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Dog friendly hotels for New Year
The UK has a variety of dog-friendly hotels for New Year... Enojoying New Year with your pooch is special.
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Featured Hotels with Special Offers
The Bird
Bath
Three for Two Break 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.
The Cottage in the Wood
Malvern Wells, Worcestershire
Christmas and New Year Package 10% discount Special Offer
New Year's Eve starts with a cocktail on arrival, followed by a seven-course tasting menu, plenty of Champagne, and a night of conversation and celebration before staying over in luxurious style.
Dukes Bath
Bath, Somerset
Christmas Three Night Special Offer
As it awaits the playful Kaleidoscope s treatment, this hotel, occupying two handsome Georgian townhouses on an iconic thoroughfare, has a range of classic bedrooms from cosy doubles at the top, to four-poster rooms and suites.
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.
Ty Mawr
Brechfa, Carmarthenshire
Stay and Dine Jan/Feb Special Offer
This big, beautiful house in Wales is within easy reach of a number of exquisite beaches perfect for long walks, and at the end of the day you and your four legged friends can retire in this welcoming environment where they have dog friendly rooms and a convivial atmosphere.
The Devonshire Arms
Skipton, Yorkshire
'Taste of Yorkshire' 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.
Cuckoo Brow Inn
Ambleside, Cumbria
Two Night 15% Discount Special Offer
Walkers and their four legged friends delight in the wood burning stove, besides which a pint and good conversation go down a treat having roamed the Beatrix Potter scenery.
Bedruthan Hotel and Spa
Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
'Winter Warmer' Two Night Break 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.
Hambleton Hall
Oakham, Rutland
'Rest and Relax' Special Offer
Set in true English countryside, dogs are very much part of life at Hambleton Hall, where all 15 rooms and suites are dog-friendly, with beds, bowls, mats and towels provided.
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.
Forss House
Thurso, Highland
'Hidden Highlands Getaway' Special Offer
Under the big skies of Caithness, wrapped in woodland and a curve of the River Forss, this Georgian mansion offers the grandeur of Scottish country house living but with modern-day warmth and comforts.
The Nare
Veryan-In-Roseland, Cornwall
'Four Day Break' Special Offer
A luxurious five star hotel by the sea, The Nare is extremely dog friendly, welcoming them in the gardens and in the bedrooms for a daily charge and the option of dinner from the dogs' Table d'Hôte menu.
The Rose & Crown
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham
'Summer Escape' Special Offer
A picturesque country escape, The Rose and Crown at Barnard Castle is a dog friendly hotel in Teesdale, where pets can stay in most bedrooms, the provide dog treats and have a 'dog hosing/drying area'!
The Horn of Plenty
Gulworthy, Devon
Up to 25% off Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Special Offer
With glorious views over the Tamar valley and a good choice of rooms and suites, this former mine captain's house has long been a gastronomic destination.
Knockinaam Lodge
Portpatrick, Dumfries And Galloway
'Knock 30 Package' Special Offer
Where the road ends and the Irish Sea begins, this former Victorian hunting lodge with a private cove is secluded, unapologetically traditional and rich in comforts and good food.
Widbrook Grange
Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire
Dog Friendly 'Petaway' 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
'Taste of the Cotswolds' Special Offer
Usher in the New Year in this magical setting complete with Cotswolf afternoon teas and a black tie gala.
The Pheasant
Helmsley, Yorkshire
10% Discount Special Offer
A rustic chic hotel, The Pheasant is a welcoming hotel where dogs can stay for £10 a night and are permitted in the lounges and bar.
The Cavendish
Baslow, Derbyshire
Three Nights for the Price of Two Special Offer
Fine dining, dancing and plenty of sparkle is the tradition for New Year's Eve at the Cavendish!
Homewood
Bath, Somerset
'Complimentary Night' Special Offer
The yellow submarine in the 'beautiful grounds' and the hedge sculpture of a giraffe set the scene at this 'playful, quirky hotel', in a traditional honey-stone building.
