{"id":62594,"date":"2025-11-26T13:00:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T13:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=62594"},"modified":"2026-04-02T14:28:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:28:54","slug":"best-dog-friendly-holidays-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-dog-friendly-holidays-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Dog-Friendly Holidays in the UK for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"62594\" class=\"elementor elementor-62594\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-597fccdb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"597fccdb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-286ae504\" data-id=\"286ae504\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78e0b69f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78e0b69f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If going on holiday with your four-legged companion is a must-do, then why not consider booking a stay in one of these fantastic locations for dog-friendly holidays in the UK?<\/p><p>Here at Sykes, we understand how important it is to bring your beloved pooch on your next getaway. In fact, in 2025 alone, over 225,000 dogs have gone away with us! This is a trend that shows no sign of slowing down. We already have over 35,000 pets booked for their holidays in 2026, with dog bookings making up over 31% of 2026&#8217;s total bookings so far.<\/p><p>Recognising the need for the ultimate dog-friendly destinations, we&#8217;ve delved into our 2026 booking data to highlight the most popular dog-friendly holidays in the UK in the coming year.<\/p><p>From the sunny south coast to the northern tip of the British Isles, there&#8217;s no shortage of places to choose from when it comes to booking your next staycation with your pooch. So, whether you&#8217;re after a serene countryside escape or an unforgettable beach break, we&#8217;ve got you covered with this handy guide.<\/p><p><em><strong>Keep scrolling to see the top 10 places to go for a dog-friendly holiday in the UK in 2026&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75979c52 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"75979c52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-41f03757 elementor-section-boxed 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"#top10\">The 10 Best UK Dog-Friendly Holiday Destinations<\/a><\/li><li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\"><!--StartFragment --><a href=\"#northumberland\">Northumberland<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#scottshighlandsislands\">Highlands and Islands<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#southernscotland\">Southern Scotland<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#cumbrialakedistrict\">Cumbria &amp; The Lake District<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#northwales\">North Wales<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#cornwall\">Cornwall<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#dorset\">Dorset<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#northyorkmoorscoast\">North York Moors &amp; Coast<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#centralscotland\">Central Scotland<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#yorkshiredales\">Yorkshire Dales<\/a><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"#methodology\">Methodology<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aa306a1 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget 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elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-425939d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"425939d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"top10\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-65e0d45d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"65e0d45d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ec20c6b\" data-id=\"ec20c6b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67cf1cf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67cf1cf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The 10 Best Locations for Dog-Friendly Holidays in the UK<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ad4eb36 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6ad4eb36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/best-dog-friendly-holiday-destinations-uk.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-84971\" alt=\"infographic showing the best UK holiday destination\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/best-dog-friendly-holiday-destinations-uk.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/best-dog-friendly-holiday-destinations-uk-640x427.png 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/best-dog-friendly-holiday-destinations-uk-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/best-dog-friendly-holiday-destinations-uk-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/best-dog-friendly-holiday-destinations-uk-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ff1978c elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet 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https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/infographic-best-dog-friendly-uk-holiday-destinations-66x150.png 66w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4f26c20b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4f26c20b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b7e80e\" data-id=\"6b7e80e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63a83429 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63a83429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"northumberland\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/northumberland-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northumberland<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-711969ad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"711969ad\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1938a489\" data-id=\"1938a489\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e0b30a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6e0b30a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dog-friendly-holidays-uk-northumberland-alt.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-80656\" alt=\"Best Dog-Friendly Holidays in the UK - Northumberland\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ad752f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ad752f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Making up a huge part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-east-england-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North East England<\/a>, the county of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/northumberland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northumberland<\/a> is easily one of the best places to go for dog-friendly holidays in the UK, seeing a massive increase in bookings over the past couple of years.<\/span><\/p><p>In fact, it&#8217;s the destination of choice for nearly 2,000 pet-friendly staycations so far for 2026&#8230; and it&#8217;s not hard to see why! With a vast national park and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty waiting to be explored, as well as its impressive coastline, there&#8217;s no shortage of places to discover and explore here.