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Discovery Bay Beach Suites
St Ouens Bay, Jersey, JE3 7FN CI
Tel: +0044 (0)1534 484222 
Fax: + 0044 (0)1534 485300
Email: enquiries@discoveryjersey.com
Web Site: http://www.discovery-bay-jersey-ci.com/ ,

Comments: I have just returned from a holiday in Jersey and can’t recommend it highly enough. We stayed at The Discover Bay (St. Ouen’s Bay) with two dogs. Not sure of the number of dogs allowed but our two were fine. These self-catering apartments are not cheap but offer a bit more luxury for that special holiday, and quite reasonable out of season. They even offer to provide dog beds! We took our throws to cover the sofa. They are not that spacious but had every thing that you would need plus extras, like bath robes and picnic basket of goodies. They all have their own small balconies, and some overlook the beach. All the staff are very friendly and one of the girls evens takes her Yorkie to work with her.

Jersey is a lovely place. The fast ferry was no problem for our dogs despite a rather rough crossing they were in the car. There are lots of lovely beaches for the dogs, on lead between 10.00am and 6.00pm but this was ok with us, at least you didn’t have to search for the inferior dog beach. And come 6.00pm all the dogs and their owners descent to the beach for a good romp (the dogs, that is!). Jersey is a beautiful place, all the advantages of being abroad without the need for pet passports. The groceries are more expensive than over here but there are also lots of eat out cafes and restaurants, and those by the beach offer good value. The parking by most beaches is free as there are slipways that go right down to the front that you can park on. Where there are car parks they are reasonably priced; you buy cards and mark of the time spent parking; a scheme which seems to work well. There are also lots of attractions to visit - all in all Jersey is a great holiday destination. Plus the chance, if you time it right, of entering agility shows. Angela Richens (14/06/07)

Boturnell Farm Cottage
St. Pinnock, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 4QS
Tel. 01579-320880
Web site: http://www.dogs-holiday.co.uk/
Contact: Ian & Sue Jewell

Comments: I would like to recommend the above. They are very dog friendly and have no limit on the number of dogs as long as you let them know. They even have a short circular walk on the farm for that first think in the morning, last thing at night walk. Cottages have gardens but there are free range chickens and cats that wander round the yard. This didn’t cause us a problem but might be something you need to think about. Very reasonably priced too.  Paula Kingswood

Lebanon Cottage
Church Street, St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall  TR19 7HA
Tel: 01736-788747
Email: lebanoncottage@aol.com
Web site: www.lebanoncottage.co.uk 

Comments: A self-catering holiday cottage located in the centre of the welcoming town of St Just, but next to open fields and only a mile from the dramatic Atlantic coastline at Cape Cornwall. Lebanon Cottage provides an ideal location for exploring West Cornwall. The cottage sleeps five in a double, a twin and a single room. For dog lovers, the cottage has a secure courtyard garden, country footpaths within a few steps of the front gate as well as many dog friendly beaches within a short distance. Carolyn and Simon, and Molly and Stan (the dogs), look forward to welcoming you and your dogs. Please visit the website to find out more.

We have just had a holiday at Lebanon Cottage after the Kernow K9 show and would thoroughly recommend it. The homemade cream tea awaiting us on arrival set the tone for the week. Carolyn, Simon and the dogs were friendly, welcoming and keen to provide any information we needed. The cottage itself is beautifully and thoughtfully presented with loads of space and, unlike some other 'dog friendly' places I've stayed there was absolutely no sign that any other dog had been there before us (other than the numerous positive comments in the guest book!).Our three dogs were welcomed in the pub, recommended by Simon, and delighted to walk from the cottage to the beach every day. We will certainly go back! Carol Hunkin

Five Gables Guesthouse & Cottage
Binchester, Bishop Aukland, Co. Durham DL14 8TA
Tel: 01388-608204
Fax: 01388-663092
Web site: www.fivegables.co.uk

Comments: I would like to recommend Five Gables in the North East. Both the Guesthouse and cottage are dog friendly and there is a public footpath through a field at the back of the guesthouse where the dogs can be exercised. I stayed there recently with my three dogs and was made very welcome. Wendy Longbottom

Abbey House Hotel
Abbey Road, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria LA13 0PA
Tel. 01229-838282
Web site: www.abbeyhousehotel.com

