Treat your furry friend to one of the UK’s best pet-friendly hotels

The getaway lovers among us are probably searching for their next relaxing trip away, and a charming hotel in the UK is generally more low-commitment than flying abroad. Nowadays, people are wanting to include their pets in their holidays or trips away, which is where these hotels come in. While traditional hotels may have pet-friendly facilities like dog bowls, the hotels listed below are extra special. They go above and beyond for their four-legged guests– think dog bowls, dog/cat beds, pet packages, and their own separate dining menus and even pet pampering in spas!

Let’s take a look at some of the most pet-friendly hotels in the UK, where both you and your pets can be treated like royalty from the second you arrive to the moment you leave.

Here are the Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in the UK

15. Slebech Park, Pembrokeshire

This 5-star country house hotel sits adjacent to the Cleddau Ddu estuary, offering miles of green space for you and your pets to enjoy. The hotel offers private event and wedding spaces, Sunday lunch in its onsite restaurant, and some of the comfiest rooms around. Your pets are made welcome by the treats, water, and bedding provided by the dog-loving staff at this hotel. Take your dog for walkies on the surrounding grounds too!

14. Hotel Brooklyn, Manchester

Manchester is no stranger to good hotels, and this one is certainly ranked highly. Pet owners and their little friends will feel well accommodated here, with a cocktail bar, restaurant, and spacious, suite-style rooms. Your four-legged friends will be given a kennel and can find water bowls and mats to lay on on the hotel’s outdoor terrace. Please note that dogs must be a maximum of 10kg in weight and 50cm in height.

13. Grand Hotel, Birmingham

This opulent 4-star hotel in Birmingham is a paradise for both you and your pets. From the architecture, onsite restaurants and bars, luxury rooms, and event/wedding spaces, human guests are more than catered for–but what about our four-legged friends? This hotel offers a ‘Pampered Pooch’ package for dogs, which includes a dog bed, treats, and a water bowl. Cats are welcome too, with comfortable spaces for your feline to unfurl, plus water bowls.

Maximum pet weight: 36kg

12. Lucknam Park Hotel, Wiltshire

This luxury 5-star hotel in the Wiltshire countryside provides a premium stay for all guests, whether human or pet. Here, you can enjoy equestrian rides and experiences, indulge in afternoon tea with your children, and relax on a spa break. Your dog will also be treated like a VIP, and be given water bowls, bedding, towels, and treats, plus there are plenty of surrounding green spaces for them to explore.

11. Cheval Old Town Chambers, Edinburgh

A 5-star hotel with apartment-style lodging in the heart of the Scottish capital’s Royal Mile, complete with a cocktail bar and restaurant for those who don’t want to cook for themselves. One of the main reasons why this accommodation ranks highly among guests is the hospitality towards pets of any kind– cats, dogs, rabbits, you name it! Upon arrival, you can expect your pet to receive a ‘Welcome Pack’, which includes bowls, treats, bedding, and toys to keep your pet comfortable and entertained.

10. Slieve Donard, County Down, Northern Ireland

Expect opulent decor as you enter this resort-style hotel in County Down, complete with a spa, exceptional restaurant/bars, golf course, and experience packages. If you’re bringing a furry friend along with you, you can book a ‘Pup Package’, which includes a take-home pet blanket, food and water bowls, a large supply of treats, and information on some of the best places for walkies in the area.

9. Beech Hill Country House Hotel, Derry, Northern Ireland

Nestled in the countryside, this hotel offers escapism to its guests with a cosy and welcoming atmosphere, a gym and sauna, a large bar and lounge area, and space for the hotel’s signature weddings and event hosting. If you’re looking for a relaxing mini-break that includes your pets, then look no further, as this hotel offers premium pet facilities to help make your furry friends feel as welcome as possible.

Your pets can receive pet-friendly drinks like beer or prosecco, plus treats and bowls. Grooming and walking can also be arranged for an extra charge. If you want to include your pet in your room service or dining experience, they’ll also receive their own doggy menu!