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab1e6fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab1e6fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Why do dogs love it?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588e3782 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"588e3782\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Here, you&#8217;ll find the ancient remnants of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/holiday-cottages-near-hadrians-wall.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hadrian&#8217;s Wall<\/a>, as well as impressive landmarks like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/bamburgh-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bamburgh Castle<\/a> and natural wonders like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/kielder-water-and-forest-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kielder Water and Forest Park<\/a> that are perfect for exploring with your pets. Not only that, but many businesses here also allow dogs, including plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/8-dog-friendly-pubs-northumberland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pubs<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><p>With a coastline covering over 60 miles, here you&#8217;ll find loads of fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/northumberland-beaches\/\">dog-friendly Northumberland beaches<\/a> to visit, many of which offer unbeatable views across the rugged North Sea in popular locations like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/alnmouth-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alnmouth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/boulmer-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boulmer<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/seahouses-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seahouses<\/a>.<\/p><p>Further inland, you&#8217;ll also find the gigantic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/northumberland-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northumberland National Park<\/a>, which is great for long countryside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-northumberland-walks\/\">walks<\/a>, hiking, cycling and everything in-between. The eight Long Distance Trails that either start, finish or pass through the county take in the many facets of its expressive landscape, often on one trail. St. Oswald\u2019s Way, for example, begins at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/holy-island-lindisfarne-castle-priory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holy Island of Lindisfarne<\/a>, passes along the River Coquet, and also climbs the Simonside Hills, offering dogs and their owners a taste of each of these environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-902b746 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"902b746\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/pet-friendly-cottages-northumberland.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Dog-Friendly Northumberland Cottage >><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32ed87d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"32ed87d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d35a2e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d35a2e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"scottshighlandsislands\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/scottish-highlands-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scottish Highlands<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/scottish-islands-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Islands<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15b07dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"15b07dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dog-friendly-holidays-uk-south-scotland-alt.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-80715\" alt=\"Best Dog-Friendly Holidays in the UK - Scottish Highlands &amp; Islands\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76171dcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76171dcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">The Scottish Highlands and Islands takes the next spot on our list of dog-friendly destinations in the UK. With a vast and beautiful landscape to explore, we aren&#8217;t surprised!<\/span><\/p><p>The Scottish Highlands dominate the majority of Northern Scotland, stretching from the Highland Boundary all the way to the northern shores of the country. It is also<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">\u00a0home to some of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/scottish-mountains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland&#8217;s best mountains and Munros<\/a>, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/ben-nevis-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben Nevis<\/a>, the highest peak in the British Isles, and impressive lakes like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/loch-lomond-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loch Lomond<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c100a6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c100a6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Why do dogs love it?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34193fb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34193fb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">You won&#8217;t be short of idyllic walks and hikes here! It&#8217;s truly a place where you and your pooch can roam freely, enjoy the very best of Scotland&#8217;s natural beauty and experience the perfect dog-friendly UK holiday. The Highlands also ranked highly in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-uk-short-breaks\/\">top destinations for a short break<\/a>, so is one to consider if you&#8217;re looking for a long weekend or midweek getaway!<\/span><\/p><p>The Scottish Islands also boast their own unique appeal. With nearly 800 islands dotted around the western and northern coast, they&#8217;re best known for their untouched landscapes and for housing some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/scotland-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best beaches in Scotland<\/a>, many of which are completely dog-friendly.<\/p><p>Perfect for those of you looking to spend your next staycation somewhere remote and away from the typical crowds of tourists, these two regions are easy contenders for the best dog-friendly holiday destinations in the UK.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a8ba47 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8a8ba47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dog-friendly-cottages-scottish-highlands.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Dog-Friendly Highlands Cottage >><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a835e24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a835e24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-779edb19 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"779edb19\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c04cdfa\" data-id=\"7c04cdfa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51a8fd23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51a8fd23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"southernscotland\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/south-scotland-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southern Scotland<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b459f03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1b459f03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dog-friendly-holidays-uk-central-scotland-alt.