Comments: Thanks for your response to my idea. Here is an excellent one we found for the Barrow show. They do a special weekend deal at around £110 plus £5 for the dogs. This is for two people and includes dinner and  b&b. We have used it for three years and have found them very happy and welcoming for us and four dogs. John & Mavis Grimshaw

Comments; A self catering cottage which sleeps 4 located on a 90 acre farm in beautiful Northumberland countryside, on the Hadrians Wall walk. As dog owners and lovers Chris and Georgia welcome dogs to their cottage. As well as a flock of pedigree sheep, there are red squirrels, woodpeckers, deer and lots of rabbits who also make the farm their home so there is lots to see and do. The River Irthing forms the border of the farm with Cumbria on one side and Northumberland on the other, an ideal location to explore these two counties as well as the borders of Scotland only 20 miles away. If required, kennels can also be provided. 

Little Blencoe Farm
Yanwath, Cumbria CA10 2JB
Tel. 01768-867553
Contact: Susan Fisher

Comments; This is a small site which can only take four caravans. At least they only have electric points for four. Beautiful location on a dairy farm. No limit for dogs. Good overnight stop or short break. Large field for exercising. We had six retrievers. Kate Perry

Comments: My other half, Clive and I have just returned from a fantastic 5 day break on a farm in the Lake District with our four Weimaraners. It was a special treat to celebrate my 50th birthday. Rather than going away in the caravan, we stayed at Low Nest Farm near Keswick where the owner has three Weimaraners. She offers bed and breakfast accommodation, adjoining the farmhouse and specifically targets customers with dogs. She has a large kennel where dogs can sleep, but if you prefer them in your room then that's no problem. All four of ours stayed in the room with us! The kennel can be used for day care if you want some dog free time. There is even a heated dog bath to use in case your dogs get too muddy just to wipe clean. If anyone does not want to stay at her farm because there are dogs around, then the owner of the farm says this farm is not the place for them! The farm has fantastic views and walks from the doorstep and the owner made us and our dogs most welcome. In fact, she went far beyond the call of duty. On our last day, we were on a walk and about half way round we had to cross a road. She had driven there in her car to meet us to take any full poo bags off our hands! When we arrived, each dog was given a dog tag with her telephone number on it in case they went missing. If anyone with multi dogs would like a place to stay in the Lakes, then I cannot recommend this farm highly enough! Janet Hudson

The Swallow Hilltop Hotel
Skiddaw View, Yearngill, Aspatria, Cumbria CA1 2NS
Contact: Jackie Reid

Comments: 3-star standard with swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and gym for the two legged guests and lots of grass round the back for the four legged guests. Dogs are welcome in the rooms but not the public areas. Wigton DTC have a special rate of only £40.00 per room. Quote WIGTONDOG. Used by competitors at Witon's summer and October shows and by It-barks competitors.

Troutal Farm Bed & Breakfast
Seathwaite, Duddon Valley, Cumbria LA20 6EF
Tel. 01229-716235
Email: info@troutalfarm.co.uk   
Web site: www.lakedistrictworkingsheepdogs.co.uk
Contact: Chris & Alan Bradley

Comments: A 300 acre fell farm set in the stunning Duddon Valley area of the Lake District National Park and Offering traditional English B&B accommodation. Special courses for people interested in drystone walling and sheep dog training.

The Old Piggery 
Slancote Lane, Tideswell, Derbyshire
Tel. 01298-872285
Web site: www.oldpiggery.co.uk
Contact: Carrie Warr & Paul Harrison

Comments: The Old Piggery is located in an elevated position on the edge of Tideswell up a secluded lane, and boasts beautiful views across the Peak District Countryside. With direct access onto the Limestone Way from your door the cottage is ideally situated for walkers and those who enjoy the outdoors, yet is only a five minute walk to the village centre. It is also within walking distance of a number of dog-friendly pubs which serve food.  An 'upside down' cottage, The Old Piggery is perfect for two (plus dogs!). There is a sofa bed in the lounge, if required, which sleeps another two. A dog bed is provided too! The garden is fenced and the cottage has ample off street parking. Welcome packs are provided for both humans and dogs.  Dogs are genuinely welcomed - no silly rules about keeping them off the sofa!  Carrie Warr

Raikes Farm
Hulme End, Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 0HJ
Tel : 01298-84344

Comments: I recently spent a weekend at Hartington competing in a flyball tournament.  I took 5 of my 10 dogs with me (didn't want to shock them first time. They were very friendly and insisted my dogs come in the bedroom with me.  There are a couple of cow fields at the back of the house and a big garden in the front which she allows the dogs to run in as long as you pick up! £30 B&B, ensuite with lovely views and a breakfast that kept me full all day. I'd love to find places that would take my (now 9) Border Collies. Valerie

1. Comments: Brilliant as there is no limit on the number of dogs you can take. It's great because they are on the same wave length as us.

