Finding a place to stay that delivers when it comes to design, amenities and location is tricky enough, but finding one that also delivers when it comes to dog-friendliness, and that includes being able to bring your four-legged friends into the hotel restaurants, that takes hotel research to another level. From Edinburgh to the Cotswolds, we've chosen the nicest dog friendly hotels around the UK.
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Dog friendly hotels in London
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Dog friendly hotels in London
Rosewood London, Holborn
- Best for: British luxury for both human and dog
- Closest green space: Lincoln's Inn Fields
- Address: 252 High Holborn, WC1V 7EN
Pets are welcome almost everywhere at one of our favourite hotels in London, Rosewood London – including the five-star hotel's glamorous Scarfes Bar, consistently voted one of the World's 50 Best Bars, which also does nightly live jazz and flamboyant cocktails. Beyond pet access in all restaurants and bars, the in-room pet amenities are suitably plush, from the Barbour dog beds, welcome treats and a monogrammed napkin for placing under your dog bowls – matching the beautifully monogrammed pillows for humans. – Tal Dekel-Daks
1 Hotel, Mayfair
- Best for: Stylish sustainability and pup-friendly Michelin-dining
- Closest green space: Green Park
- Address: 3 Berkeley Street, London W1J 8DL
1 Hotel Mayfair is a plant lover's oasis in the middle of one of London's glitziest and most central shopping destinations. Not only is it a hop away from Green Park, ideal for quiet morning walks by Buckingham Palace, the Ritz (one of the best restaurants in London for afternoon tea) and Regent Street, but inside the hotel feels like a complete sanctuary. It's also one of the most dog friendly hotels we've seen in the area. Your four-legged friend is welcome in all venues until 5pm, which includes Tom Seller's Dovetale, Dover Yard and the all-day Neighbours Cafe, located in the hotel lobby. After 5pm, you can still dine with your dog at Dovetale, as long as it's in the beautiful covered terrace. Every place we went, the staff made sure our dog Loki was welcome – and greeted with treats. – Tal Dekel-Daks
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, Knightsbridge
- Best for: Hyde Park walks and utter luxury
- Closest green space: Hyde Park is literally your back garden
- Address: 66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA London, United Kingdom
- Price: From £1,180 per night including the ‘Pawfect Stays’ package
My dog Loki ran straight for the plush William Morris dog bed on arrive to our suite in the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. Complete with William Morris dog toy, Mandarin Oriental branded dog bowels and filtered water, everything about the ‘Pawfect Stays’ package is in line with the five-star hotel's level of luxury (it's one of the fanciest and best hotels in London). Downstairs, the hotel's eccentric Japanese izakaya and cocktail bar The Aubrey is dog friendly over weekends complete with a dedicated dog brunch menu (Loki opted for flaked Norwegian salmon with rice and peas, followed by peanut butter biscuits for dessert), though you'll have to keep the pup in the room if you're planning to dine at Heston Blumenthal's two-Michelin star ‘Dinner’. But the best draw of all has got to be having Hyde Park on your doorstep. Morning walks means having one of the most famous public green spaces – and largest of the four royal parks – basically to yourself. – Tal Dekel-Daks
- Best for: Buckingham Palace-adjacent dog walks
- Closest green space: Green Park (2 mins walk)
- Address: 27-41 Half Moon St, London W1J 7BG
- Price: from £271 per night
- Extra charges for dog guests: dogs stay for free (and get dog robes)
The brains behind Cliveden House and Chewton Glen (home to one of our favourite luxury treehouse stays) opened this elegant Georgian townhouse hotel in the heart of Mayfair in 2021 and it's the ideal spot for exploring the best of London with your pooch. Dogs have full access to the hotel, including The Dandy Bar and restaurant. There are dog-friendly amenities inside the bedrooms too–from dog beds to bowls, snacks, squeaky toys and a dog robe. Early morning walks are best placed in Green Park which is a two minute walk away from the hotel. It's not every day you can stroll to Buckingham Palace before the crowds roll in. - Tal Dekel-Daks
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- Best for: West London riverside walks
- Closest green space: The River Path and Bushy Park
- Address: The Mitre Hotel, Hampton Court Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9BN
- Price: from £180 per night
- Extra charges for dog guests: £20 per night per dog. A maximum of 2 dogs per room.
Nicola Harding designed hotel The Mitre sits right on the edge of the River Thames. It was originally built around 1665 at the behest of Charles II, to house overspill from the palace across the road. When it comes to dog-friendliness, the stylish South West London hotel has nine dog-friendly rooms to choose from on the ground floor, all with access to the courtyard for getting outside quickly. You can also dine with your dog in the Coppernose, Orangery and Terraces, the only non dog-friendly dining destination is the 1665 Brasserie.
Dog friendly hotels in the Cotswolds
- Best for: A postcard-perfect honey-hued Cotswolds experience
- Closest green space: There's a courtyard and gardens on the property but the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is just on your doorstep for longer walks.
