National Trust are a very popular holiday provider offering some spectacular properies in the UK. Always situated in a beautiful part of the country, often with stunning views. We’ve already written a general National Trust holiday guide. But we know that when you go on holiday, you want to bring the whole family. That includes your four-legged friend!
But it can be time consuming to nativigate dog-friendly properties, let alone the nicest ones. That’s why I’ve done it for you! Here are the best dog-friendly properties from National Trust, ranging from one bed cottages to large houses, hotels, campsites, bothy’s and more! With destinations in the best national parks in the UK all the way to seaside resorts.
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One bedroom cottages
1. Wireless Cottage, Helston (Cornwall)
This one bedroom cottage is located on a cliff-top, metres away from the coastal path where you can enjoy long, scenic walks.
- Sleeps 2
- 1 dog welcome
2. Dison’s Cottage, Broadway (Gloucestershire)
Idyllic one bedroom cottage with wood burning stove and enclosed garden. Located in the Cotswolds’ prettiest town of Broadway.
- Sleeps 2
- 1 dog welcome
3. Penbryn Cottage, Llandysul, Mid Wales
If you are heading to Mid Wales and want to explore the outdoors, from rocky cliffs to quiet coves, Penbryn Cottage is a great base.
- Sleeps 2
- 1 dog welcome
4. Glen House, Berwick-upon-tweed, Northumberland
Want to introduce your dog to seals? This is the perfect retreat for spotting rare wild- and sealife. Relax by the woodfire or in the bath after a day out.
- Sleeps 2
- 2 dogs welcome
5. Nightjar, Saxmundham, Suffolk
On the east coast of Suffolk you will find the Nightjar, which treats you with lovely views of the heathland reserves and coastline.
- Sleeps 2
- 1 dog welcome
Two bedroom cottages
6. Old Mill Cottage, Bringsty, Herefordshire
Fairy tale-like 15th-century cottage set in a woodland garden. Cosy up by the fireplace after a walk in the area and exploring the villages.
- Sleeps 3 in 2 bedrooms
- 1 dog welcome
7. Quin Cottage, Port Quin, Cornwall
Ideal for adventurers and lovers of the Cornish seaside. This former fisherman’s cottage has a modern interior with storage for your kayak and/or bike.
- Sleeps 3 in 2 bedrooms
- 1 dog welcome
8. Blakeney Lodge, Blakeney, Norfolk
Traditional cottage next to an old windmill. A great base for exploring Blakeney National Nature Reserve for bird watching and seal spotting.
- Sleeps 2 in 2 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
9. Chesil Cottage, West Bexington, Dorset
With views over dog-friendly Chesil beach from the cottage, this is the perfect seaside getaway. In this stone cottage you can enjoy the fireplace on colder days and a meal from the barbecue in the summer!
- Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms
- 1 dog welcome
10. Old Lodge, Truro, Cornwall
Gorgeous cottage in neo-classical style. A perfect base to enjoy nearby Trelissick estate with its’ impressive house and garden.
- Sleeps 3 in 2 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
11. Lodge, Nr Stockport, Cheshire
Situated in a historic deer park you will truly feel connected to nature. With an enclosed garden your dog can sniff around undisturbed by wildlife.
- Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
Three bedroom cottages
12. South Lodge, Montacute, Somerset
Picturesque gate lodge made from local ham stone. The lodge has a private garden and there are plenty of fun things to do in the village of Montacute.
- Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
13. Tal Y Braich, Betws Y Coed, Gwynedd
Set in the midst of Snowdonia, this cosy cottage is very charming. Use it as a base for the many walking trails in the area and enjoy the wildlife grazing nearby.
- Sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
14. Game Keeper’s Cottage, Norwich, Norfolk
Spectacular cottage that used to be a lodge of the 17th-century Felbrigg Hall. Enjoy the Norfolk Broads and lounge in the big garden with a glass of wine.
- Sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms
- 3 dogs welcome
15. Orchard View, County Fermanagh
With plenty of biking routes and canoe trails nearby, this cottage is great for adventurers. There is a jetty if you’d like to bring your own kayak or canoe.
- Sleeps 4 in 3 bedrooms
- 1 dog welcome
16. Combe Cottage, Nr. Bideford, Devon
Located atop a hill in a secluded wooded valley this a fantastic country escape. The cottage has got most of its’ original features, which gives it heaps of charm.
- Sleeps 4 in 3 bedrooms
- 1 dog welcome
Four bedroom cottages
17. Fountains Cottage, Ripon, North Yorkshire
This spacious cottage is spread over three floors and full of character and cosiness. Enjoy time out to Fountains Abbey and Harrogate that are nearby.
- Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms
- 1 dog welcome
18. Penparc, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire
Set in Dinefwr Park Estate, this house treats you to breathaking views of the valley. Explore the Welsh countryside before relaxing by the woodburner.
- Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
19. Bryn Llywelyn, Anglesey, Wales
Georgian house with multiple fireplaces and lots of original features in tact. Walk along the Anglesey Coastal Path and enjoy the nearby beaches.
- Sleeps 7 in 4 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
20. Middlebere Farmhouse, Isle Of Purbeck, Dorset
A former longhouse, this property has lots of charm. It’s set within the RSPB Arne Reserve and it would be a shame not to enjoy the nature and wildlife around.
- Sleeps 6 in 4 bedrooms
- 1 dog welcome
21. Strawberry Garden Cottages
Near Hawkshead, Cumbria
If you’re in need of a lakeside retreat, these cottages with it’s own jetty is for you. Lounge in the cosy living room with woodburner after an adventurous day.
- Sleeps 9 in 2 cottages (4 bedrooms)
- 4 dogs welcome
Five bedroom cottages
22. Gupton Farm Surf Lodge, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
This lodge offers a basic, but comfortable place to stay for your Prembroke exploration. A stone’s throw away from Freshwater West (one of Wales’s best beaches!)
- Sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
23. Porth Farm House and Towan Cottages, Roseland, Cornwall
Enjoy these two cottages with interconnecting doors as a family or friends getaway. Nearby quiet Towan Beach and port town Falmouth.
- Sleeps 8 in 2 cottages (5 bedrooms)
- 3 dogs welcome
24. Shute Barton, Axminster, Devon
Staying at this manor is an experience you will not forget. It has one largest fireplaces in England and many other original features dating back as far as 1830. Enjoy the nearby Jurassic World Heritage Coast.
- Sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
25. Manor Farmhouse, Broadway, Gloucestershire
A wonderful base to explore Broadway, of the Cotswolds’ most picturescue towns. With antique furnishings and open fire, this cottage will take you back in time whilst keeping your comfortable.
- Sleeps 9 in 5 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
Six bedroom cottages 4
26. Millbeck Towers, Keswick, Cumbria
In the 18th-century this was a carding mill, but now a place for you to adore. This grand accomodation sits above the breathtaking Northern Lakes.
- Sleeps 12 in 6 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
27. Higher Brownstone Farm, Nr Kingswear, Devon
This former farmhouse is situated nearby lots of picturesque seaside villages. It has plenty of garden space, spacious bedrooms and even a billiard table: ideal for a large group.
- Sleeps 12 in 6 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
28. The Ravenscar Cottages, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
This cottage offers spectacular views over Robin Hood’s Bay from which you can enjoy an 8-mile walk along the cliff-top. There is an enclosed garden too.
- Sleeps 12 in 2 cottages (6 bedrooms)
- 4 dogs welcome
29. Wainman House, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
This Georgian house with terraced garden sits in Wisbech, a small market town. Within a 30-minute drive you’re at the Norfolk coast.
- Sleeps 12 in 6 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
Seven, eight and more bedroom cottages
30. Mottistone Manor Farmhouse, Newport, Isle Of Wight
Set on the world famous Isle of Wight, this manor farmhouse is the perfect group getaway. Feel completelty relaxed in the lawned garden with sea views.
- Sleeps 14 in 7 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
31. Southwood House Farm, Ticknall, Leicestershire
This property has many of 8th-century features, like period fireplaces and exposed beams. With a large garden and hours of parkland walks around.
- Sleeps 14 in 7 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
32. The Needles Headland Coastguard Cottages, Totland Bay, Isle Of Wight
Located on cliff-tops at Totland Bay, these cottages offer sea views for days! With wildlife and cliff-edges around you, keep an eye on any dogs off the lead!
- Sleeps 14 guests in 3 cottages (8 bedrooms)
- 6 dogs welcome
33. Hardwick Hall Stable Yard, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
A restored stable yard building with plenty of character and charm. Explore the gardens, park- wood, and farmland for lots of fresh air and walking!
- Sleeps 18 guests in 2 cottages (9 bedrooms)
- 1 dog welcome
34. Thorington Hall, Stoke By Nayland, Suffolk
Tudor-style farmhouse with a large, enclosed garden for your pups to roam around in. There even is a tennis court and orchard – great for all the family to enjoy.