2. Comments: This year we have just come back from Nick and Gill Chettle's wonderful Lower Eastcott Farm (Northlew) on Dartmoor.  Very dog friendly (dog hydrotherapy on site) as it is an agility training centre. Can't recommend the training highly enough! I learnt more in three sessions than I have at my two local wonderful clubs in four years! Nicky Huelin

3. Comments: We're just off for our fourth stay here. A great place to go with your dogs, and the agility training is first rate. There are three 'cottages'. Two are barn conversions which sleep four and one is an old cottage which sleeps loads, with its own field attached. If you go out of season, prices are very reasonable. Helen Walland

Comments: Agility equipment

Description: Dogs are welcome at this newly converted, beamed cottage is within an hour's drive of many agility, obedience and breed shows so you can plan your holiday without missing out on any e.g. The Hop Farm, Ardingly Showground and many more. There is a large field and agility equipment can be used by arrangement.

The cottage has a wood burning stove and its own swimming pool and large, private, terraced suntrap area with fabulous far reaching views of the local countryside and farmland. There is a sauna room and plenty of parking space.  The cottage sleeps 4 + 1 in 2 double bedrooms (one twin).

Comments: We ran a training holiday here this year and plan to do the same next year on a date to be arranged. We can offer camping in our field at £15.00 a weekend for any shows in our area or work out a rate for anyone wishing to have a week's  holiday. We have not put a limit on the amount of dogs people can bring, just play it by ear sharing exercise times. People can go to our web site to contact us. Wendy Fairlamb

Comments: This is an excellent hotel with friendly staff and good food. Tell the hotel you have dogs and they will allocate a room that gives access to the car park to make it easier for walking etc. There is usually a charge of £10 for having dogs at the hotel (no matter the number) - having said that they have never actually charged me for the dogs when I've paid our bill. There is a fantastic beach for the dogs to run on, as well as a number of other beaches in the area and woodland/hill walks. We will again be making a return visit this year with our accompanying eight Working Cockers Spaniels.

Comments: Set in 32 acres of paddocks, a ten minute walk from the beach. We also have a perimeter exercise track of almost one mile. Two double ground floor rooms available at £40 per night. Please enquire for dog numbers. Barbara Brown

Bo Peep Caravan Site
Aynho Road, Adderbury, Banbury OX17 3NP 
Tel. 01295-810605

Comments: Lovely quiet, arable farm. Fantastic facilities, loads of walks around farm, poo bags and bins all provided. No dog limit. Kate Perry

Ardoch Lodge
Strathyre, Perthshire FK18 8NF
Tel/fax 01877 384666
Email ardoch@btinternet.com
www.ardoch.btinternet.co.uk
Contact: Yvonne & John Howes

Comments: B & B, 2 self catering log cabins and 1 self catering cottage in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs area. Two dogs allowed per room in the B&B and four dogs allowed per cabin.  12 acres of grounds with a river and good walks through the forests directly from the gardens. Very welcoming. Good quality accommodation but beware of the midges! Pete  & Sally Edney

Comments: I have just been to the Elan Valley Mid Wales to Oak Wood lodges. They are Norwegian log cabins - about nine in total. Very dog friendly. Lots of space and dog walkers' heaven. Recommended. Inexpensive as well. Susan

Comments: For those whose dogs participate in dog agility there is a small 'arena' equipped with a range of dog agility equipment which you are welcome to use during your stay.

