Dog Holiday Suggestions...

Where are the best places to go for a dog cottage holiday?

Am looking for somewhere to have quiet, peopleless romps around with nice scenery if possible! Ideally not stretching further north than manchester, somewhere within 3 hours of manchester and london would be ideal.

Suggestions greatly appreciated. If you've been away with your dogs then pics very welcome too

How about staying in a forest/woodland?

http://www.forestholidays.co.uk/cabins/locations.aspx

I don't know about the geography of things so won't be able to help you out there. I know a member on another forum staying somewhere in Sherwood Forest with her dog and loved it.

We had a fab week away in Conwy before Easter. Gorgeous little cottage, miles and miles of beach and stunning countryside. Anglesey is only a short drive away from there too with lots of beautiful walking.

Maybe not as far as you'd like to get away this time, but handy for you if you ever want a short break closer to home. I can did out the holiday cottage details for you if you like?

Google maps says that Conwy is a five hour drive from London

Coventry is about half way but I have but idea what's there

What about the Lake District? Dogs are welcomed here: http://www.bedandbreakfastlakedistrict.com

Haven't been yet ourselves, but if we finally get things together enough so we can have a weekend break, it's where we will be going.

Alternatively, collect together some like-minded friends and hire a narrow boat for a week. Many of the companies that do these holidays are fine with dogs on the boats.

Yes, that is true, but she lives in Cheshire now , so v close to there. Sorry, must have got the wrong end of the stick

If you want people free near to manchester, Bronte country! I've been for walks there for 2/3 hours and not seen another soul!

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I'll stop now but I hope some of them are useful, I've put one in from Malham, which is stunning, but unfortunately it's the worst kept secret, and is quite busy

Original post says within 3 hours of Manchester and London - am guessing that maybe Amanda is going too?

Oops, I missed that too.

Notice MM mentioned Coventry - I can't think of anywhere that I know is dog friendly to stay off the top of my head, but it's a fantastic place.

Thanks, they look very nice!
Kestral can't be let off in forrest but its definitely somewhere to look in to.

Is there a lot of walking/nature near nottingham?

Thanks, that is a bit far from London but sounds lovely Glad you had a great time!

Yep, bit far for you I think!
I don't mind coming down Somerset way or something if theres walks round there?

Thanks, again a bit far from London, but I would LOVE to go to the lake district some time! That place looks lovely, hope you manage to get away

Thanks very much, I cant get the pics to load but I'll definitely have a look through the site in the places suggested

Hopefully if we manage to sort something and find somewhere!
don't think I made it very clear! Shout if you think of somewhere