- Sleeps 18 in 8 bedrooms
- 4 dogs welcome
35. The Thoringtons, Stoke By Nayland, Suffolk
Situated right next to above-mentioned Thorington Hall, these 2 cottages are a cosy base to explore the Suffolk countryside.
- Sleeps 21 guests in 2 cottages (10 bedrooms)
Camping & glamping
36. Low Wray Campsite, Lake Windermere
This campsite offers safari tents, camping pods, suspended tree tents and more! There are plenty of fun activities on site for an adventure packed holiday.
- 2 dogs welcome per pitch
- Tents, Motorhome, Campervan, Pods & Glamping
37. Wasdale Campsite, Wasdale Head, Seascale, Cumbria
This site offers tent and caravan pitches as well as heated camping pods. It’s beautifully located in a remote valley by a gorgeous lake and tall mountains.
- 2 dogs welcome per pitch
- Tents, Motorhomes, Campervans, Pods & Tipis
38. Highertown Farm Campsite, Highertown Farm, Lansallos, Looe, Cornwall
One of the greenest and most relaxed campsites in Cornwall. With activities like swing ball and table tennis the entire family will enjoy it here.
- 2 dogs welcome per pitch
- Tents, Caravans, Motorhomes & Campervans
39. Hafod y Llan Campsite
Hafod y Llan, Snowdonia, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
Set in the midst of Snowdonia Park, this campsite is the perfect base to explore the mountainous area. The park is basic and family-friendly.
- 2 dogs welcome per pitch
- Tents
40. St Gabriel’s Campsite Golden Cap, Muddyford Lane, Morcombelake, nr Bridport, Dorset
If you’re looking to go back to basics, then this campsite is the one for you. The site is close to plenty of walking paths where you can watch wildlife.
- 2 dogs welcome per pitch
- Tents, Caravans, Campervans & Motorhomes
Hotels
41. Bodysgallen Hall and Spa, Llandudno, North Wales
Breataking hotel and spa with award-winning gardens and views across Snowdonia. Sleep in a luxury suite, main house room or romantic holida cottage.
- 2 dogs allowed
- 31 bedrooms
42. The Hunter’s Inn, Exmoor, North Devon
Traditional country inn situated in Exmoor National Park. Enjoy a spot of fishing or a walk through the rolling hills or along the beach. Make sure to try the home-brewed Heddon Valley Ale!
- 1 dog allowed
- 10 bedrooms
43. Middlethorpe Hall and Spa, York
Located only 2 miles from York, Middlethorpe Hall and Spa is a perfect country retreat. This luxury hotel has an award-winning restaurant and modern boutique spa.
- 2 dogs allowed
- 29 bedrooms
44. Hartwell House and Spa, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
You’ll find this spectacular hotel at the edge of the Chilterns, surrounded by 90 acres of parkland for you to explore. Enjoy a brunch or afternoon tea in the AA Rosette restaurant overlooking the large pool.
- 2 dogs allowed
- 48 bedrooms
Bunkhouses and Bothy’s
45. Heddon Orchard Bothy Barnstaple, Devon
This remote bothy will get you back to basics! Deep in the Heddon Valley, it is an ideal base for walking. There is a lockable washroom and toilet available.
- Sleeps 4 in 1 bedroom
- 2 dogs welcome
46. Tower Windmill, Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk
This is a special bunkhouse: a converted corn mill! Situated right by the Norfolk Coastal Path, it boasts a full equipped kitchen as well as toilets and showers.
- Sleeps 19 in 4 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
47. Butter Hill Barn, Lynmouth, Devon
This converted barn has a log burner to keep you warm in the evenings after a long walk. Located right next to the South West Coastal Path you can enjoy plenty of scenic walks.
- Sleeps 6 in 1 bedroom
- 2 dogs welcome
48. Foreland Bothy, Lynton, Devon
Enjoy the picturesque views of the sea on the mile walk to the local pub from this bothy. There is a sink and cold water as well as a compost toilet.
- Sleeps 4 in 1 bedroom
- 2 dogs welcome
49. Penrose, Helston, Cornwall
Keep warm with the wood burning stove or enjoy a barbecue outside overlooking the Cornish coast. There are 5 shower rooms as well as a games room with table tennis.
- Sleeps 16 in 3 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
50. Kestrel, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
With games room, outdoor courtyard with BBQ and large commercial kitchen, this bunkhouse is perfect for activity days with work or friends. The property has a multiple shower rooms and toilets.
- Sleeps 38 in 12 bedrooms
- 2 dogs welcome
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