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-80713\" alt=\"Best Dog-Friendly Holidays in the UK - Central Scotland\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ce9ed35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ce9ed35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Found by the border with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/en\/england\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">England<\/a>, Southern Scotland is a wonderful place for dog-friendly holidays in the UK. Stretching from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/berwick-upon-tweed-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berwick-upon-Tweed<\/a> to the east all the way to Gretna in the west, it&#8217;s a region that&#8217;s often (and unfairly) overlooked by tourists heading further north. However, despite this fact, we&#8217;ve seen over 600 dog-friendly bookings for 2026.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73bc9ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73bc9ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Why do dogs love it?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17d2d57b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17d2d57b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Here, you&#8217;ll find wonderful towns like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/kelso-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kelso<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/coldstream-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coldstream<\/a>, as well as a host of historic castles that once stood as important military checkpoints during the Middle Ages. Lose yourself in Southern Scotland&#8217;s history with your pooch at your side.<\/span><\/p><p>If you&#8217;d rather lose yourself in nature, then you&#8217;re in luck. With rolling green hills, crags and lush forests weaving throughout the landscape, Southern Scotland is a top choice for those of you looking to stay somewhere rural with your four-legged friends.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f318863 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f318863\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/south-scotland-cottages.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Cottage in Southern Scotland >><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be1984d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"be1984d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-651010a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"651010a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"cumbrialakedistrict\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cumbria-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cumbria<\/a> &amp; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/lake-district-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6954331b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6954331b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dog-by-Buttermere-in-Lake-District.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-62608\" alt=\"Dog by Buttermere in Lake District\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68f92403 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68f92403\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Named after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/lake-district-lakes\/\">16 gorgeous lakes<\/a> that stretch across this national park, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/lake-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District<\/a> and the surrounding county of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cumbria-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cumbria<\/a> are classic staycation hotspots, bringing in thousands of domestic and international tourists every year to experience its natural beauty. When it comes to 2026 bookings, it&#8217;s already the location of choice for over 3000 dog-friendly holidays!<\/span><\/p><p>Serving as an inspiration to some of Britain&#8217;s best writers and novelists, such as William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, the region first became a popular holiday destination back in the 1840s, when crowds of tourists started arriving at the newly-built railway station in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/bowness-on-windermere-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bowness<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39d35c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39d35c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Why do dogs love it?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-759e903e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"759e903e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">With 20 English Heritage Sites that accept dogs, you can explore several fascinating ruins, remains and fantastically preserved buildings, including Ambleside\u2019s ancient Roman Fort, which dates back to the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> century, and the remains of the 14th-century Penrith Castle.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dog-friendly-cottages-windermere.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windermere<\/a> and its neighbouring lake still serve as one of the most popular and recognisable areas in the national park, providing the perfect backdrop to a gentle afternoon stroll, family picnic or quaint boat tour.\u00a0You can enjoy a similar experience at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/coniston-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coniston Water<\/a>, where dogs can join the lake cruise free of charge. Be sure to try to visit as many of these unique bodies of water as you can, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/derwent-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derwentwater<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/bassenthwaite-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bassenthwaite Lake<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/buttermere-cottages.html\">Buttermere<\/a>.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dog-friendly-cottages-keswick.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keswick<\/a> was ranked the most dog-friendly town in the UK for three consecutive years by the Kennel Club, so you&#8217;re unlikely to find a place that doesn&#8217;t accept your four-legged friends here. Not only that, but with natural landmarks and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/lake-district-mountains\/\">mountains<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottages-near-scafell-pike.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scafell Pike<\/a> waiting for you to explore, you&#8217;re bound to have a wonderful time exploring all of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/lake-district-dog-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog-friendly walks in the Lake District<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ceb984 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7ceb984\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/pet-friendly-cottages-lake-district.