Those planning a great British staycation needn’t banish their four-legged companions to the kennels, thanks to a wave of luxury retreats that are extending their five-star treatment to man’s best friend. From treats created by Michelin-starred chefs to doggie spa days, these specially designed packages will leave you and your pooch feeling seriously pampered. Never fall foul of your pet’s puppy dog eyes again with a staycation at one of the UK’s best pet-friendly hotels.
1 Hotel Mayfair, Mayfair
Having made its debut as the first European property in 1 Hotel’s nature-focused portfolio in July, 1 Hotel Mayfair is expanding its luxury offering to guests’ beloved furry friends. With the lobby and Neighbours cafe welcoming pups of all sizes, in-room, guests will find a Taylor and Tails dog bed and a variety of Beco amenities, including food and water bowls made from 62 per cent plant-based materials, a recycled soft toy made from 60-80 per cent recycled content, and a tough rubber boredom buster blended with rice husk, which is a by-product from rice farming.
1 Hotel Mayfair also recently launched its monthly community dog walk in support of Dogs Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity. Locals and guests are invited to Green Park, just a stone’s throw away from the hotel, to follow a carefully planned route featuring rest points with Beco water bowls and toys for the dogs to enjoy. For all stays with four-legged friends, guests will also receive a £35 digital gift card for Beco to spoil their pup, with any amount not spent within two weeks following the stay being donated to Dogs Trust too.
From £475 per night, visit 1hotels.com
Ellenborough Park, Cotswolds
Just outside Cheltenham and at the gateway to the Cotswolds, Ellenborough Park is home to 14 dog-friendly rooms, as well as four Pooch Bedrooms which have their own large enclosed garden. With unrivalled access to the best walks in the Cotswolds, it’s no surprise the country estate is a popular choice for getaways with four-legged friends. It’s also recently opened The Lodge – the self-catering cottage where doggies are invited to relax too. Featuring one bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and sitting room as well as its own spacious garden, the Lodge oozes classic country chic interiors, with all the advantages of a home away from home.
The five-star hotel has partnered with Sir Woofchester to kit out rooms with fun canine products, including a tasty range of dinners, doggy tapas, treats and drinks. Got a little muddy on your country walk? That’s nothing Ellenborough Park’s Paw Spa can’t fix, complete with grooming goodies, from shampoo to towels and treats, so you can get a day off from the post-walk wash too. Come evening, your pup can hunker down in the Le Chameau beds available in a selection of colours and sizes, with plenty of room for them to stretch out in quilted comfort.
From £204 per night, additional £30 per pet, visit ellenboroughpark.com
Bankside Hotel, Southbank
Bankside Hotel London knows dogs can be as much a part of the family as anyone. Therefore, the five-star hotel doesn’t only just welcome all pups throughout the hotel with open arms, but guests will also find a special canine concierge service with a list of dog-friendly things to do in London that will make tails wag, including the best dog walks, groomers, pet stores, and pet-friendly restaurants nearby.
Pick from one of the 161 bedrooms or seven suites, fitted with beds, bowls, treats and toys to keep your pooch happy during their stay. In addition to its bar and restaurant, which welcomes all pups, the hotel also boasts an outdoor terrace, interior mezzanine, private dining space and art gallery for owners to enjoy too. Venture outside to discover Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, National Theatre and Borough Market – all just a stone’s throw away.
From £329, additional £75 per pet, visit banksidehotel.com
Bedruthan Steps, Cornwall
Discover the coastal calm of Cornwall this winter with the ultimate dog-friendly holiday at Bedruthan Hotel and Spa. Overlooking the rugged cliff tops of Mawgan Porth, the hotel is in the perfect location for dog lovers, with miles-long dog-friendly beaches, scenic coastal paths, and charming villages to explore. Post-walk, relax in your ocean-view, dog-friendly room – featuring a dog blanket, thick towel and two bowls – to watch the crashing waves on the beach below.
The hotel allows dogs in the cocktail bar, ballroom and Wild Café. While guests enjoy a relaxing stay, exploring the hotel’s cliff-top spa services and seasonal menus, their furry friends will have their own VIP treatment with house-baked oat biscuits, Barke Farm dog ice cream and Cornish fish with peas, lentils, and herbs, all sourced from local suppliers before being baked in-house.
