Dog friendly holidays in the north west of England

Looking for a place for pets to be let off the lead and to enjoy the lavish English landscapes as much as their owners? The North West of England has some of the most picturesque scenery in the whole of the UK with award winning coastline, magnificent estuaries and lush, green countryside. The perfect place for your pet friendly holiday cottage.

The Lake District is famed for stunning scenery but other areas nearby should not be overlooked. The north western section of the Yorkshire Dales is simply fabulous for a walking holiday with your dog, read about pet-friendly holidays in Yorkshire. The Pennines are somewhat more rugged than pretty but definitely full of dog-friendly possibilities. There is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just south of Cumbria, called the Forest of Bowland, which is a quieter place to enjoy the countryside and lovely scenery accompanied by four-footed friends.

Searching for an area where your precious pet can interact with the local wildlife and embrace the notorious fresh air? Your spacious private garden is the ideal spot for such firm friendships. With lots of room to stretch the limbs and even cock their leg up from time to time, your pet will love being at one with Mother Nature. And when it comes to being inside your charming holiday cottage, not only will they enjoy the freedom of the house and discovering each room with their spectacular sense of smell, but also appreciate such amenities as a wood burning stove; perfect for lying next to at the end of the day exhausted from a day full of brand new adventures.

Holiday home kitchen - the most important room in the house

With a fully furnished kitchen that’s packed full of hidden nooks and crannies, your pet pooch will never be able to work out where their tasty treats are hidden! Yet they will certainly appreciate the sensational smells that your culinary genius will cook up day after day for your loved ones on your large oak dining table. Just be wary that their jealousy doesn’t get too much and that they swipe it from under your nose!

Being one of the most exciting corners of the country, the North West offers a plethora of dog friendly beaches in beautiful seaside areas like Crosby and Formby in the picture-perfect county of Merseyside. With miles and miles of golden sands to sprint on and meet other four-legged friends or even Anthony Gormley’s two-legged iron statues, they will definitely relish a fun filled trip to the sea’s edge. Why not teach them how to swim in the glistening waters while the young’uns build sandcastles and eat snacks behind you? Be warned for the big salty shake though! Your self-catered kitchen picnic may end up containing some soggy sandwiches….

Find the perfect dog-friendly holiday home in the north west of England

Having the perfect undisturbed sleep in your holiday cottage is not just reserved for humans, pets will also appreciate the peace and tranquillity offered in the North West too. Wherever they sleep, be it up with you in your large King-size bedroom which offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside or downstairs in one of the many comfy areas on offer, they will undoubtedly have the finest doggy dreams of what tomorrow’s exciting journeys will bring.

The North West of England is a haven for pets as well as their owners. With the majority of the land being extremely friendly to Man’s Best Friend and your traditional holiday cottage welcoming all shapes all sizes of hairy beasts, where better to go on a memory filled holiday with all your nearest and dearest this summer?