Truly Dog Friendly Stays

Are you tired of ‘dog friendly’ meaning ‘dogs allowed’? So were we.

We’re huge dog lovers ourselves and, having owned reactive rescue dogs for most of our lives, we truly understand the difference between “dogs welcomed” and simply “dogs tolerated.” That’s why we try to include the details dog owners actually care about — like fence heights, enclosed gardens and honest information to help you decide if a stay is right for your dog, such as whether they can curl up on the sofa with you. Dogs of all sizes and breeds are welcome in our homes, and very happy to answer any questions you might have before booking.

So were we and that's why we

list fence heights and how secure each garden is. We allow dogs on the furniture with our throws on them. We welcome dogs of any size and breed. And we tell you, up front, how many dogs would be comfortable in each home.

Featured dog friendly homes

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The Chase Luxury Hot Tub Retreat - Dipton, County Durham

A SUPER dog-friendly holiday home designed to feel safe, relaxing and stress-free for the whole family — including your reactive escapologists and exempt pups 🐾

Huge, fully enclosed garden, with 6ft fence surrounding it. The tiers makes it feel like a giant playground for them!
Pups allowed everywhere in the home, and on furniture (with your own throws)
No limit on how many pups can stay.
Dogs are NEVER turned away because of their breed.
Selection of food and water bowls available to use
Pups can be left alone for a while, if limited to the kitchen.
We have a fab dog sitter to recommend if you need to leave them for longer (e.g. if you're out all day for a wedding).
No connecting gardens for reactive pups, however, pedestrians do occasionally walk passed the garden (a handful a day)
Beautiful walks just from the doorstep.

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River Bank - Home from Home

Riverside walks straight from the door and a secure garden — perfect for one or two well-loved dogs.

Beautiful garden is fully enclosed with a 4ft fence, complemented by a 3.5ft hedge at the bottom of the garden.
For extra peace of mind, the hedge contains discreet wire mesh, providing added security — particularly reassuring for guests travelling with smaller dogs.
Up to 3 dogs welcomed
Stunning walks just from the door along the riverside
Pups allowed everywhere in the home, and on furniture (with your own throws)
There are quite a few dog walkers that go passed the garden.
Pups unfortunately cannot be left unattended in this home.

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Home from home - Hetton le Hole

A comfortable modern home-from-home with a fully enclosed garden featuring 6ft fencing — happily welcoming up to 4 dogs of any size or breed 🐾

Medium sized garden with artificial grass, fully fenced with a 6ft fence.
Up to 4 dogs are welcomed
Pups allowed everywhere in the home, and on furniture (with your own throws)
Dogs are NEVER turned away because of their breed.
There is a connecting garden and the neighbours do have two small little pups living next door.
Pups can be left alone for a while, if limited to the kitchen.

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Greystonedale Mansion

Secluded location with a large, enclosed secure garden — comfortable for bigger groups of dogs.

Huge 1 acre garden, fully enclosed with a mixture of fencing. Some stock fencing is approximately 3.5ft, and some is closer to 7ft.
Up to 5 dogs welcomed
Plenty of countryside walks, or perhaps travel to Hadrian's wall with them for the day.
Dogs welcome throughout the home (throws provided)
Pups allowed everywhere in the home, and on furniture (with your own throws)
Pups can be left alone for a while, if limited to the kitchen.

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