From £220 per night, additional £20 per pet, visit bedruthan.com
Nobu Hotel, Shoreditch
This winter, Nobu Hotel Shoreditch is welcoming furry friends to enjoy a luxury stay thanks to its new Paws and Relax package. From the minute they step paw into the hotel, pooches and cats will be welcomed with an exclusive Nobu welcome pack, including a tote bag, travel water bowl and a sachet of treats to enjoy as they make their way up to the ultimate pet-friendly rooms and suites to discover a comfortable dog bed and their own stylish Nobu robe (available to purchase). The Paws Mini Bar will be sniffed out in a second, as Nobu has partnered with Caboodle to provide delicious ducky meat morsels and seaweed with orange treats. Once settled, guests can then choose to relax in the calming Nobu Café while treating their pet to a complimentary Puppuccino, which can be redeemed once per day during their stay.
For pets who prefer a more pampered approach, Nobu has partnered with Shoreditch Dog House to offer dog walking services, massages, grooming and even pet sitting – allowing guests to relax, unwind and enjoy the East London scene, knowing their pets are in good hands. Elsewhere, Nobu’s concierge team has collated some of their favourite pet-friendly spots, including Shoreditch Park for a walk, dog-friendly restaurants for a bite to eat and Spitalfields Market for a spot of retail therapy, so you can explore the capital with your pooch by your side.
From £195 per night, visit nobuhotels.com
St Martins Lane, Covent Garden
St Martins Lane Hotel, situated in the heart of London’s theatre district, has launched an exclusive stay for guests to enjoy with their four-legged doggy friends. The Paws and Unwind package invites guests to bring their dogs for an overnight stay, complete with a welcome glass of Pawsecco, tasty treats, a stylish water bowl and an extra comfy bed – for both pup and owner. Guests will also find a Doggy Guide to Covent Garden, featuring local groomers and dog-friendly places to visit. Choose between the superior room, deluxe room, studio, loft suite however for those with dogs in tow, we recommend the garden rooms which benefit from a stone-walled private patio decorated with oversized botanicals.
From £273 per night, visit ennismore.com
The Montagu Arms, New Forest
The Montagu Arms is offering a new pampered pooch getaway for guests and their hounds, complete with an in-room pet bed, dog bowl, doggy hamper, and curated doggy menu. Well-behaved and derring-do mutts can make the New Forest their playground with long countryside walks and gorgeous gardens. After a day of adventure, guests can relax in one of the hotel’s thoughtfully decorated rooms – including the Hayloft Suite, Courtyard Retreat and Courtyard Suite – where every pup will be spoiled with a dedicated hamper. At the hotel’s pub, Monty’s Inn, guests can choose from delectable dishes of wild boar and apple sausages with mustard mash and River Fowey mussels, while dogs can tuck into the new homemade a la bark Menu including chicken casserole, a nourishing doggy beef stew or a healthy fish pie.
From £274 per night, visit montaguarmshotel.co.uk
The Athenaeum Hotel & Residence, Mayfair
The Athenaeum Hotel, located in the heart of Mayfair and moments from leafy Green Park, offers the ultimate pet package for guests after a hotel stay to remember with their fluffy companion. Having recently re-invented its dog offering, The Atheneaum’s VIP(up) Package is available to hotel guests as an add-on service, where a hypoallergenic, hollow-fibre mattress, ceramic food and water bowls will be found in the room upon arrival, as well as one dish from the mini bar(k) menu, including roast chicken ‘bones’ and steak tartare. Plus, pets also get to take home a fetching bow tie and a range of tasty treats for the pooch to enjoy at home too. Other additional services available from the pet concierge team include dog sitting, dog walking or premium dog grooming services to make sure pets put their best paw forward.
From £399 per night, additional £40 per pet, visit athenaeumhotel.com
Schloss Roxburghe, Scotland
Situated on the Scottish Borders, Schloss Roxburghe does not just offer a luxurious taste of country living to their two-legged guests, but also to their canine companions. Each room is thoughtfully designed to cater to pampered pups, with amenities like individual dog baskets and homemade treats. For those muddy adventures – and there are plenty on offer here thanks to the designated country sports team, including fishing, archery and shooting – the hotel also offers a dedicated dog shower to ensure every hound leaves as pristine as when they arrived. Owners too can be excited by daily walkies, considering there is so much of the Scottish border to explore such as Kelso, rivers Tweed or Teviot and Northumberland National Park.
A special highlight for dog owners is the hotel’s menu tailored for their furry friends. Yappertizers like ‘paw-licious balls’ and ‘bow-wow bites’ serve as sophisticated canapes, before main course options of ‘tail wagging eggs’ with a mix of scrambled eggs, ham, carrots, and a lavish ‘poochie poultry’ with poached chicken breast, carrots, broccoli and gravy.
