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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.
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.
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.
Homewood
Bath, Somerset
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swinton Park
Masham, Yorkshire
Much altered since it was begun in 1695, the Cunliffe-Lister family's neo-Gothic, castellated fantasy castle is 'a very special place, grand and imposing', in 'simply glorious' pleasure grounds and parkland.
Gara Rock
Salcombe, Devon
The indoor pool and sunken hot tub have floor to ceiling windows overlooking the sea from this cliff top hotel.
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.
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.
Whatley Manor
Easton Grey, Wiltshire
The spa includes an indoor/ outdoor hydrotherapy pool surrounded by heated stone recliners.
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.
New Park Manor
New Forest, Hampshire
Charles II might not recognise his old royal hunting lodge today but, as the father of at least 11 children and a great lover of his spaniels, the Merry Monarch would enjoy the dog-friendly, inclusive ethos.
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.
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.
The Retreat at Elcot Park
Newbury, Berkshire
A Regency mansion in parkland, once home to Percy Shelley's mother, has been reimagined as a contemporary country house hotel infused with a blithe spirit.
Buxton Crescent Hotel
Buxton, Derbyshire
In a Grade I listed Georgian crescent to rival Bath's, this spa hotel was launched in 2020 after a 17-year transformation.
Ockenden Manor
Cuckfield, West Sussex
History meets the modern world at this Elizabethan manor house, a luxury e hotel in eight acre-grounds, with gracious drawing room, state-of-the-art spa and fine-dining restaurant.
Thurlestone Hotel
Kingsbridge, Devon
In 19 acres of sub-tropical gardens, this family-owned 65-room spa hotel is a happy marriage of the traditional and informal, with well-equipped rooms, fine dining in the smart Trevilder, and a gastropub menu in the 16th-century village inn.
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.
Hope Street Hotel
Liverpool, Merseyside
In the buzzy Georgian quarter, a Victorian carriage works has been reimagined as a hotel, with industrial-chic style, spa, minimalist bedrooms and modern British menus.
Cowley Manor
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
A through-the-looking-glass sort of place, this hotel playfully inverts the traditional country house theme, with bold interiors created for new owners the Experimental Group.
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, formal and casual dining.
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 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.
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.
