Holiday time is family time and, where your dog is an important part of that unit, the search for your holiday base has to factor in the consideration of finding dog friendly accommodation. We are without doubt a nation of dog lovers so perhaps you wouldn't expect the search to be a difficult one nor is it if you require something basic. For the more discerning holiday maker however, with the family pet in tow, who wants comfort and luxury, dog friendly accommodation options become somewhat scarcer.
Holidays are all about location with each individual's ideal being thankfully somewhat different. However, there are some common factors that many of us seek and these include stunning locations, a variety of options for days out and activities and the chance to rest our head upon a pillow at the end of a day in a place we feel comfortable in. The Holsworthy area in North Devon, wonderfully close to the Cornish border, offers holiday makers all of the commonly sought after needs plus luxury, dog friendly accommodation with pet friendly cottages for rent all year round.
As an added bonus for dog owners, this area which already offers so much, has the dog friendly beaches of Sandy Mouth, Summerleaze, Northcott and the south beach area of Widemouth Bay all on the doorstep.
The area is rich in wide open spaces, natural and unspoilt environments and abounds with opportunities for holiday activities such as golfing, fishing, walking, horse riding and bird watching. If being water-bound is your aim then look no further, with a wealth of options to suit all - from the absolute beginner to the many years experienced individual. Activities such as sailing, kayaking, swimming and sea fishing trip opportunities are all within easy reach of your dog friendly accommodation base. If relaxation and the urge to stray very little from your luxury accommodation is what you have in mind then you can have that too in the setting of beautiful, tranquil gardens.
It is so often the case that the priority of securing dog friendly accommodation means having to settle for second best with regard to other holiday requirements but this area allows the best of both worlds. It is good to know that dog friendly accommodation doesn't have to mean compromise if you find the right place, allowing both you and your dog to have just the holiday or break you are looking for.
I have always found finding some Devonshire accommodation that is pet friendly has always been quite hard. Mostly i have only found self catering cottages but this year we have finally found a hotel that will accept dogs and better has a converted garage for dog washes and cleaning. It was a really great hotel and had such a great service.
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