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Dog friendly hotels for Christmas
The UK has a variety of dog-friendly hotels for Christmas...
Hartwell House, Aylesbury
Featured Hotels with Special Offers
Homewood
Bath, Somerset
Christmas 2025 Package Complimentary Night GHG Reader Special Offer
The yellow submarine in the grounds and a hedge sculpture of a giraffe set the scene at this playful, quirky hotel, in a traditional honey-stone building that is both family and dog friendly.
The Cottage in the Wood
Malvern Wells, Worcestershire
Exclusive GHG Reader Christmas Stay Special Offer
At Christmas they include a range of packages to really help you celebrate the season. It includes fine dining with a five-course lunch on Christmas Day, welcome cocktails on Christmas Eve, a Bucks Fizz breakfast and lots of seasonal decorations.
Bishopstrow
Warminster, Wiltshire
Christmas 2026 Package 10% Discount GHG Reader Special Offer
This blissful country house hotel is even more beautiful at Christmas, when the whole family can gather for an unforgettable celebration. Sprinkled with tradition, it includes all the bells and whistles plus a little bit extra. They offer a three-night break including chef-hosted dinners, extravagant Christmas day breakfast and Champagne trolleys all around. Start with festive treats on arrival as well as Champagne, canapés, live music and a three-course dinner on Christmas Eve. On Christmas morning enjoy Mimosas with breakfast before preparing for a four-course lunch, with coffee and petit fours. In the evening there's a festive feast with a tipsy tipple. Then on Boxing Day enjoy a leisurely breakfast, a festive cream tea in the lounges and a chef's kitchen garden feast followed by a hosted quiz. On the morning of 27th enjoy a superb breakfast before taking a refreshing a dip in the pool and saying your merry goodbyes.
The Bird
Bath
Three-Night Christmas Getaway with a Complimentary Extra Night Special Offer
Quirkiness abounds at this contemporary hotel in a remodelled Victorian mansion, decorated with witty eclecticism, featuring modish, well-equipped bedrooms and an all-day menu of modern British dishes served in the restaurant or on the terrace amid dining pavilions and fire pits.
Dukes Bath
Bath, Somerset
Christmas Three Night Special Offer
The latest member of Ian and Christa Taylor’s Kaleidoscope group, this hotel occupies two fine Georgian townhouses on a handsome and historic boulevard. The traditional interiors, with antique and hand-crafted wallpapers, are infused with some of the group's signature playfulness and vibrancy.
The Montagu Arms
Beaulieu, Hampshire
Dog Friendly Special Offer
Treat the family to exquisite festive dining or country pub comforts at the Montagu Arms Hotel in The New Forest.
Shieldaig Lodge
Gairloch, Highland
'Whisky Lovers' Special Offer
At this magical Highland retreat, you're welcomed in festive style, with a wee dram and Christmas cake, before a three-course dinner. The enchanting surroundings are perfect for waking to on Christmas Day when you can enjoy roaring fires,
big breakfasts, afternoon teas and hot toddies, as well as the full Christmas lunch.
The Feathered Nest
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
25% Discount Two-Night Special Offer
The Feathered Nest Inn offers a warm, hearty welcome, great food, real ales, wines and spirits and sumptuous rooms.
Knockinaam Lodge
Stranraer, Dumfries And Galloway
10% Discount Special Offer
A Victorian hunting lodge overlooking the Irish Sea, Knockinaam Lodge celebrates Christmas complete with a traditional Christmas lunch, boardgames, Boxing Day suppers, long walks and plenty of time for a good snooze
Hambleton Hall
Oakham, Rutland
'Winter Break' Special Offer
With log fires and spectacular Christmas trees, this magical country house hotel is perfect for Christmas and New Year.
Forss House
Thurso, Highland
'Whisky Away' Special Offer
In the lead up to Christmas, this hotel creates a wonderfully festive atmosphere full of afternoon teas and beautiful decorations.
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
York, Yorkshire
'Autumn and Winter Break' Special Offer
This magnificent property is the stuff that Christmas cards are made of, and over the festive season they turn everything from their spa to their afternoon tea into a festive treat.
Widbrook Grange
Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire
'Stay & Savour' Special Offer
Dogs are given the five star treatment at Widbrook Grange, staying in select rooms for £15.00 per dog per night and welcoming them with a comfy doggy bed and special treats.
Lords of the Manor
Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire
'Lords Fireside Retreat' Special Offer
A Cotswold Christmas would not be complete without the perfect country house to spend it in.
Cuckoo Brow Inn
Ambleside, Cumbria
Two Night 15% Discount Special Offer
From sumptuous breakfasts to five course Christmas Day lunches, the festive season at Cuckoo Brow inn is a treat.
The Devonshire Arms
Skipton, Yorkshire
'Spring Escape on the Estate' Special Offer
Dogs are welcome to join owners for a fee of £10 per dog per night as long as they're well behaved. They even have dog-silhouette wallpaper in the bar, heralding their dog-friendliness.
The Scarlet
Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
'Two Night Spend Time Together' Special Offer
A famously luxurious eco spa hotel, The Scarlet in Cornwall is a magical escape for adults and four legged friends with both dog-friendly and dog free areas around the hotel, so all our guests are comfortable.