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Dog-Friendly Lake District Cottage >><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42ccc7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"42ccc7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6bf8360 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6bf8360\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57fb86cc\" data-id=\"57fb86cc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd37557 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd37557\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"northwales\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-wales-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Wales<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c48fe2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7c48fe2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dog-friendly-holidays-uk-north-wales-alt.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-80658\" alt=\"Best Dog-Friendly Holidays in the UK - North Wales\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a71fc78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a71fc78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Without a doubt, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/north-wales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Wales<\/a> is a firm favourite for dog-friendly holidays in the UK and staycations in general. Already drawing nearly 4000 bookings, it&#8217;s not hard to see why this stunning region attracts so many visitors throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1055487f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1055487f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Why do dogs love it?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2269ad6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2269ad6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Along its central coastlines, seaside towns like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/prestatyn-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prestatyn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/llandudno-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Llandudno<\/a> still remain popular today after becoming fashionable holiday hotspots in the late Victorian era. Slightly further west, you&#8217;ll find the amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/snowdonia-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snowdonia National Park (Eryri)<\/a>, which welcomes dogs on a lead, as long as fitness permits, so your four-legged friend can accompany you on a trek up the magnificent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/snowdon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mount Snowdon<\/a>, North Wales&#8217; highest peak.<\/span><\/p><p>Not only that, there is the enchanting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/anglesey-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isle of Anglesey<\/a>, where there&#8217;s no shortage of wonderful places to explore. Many pubs, caf\u00e9s, and restaurants are also very dog-friendly here, and you&#8217;re unlikely to find a place that won&#8217;t accept them.<\/p><p>Although the latter operates restrictions on many of its beaches for dog walkers, both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/anglesey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anglesey<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/snowdonia-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snowdonia<\/a> boast tonnes of walking trails, coastal paths and wide-open areas where you and your pooch can roam free and enjoy the best of the region&#8217;s natural beauty.<\/p><p>For the best places to go walking with your pooch, take a look at this guide covering the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/dog-friendly-beaches-in-wales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog-friendly beaches in Wales<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e25d03 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7e25d03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/pet-friendly-cottages-north-wales.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Dog-Friendly North Wales Cottage >><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e565f54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e565f54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a64619 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a64619\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"cornwall\">6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/pet-friendly-cottages-cornwall.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornwall<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7a817f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d7a817f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dog-playing-on-the-beach.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-62605\" alt=\"Dog playing on the beach\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d961745 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d961745\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">With its golden beaches, dramatic cliffs and miles of winding coast path, Cornwall is a dog lover\u2019s dream. Whether you\u2019re exploring quiet coves or clifftop trails, there\u2019s plenty of space for four-legged friends to stretch their legs.<\/span><\/p><p>One of the most popular dog-friendly spots here is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/perran-sands-beach\/\">Perranporth Beach<\/a>, where dogs are welcome all year round. It\u2019s a vast, sandy expanse that offers a proper runaround for even the most energetic pups. After a long stroll, you\u2019ll also find plenty of pubs and caf\u00e9s nearby that offer a warm welcome and a bowl of water.<\/p><p>If you fancy something a little different, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/south-west-coast-path-cottages.html\">South West Coast Path<\/a> offers breathtaking views and scenic walks linking charming harbour towns like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/padstow-cottages.html\">Padstow<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/polperro-holiday-cottages.html\">Polperro<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/st-ives-cottages.html\">St Ives<\/a>, many of which are home to pet-friendly eateries and dog-welcoming shops. With so much to see and do and plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/dog-friendly-beaches-in-cornwall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog-friendly Cornish beaches<\/a>, Cornwall makes for the ultimate coastal escape with your canine companion.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fe2ad4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fe2ad4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Why do dogs love it?