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Dog friendly hotels with pools
Leisurely holidays couldn't possibly be complete without two things - a swimming pool, and a four legged friend in tow. Finding a dog-friendly hotel with a swimming pool isn't always the easiest of tasks, but when you find one, it's a secret worth sharing.
The Nare, Cornwall
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Bishopstrow
Warminster, Wiltshire
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Rolling countryside surrounds this large Georgian house in extensive grounds of meadows and woodland; a tunnel leads to the river Wylye.
Homewood
Bath, Somerset
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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 Nare
Veryan-In-Roseland, Cornwall
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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.
Bedruthan Hotel and Spa
Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
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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 Scarlet
Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
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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.
Park House, Hotel & Spa
Midhurst, West Sussex
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Pets are welcome with prior notice and can stay in select rooms with you for additional charges.
More Dog friendly hotels with pools
Polurrian on the Lizard
Mullion, Cornwall
Perched on the cliffs of the Lizard Peninsular in Cornwall, Polurrian on the Lizard welcomes well behaved dogs with food bowls and dog blankets for a charge of £15 per dog per night.
Chewton Glen
New Milton, Hampshire
Famed for its luxury as well as its surrounding natural beauty, Chewton Glen has beautiful treehouse suites where dogs, provided they are aged one year or over, may stay with you in style for a £35 charge per dog per day, which includes dog treats, dog bed and bowl.
Marquis Suffolk
Ipswich, Suffolk
The defunct 17th-century Marquis of Cornwallis pub has been enlarged, refurbished and reborn as a luxury hotel and wedding venue with exclusive subterranean spa, outdoor and indoor dining, and sweeping views over the Brett Valley.
Swinton Park
Masham, Yorkshire
A neo-Gothic fantasy castle in glorious pleasure grounds and parkland, the Cunliffe-Lister family's hotel offers a taste of country-house living, with opulent interiors, spacious bedrooms and suites, estate-to-plate dining and a spa.
Boringdon Hall
Plymouth, Devon
Steeped in romance, this Elizabethan manor-house hotel is a place of contrasts, blending history with modern amenities, from the Great Hall lounge and four-poster bedrooms, to Scandi-style wellness rooms with outdoor hot tub, a state-of-the art spa, a Michelin-starred restaurant and more informal brasserie.
The Swan Hotel & Spa
Newby Bridge, Cumbria
A 'sprawling, traditional building in a beautiful setting' at the tip of Windermere, this family and dog-friendly hotel has easy access to lake-based activities as well as a spa.
Beaverbrook
Leatherhead, Surrey
Dogs are warmly welcome at Beaverbrook luxury country house hotel, staying in specially appointed bedrooms. They can accompany you to dining at The Garden House and they will love roaming the grounds.
The Retreat at Elcot Park
Newbury, Berkshire
With the emphasis on laid-back luxury, this Regency mansion in parkland, once home to Percy Shelley's mother, is today a country-house hotel that is part of the Signet Collection, offering surprisingly affordable bedrooms, a swish spa, a brasserie and pan-Asian restaurant.
Woolley Grange
Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire
The hotel has a indoor 12-metre swimming pool in the spa area and is open to children as well as adults.
Mullion Cove Hotel
Helston, Cornwall
On the Lizard Peninsular in Cornwall, Mullion Cove Hotel is one of the best dog friendly hotels in the area, with a selection of dog friendly rooms available, along with a “Doggy Lounge” for you and your best friend to put your paws up.
New Park Manor
New Forest, Hampshire
An 18th-century mansion built around an older core, this family-oriented and dog-friendly hotel in the New Forest offers flexible dining, high tea for the little ones, a bistro-style restaurant menu and lounge menu, plus bedrooms mixing period and contemporary styling.
Whatley Manor
Easton Grey, Wiltshire
The spa includes an indoor/ outdoor hydrotherapy pool surrounded by heated stone recliners.
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.
Calcot & Spa
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A luxurious hotel and spa, Calcot & Spa welcomes dogs and there's no extra charge to bring them, but they aren't allowed in any public rooms of the main house.
Cliveden House
Taplow, Berkshire
The ultimate in luxury hotels, dogs are permitted in most areas of the Cliveden estate, and are welcome in all public areas of the hotel itself except the dining room and spa.
Cowley Manor
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Modelled on Rome's Villa Borghese and overlooking Italianate gardens with lakes, fountains and statuary, this spa hotel has a hip vibe, bold interiors, lovely bedrooms, fabulous bathrooms, a buzzy cocktail bar, and French-inspired cooking in the panelled dining room.
Gara Rock
Salcombe, Devon
The indoor pool and sunken hot tub have floor to ceiling windows overlooking the sea from this cliff top hotel.
Lucknam Park
Chippenham, Wiltshire
Take a rejuvenating dip in the stunning 20 metre indoor pool, or the indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pool in the elegant spa.
The Grand Hotel
Eastbourne, Sussex
Dogs are welcome to stay in select rooms. They even supply dog-friendly healthy meals from Arden Grange. Package includes dinner, bed and a bowl, and the chef can prepare a pre-ordered dinner using ingredients that form part of your dog's regular diet.
Buxton Crescent Hotel
Buxton, Derbyshire
In a splendid, Grade I listed crescent, this spa hotel blends Georgian elegance and contemporary comforts, with a restaurant serving modern British cooking, and drinks and light bites dispensed in the bar.
The Headland Hotel
Newquay, Cornwall
A dramatically beautiful red brick hotel sitting pride of place on the headland above fistula beach, dogs are welcome to join their owners at The Headland hotel, rewarded with a comfy blanket, treats and tasty food.
The Mole Resort
Umberleigh, Devon
A family and dog-friendly leisure resort in the Mole valley, this deconstructed hotel offers a choice of traditional rooms and eco-friendly lodges, morning-to-night activities, plus formal and casual dining.
Ockenden Manor
Cuckfield, West Sussex
History meets the modern world at this Elizabethan manor house, a luxury hotel in eight-acre grounds, with gracious drawing room, swish spa and fine-dining restaurant.
Thurlestone Hotel
Kingsbridge, Devon
In 19 acres of sub-tropical gardens, this family-owned and family-friendly spa hotel is a happy marriage of the traditional and informal, with on-site golf, tennis and croquet, well-equipped rooms, a fine dining sea-view restaurant with a wall of windows, and the 16th-century Village Inn serving a gastropub menu.
Leisurely holidays couldn't possibly be complete without two things - a swimming pool, and a four legged friend in tow. Finding a dog-friendly hotel with a swimming pool isn't always the easiest of tasks, but when you find one, it's a secret worth sharing. From coastal escapes to country retreats, family-friendly hotels to tranquil spa destinations, hotels with pools are the height of rest and relaxation. Given the blissful locations that some of them occupy, they also offer superb walking territory and the kind of tranquility that canine companions will no doubt appreciate. If hounds are lucky, there might even be a dog bowl, bed and treats in store to welcome them as well. Amongst the dog-friendly hotels with pools are luxurious gems like Hartwell House in Aylesbury, The Lygon Arms in Worcestershire, Hambleton Hall in Oakham and Soar Mill Cove in Salcombe. Each destination has its own unique features to offer, but all bring the delight of a good swim and a happy pet. The UK's variety of hotels with pools have become a hospitality favourite for those wishing to escape with their four legged friends.
