Pet-friendly breaks in UK holiday hotspots

According to recent research, the UK remains a top destination for both long and short breaks. Despite our unpredictable climate, it seems holidays closer to home are attractive for a number of reasons including the lack of language barrier, the eco-friendly aspect and the fact that it avoids the stress of air travel.

This trend is also reflected on Holiday-Rentals.co.uk, the UK’s number one holiday home rentals website, which currently lists over 1,500 properties in the UK and close to 90,000 worldwide.

Greg Grant, Managing Director comments, “Holiday home rental properties in popular destinations in the UK enjoy a consistently high level of booking enquiries on Holiday-Rentals.co.uk, particularly along the South Coast and in the Lake District.

“Holiday cottages in Cornwall and Devon get booked up well in advance but due to the high volume of properties we list, there are still great deals to be found and renting a cottage with family or friends is a really cost-effective option as the price-per-head works out much lower than a hotel. For example, there are currently cottages available in Devon for around £20 per person per night.”

A holiday home rental in the UK is also a great pet-friendly option as many owners allow cats, dogs and other small animals. As they are self-catering properties with comprehensive ‘home-from-home’ facilities, including kitchens, living rooms and gardens you’ll have everything you could possibly need for your pet.

Below are some great last minute deals and pet-friendly properties available on Holiday-Rentals.co.uk this week.

DEVON

TWO 3-BEDROOM COTTAGES, SLEEP 6
These delightful three bedroom cottages are situated right in the heart of the picturesque coastal village of Croyde, just five minutes walk from the local shops, pubs, bars and restaurants and around a ten minute walk from the beach. Refurbished to a very high standard, the cottages include luxury kitchens with range cookers and granite work-tops, living rooms with flat-screen TVs, leather sofas and oak flooring, and lovely gardens with BBQs and outdoor dining areas. Off-street parking also available.

PRICES:
Croyde Cottage Farmhouse £956 per week (down from £1,195) = £159.33 per person/week
Croyde Cottage Barn £1,000 per week (down from £1,250) = £166.66 per person/week

TWO 3-BEDROOM BARN CONVERSIONS, SLEEP 6
These two charming self catering barn conversions are set in a peaceful, secluded spot close to the village of Cheriton Bishop on the edge of Dartmoor with stunning countryside views. The perfect location for those who want to bring their dog along. Add to this Baobab – yoga facilities, massage/aromatherapy and reflexology treatments available from the owner, and finally a steam room and hot tub and you have all the ingredients for “remaining peaceful in a busy world.” Pamper breaks also available on request from owners.

PRICES:
Citrine £750 per week (until 24 July) = £125 per person/week
Amber £702 per week (until 24 July) = £117 per person/week

CORNWALL

1 BEDROOM COTTAGE, SLEEPS 2
Located in the beautiful, protected Tamar Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty, Rowse is a 17th century Grade II listed farmhouse set in 70 peaceful acres of pasture, woodland and streams. There are 3 cottages skillfully converted from old barns. All are well equipped with full heating and fitted kitchens with dishwasher, clothes washer, drier, fridge, freezer and microwaves. All have TV / video, DVD and CD equipment. All guests at Rowse receive FREE membership privileges at the nearby famous St Mellion Golf & Country Club, and have access to swimming and spa facilities for the duration of their stay.

PRICE: £495 per week (18 Jul – 4 Sep) = £247.50 per person/week

2 BEDROOM COTTAGE, SLEEPS 4
This newly renovated country cottage blends modern facilities with period charm and is surrounded by farmland, but centrally located for exploring Cornwall. The master bedroom has a four poster bed, the second bedroom can have two single beds or a super-king size bed and the bathroom has a Jacuzzi bath with power shower. The kitchen is well equipped and the cottage also features oak floors and vaulted ceilings, and there is a wood-burning stove in the lounge for cosy winter evenings and large garden and BBQ area for sunny summer days.

PRICE: £650 per week (18-25 Jul) = £162.50 per person/week

3 BEDROOMS, SLEEP 7
This privately owned lodge with lake view is situated in a peaceful area of White Cross Bay Leisure Park and Marina, a premier holiday park on the shores of Windermere. The lodge comprises of a modern, open plan living area including three leather sofas (one double sofa bed), TV/DVD, stereo, dining area (seating for 6), fully equipped kitchen with large fridge/freezer, cooker and hob. Bedrooms consist of one double room with en suite facilities, one twin room and a single room (twin and single room have three quarter beds) and bathroom. The property is fully double glazed and heated with two sets of French doors leading onto a large split-level decked terrace which overlooks the lake and surrounding fells - beautiful!

PRICE: reduced 25% to £746.25 per week (19 Jul – 5 Sep) = £106.60 per person/week

3 BEDROOMS, SLEEPS 6
Situated in the beautiful Borrowdale valley, in the pretty village of Grange, Crag Lea commands stunning views of the Lakeland mountains from both the front and the back of the house, with a garden which is fabulous for summer barbeque's. The house is an ideal base to explore the hundreds of walks that go straight from the front door. The cottage is warm and comfortable with a large sitting room (with TV and video player). The kitchen has room for dining and is fully equipped. There are two double rooms and one twin room. The bathroom has bath with additional shower attachment, WC and basin. There is an additional toilet downstairs. Pets are more than welcome in the cottage, although we are unable to accept more than one dog (unless by prior consent).

PRICE: £760 per week (w/c 19 Jul) = £126.67 per person/week

For more information and bookings, visit Holiday-rentals.co.uk.