Cumbria
Elm Lodge
- 26 Guests
- 11 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
Stunning arts and crafts country house set in 15 acres of mixed formal gardens, meadows and woodland. Ideal for large family get togethers.
Weekends From £4,150
Weeks From £5,440
Dog-friendly houses for groups
Where everyone’s welcome, including your dog. Roughly 35% of our bookings are for dog friendly holiday houses, you’ll find properties with spacious grounds for running, secure gardens for nosing about, and owners who actually welcome dogs rather than merely tolerate them.
Dorset
Lorton House
- 18 Guests
- 9 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
A stunning Victorian country house set in 11 acres of rolling parkland overlooking the sea. Close to Weymouth and the iconic Jurassic Coast. Sleeps 16 guests in the main house with an additional annex available for an extra 2.
Weekends From £2,100
Weeks From £3,250
Dumfriesshire
Springkell
- 66 Guests
- 27 Bedrooms
- 24 Bathrooms
A beautiful Palladian Mansion, deep in the Scottish Borderlands.
Weekends From £11,000
Weeks From £30,000
Cumbria
Low Graythwaite Hall
- 24 Guests
- 12 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Stunning Country House with adjacent cottage and extensive private grounds in the heart of the Lake District. Sleeps 24. Wood fired hot tub
Weekends From £5,243
Weeks From £5,825
Wiltshire
Henge Estate
- 24 Guests
- 11 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
A stunning country estate, set in 25 acres of Wiltshire countryside with two luxury, restored and sustainably-minded properties.
Weekends From £4,200
Weeks From £11,500
Gloucestershire
Hyll Hotel
- 52 Guests
- 26 Bedrooms
- 26 Bathrooms
A quietly luxurious hotel in the Cotswolds, where time slows, space expands, and doing less becomes more than enough.
Weekends From £13,000
Weeks From £30,000
Denbighshire
Crogen Estate
- 31 Guests
- 16 Bedrooms
- 12 Bathrooms
An estate offering the very best of life in Wales – beautiful, dramatic and private countryside, outstanding country and water sports, and some fabulous food.
Weekends From £2,300
Weeks From £3,000
Bontnewydd
Plas Y Bryn
- 96 Guests
- 41 Bedrooms
- 41 Bathrooms
18th Century Manor in the heart of the North Wales countryside. Set in stunning wooded grounds and close to the Snowdonia National Park.
Weekends From £7,717
Weeks From £8,104
Cheshire
Crag Hall
- 20 Guests
- 11 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Crag Hall is an impressive country house sitting above the picturesque village of Wildboarclough, with breath-taking views of the Peak District National Park.
Weekends From £4,125
Weeks From £5,500
Suffolk
Ringshall Grange
- 23 Guests
- 8 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
A beautiful, private moated manor house, in the depths of the Suffolk countryside.
Weekends From £3,500
Weeks From £4,500
Lincolnshire
The Manners Arms
- 20 Guests
- 10 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
Nestled just five minutes from the iconic Belvoir Castle, The Manners is a one-of-a-kind private hire retreat.
Weekends From £2,000
Weeks From £8,000
Powys
Plas Dinam
- 34 Guests
- 15 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
Plas Dinam - a great Country House with 15 bedrooms sleeping 34, with beautiful and magnificent scenery.
Weekends From £5,200
Weeks From £8,500
Herefordshire
Tre-Vern
- 29 Guests
- 11 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
A spacious, sociable holiday barn sleeping 29 in the heart of the Herefordshire countryside. Near Ross-on-Wye & Symonds Yat.
Weekends From £2,900
Weeks From £5,000
Devon
Hallsannery House
- 38 Guests
- 15 Bedrooms
- 14 Bathrooms
Hallsannery House is an elegant Grade II listed Manor with spectacular views, located within five miles of the beauty and sandy beaches of the North Devon coast. It offers the ultimate ‘wow factor’ venue for friends and family holidays, celebrations, reunions and weddings.
