bridport Harbour) brimful of family fun and activities. Much of the West Dorset countryside setting for Thomas Hardy's celebrated novels such as 'Far from the Madding Crowd' and 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles' is an area of outstanding natural beauty dotted with picturesque villages many with welcoming country inns and home to numerous restaurants serving the excellent local cuisine. Village shops and pubs ¼ mile.

Open plan sitting room with dining and fitted kitchen area and French doors to large balcony. Double bedroom with wash basin. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Shadow Dream Cottage, Chard, Somerset, South West England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Chard sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: In a small hamlet and within walking distance of Forde Abbey and Gardens, this quaint thatched cottage, one of a pair, has been renovated with an en-suite master bedroom and a large garden. It makes a lovely holiday accommodation to get away from it all and is in a great location for exploring this delightful area. Visit many family attractions, explore the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast and enjoy country walking, golf nearby and quaint village pubs. Shop and pub 2 miles.

Living room with gas fire, French doors and wooden floor. Dining room with wooden floor. Well-equipped kitchen with tiled floor. Beams throughout. First floor: Double bedroom with TV and en-suite shower room with double shower cubicle and toilet. Twin bedroom with TV. Bathroom with slipper bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet.