Posted by admin | Posted in Introduction to Dog Friendly Cottages | Posted on 29-03-2011
It is said that a dog is a man’s best friend and for many people their dog is part of their family. When it comes to taking a self catering holiday many people look for a holiday cottage or accommodation where dogs are welcome.
It’s important for many people to find somewhere where not only they will be welcome and happy but where their dog will be welcome too. Before booking a holiday cottage or self catering accommodation do your research, check out what facilities each property has for dogs. Do they supply any extras for dogs like kennels or a dog bed for example? Are dogs allowed off the lead in the grounds? These are important questions that you will want answers to.
It’s also important to ask about an extra charges. It is common practice at many holiday cottages for an extra charge to be made for dogs staying too. These charges vary so do remember to check before booking.
For Pet Friendly Cottages see: selection of Dog friendly Cottages in the UK and Ireland
Another important consideration is the number of dogs allowed at the cottage. Very few cottages have a totally laid back attitude to dogs where any number of dogs are welcome. Cottages that do welcome any number of dogs tend to be very large cottages with facilities like outside areas for dogs. When it comes to most cottages they ordinarily have a policy of welcoming one or two dogs per party. Some cottages will only accept well behaved dogs or clean dogs. Some cottages have a policy advertising no smelly dogs – which with criteria like that one starts to wonder how dog friendly they are in any event.
To make sure that both you and your dog enjoy your holiday do make sure you get answers to any questions you have and thoroughly check out the cottage’s welcome policy for dogs.
We would suggest you also do your research when planning your holiday to find pubs where you can take your dog and take time to find pet friendly attractions to visit if you wish to get out and about.
This site is under development and more advice on finding a dog friendly holiday cottage in the UK and Ireland will be coming soon.
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