Weekends From £4,500
Weeks From £6,000
Dorset
The Old Rectory
- 22 Guests
- 11 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
A gorgeous, sunny-stoned rectory, near the world-famous Jurassic Coast and the Dorset countryside.
Weekends From £4,500
Weeks From £7,000
Northumberland
Glanton Pyke
- 12 Guests
- 6 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
The Hall at Glanton Pyke is a grand six-bedroom country house set within one of the finest private gardens in Northumberland.
Weekends From £2,130
Weeks From £3,556
Herefordshire
Brinsop Court
- 33 Guests
- 18 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
Brinsop Court is very special – it’s a picturesque moated manor house, tucked in the rolling folds of Herefordshire.
Weekends From £6,350
Weeks From £10,000
Derbyshire
Stretton House
- 38 Guests
- 15 Bedrooms
- 14 Bathrooms
A welcoming Derbyshire manor house, set in beautiful gardens.
Weekends From £3,600
Weeks From £7,200
Lincolnshire
Skendleby Hall
- 28 Guests
- 13 Bedrooms
- 13 Bathrooms
An expansive country manor, oozing laid back luxury and set in stunning Lincolnshire countryside. Sleeping up to 28, it’s a perfect spot for corporate retreats, big celebrations, and intimate weddings.
Weekends From £4,500
Weeks From £6,500
Dorset
Upwey House
- 24 Guests
- 9 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
A stunning 17th Century Manor House with 23 acres of private land.
Weekends From £2,825
Weeks From £4,025
Devon
Huntsham Court
- 100 Guests
- 42 Bedrooms
- 32 Bathrooms
Huntsham Court - a combination of the posh and playful, a house of relaxed grandeur and endless opportunity...
Weekends From £13,000
Weeks From £34,500
Herefordshire
Holly Tree House
- 22 Guests
- 9 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
Holly Tree House is a beautiful, three storey Victorian house nestled in the heart of the Wye Valley.
Weekends From £2,250
Weeks From £3,750
Herefordshire
Pencraig Court
- 44 Guests
- 14 Bedrooms
- 12 Bathrooms
18th century, Grade II-listed country house set off the A40 between Monmouth and Ross on Wye with panoramic views across the River Wye.
Weekends From £3,350
Weeks From £5,850
Somerset
Tone Dale House
- 31 Guests
- 16 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
A big, friendly party-house with plenty to keep everyone entertained, set beside a lazy mill stream.
Weekends From £3,900
Weeks From £7,350
Where your dog doesn’t have to stay home
Finding accommodation that welcomes dogs isn’t a problem anymore. Finding accommodation that welcomes dogs and sleeps 20 people can be. Most pet-friendly cottages max out at six guests, which doesn’t help when you’re trying to get the whole family together and nobody wants to leave poor Lola in kennels.
Our pet friendly group accommodation sleep 16 to 40 or more guests and explicitly welcome dogs, often multiple dogs. These aren’t properties grudgingly accepting pets, they’re houses designed for groups that include dogs. Enclosed gardens where dogs can rootle about safely. Boot rooms set up for leads, towels, and muddy paws. Locations with good walks straight from the front door.
Most are in countryside or coastal settings, where dogs can have a holiday too. You’ll find farmhouses with paddocks, coastal properties near dog-friendly beaches, estate houses with acres of grounds, and converted barns with secure gardens. Places where having a dog adds to the weekend rather than being an inconvenience.
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Each listing details pet rules, any fees, and how many dogs are welcome.
Contact owners directly
Discuss your specific requirements and confirm arrangements before booking.
Pet-friendly houses for groups with dogs
Finding large pet-friendly properties requires planning. But you’re in the right place. Roughly 35% of our bookings involve one or more canine guests. You might have found that many houses sleeping 16 or more guests automatically exclude pets. This is usually due to allergies, damage concerns, or owner policies. Our properties that welcome dogs tend to be rural houses with substantial grounds: farms, estates, converted barns. The outdoor space means pets don’t dominate indoor areas and owners understand animals.