From £239 per night including breakfast, additional £30 per pet, visit schlosshotel-roxburghe.com
Rosewood London, Holborn
The team at Rosewood is on hand to offer your pooch a plush experience. Dogs are welcomed with a comfy bed, Barbour food bowl and Lily’s Kitchen treats, so they’ll feel right at home. The dedicated pawcierge is also on hand to guide you and your four-legged friend through the streets of London, courtesy of their in-house Expawrience Guide, which details dog-friendly spots, parks and shops to visit during your stay. While you and your dog are living a life of luxury, rest easy knowing that with every pet stay, Rosewood donates £20 to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to help other furry friends find their families, too. Last, but not least, the hotel gifts each owner a personalised pet placemat to remind their lucky pooch of their stay.
From £882 per night, visit rosewoodhotels.com
Kimpton Fitzroy London, Bloomsbury
For pet parents who want a city break but don’t want to leave their pooch at home, the team at Kimpton Fitzroy is on hand to take care of all your canine’s needs. In partnership with London-based dog walking company, The Hound Hut, the hotel can organise doggie daycare for your pooch so owners have the freedom to explore the bright lights of the capital.
Alongside dog walking services, Kimpton Fitzroy suites are equipped with a room service menu created in collaboration with sustainable pet food producer Marylebones, which includes a variety of tailored and nutritious options for all pets. The Hound Hut services, which are available to book via the concierge team, run every day between 9am and 6pm for one-, two- or three-hour walks as well as a general daycare service. Evening care is also available from 7pm for four hours.
From £542 per night, additional £36 per one-hour walk, visit kimptonfitzroylondon.com
Glenapp Castle, Scotland
Four of the 21 beautiful rooms and suites at Scotland’s Glenapp Castle are equipped to take care of man’s best friend, as are all 110 acres of its majestic grounds. Every dog receives a welcome pack with treats, bedding, water and food bowls on arrival while dog sitting is available for human guests wishing to check out one of its 65 indoor and outdoor activities. Alternatively take canines for an invigorating walk along the Ayrshire Coastal Path where views across to Ailsa Craig and, on a clear day, Northern Ireland make for a jaw-dropping backdrop.
From £293 per night, additional £49 per pet, visit glenappcastle.com
The Royal Marine Hotel, Scotland
Looking to really go off-grid with your dog without leaving creature comfort behind? Around an hour from Inverness and located along the popular North Coast 500, the Royal Marine Hotel in Brora is a paradise of beaches, lochs, glens and mountains for putting your pooch through their paces. Dogs are welcome in all of the hotel’s rooms, as well as its lobby and bar, while doggie bags and beds are available on request, as are a range of dog-friendly activities including paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking.
From £149 per night, additional £15 per pet, visit royalmarinebrora.com
Pan Pacific London, Liverpool Street
Luxurious Liverpool Street hotel Pan Pacific London has launched a decadent new package with pets in mind. Designed with both cats and dogs in mind, Paws at the Pan Pacific sees pampered pet greeted with Paws Packs featuring a guide to local pet-friendly attractions, a special menu designed by pet nutritionist Anna Webb as well as their choice of toy to take home. Your room will also be equipped with a pet bed and bowl while you’ll both enjoy a hearty breakfast in the hotel’s Straits Kitchen. The Pan Pacific also has a range of pet-friendly experiences on offer, including pet spa treatments, daycare, dog walking services and a pet concierge.
From £500 per night, additional £60 per pet, visit panpacific.com
Down Hall, Essex
Less than an hour from London and nestled within 110 acres of rolling parkland, Down Hall is the ideal spot for a lavish weekend away with your pooch. Each of the hotel’s ten elegant West Wing patio rooms comes equipped with a dog bed, toys, treats, bowls and a guide to the best local walks to make sure pets enjoy their stay as much as you do. And, thanks to a recent refurbishment, there’s plenty to enjoy. Human guests can take part in five-a-side football, croquet, boules, badminton and Padel tennis before retiring for a well-earned cocktail or champagne afternoon tea, with dogs allowed to accompany them in the hotel’s lounges and outdoor restaurant.
From £300 per night, additional £25 per pet, visit downhall.co.uk
Talland Bay Hotel, Cornwall
Cornwall’s Talland Bay Hotel has gone the extra mile to make sure dogs feel right at home, welcoming four-legged friends into every single one of its bedrooms, as well as all communal areas except the dining room, meaning dogs can join you for a drink in the bar or for dinner at the conservatory restaurant. Rooms come complete with a dog blanket, bowls and feeding mat while appetites will be sated with Kittows Butchers’ sausages for breakfast and locally sourced poached chicken for dinner. There are even doggy cupcakes on the afternoon tea menu so they can join in with the full holiday experience.
