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11 of the best dog-friendly hotels in the Cotswolds

Dogs are part of the family, so why not take your pets on holiday with you?

by Sarah Bridge
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Best dog friendly hotels in the Cotswolds

Burleigh Court, Stroud

Burleigh Court hotel near Stroud

Burleigh Court hotel near Stroud

The hotel: Boutique Cotswolds hotel Burleigh Court near Stroud has 18 bedrooms and three acres of landscaped gardens with stunning views across Stroud valley.
What makes Burleigh Court a dog friendly hotel? Burleigh Court says it is a dog paradise, with spacious surroundings, off-road walking trails in nearby Minchinhampton Common and locally-sourced food at its dog-friendly restaurant. Its pet-friendly rooms have dog-themed wallpaper in the coach house next to the main building, and there’s three acres of landscaped gardens with stunning views across Stroud valley. Burleigh Court allows up to two dogs in its pet friendly bedrooms in the Coach House which share their own entrance and have direct access to the grounds. The hotel provides bowls and a bag of delicious dog treats.
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Dormy House, Cotswolds, Worcestershire

dog friendly hotels Dormy House

Dogs at Dormy House

The hotel: Dormy House, nestled in the hills above the Cotswolds village of Broadway, is the perfect boutique hotel, with an ultra-modern spa, cosy bedrooms, two restaurants and a great eye for what makes a lovely break.
What makes Dormy House a dog friendly hotel?
Dormy House welcomes four-legged guests (aged one year or over) and has a number of doggy-friendly rooms including Courtyard Suites, Hot Tub Suites and Comfy rooms, all a short walk from the main Farmhouse.  Dogs are welcome to dine with their owners in The Potting Shed. There’s a £30 per dog per stay charge which includes the provision of a dog bed, towel, water bowl and welcome treat.
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Ellenborough Park, Cheltenham

Ellenborough Park hotel

Ellenborough Park hotel

The hotel: Less than a few furlongs from the world-famous Cheltenham racecourse, Ellenborough Park is an impressive, 15th century luxury Cotswolds manor house with the racing theme running from the hotel bar to the rooms.
What makes Ellenborough Park a dog-friendly hotel? This country house hotel is home to 14 dog-friendly rooms, as well as four Pooch Bedrooms which have their own large enclosed garden. With access to the best walks in the Cotswolds, it’s no surprise this country estate is a popular choice for getaways with four-legged friends. Guests may bring up to two dogs per room (size dependent), with an additional charge of £30 per dog, per night. This includes a cosy Le Chameau dog bed or secure crate, food and water bowls, and tasty treats.
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The Fish hotel, the Cotswolds

The hotel: The Fish bills itself as a ‘back-to-nature bolthole’ with a little touch of luxury and is owned by the group behind the excellent Dormy House (see review at the top of this article).
What makes The Fish a dog friendly hotel?
The Fish says it is a perfect dog-friendly hotel in the Cotswolds  with its countryside location and it welcomes one medium-sized or two small well-behaved pooches, aged one year or over, per room. There’s a number of dog-friendly rooms, with wooden floors, easy access to your car and 500 acres of Cotswold countryside on your doorstep for those all-important dog walks – there’s even their own ‘Pooch Playground.’ A charge of £30 per dog per stay applies and includes a cosy dog bed in the room, two dog bowls, some lovely doggie treats and a dog towel. You can relax in the bar and lounge with your furry friends, where you can dine from our bar menu, but it asks that dogs are not taken into the restaurant.
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The Lygon Arms, Worcestershire

The Lygon Arms, Broadway

The Lygon Arms, Broadway

The hotel: The Lygon Arms is a four-star luxury coaching inn in Broadway, the heart of the Cotswolds.
What makes Lygon Arms a dog friendly hotel? Dogs are allowed throughout except in the spa or the Grill restaurant. All of Lygon Arms’ dog-friendly rooms come with a bed, treats and bowls for your four-legged friend. There’s also a muddy paws station located in the courtyard, perfect for washing down your dog after exploring the Cotswolds countryside – the hotel has a list of dog friendly walking routes and nearby attractions.
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Manor House, Castle Combe, Wiltshire

Manor House Castle Combe

Manor House Castle Combe

The hotel: Splendid historic manor house with beautiful grounds in the heart of picture-perfect Cotswolds village Castle Combe.
What makes Manor House a dog friendly hotel? There are 365 acres for dogs and owners to explore at this Michelin-starred luxury hotel. The Manor House has 14 dog friendly rooms located in its stunning Cotswolds mews cottages, spread across almost all room types. In your room there will be a comfy Fatboy dog bed waiting, along with a towel for mucky paws, two bowls, doggy poop bags, a little treat and some water. The hotel is happy to store fresh dog food in its fridges. Guests can dine with their dogs in the front hall lounge and oak lounge in the hotel as well as in the nearby Castle Inn pub, where all dogs are welcome. Dogs are £40 extra for the duration of the stay.
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The Painswick, Gloucestershire