The Cavendish
Baslow, Derbyshire
'Chatsworth Experience' Special Offer
The Cavendish marries a sense of grandeur with the warm welcome of a boutique hotel. Exquisite food is the order of the day, while luxurious furnishings add a sense of plush decadence as well.
Cary Arms & Spa
Babbacombe, Devon
Spring Coastal Escape Special Offer
A cosy beamed pub is the warm heart of this hotel, in the shelter of wooded, red sandstone cliffs that reminded the young Queen Victoria of 'a ballet or a play where nymphs appear'.
The Crown Inn
Surrey
20% Discount Midweek Stay Special Offer
History feels very present at this half-timbered medieval inn overlooking village green, with a choice of atmospheric four-poster rooms and contemporary accommodation, real ales on tap, and an eclectic menu served in a panelled dining room.
The Dog at Wingham
Canterbury, Kent
Super Special Two Night Special Offer
Four-legged friends are welcomed with glee in all areas of this pub/restaurant-with-rooms, where biscuits and water bowls await in the bar, and they can stay for £25.
Bodysgallen Hall and Spa
Llandudno, Conwy
'The Great Half Price Break' Special Offer
This dreamy Elizabethan mansion-turned-hotel-and-spa with views of Snowdonia, comes to life at Christmas time as you can imagine - it's the perfect combination of tradition and modern luxury.
Ty Mawr
Brechfa, Carmarthenshire
'Winter Escape' Special Offer
Spend Christmas in Snowdonia tucking into homemade winter vegetable soups and a sumptuous festive menu at this homely retreat.
The Three Hills
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
'25% off all Rooms' Special Offer
There is a buzzy ambience to this refurbished, child friendly, dog friendly 17th-century village pub, named after local tumuli, with restaurant, smart bedrooms and alfresco dining.
Hartwell House
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
'Three Nights for the Price of Two' Special Offer
This historic house has many a compelling reason to visit during the festive season. It has a history as the periodic home of royalty and its palatial style continues to this day.
Bedruthan Hotel and Spa
Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
Winter Escape Special Offer
A family friendly hotel by the sea, Bedruthan Hotel and Spa has five bedrooms for guests with pets and many of the communal areas are also dog-friendly, including the cocktail bar, the tranquillity space, the terrace and the mezzanine.
The Nare
Veryan-In-Roseland, Cornwall
'Get Away From It All' Special Offer
At this seaside hotel, Christmas is all about home-made mince pies, crackling fires and black-tie dining.
The Eastbury Hotel & Spa
Sherborne, Dorset
'Seasonal Getaway' Special Offer
Fun, food and relaxation await at The Eastbury on a Christmas festive break.
Congham Hall
King's Lynn, Norfolk
'January Sale' Special Offer
From spa treatments to exceptional food, Christmas at Congham Hall is always luxurious.
The Traddock
Settle, North Yorkshire
Yorkshire Gourmet Break Special Offer
Few places could be more perfect for a traditional Yorkshire Christmas, than this gorgeous manor hour. Bring the dog and combine good food with brisk walks on Christmas Day.
More Dog friendly hotels for Christmas
The Old Bridge
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
The ivy clad 18th century townhouse hotel is all about festive parties and convivial celebrations at Christmas.
Darwin's Townhouse
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Named in honour of Shrewsbury's famous son, this Grade II* listed Sandford House, moments from the Severn towpath, has evolved into a B&B full of Darwin references, with animal and plant wallpapers, maps and natural history objets.
The Middleton Lodge Estate
Richmond, Yorkshire
This five star boutique hotel sits in a beautiful estate and welcomes dogs to join their owners for a peaceful and stylish stay.
Talland Bay Hotel
Talland-By-Looe, Cornwall
A quirky and welcoming hotel peached on a clifftop in Cornwall, Talland Bay Hotel where dogs are welcome to join you in most rooms as well as the restaurant.
The Harper
Holt, Norfolk
You don't have to blow a fortune to stay at this relaxed yet refined hotel in some converted barns, the former home of Langham Glass, and featuring many charming nods to its heritage.
The Seaside Boarding House
Burton Bradstock, Dorset
High on the cliff top above Chesil Beach, this is an effortlessly hip, relaxed, fun hotel with a Cape Cod vibe, light and airy bedrooms, a bar serving cocktails and seriously good cooking in the restaurant.
Hotel Tresanton
St Mawes, Cornwall
Listen to the sound of the waves and take in ocean views at the stylish Hotel Tresanton, where there are dog friendly rooms that small and medium sized rooms can also enjoy.
The Bell at Skenfrith
Monmouthshire
This historic coaching inn is a dreamy place for Christmas, serving up a widely acclaimed Christmas lunch, beloved by adults and children alike.
Biggin Hall
Buxton, Derbyshire
For a relaxed house party ambience, Biggin Hall is the perfect location for Christmas celebrations - settle in and join them from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day.
