Ensure the entire family can go on holiday together by finding hotels with dog-friendly rooms. Here are eight locations to try in the Cotswolds. Check the websites for prices and supplements
The Manor House, Castle Combe
Located in Castle Combe, The Manor House has 14 dog-friendly rooms at its Cotswolds mews cottages, ranging from cosy pads to luxurious suites. Each room includes a comfy ‘Fatboy’ dog bed, a towel for mucky paws, two bowls, doggy poop bags, a treat and water. Wellington boots are available at reception for rainy days. Fresh food can be stored in the fridges upon request. Guests can enjoy all-day dining in the front hall lounge, oak lounge and on the terrace. The Castle Inn pub, a few steps away, welcomes dogs and provides treats. For fine dining, guests can leave their dogs in their rooms and dine at the Michelin-starred Bybrook, which maintains a calm and relaxing atmosphere. https://www.exclusive.co.uk/the-manor-house/rooms/dog-friendly-hotel/
The Painswick
The Painswick’s gorgeous location at the head of a valley just outside Stroud makes it perfect for walking and exploring, The hotel welcomes one well-behaved pooch aged a year or over in its dog-friendly medium or small rooms, with a cosy bed, bowl and treats provided. Relax with a four-legged friend in the bar, balcony, terrace, garden lounge or games room. Owners can dine with their pets in the pantry or garden lounge. All the dog-friendly rooms can be easily accessed from the car through the entrance to the Garden Wing. This is close to The Boot Room, which is primed with wellies and coats to borrow, along with suggestions for walks. www.thepainswick.co.uk
Tewkesbury Park
Family-owned Tewkesbury Park in Lincolns Green Lane, Tewkesbury, is set within 165 acres of undulating parkland and is said to offer some of the best views in Britain. Its recently refurbished dog-friendly rooms include fully-enclosed private terraces that enable owners and their pets to sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery, with rocking chairs, coffee tables and blankets for snuggling up. Dog beds with memory foam mattresses and food and water bowls are provided. Dogs are welcome in the piano room in reception, enabling owners and pets to head out together for a drink or bite to eat. Owners are requested to keep dogs on leads when outside the rooms they’re staying in. www.tewkesburypark.co.uk
The Swan Hotel
The quintessential Cotswolds village of Bibury, located on the banks of the River Coln, is a lovely spot for a stroll with a dog, and pets can stay in specially-allocated rooms at The Swan Hotel and dine with their owners in the bar and garden. Each of these special rooms has a dog bed and a bowl, and sausages are provided at breakfast time. The Swan Hotel is a former Cotswold coaching inn and a Green Tourism bronze award winner, indicating excellent sustainability practice within the hospitality sector. Bibury is home to the famous Arlingham Row, a row of 17th century weavers’ cottages that are known all over the world, and has an historic church, trout farm and former mill. https://www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk/the-swan-hotel
Ellenborough Park Hotel
Ellenborough Park Hotel in Southam Lane, Cheltenham, has 14 dog-friendly rooms, allowing the entire family to enjoy this beautiful country house hotel and its surroundings. There are also four ‘pooch bedrooms’ with their own large enclosed garden. The hotel has partnered with Sir Woofchester to offer a selection of fun canine products during the holiday as part of the ‘dogs dine free’ offer. There’s a comfy Le Chameau dog bed, or a secure crate, alongside a Sir Woofchester welcome pack featuring a complimentary meal, treats, a toy and poop bags. Up to two dogs, depending on size, per room. Dogs can join their owners in the outdoor spaces, Horse Box Brasserie and Atrium. https://ellenboroughpark.com/pawfect-breaks
The Lygon Arms
Broadway has plenty to offer dogs and their owners and The Lygon Arms is a four star coaching inn that prides itself on being one of the most dog-friendly hotels in the Cotswolds. Dogs not only stay for free, but the concierge can provide a four-day itinerary of dog-friendly days out. Upon return, a warm water muddy paws station awaits for a quick bath if needed. There is a selection of dog-friendly rooms, treats are at hand throughout the hotel, as are water bowls and comfortable dog beds. Dogs are welcome to join for lunch, afternoon tea and, or dinner in any of the lounges or Terrace restaurants, there is even a dog menu too - ice cream included. Book the Puppy Love Package and let the concierge take care of the rest. www.lygonarmshotel.co.uk
Cheltenham
A warm welcome awaits guests and their four-legged friends at The Queens Hotel in Cheltenham. Up to two well-trained dogs can be booked in the classic double, superior and deluxe bedrooms. https://queenshotelcheltenham.co.uk/offer/pet-friendly-breaks/ Meanwhile all the bedrooms at No38 The Park are dog friendly, making this a great spot in Cheltenham to holiday with a pet. Each of the beautiful bespoke bedrooms has bold statement prints and mismatched textures, with rich mahogany leathers, carpets woven with seagrass, and bathroom floors covered in vibrant patterned tiles. One-off artworks, antiques and artefacts add splashes of colour, while little luxuries including Bramley toiletries and round-the-clock service all help make an already indulgent Cotswolds getaway that little bit more special. https://www.no38thepark.com
Stow on the Wold
With an abundance of lovely countryside walks on its doorstep, Stow on the Wold is a great place to stay with a dog. The Porch House in Digbeth Street is said to be the oldest inn in England and radiates character and all the ingredients for a cosy stay. Two of its 13 beautiful rooms can accommodate dogs, £20 supplement. www.porch-house.co.uk. Sister hotel The Sheep on Sheep Street is another old building full of charm, with exposed stone walls and cosy beamed ceilings. Dogs are welcome in some of its rooms and in the bar. https://www.thesheepstow.co.uk/ Water and treats are provided in the dog-friendly rooms in both hotels.