The Painswick

The Painswick

The hotel: Cosy and charming award-winning boutique hotel in Cotswolds stone.
What makes The Painswick a dog friendly hotel? With a countryside location that’s ideal for walking and exploring, Painswick claims to be the perfect dog friendly hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. One well behaved pooch aged one year or older is allowed in its dog-friendly rooms and a charge of £20 per night includes a cosy bed, bowl and treats in the room ready for your arrival. As well as the bedrooms, guests can relax with their four legged friend in the bar, balcony, terrace, garden lounge or games room – the hotel asks that pooches are not taken into the main restaurant but are welcome to dine in the pantry or garden lounge.
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Whatley Manor, Wiltshire

Dogs at Whatley Manor

Dogs at Whatley Manor

The hotel: Whatley Manor is a quintessential country house hotel with Michelin-starred restaurant, top spa and beautiful ornate gardens.
What makes Whatley Manor a dog friendly hotel?
There are a selection of designated dog friendly rooms available to book at Whatley Manor, with a £30 supplement. Guest dogs will enjoy little luxuries during their stay including a dog basket, dog toy, food and water bowls, plus (for their owners) a guide to walking routes, a garden map of Whatley to illustrate the best areas to take a walk and lots of ideas for dog friendly outings nearby. The hotel recently launched its ‘Petflix and Chill’ package which includes dog-friendly ice cream and a selection of dog-themed classic films delivered directly to your room alongside a glass of Gusbourne English wine and popcorn for human guests.
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Best dog-friendly pubs – Cotswolds

The Bear of Rodborough, Stroud

bear of rodborough exterior

Bear of Rodborough

The pub: The Bear of Rodborough is a 17th-century Cotswolds coaching inn, part of the excellent Fullers-owned Cotswold Inns & Hotels chain, is located on not only one but two glorious commons – Rodborough Common and Minchinhampton Common – which sprawl across this part of Cotswolds in southern England yielding footpaths and sweeping views across all sides.
What makes the Bear of Rodborough a dog-friendly pub? The Bear of Rodborough says it’s proud to be a dog friendly hotel. Perched on top of the rambling hills of Rodborough Common, it’s home to doggy heaven with plenty of walks to explore and scents to be sniffed out. There’s a selection of dog-friendly rooms for an extra £20 per night which includes a dog bed and bowl in your room and a sausage for your dog at breakfast, and dogs are allowed to dine with their owners in the bar and garden, where they can also enjoy a wander around.
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The Hare and Hounds, Tetbury

Hare and Hounds, Tetbury

Hare and Hounds, Tetbury

The hotel: Part of the lovely Cotswolds Inns and Hotels group, itself owned by Fuller’s, the Hare and Hounds is a grand-looking hotel with expansive gardens just outside the pretty Cotswolds village of Tetbury and just a few minutes’ drive from the popular Westonbirt Arboretum. The hotel has a onsite fine-dining restaurant as well as its very own Jack Hare’s bar.
What makes The Hare and Hounds a dog-friendly pub? This imposing but welcoming hotel has a selection of specially allocated rooms to sleep you and your dog comfortably during your stay. Dogs are welcome to dine with you in the bar and vast garden, where they can also enjoy a wander around. They are not permitted in the main restaurant. There’s a selection of dog-friendly rooms for an extra £20 per night which includes a dog bed and bowl in your room and a sausage for your dog at breakfast

The King’s Head Inn, Bledington, Cotswolds

Kings Head Inn Bledington

Kings Head Inn, Bledington

The hotel: The King’s Head Inn is in the heart of the Cotswolds, in the middle of the triangle created by Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford. It is just a few minutes’ drive from famous Cotswolds icons including Daylesford OrganicsJeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat farm shop. This traditional pub with 12 bedrooms serves excellent food and drink and has stone floors, open fires and low beamed ceilings like the very best English pubs.
What makes the King’s Head Inn a dog-friendly pub?
The King’s Head Inn says it offers superb dog-friendly accommodation and welcomes well-behaved dogs and pets for a £15 per night supplement fee. Dogs are welcome in the gardens and in the bar area of the inn too, so you can relax together. There is a pet-friendly area in our pub, where your dog can enjoy a fresh drink of water and complimentary treats.

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