8. The Corner Hotel, London

Nestled conveniently in trendy East London, this 3-star modern hotel offers its human guests a 24-hour bar and onsite restaurant, workspaces for business travellers or students, and some of the comfiest rooms around, all of which feature unique and quirky decor. This hotel understands that pets are part of the family, which is why they offer a ‘Dogcation’ package. The package includes breakfast options for you and your pet, a dog bed, and treats, plus 10% off grooming, walking, and training at ‘Doug’s Dogs Grooming Parlour.’

7. Coed-Y-Mwstwr, Bridgend

For an authentic taste of the Welsh countryside, this Victorian townhouse welcomes both humans and pets into its grounds. It’s also an event and wedding hosting space. Include your pet in your experience by booking a Doggy Afternoon Tea or Stay Package for you both! Dogs and humans are treated like royalty here, making it the perfect option for a weekend away with the whole family.

6. Summer Lodge Hotel, Dorset

For the ultimate relaxing weekend away for both you and your pets, choose the Summer Lodge Hotel in the heart of the Dorset countryside. Complete with an indoor pool, spa, onsite restaurant, and event/wedding spaces, this place has everything you need for a truly special weekend away.

As for your pets, they can expect VIP treatment, with bedding, food & water bowls, towels, treats, and a station to wash down your muddy pups after a long walk through the countryside. Plus, there is a selection of pet spa services and wellness therapies available for either your dog or cat, which includes behaviour consultations and even pet massages!

5. Trigony Hotel, Dumfries & Galloway

Cited as one of the UK’s most pet-friendly hotels, you know that you and your pet will be in for a real treat here. With numerous activities available for booking, plus an outdoor spa and comfortable, spacious rooms, there is much to love about this Scottish hotel.

Your pet will be pleased to receive a map of the best places for walkies, plus dog treats, bed and towels, a dog-wash station for dogs who’ve had a little too much fun in the Scottish countryside, and a pet breakfast menu. If you want to explore the surrounding areas without your pet, a pet sitter can be booked. There are also dog training courses available here.

4. Spread Eagle Hotel, West Sussex

For one of the best spa breaks in South-East England, opt for the Spread Eagle Hotel in West Sussex. Complete with a spa, indoor pool, onsite bar and restaurant, and rooms decorated with antique furniture, there’s no greater experience for all types of guests.

Spread Eagle Hotel is also extremely pet-friendly, with a ‘Muddy Paws’ package available (for an additional charge), which includes the best walkies routes, dog bowls, and comfy beds, plus benefits for human guests too. If you want your pet to receive a pamper session too, you can book a grooming or blow-dry session for them.

3. Bovey Castle, Devon

Surrounded by 275 acres of Devonshire countryside, you can enjoy a relaxing minibreak at this resort & spa hotel in Dartmoor. With a range of activities that you and the whole family can enjoy, plus dog-friendly rooms, this hotel really does offer something for everyone. Pets will be immediately welcomed the second they arrive. Include your pet in your dining experience with afternoon tea and dinner that’ll get tails wagging, plus access to the rolling hills that surround the hotel. Anything your four-legged friend may require, the staff will be happy to help!

2. Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, Yorkshire

Set among the backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales, you’ll find a hotel quite like no other. Humans and pets are given everything they need for a relaxing and premium stay, with afternoon tea, top-quality wines, and suite-style rooms adding to the luxury feeling. Pets are welcomed with open arms here through the ‘Canine Retreats’ package available– think dog dining and drinking options, four-poster dog beds for your pup to unfurl on, and a heated dog bath.

1. The Gyle, London

At number 1, we have The Gyle Hotel, which takes premium and luxury accommodation to the next level for both humans and pets. It’s also ultra-convenient, just a short distance from King’s Cross Station. For the ultimate relaxation and pampering, book an in-room wellness session that includes massages, facials, yoga, and mani-pedis. Plus human guests can enjoy a high-end dining and drinking experience here.

As for your four-legged guests, The Gyle and its sister hotel The Megaro offer three unique pet packages. Your pet can receive a restaurant-style dining experience, dog-friendly lager and rosé, treats, luxury bedding, and a dog walker on site if required. They’re so committed to their pet-friendly credentials that 25% of proceeds from packages booked go to the RSPCA.