From £320 per night, visit tallandbayhotel.co.uk
The Cadogan, Chelsea
Chelsea’s The Cadogan hotel has teamed with Pet Pavilion, the neighbourhood’s leading destination for high-maintenance pooches, to offer the ultimate in canine care. As well as being offered luxury pet beds and nutritious dog-friendly delights throughout their stay at the hotel, dogs can also be whisked away by a special taxi to Pet Pavilion’s luxurious facilities to receive professional grooming and pampering treatments, including a trim and blow dry, mani-pedi and facial. Really want to show your pet how much you care? Gift boxes featuring gourmet treats and toys are also available.
From £530 per night, visit belmond.com
Cliveden House, Berkshire
Cliveden House in Berkshire presents a Downton Abbey-esque haven for both human and hound – but it’s the latter who truly receive the royal treatment. Visiting pets (and their owners) will be given a dog-walking map of the estate – which boasts 250 acres of National Trust woodland paths – along with waste bags, towels and treats. Back at the hotel, a bed, bowl and feeding mat await, along with a gourmet meal from the Astor Grill’s special canine menu. It certainly has the bow-wow factor.
From £445 per night, visit clivedenhouse.co.uk
Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons, Oxfordshire
Raymond Blanc OBE is such a fan of dogs that he has dedicated three suites at his hotel, Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, to guests visiting with their trusty sidekicks, who’ll be treated to chewy toys, a comfy bed, a set of bowls and waste bags. One for the foodies, the Oxfordshire retreat boasts a two Michelin-star restaurant and a resident cookery school, while tail-waggers can tuck into treats of their own back at the room or from the comfort of the resident kennels. Bone appétit!
From £691 per night, visit belmond.com
Bermonds Locke, Tower Bridge
The Locke collection of hotels specialises in surprisingly affordable studio apartments rather than traditional hotel rooms, kitted out with kitchen and laundry facilities. This makes them ideal for four-legged friends, as they have ample space to explore. Despite its often corporate audience, the design at Bermonds Locke is peak millennial – think floor bean bags, candy tones and rattan furnishings. The dog-friendly open-plan bar and restaurant are a destination in their own right and the hotel regularly hosts collaborative events, meaning that there is a continual buzz every night of the week.
From £270 per night, additional £40 per pet, visit lockeliving.com
The Egerton, South Kensington
At all Red Carnation Hotels, four-legged guests are treated to the finest service thanks to dedicated pet concierges at each establishment. But the team at The Egerton has gone the extra mile, sending guests a pet preference form in advance of their stay and offering a dedicated Doggy Afternoon Tea for seriously pampered pooches. Among the elegant surrounds of the Drawing Room, dogs can tuck into a meal of chicken and beef meatloaf, homemade dog biscuits a carrot cupcake while, for sundowners, there’s a dog-tini served with doggy canapés. There’s also VIP grooming, dog walking services, pet treats at turndown, embroidered pet towels and custom-made pet beds.
From £250 per night, additional £30 for Doggy Afternoon Tea, visit egertonhousehotel.com
The Lygon Arms, Cotswolds
Boasting a glamorous guest book that includes Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, The Lygon Arms is a charming country house in the Cotswolds steeped in history. The hotel recently partnered with wellington brand Le Chameau to create a dog package for furry friends including a Le Chameau tweed dog bed and ceramic bowl to take home. Alternatively, add the Nails & Tails package to your stay for a seriously indulgent spa experience. Pets will be whisked away to the nearby Broadway Dog Groomers for a bath, cut and dry, blueberry facial, paw and nose balm and nail trim finished with a bow or bandanna and a spritz of Jimmy Chow or Jean Paw Gaultier fragrance. You, meanwhile, can unwind at the Lygon spa with half-day access to the full facilities plus the treatment of your choice.
From £215 per night, additional £25 per pet, £170 for the Nails & Tails Spa Day, visit lygonarmshotel.co.uk
Four Seasons Hotel, Hampshire
This 18th-century manor house is nestled among 500 acres of countryside, which dogs can explore to their heart’s content thanks to the hotel’s dog-friendly policy. Pets are invited to sit in the outside eating areas of the Wild Carrot bar and library, and are welcome to relax in their rooms while their owners explore the spa and pool. Pets will also be treated to a welcome package including a dog bed, bowl, food and spring water on arrival.
From £685 per night, visit fourseasons.com
Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa, West Sussex
Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa in West Sussex is well equipped for adventurous pups looking to improve their doggy paddle. A short walk from Climping Beach, the hotel prides itself on its Sandy Paws package, which offers two owners and their pet a night’s stay with a three-course meal (for the humans), as well as a welcome kit comprising a bowl, biscuits, a tennis ball, ball thrower and a list of the best dog-walking spots in the area. Post-walk, a Ruff and Tumble drying coat will be offered to clean up mucky pups to take home alongside a pig’s ear treat.
From £510 for the Sandy Paws package, visit hshotels.co.uk
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