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-706b34b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"706b34b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Cornwall is one of the UK\u2019s most dog-friendly destinations, and with over 300 beaches, miles of scenic trails and countless welcoming pubs and caf\u00e9s, it\u2019s easy to see why. Dogs can roam freely on many of the region\u2019s beaches throughout the year, with places like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/perranporth-cottages.html\">Perranporth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/daymer-bay-cottages.html\">Daymer Bay<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/constantine-bay-cottages.html\">Constantine Bay<\/a> proving to be firm favourites among owners and pups alike.<\/span><\/p><p>If you&#8217;re after a proper walk, then the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/south-west-coast-path-cottages.html\">South West Coast Path<\/a> offers plenty of dog-friendly stretches, from clifftop walks around Bedruthan Steps to gentler strolls near <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/fowey-cottages.html\">Fowey<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/polruan-cottages.html\">Polruan<\/a>. For countryside lovers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/bodmin-moor-cottages.html\">Bodmin Moor<\/a> provides vast open landscapes and quiet trails to explore, where your four-legged friend can really stretch their legs.<\/p><p>After a long day of exploring, you\u2019ll be pleased to find that many of Cornwall\u2019s traditional pubs are more than happy to welcome dogs, often with water bowls, dog treats and cosy fires to curl up next to. With so many dog-friendly things to see and do, it\u2019s no surprise Cornwall is such a hit with furry companions!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7373536 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7373536\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/pet-friendly-cottages-cornwall.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Dog-Friendly Cottage in Cornwall >><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2791c49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2791c49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-546036a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"546036a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"devon\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/pet-friendly-cottages-devon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devon<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4241185b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4241185b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Best-Dog-Beaches-in-Dorset.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-82089\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c595a33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c595a33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re walking across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dartmoor-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dartmoor<\/a> or paddling along the shore at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/saunton-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saunton Sands<\/a>, Devon is packed with spots where dogs can run free and owners can relax. It\u2019s a brilliant destina<\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">tion for a dog-friendly escape, offering a good mix of coast, countryside and everything in between.<\/span><\/p><p>On the north coast, the likes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dog-friendly-cottages-woolacombe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woolacombe<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/pet-friendly-cottages-croyde.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Croyde<\/a> and Saunton Sands offer long, dog-friendly stretches of beach that are ideal for seaside strolls and splash-abouts. Further south, towns like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dog-friendly-cottages-salcombe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salcombe<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dog-friendly-cottages-dartmouth.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dartmouth<\/a> are full of dog-welcoming pubs, caf\u00e9s and attractions, including ferry rides across the estuary.<\/p><p>For inland adventures, Dartmoor National Park is the place to go. With its wide-open moorland, granite tors and quiet wooded valleys, it\u2019s a brilliant place for dogs to explore off-lead. With plenty of walks, beaches and places to eat and drink, Devon really does tick every box for pet-friendly breaks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d7d7a47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d7d7a47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Why do dogs love it?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4393c4eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4393c4eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Devon is an absolute treat for dogs, thanks to its blend of coast and countryside. Its\u00a0beaches are among the most dog-welcoming in the UK, with places like Saunton Sands, Beesands and Westward Ho! offering year-round access. Whether your pooch enjoys running along golden sands or splashing in shallow surf, they\u2019ll be in their element with these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/dog-friendly-beaches-in-devon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog-friendly beaches in Devon<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><p>Away from the beach, there\u2019s loads of scope for adventure in Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks. Both are criss-crossed with walking trails, riverside paths and dog-friendly pubs \u2013 making them perfect for longer, off-the-lead rambles.<\/p><p>Back in the towns and villages, you\u2019ll find many of Devon\u2019s attractions, caf\u00e9s and even boat trips are happy to accommodate dogs. Whether you&#8217;re heading out for a moorland hike or a coastal pub lunch, Devon makes life easy for owners and brilliant for dogs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-488802c elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"488802c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/pet-friendly-cottages-devon.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Dog-Friendly Cottage in Devon >><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-add3f9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"add3f9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51d72fef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51d72fef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"northyorkmoorscoast\">8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-york-moors-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North York Moors<\/a> and Coast<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-678c5f77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"678c5f77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dog-friendly-holidays-uk-north-york-moors-coast-alt.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-80657\" alt=\"Best Dog-Friendly Holidays in the UK - North York Moors &amp; the Yorkshire Coast\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65fba115 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65fba115\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Found in the stunning county of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dog-friendly-cottages-north-yorkshire.