Hartwell House
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
'Three Nights for the Price of Two' Special Offer
Hartwell House welcomes furry friends to stay in dog friendly court suites, which have doors that open on to the garden or courtyard and come with a welcome pack. They supply a dog bed, water bowl, snacks and dog bags. Pets also have access to the 90 acres of parkland where they are welcome to run around.
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
York, Yorkshire
'Tailor-Made Break' Special Offer
Afternoon teas on arrival, use of the spa, dress up for dinner and celebrate in country house style this New Year's Eve.
The Feathered Nest
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
25% Discount Two-Night Special Offer
Inventive cooking of beautifully presented dishes impress at this gastropub overlooking the Evenlode valley, with four rooms that are smart but not ostentatiously 'designer'.
Cary Arms & Spa
Babbacombe, Devon
Early Bird Special Offer
Spend time with friends and family this Christmas and New Year at the Cary Arms with seasonal dishes, fabulous entertainment, roaring log fires and the warmest ambiance.
Pen-y-Dyffryn
Oswestry, Shropshire
20% Discount Mid-Week June Special Offer
'A hidden gem on the Welsh border', the Hunter family's 'highly dog-friendly' hotel, in a Georgian former rectory, can again bask in the praise from our readers,
Shieldaig Lodge
Gairloch, Highland
'Romance Getaway' Special Offer
Enjoy an unforgettable New Years Break in the Scottish Highlands, staying at Shieldaig Lodge complete with an indulgent afternoon tea, exquisite dining and lots of Champagne.
Headlam Hall
Darlington, Co. Durham
'Summer Escape' Special Offer
New Year at Headlam Hall provides a wonderful sense of celebration. Think six-course dinners, Champagne, music, magicians and fireworks at midnight.
Bishopstrow
Warminster, Wiltshire
Christmas 2025 Package 10% Discount GHG Reader Special Offer
Ring in the New Year with a bang at Bishopstrow, toasting the next 365 days with the finest Champagne, decadent canapés and an exquisite dinner. Their two-night New Year's Eve stay is for those aged 16 and over, starting with a welcome drink, nibbles and sweet treats on arrival. Your stay features a chef's kitchen garden feast as well as a hosted quiz, archery and axe throwing and a cream tea. There's Champagne, canapés and a five-course dinner with a live DJ for entertainment. A midnight Champagne toast sees in the dawn of a new day, and after a blissful night's sleep wake to breakfast before a dip in the pool and a wander round the grounds.
The Brisley Bell
Norfolk
'Spring Stay 20% Discount Plus Free Bottle of Gusbourne bubbly' Special Offer
A multi award-winning Norfolk hideaway, The Bell at Brisley is a 17th century inn where dogs are welcome to join their owners in select dog-friendly rooms as well as the bar, snug and the garden.
The Eastbury Hotel & Spa
Sherborne, Dorset
'Garden Escape' Special Offer
Behind the pretty façade of a Georgian town house in an affluent market town, this hotel is a perfect retreat, with small spa, oasis garden and croquet lawn.
More Dog friendly hotels for New Year
Red Lion at East Chisenbury
East Chisenbury, Wiltshire
Well-behaved doggies are welcome to stay in the Manser Room as long as you let the inn know in advance for a fee of £10 per dog per night.
Coul House
Strathpeffer, Highland
It's been more than 20 years since Susannah and Stuart Macpherson opened the doors of this beautiful Georgian building to guests, but readers assure us that everything 'continues to be excellent', with 'good food and wine', and a friendly, warm welcome.
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.
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 Old Bridge
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Much loved by readers, this hotel, restaurant and social hub beside the Great Ouse is justly as popular as ever under its new owners.
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 Acorn Inn
Evershot, Dorset
Thomas Hardy fans will be in their element at this local watering hole in Dorset, which was the model for 'The Sow and Acorn' in Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
Grays Court
York, Yorkshire
Steeped in history and dating in parts from Norman times, this extraordinary hotel has antique-filled bedrooms, an oasis rear garden bounded by the city wall, and a fine-dining restaurant.