The Pear Tree Inn
Melksham, Wiltshire
A lovely, wisteria-swagged, 17th-century Bath stone inn, this is a gastropub with a wide choice of characterful rooms, a serious attitude to food, regular comedy nights and an irrepressible sense of fun.
Rothay Manor
Ambleside, Cumbria
The streets of Ambleside are illuminated with Christmas Lights and the aroma of coal fires fill the air as you arrive at this blissful hotel.
The White Swan
Pickering, Yorkshire
Beautifully located in the Yorkshire Moors, The White Swan is a dog friendly inn where four legged friends enjoy the warm welcome as much as owners.
The Sun Inn
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
This is the place for seasonal fare, foodies delight, especially after a day of strolling through the churchyard to the river and woodlands.
Lake Isle
Uppingham, Rutland
At this charming restaurant with rooms, dogs are welcome to stay in the courtyard rooms at a charge of £15 per dog.
Artist Residence Oxfordshire
South Leigh, Oxfordshire
The 16th century inn has been transformed into five luxurious bedrooms and three suites under its cosy thatch. There are also bohemian converted Shepherd's huts. Dogs allowed in some rooms and public rooms for £20 per dog per night and dog beds are provided.
The Acorn Inn
Evershot, Dorset
This foodie favourite is the perfect destination for the festive season, gorging on local delicacies such as Glastonbury Twanger Cheddar, Dorset Horn lamb and baked goods from the village bakery.
Summer Lodge
Evershot, Dorset
Country-house luxury abounds at this child-friendly, dog-friendly hotel, a Georgian mansion in ‘well-maintained gardens a huge joy to visit’.
Chewton Glen
New Milton, Hampshire
Mince pies, mulled wine and afternoon tea are just part of the joys of Christmas at Chewton Glen spa and hotel.
The Stag on the River
Godalming, Surrey
Historic features are seamlessly blended with contemporary styling at this riverside gastropub with indoor, outdoor and waterside dining, and a menu of pub classics alongside more inventive dishes.
The Bailiffgate Hotel
Alnwick, Northumberland
There are mesmerising views of medieval Alnwick Castle from the Duchy of Northumberland's new hotel, occupying the Georgian Commissioner's house and former school, with further rooms in a modern extension, and 'top-notch' cooking in the restaurant.
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons
Great Milton, Oxfordshire
For more than 40 years, Raymond Blanc has held two Michelin stars at this beautiful country-house hotel 'and in our opinion, it's a travesty that he hasn't been awarded three', say Guide insiders.
The Coach & Horses
Lancashire
Away from the crowds but close to good walking in the Ribble valley, this traditional coaching inn is both friendly village local and foodie hotspot, with impressive and glamorous bedrooms, onsite microbrewery, fine-dining and tasting menus in the restaurant, pub classics and light bites at lunch.
Heckfield Place
Hook, Hampshire
Life is attuned to nature at this country-house hotel in a Georgian mansion on a working estate. with walled garden, biodynamic farm, luxury spa, and two restaurants that celebrate seasonality and provenance.
The Yan at Broadrayne
Grasmere, Cumbria
Refreshingly different from some more traditional Lake District offerings, this contemporary hotel is in a beautiful setting overlooking Grasmere.
Hart's Hotel
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Modern mixes with medieval on the ramparts of what remains of Nottingham Castle, with this sleek hotel the perfect place to escape the bustling city.
Kilcamb Lodge
Strontian, Highland
Candlelit dinners, Bucks Fizz breakfasts, plenty of mince pies, canapés and even a take home a gift each are all part of Christmas here.
The Dabbling Duck
Great Massingham, Norfolk
They have all their ducks in a row at this wisteria-decked gastropub with rooms overlooking the green in a village where mallards glide on old abbey fishponds.
The Rose & Crown
Snettisham, Norfolk
Work up an appetite and then enjoy the warm atmosphere and traditional foods at The Rose & Crown over the festive season.
Gilpin Hotel and Lake House
Windermere, Cumbria
Lakeland luxury at its finest comes courtesy of Gilpin, with its Michelin-starred dining, private hot tubs in the majority of its indulgent rooms and attentive staff. Its flagship rooms are extravagantly large glass-cube spa suites that extend over a pond and offer private garden, spa room and circular bath.
Dart Marina
Dartmouth, Devon
Christmas with a view is what you get in this picturesque seaside town with the festive season by the waterfront.
The UK has a variety of dog-friendly hotels for Christmas...
If Christmas is a family occasion then it really can't be spent without our four legged friends in tow. While you strictly shouldn't be planning to share the turkey with your pooch, we promise not to tell if you don't. Across the UK, hoteliers are as fond of welcoming your dog as you are, which is why they absolutely include them in the seasonal festivities. Amongst the UK's dog friendly hotels for Christmas, you will find vast estates that are made for long walks to work up or work off that Christmas lunch, as well as pubs with rooms where everyone can snuggle by the fire in the evening. Not wanting pets to miss out on being pampered, many of the hotels really go the extra mile when welcoming your dog as well, complete with beds, water bowls, treats, blankets and sometimes even a private terrace or garden attached to your room as well. Also see our suggestions for the best dog-friendly hotels at New Year.