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Yorkshire<\/a>, the North York Moors is one of the largest national parks in the country and a fantastic place for dog-friendly holidays in the UK.<\/span><\/p><p>As the name suggests, it&#8217;s best known for its hilly moorlands and rural charm. Covering over 500 square miles, it&#8217;s a great place to consider staying if you&#8217;re looking to unplug from everyday life for some well-needed peace and tranquillity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63a1b3f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63a1b3f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Why do dogs love it?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34d3b9b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34d3b9b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">At the eastern edge of the national park, you&#8217;ll find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/yorkshire-coast-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yorkshire Coast<\/a>, another brilliant location for dog-friendly holidays in the UK. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Lined with bustling and historic resorts that have been holidaymakers&#8217; havens for centuries, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dog-friendly-cottages-bridlington.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bridlington<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dog-friendly-cottages-scarborough.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scarborough<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/pet-friendly-cottages-whitby.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitby<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/pet-friendly-cottages-robin-hoods-bay.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Robin Hood&#8217;s Bay<\/a>, it&#8217;s an area known for its dramatic coastal cliffs, some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/dog-friendly-beaches-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best dog-friendly beaches in the UK<\/a> and some of the best fish and chips anywhere in the country. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Not only that, but many of this region&#8217;s beaches are also completely dog-friendly, with only a handful operating seasonal restrictions.<\/span><\/p><p>There are countless wonderful attractions for you and your pooch to experience here; climb Whitby&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/199-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">199 Steps<\/a> and visit the stunning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/whitby-abbey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitby Abbey<\/a>, wander through Kilburn Woods exploring enchanting woodland and breath-taking views of the Vale of York, discover a variety of flora and fauna along the coast at Robin Hood&#8217;s Bay, and learn about the 900-year history of English Heritage-owned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/helmsley-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Helmsley Castle<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c97641e elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c97641e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/pet-friendly-cottages-north-york-moors.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Dog-Friendly North York Moors Cottage >><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52d3a6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"52d3a6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14e67bf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14e67bf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"centralscotland\">9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/central-scotland-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Scotland<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3972eeb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3972eeb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dog-friendly-holidays-uk-highlands-islands-alt.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-80714\" alt=\"Best Dog-Friendly Holidays in the UK - Central Scotland\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35b6abbc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35b6abbc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1de45d66\" data-id=\"1de45d66\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e7333b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e7333b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Also known as the &#8220;Scottish Midlands&#8221; and the &#8220;Central Belt&#8221;, Central Scotland is home to the country&#8217;s two largest cities, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/glasgow-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow<\/a> and the capital city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/edinburgh-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edinburgh<\/a>. Whilst being a popular location for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/uk-city-breaks.html\">city breaks<\/a>, staying in the countryside in-between these two cities is a wonderful idea for your next pet-friendly break.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18007b10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18007b10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Why do dogs love it?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c51d0a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c51d0a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Once the industrial heart of the country, this region is where you&#8217;ll find a host of small towns and villages that make for great places to go for dog-friendly holidays in the UK, as well as a host of country parks where you can roam free with your four-legged friends.<\/span><\/p><p>Some of the best dog-friendly walks in the region include Lomond Hills Regional Park, which boasts 65 square kilometres of rolling countryside; Kelvingrove Park, a unique Victorian-style park in Glasgow; and the Fife Coastal Path, which offers spectacular coastal views, beaches and fishing villages to explore.<\/p><p>Not only that but there&#8217;s also a host of interesting dog-friendly attractions and landmarks to explore here, including Stirling Old Town Jail, the impressive Kelpies monument and the historic Linlithgow Palace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31e9fc5 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"31e9fc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/central-scotland-cottages.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Cottage in Central Scotland >><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d52f453 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d52f453\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eddc116 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2eddc116\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"yorkshiredales\">10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/yorkshire-dales-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yorkshire Dales<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b95e35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9b95e35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dog-friendly-holidays-uk-yorkshire-dales-alt.