It’s worth knowing that different regions have different approaches to pooches. Wales is full of large dog-friendly cottages, with about 60% of properties welcoming pets. Scotland is also generous with space and acceptance of our furry friends. Cornwall and Devon are a bit more mixed due to coastal restrictions. The Cotswolds is more restrictive due to holiday-let density.
From our experience facilitating pet-friendly bookings over the last 16 years, the houses that work best have enclosed gardens, washable floors in some rooms, separate boot rooms, and nearby footpaths or fields. It’s all about outdoor access over interior perfection. You’ll typically find that properties in agricultural areas are generally more accommodating than tourist villages. Keep an eye out for our beach and moorland properties where dogs get proper exercise, groups get scenic walks, and everyone returns home happy and tired.
As one family told us about their holiday house where dogs were welcome: “The fact our dog was as welcome as us made the difference! Our dog is 11 and pretty much blind so not happy on his own in unfamiliar surroundings. If you’re a dog owner (aka fur baby) you know how important and integral a part of your life they are. This is the place that extends the same welcome to you and your doggy.” This couple wanted their dogs to be guests of honour at their wedding: “One key reason we chose this property was because we wanted our two dogs to be there with us on the big day. The venue was perfect for this.”
Pet policies vary widely. Some properties welcome unlimited dogs, others cap at two, three, or four. Some charge per pet (£25 to £50 per dog per stay), others include pets free. Most require advance notice. Some need pet deposits (£100 to £200 refundable). All totally worth it to have your sweet pooch join you on this most memorable of holidays.
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Pet-Friendly Questions
How many dogs can we typically bring?
The answer to this varies depending on the property. You’ll often find a limit of two dogs in houses where the owners are cautious of pets. For those more comfortable, you might be able to bring three to four dogs with you. Some farms or very rural estates don’t impose a limit on the number of dogs you can bring. From experience, we highly recommend that groups travelling with 6 or more dogs contact properties directly.
To make your trip go without a hitch, be sure to declare all dogs when making your booking. Surprising owners with extra pets risks losing deposits or immediate eviction.
What pet charges should we expect?
Pet fees vary widely. In our experience, about 30% of properties charge nothing at all. More common is a charge of around £25 to £50 per dog per stay, amounting to around £50 to £100 for multiple dogs. Some properties also require pet deposits of about £100 to £200. These are fully refundable if no damage is done during your stay.
For the lowest fees or no fees at all, focus your search on properties in Wales and Scotland. Properties in premium tourist areas tend to charge more. For the sake of budgeting, allow £50 per dog and you should be covered.
Are there restrictions on where dogs can go in houses?
Some more relaxed properties allow dogs everywhere; others confine our furry friends to specific rooms. Most pet-friendly properties allow dogs throughout the ground floor but restrict upper floors and bedrooms. This keeps pet hair manageable for cleanup, reducing extra cleaning fees. You will probably be asked to keep dogs off furniture (especially sofas and beds) and out of certain rooms such as formal dining rooms and rooms with valuable furnishings.
Our advice for making your pet-friendly stay go perfectly? Discuss the rules when you book and share them with your group to protect any deposits you’ve paid. This will ensure you and Otto are both invited back for the reunion trip next year.
What about beaches and walking areas?
The joy of a pet-friendly property is that you usually have areas of stunning natural beauty to explore right from your front door. In particular, Wales, Scotland, and the Lake District have excellent dog-walking terrain. Properties near coastal paths or moorland deliver the best dog experiences.
That said, it’s worth keeping in mind that some areas come with restrictions for our four-legged friends.
Many UK beaches ban dogs from April to September between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm to protect summer tourists. Check the rules of the beach before you hit the sand. If you’re visiting off-season (October to March), you and your dog will likely be welcome.
If you’re nearby any National Parks or just the general countryside, these are generally dog friendly. However, do keep in mind that UK lambing season runs from March to May so keep dogs on leads to avoid worrying the animals. As a rule, you want to keep pets on leads whenever you’re passing near livestock to keep interactions to a minimum.
Before you get your wellies on, check for local restrictions or have a chat to your host to understand where you’ll be welcome and where you may need to tread more carefully or steer clear entirely.