Hot tubs, roaring fires, countryside walks and treats aplenty.
When you're a dog owner, you don't want to leave your four-legged friend at home come holiday time.
Cottages.com helped more than 365,000 hounds enjoy a staycation in the last year. And now they've made it even easier to find a dog-friendly cottage for a well-deserved break with your pooch.
Their new 'More Than Pet Friendly Collection’ is a selection of hand-picked properties that go above and beyond to ensure dogs feel perfectly at home, taking on board canine customer feedback.
Not only do dogs stay for free and receive a welcome pack including towels, a water bowl and special dog tags for the duration of your stay, but these properties are also guaranteed to have a fully-enclosed garden. That means you can sleep easy.
From treats on arrival, to recommendations for local walks, pet-friendly pubs and attractions and that all-important hot tub for humans, these are just five of the site's most popular dog-friendly cottages...
Set in the heart of the Peak District National Park, this property offers guests and their canine companions the perfect tranquil retreat.
The area is ideal for couples and dog walkers, as it is within easy reach of fields, footpaths and The Limestone Way.
As part of the More Than Dog Friendly Collection, this cottage is most welcoming for dogs, with a special welcome gift and cosy bedding available to make them feel right at home.
Sleeps two in one bedroom with two pets welcome. From £25 per person per night on selected January dates.
This superb former estate stone cottage offers the perfect countryside retreat.
The owners offer customers free sessions with their dog at Hunsdale Fields, where guests' dogs can run off-lead in a three acre field.
The cottage lies within easy reach of some of Yorkshire’s famous attractions and is great for walkers, as the Yorkshire Wolds Way and Coast to Coast cycle route is right on the doorstep. It sleeps three in two bedrooms with one pet welcome. From £27.23 per person per night on selected January dates.
Situated in the village of Hampshire, this 17th-century cottage is in the perfect location to explore southern England.
This characterful cottage is located in the historic village of Crondall and is close to the local pub and village store.
There are plenty of local attractions nearby for guests and their canine companion to explore, including Farnham Castle, Museum and Frensham ponds.
Sleeps four in two bedrooms with two pets welcome. From £30.10 per person per night on selected January dates.
Situated close to Sandringham, Islington Hall provides the perfect base for the whole family, man’s best friend included.
Newly refurbished for 2018 and boasting plenty of outdoor space, there’s plenty to keep dogs and humans alike entertained.
Take a relaxing dip in the hot tub, unwind in front of the wood burner, or visit Norfolk’s stunning coastlines which are just a short drive away.
Sleeps 11 in six bedrooms, with two pets welcome. From £16.55 per person per night on selected January dates.
Located on the edge of the quintessential English Cotswolds village of Ebrington, in a natural and peaceful setting, Longmoor Cottages boast stunning views over Longmoor.
Once owned by the acclaimed and award-winning author Susan Hill CBE and Shakespearean scholar Sir Stanley Wells CBE, the cottage boasts a historic past.
An ideal base for walkers, cyclists and their pet pooches, explore the surrounding countryside, enjoy a picnic in the cherry orchard, or visit the nearby local market towns – it’s a pet’s paradise.
Sleeps two in one bedroom, with two pets welcome. From £40.57 per person per night on selected January dates.
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