- Address: High Street, Broadway, WR12 7DU
- Price: from £195 per night
- Extra charges for dog guests: £25 per night
This 14th-century inn, which is one of our all-time favourite country pubs with rooms, has welcomed guests into its hallowed rooms since 1377 (King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell were hosted guests). Standing grandly in the middle of honey-hued Broadway, the Tardis-like hotel is within easy reach of the charming Cotswolds village's cutesy shops, tearooms and galleries – many of which are dog-friendly. Inside, find roaring open fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, two restaurants and a grand Victorian swimming pool and spa. When it comes to dog-friendliness, staff go above and beyond to make your dog feel welcome, with treat bowls dotted in various cosy corners of the public areas, then waiting in your bedroom find bowls, dog beds and more treats. If you want to kick things up a level, there are also dog packages like the Nails & Tails spa package which includes various spa treatments for the humans and and a full grooming session, including a blueberry facial. – Tal Dekel-Daks
- Best for: Easy access to Bampton, home to Downton Abbey
- Closest green space: There's a garden on site
- Address: Bourton Rd, Clanfield, Bampton OX18 2RB
- Price: from £270 per night
- Extra charges for dog guests: £25 per night
Roaring log fires and honey-hued exteriors go hand in hand with dazzlingly bright floral wallpaper and burnt orange headboards at this idyllic Oxfordshire hideaway – less than a two hour drive from London. Newly renovated in 2021, the 17th-century Cotswolds coaching inn, formerly known as The Plough, makes for a perfect retreat for a weekend exploring the best of the Cotswolds. You’re staying in the lovely village of Clanfield, a few minutes away from Bampton (where much of Downton Abbey is filmed) or Kelmscott Manor, once home to William Morris. But you could just as easily while away a weekend on the hotel grounds. There are plenty of cosy corners for reading a good book, a shepherds hut spa for affordable bespoke massages and facials – and the real reason you should be staying here – the unmissable food. Swedish chef Henrik Ritezen is at the helm of the menu which revolves around an open fire. You can either sit at the lively chef’s table or the brick-lined dining room for some seriously delicious, fresh grub. Your furry friend is also welcome in the public spaces, bar the chef’s table. And the staff are on hand with lovely locally-crafted treats and cosy dog beds.
Dog friendly hotels in the Peak District
WildHive at Callow Hall, Derbyshire
- Closest green space: You are surrounded by 35 acres of gardens, wild meadow and woodland and Peak District trails are nearby
- Address: Callow Hall, Mappleton Ashbourne, Ashbourne, DE6 2AA, United Kingdom
- Price: from £159 per night
- Extra charges for dog guests: £30 will be added to your bill
WildHive at Callow Hall is one of the loveliest country house hotels in the UK. Nestled in 35 acres of gardens, wild meadow and woodland, the delightful hotel in Derbyshire's Peak District houses a whimsical manor house designed by Isabella Worsley and trendy, sky-high treehouses hidden away in its vast woodland. It's a dream for dog owners. If you want to stay in the manor, then make sure to book Room 16. But one of the most fun ways to experience the hotel is to stay with your pup in one of the Hives or Treehouses where you can step right into walkies from your cabins. You'll find dog beds, blanket and water bowls waiting inside. – Tal Dekel-Daks
Dog friendly hotels in the Lake District
- Closest green space: There are 18 acres of parkland and on your doorstep and a private lake shore.
- Address: Rampsbeck Grange, Watermillock, Penrith CA11 0LP
- Price: From £267 per night
- Extra charges for dog guests: £15 per night for the first dog and then £5 per night.
The Lake District has some of the most impressive landscapes in the UK, perfect for long walks and cozy pub dinners with your pooch by your side. One of the most stylish places to base your travels from is sister property to Cornwall's popular Watergate Bay, Another Place. Dog friendly rooms vary from the family cottages and suites to a large, contemporary treehouse and shepherd huts with stargazing roofs. Dogs can also accompany you for dining in The Living Space and the Glasshouse. Though they can't venture into the Rampsbeck Restaurant, the kids club or the impressive 20 metre lake view swimming pool. And if you have forgotten your dog bed, Joules dog beds are just a room service call away.
Dog friendly hotels in Cornwall
- Closest green space: Not green but there's a two-mile golden-sanded beach on site.
- Address: Watergate Bay, Cornwall TR8 4AA
- Price: From £210 per night
- Extra charges for dog guests: £15 per night for the first dog and £5 per night for one additional dog
Midway between Padstow and Newquay and overlooking a majestic two-mile stretch of white sand, the Watergate Bay hotel is an ideal place for beach time with your pooch. You can bring two dogs per room at the hotel and there are two dog-friendly restaurants on site – the Beach Hut and Living Space. Joules dog beds are also available on request.
Dog friendly hotels in Devon
- Closest green space: There's 107 acres of beautiful grounds and local walks in Dartmoor
- Address: Gidleigh Park, Chagford, Devon, TQ13 8HH
- Price: From £228 per night
- Extra charges for dog guests: £20 per dog per night
Nestled within 107 acres of national parkland and perched on the bank of the North Teign River, Gidleigh Park's seclusion offers an idyllic escape for any city dweller. The main house, a Tudor Revival building dating from the 1920s, overlooks immaculate lawns with the river acting as a horizon line, glistening at the bottom of the grounds. Dogs can stay in either four heated kennels, in Lydford (a deluxe garden view room), Bellever (a master room) or in the 'The Pavilion', a self-contained thatched cottage, which offers guests complete privacy just a short stroll away from the hotel and other facilities. Designer Carole Roberts worked in close collaboration with current owners, Andrew and Christina Brownsword, on the decoration scheme throughout. The enduring impression is an artful blend of old and new, references to the Arts and Crafts movement are mixed with a more contemporary style.
Dog friendly hotels in Edinburgh
- Closest green space: Princes Street Gardens is a 2 mins walk away
- Address: 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4HQ
- Price: From £377 per night
- Extra charges for dog guests: Dogs stay for free
There's a lot to love about this historic Edinburgh hotel, not just its essentially perfect location. The Kimpton hotel, made of seven interconnected Georgian townhouses, can be found on a lovely square just off Princes Street, and five minutes’ walk from Waverley Railway Station, making it a perfect base for exploring the best of the Scottish capital. When it comes to dog friendliness, Kimpton hotels are known for their extra friendly stance and the Charlotte Square Hotel is no different. With no limit on number of pets allowed, find food, water bowls, mats and courtesy bags for your pet friends.
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