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-80716\" alt=\"Best Dog-Friendly Holidays in the UK - Yorkshire Dales\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b5ccc85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b5ccc85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">The perfect place to go for a rural escape with your four-legged friend, the stunning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/yorkshire-dales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yorkshire Dales<\/a> makes for a fantastic place to get away for dog-friendly holidays in the UK.<\/span><\/p><p>Found mostly within the county of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/north-yorkshire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Yorkshire<\/a> but also covering parts of both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/lancashire-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lancashire<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cumbria-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cumbria<\/a>, it&#8217;s a place that&#8217;s noted for its picturesque villages, rolling hills and the magnificent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/wensleydale-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wensleydale Valley<\/a> that runs through the heart of the region.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e92bb7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e92bb7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Why do dogs love it?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-784eced elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"784eced\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Dotted with historic structures like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/middleham-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Middleham Castle<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/bolton-abbey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bolton Abbey<\/a>, as well as a host of natural wonders like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/aysgarth-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aysgarth<\/a> Falls and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/semerwater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Semerwater<\/a>, it&#8217;s a place where you and your pooch can get away from the stresses of everyday life for some much-needed rest and relaxation!<\/span><\/p><p>There are 17 Miles without Stiles walking routes, accessible to all abilities, that are dog-friendly, including around Malham Cove, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/buckden-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buckden<\/a> and the River Rawthey. You are sure to stumble upon a number of fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-yorkshire-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yorkshire Dales walks<\/a> on your next visit with your beloved pet.<\/p><p>Don&#8217;t forget about the dog-friendly pubs in the national park! These are the perfect place for a post-walk sit-down with your furry friend. Why not venture to The Kings Arms in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/askrigg-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Askrigg<\/a> after wandering along the Gunnerside Gill and Kisdon Force trail nearby? Alternatively, stop in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redlion.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Red Lion<\/a> for a pint after exploring one of the many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/skipton-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skipton<\/a> trails.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e21db0 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7e21db0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dog-friendly-yorkshire-dales.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Dog-Friendly Yorkshire Dales Cottage >><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3204be65 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3204be65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79aed472 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"79aed472\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"methodology\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54219f4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54219f4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Methodology<\/h2><p>All findings in this article are based on Sykes Holiday Cottages\u2019 internal booking data.<\/p><p>We analysed pet-inclusive bookings for calendar years 2025 and 2026, using data available as of 23rd October 2025. This included reviewing the total number of pets taken on holiday and calculating the percentage of overall bookings that included pets.<\/p><p>To identify the most dog-friendly regions, we calculated the bookings per property using the number of pet-inclusive bookings per region and the number of properties that accept pets in each region. This allowed us to highlight areas with both high demand and strong availability of dog-friendly accommodation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b7d4c57 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1b7d4c57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afefd0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afefd0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Pets Go Free with Sykes Holiday Cottages<\/h2><p>We know how important it is to bring your beloved dog on holiday with you! So we&#8217;ve pulled together a list of properties accepting pets for free. Browse the collection and book your next adventure today!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c2d610b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3c2d610b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/pets-go-free-cottages.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pets-go-Free.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-82292\" alt=\"Pets go Free\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4998c6c3 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4998c6c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e6e959d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e6e959d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Feeling inspired to book your next getaway? Then check out this selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/pet-friendly-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog-friendly cottages in the UK<\/a>, with over 13,000 properties you&#8217;re sure to find your perfect holiday! Be sure to read our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/dog-friendly-places-to-eat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best dog-friendly places to eat<\/a>, as well as our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SEO.1118_Give-A-Dog-A-Break-Checklist_v2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pet Packing Guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pet-Friendly Travel Guide<\/a>, ahead of your adventure.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If going on holiday with your four-legged companion is a must-do, then why not consider booking a stay in one of these fantastic locations for dog-friendly holidays in the UK? Here at Sykes, we understand how important it is to bring your beloved pooch on your next getaway. 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