The Seagrave Arms
Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
Our inspectors enjoyed their stay at Alex Morbey's honeyed-stone gastropub with thoughtfully designed rooms and excellent cooking in the busy restaurant.
The Sun Inn
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
A five star Lake District inn, The Sun Inn has a traditional bar, fabulous food and luxury bed and breakfasts. They also welcome dogs with dedicated dining areas where pets are allowed as well as dog friendly rooms.
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.
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 Wensleydale Heifer
Yorkshire
A 17th-century coaching inn on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park combines all the best of a larky hotel with themed bedrooms, friendly bar, good service, fine wines and long menus especially strong on fish.
Biggin Hall
Buxton, Derbyshire
Packed lunches to take out on a stroll during the day on New Year's Eve, followed by evenings of fine dining, jazz, games and a toast at midnight.
Summer Lodge
Evershot, Dorset
Country-house luxury abounds at this child-friendly, dog-friendly hotel, a Georgian mansion, its ‘well-maintained gardens a huge joy to visit’.
George and Dragon
Clifton, Cumbria
With smartly refurbished interiors and imaginative, locally sourced, restaurant-quality food, this dog-friendly country inn on the Lowther Estate is a happy mix of pub informality and country-house comforts.
Chewton Glen
New Milton, Hampshire
There's a two night house party at the exceptional Chewton Glen complete with a five course dinner, wines and dancing with a black tie dress code.
The Falcondale
Lampeter, Ceredigion
An elegant country house hotel in Wales, The Falcondale welcomes dogs at a charge of £10 per night. On arrival they are presented with a cosy doggy blanket, water bowl and treats, while at dinner they can dine from their own menu alongside you in the conservatory and lay by the fire in the lounge before bed.
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.
Lime Wood
Lyndhurst, Hampshire
Known as one of the top luxury country house hotels in the UK, Lime Wood has a number of Garden Lodges that you can stay in along with your four legged friends. They come complete with a dog basket for a charge of £30 per dog per night.
Rothay Manor
Ambleside, Cumbria
A Regency beauty with spectacular views from the balconies, this stylish, dog-friendly country house hotel has a relaxed vibe, beautifully designed bedrooms, and a fine-dining restaurant.
Another Place
Ullswater, Cumbria
Occupying a Georgian house and new annexe wings with private shorefront on Ullswater, this is an entirely child-friendly, dog-friendly 'lifestyle' hotel for those who love the great outdoors.
The Ship Inn
Elie, Fife
The catch of the day could be Shetland hake in the restaurant or nifty fielding on the sands at this pub-with-rooms overlooking the Firth of Forth, with its own beach cricket team.
Pale Hall
Bala, Gwynedd
A five star Relais & Chateaux country house hotel in North Wales, Palé Hall welcomes guests with well behaved dogs, who are greeted by the hotel's own four legged friends.
Matfen Hall
Northumberland, United Kingdom
Enjoy Victorian Gothic splendour and fine or more casual dining at this country mansion with a spa and golf course in parkland.
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons
Great Milton, Oxfordshire
For 40 years, Raymond Blanc has held two Michelin stars at this beautiful country-house hotel 'and it's not surprising – every mouthful of every meal is a triumph', say Guide insiders.
The Bell at Skenfrith
Monmouthshire
A 17th century coaching inn on the banks of the River Monnow , The Bell at Skenfrith welcomes dogs, especially in The Dog and Boot Bar where where they get complimentary biscuits.
Helen Browning's Royal Oak
Swindon, Wiltshire
'Bags of character and a warm vibe' are on offer at this pub with rooms on an organic farm in a pretty l village on the Marlborough Downs.
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.
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.
The UK has a variety of dog-friendly hotels for New Year... Enojoying New Year with your pooch is special. 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 New Year, you will lovely pubs with rooms and spacious country house hotels. Not wanting pets to miss out on being pampered, many of the hotels really make the extra effort for guests who bring their dogs.
