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All four schnauzers - Nell, Gertie, Wilma and Silky Sue

Dog-friendly Britain

by Joanna and the Fabulous Famous Five

Welcome to a world where you can Bring The Dogs

I am so happy you found our guide to dog-friendly days out, places to eat, and places to stay across the UK. Many entries are places we have visited with our four miniature schnauzers – Nell, Gertie, Wilma, and Silky Sue – and written up afterwards. Others are places I have researched or been recommended, marked “On my list to visit” until I have been with the dogs and written them up as Tried and tested. Fellow dog owners are very welcome to add their own reviews. The notes for each place focus on the facts: terrain, distances, facilities available, and how many dogs are welcome, and also on our personal experiences: what we saw, what we did, what we loved, and I have added my own photos of our visits to each venue. We have a lot of handy kit and accessories for travelling with the ladies, and I have curated my best recommendations on the Dog Travel Kit page.

Joanna and Nell at Forest Holidays in the Forest of Dean - Nell eating a doggie ice cream
Me and Nell (enjoying an ice cream) at Forest Holidays in the Forest of Dean.

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Places to Visit

Days out, walks, beaches, woods, gardens, and historic sites where the dogs are welcome.

Silky waiting for sausages at the Fortescue Inn, Salcombe

Places to Eat

Pubs, cafés, and restaurants that genuinely welcome dogs – with a bowl of water, a bed under the table, or a treat behind the bar.

Places to Stay

Cottages, cabins, and campsites with details on dog fees, enclosed gardens, and how many dogs are welcome.

Dog Travel Kit

Kit and accessories we use for travelling with the ladies. Tried, tested, and honestly reviewed.

From the blog

If you find somewhere I should visit, tell me.