Dorset leads the way in dog friendly holidays

Dog owners would be barking mad to leave their best friend behind when they stay in one of Dorset Coastal Cottages’s character properties near the sea. With miles of glorious beaches and spectacular countryside just waiting to be walked, Dorset is a dog’s delight, and humans love it too! No need to paws for thought, here’s our “ruff guide” to the best walks that will leave you and your mutt panting for more.

Eggardon Hill near Bridport: Fantastic National Trust hillfort with views to the sea. Great for chasing sticks and balls up and down the banks and ditches.

Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis: One of the rare gems to welcome salty sea dogs all year round. Jurassic rocks and fossils and the chance for a dip.

Purbeck coastal path: Swooping cliffs and exhilarating runs down to remote beaches and coves.

After a long day of exercise, where better to relax and dry off than by a cosy range? Cobweb Cottage in Winfrith Newburgh welcomes dogs and they can choose either the range in the country kitchen or a huge inglenook fireplace in the sitting room for relaxing.

Cobweb Cottage, situated just a short distance from beautiful Lulworth Cove has three bedrooms and sleeps four adults and two children. Prices start at £450 for seven nights.

Bow Cottage is another three bedroom cottage sleeping up to six people and is located just two miles from Monmouth Beach. Price for seven nights starts at £450.

For further information about Cobweb, Bow and other dog friendly cottages in the portfolio, log on to Dorsetcoastalcottages.com.