Comments: An excellent place to stay with dogs. Very convenient for any agility shows in the Borders. The cottages are extremely well equipped and have their own fenced gardens. Sometimes it is hard to believe that they allow dogs in them, but dogs are most welcome, and there is even a hot tap outside for washing them down when muddy. Also each cottage has an outside kennel you can use if necessary.  Joy and Alan are wonderful hosts and Joy also enjoys agility. There are wonderful walks directly from the cottages without having to take the car.  We have been there seven times with our dogs, so it speaks for itself. Marion McAfee

Weaversknowe Cottage
Lilliesleaf, Melrose, Scottish Borders TD6 9JB
Tel: 01835-870433
Email:- weaversknowe@tiscali.co.uk
Contact: Marilyn & Bill Anderson

Comments: The village of Lilliesleaf is situated in the heart of the Scottish Borders, within easy reach of Hawick, Selkirk, Melrose,Kelso and many more towns. Dogs are welcome and for those who participate in agility, there is equipment which can be used by prior arrangement.  There are two pubs in the village which serves meals and plenty of walks in the area.  The cottage is fully equipped and sleeps up to seven people. Caroline Stillie

Comments: We stayed here with our dog in September as it was then only a short drive to the Bromsgrove show. The lady who runs it has a really nice friendly dog. There are only two rooms and when we stayed the other room also had a couple with a dog. Both rooms are massive. We had our evening meal there and I must say that the food was seriously fantastic with every single thing being homemade. Breakfast really set you up for agility and even the dog got a sausage. We will go back there again. Helen.

Comments: Great site in National Park. Dogs welcome - no limit and no charge. Be sensible and agree number when booking. Remember this is sheep country. Riding stables on site. Great facilities, lovely area, walking riding, bikes. Peggy Sidewater

Cherry Tree Farm
Jeffries Lane, Spring Gardens, Frome, Somerset  BA11 2NZ
Web site: http://www.cherrytreefarm.info/1513.html

Comments: I've stayed here twice now and can't recommended it highly enough. Very dog friendly with a terrier proof garden, the kennel is a large wet room and is great for drying out muddy dogs. Accommodation is clean, cosy and comfortable with loads of hot water and controllable central heating. No limit to the number of dogs and there is agility equipment available to use included in the cost. You can also join in with obedience and agility classes if you want. The website doesn't do it justice. Paula Kingswood

Winstitchen Farm
Simonsbath, Exmoor, Minehead TA24 7JT
Tel. 01386-858273
Contact: Jane &  Richard Organ

Comments: Hunting shooting and fishing place miles from anywhere with great walks from the door step over moors and by rivers. Loads of things to visit. Cottage (sleeps 4) has all facilities including dishwasher and washing machine, main house even has a drying room and sleeps up to 14! Incredibly clean and tastefully done, very reasonable cost. Owners are genuine 'dog people.'

Open plan lounge/kitchen area, fully fitted kitchen inc microwave and freezer ,TV DVD Video player plenty of family films. Two bedrooms one double one with two singles also two double settees in lounge. Dogs very welcome. No restriction on numbers. No charge for dogs. Good exercise area for dogs.

EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS

Description: Friendly, family run self catering cottages where dogs are welcome.

Description: It's a newly built cottage and its just lovely. Donna Beardsley

Camac Valley Camping & Caravan Park
Clondalkin, Dublin
Tel. 01843-37131 (Ireland code in front)

Description: This is a well appointed park with good showers, kids' play area, flat pitches a mixture of hard and grass, with own water and electrics. Secure fencing and gates - needed near to Dublin. Ideal for the first/last night en route to the ferry, or for sightseeing in Dublin. Huge park literally next door. Brenda Tenten

North Beach Camping & Caravan Park
Rush, Co Dublin
Tel. 01843-7131 (put Ireland code in front)

Description: This is to the north side of Dublin, ideal for agility shows at the IKC's National Centre. Right on the beach, so great for the dogs. Brenda Tenten

Coillte Forest Camping & Caravan Park
Kilconan, Limerick
Tel. 06139 6349 (with Ireland code in front)

Description: Fabulous site if you want to go across to further parts of Ireland - but only about two hours from Dublin, if towing. The caravan site is right in the middle of a huge forest, near to the picture postcard town of Adare where, incidentally, there is an agility show in the summer! As well as about 700 acres of forest trails and lakeside walks, there is also a huge lawned area in front of the old mansion house. The site has showers, individual pitches (hard) under the trees, with own water, electricity and drains. Also children 's play area. It's a bit run down to look at, and very relaxed in the way it is run, but my favourite as it never gets crowded or rowdy. Close to Limerick, Tralee, etc. For sightseeing. Brenda Tenten