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Accommodation
France

 

 

www.lavieilledistillerie.com
Maison de Maitre and former Cognac Distillery in the heart of the Charente countryside offering bed and breakfast/ special interest holidays and table d'hotes. 4 person gite available from April 2009

  Rural gite and B&B in Burgundy
www.bnb-gite-leclos.com
  www.la-norma.co.uk
Large self-catering ski apartment to rent in the French Alps
Le Touquet Self-Catering Villas
Three properties available for self catering rental in Le Touquet and the surrounding area 
www.petbreaks.com
Your pet is welcome here in Le Village Catalan in the South of France,
and you will be glad you brought your pet when you discover all the area ha
s to offer.
 
Moulin de la Louve
Old water mill set in 6 acres of isolated green valley, with a small stream running through the land. A great place to unwind and relax whilst travelling around France. Your dogs/cats/horses are welcome too, and usually love it here!"
dog friendly france
Bienvenue a La Belle Vilaine
Self-catering holiday cottages on the South Brittany/Loire Atlantique border in France.
Friendly family-run gite accommodation where dogs are welcome
www.independentcottages.co.uk
A large selection of independently owned self-catering holiday cottages in the UK and Ireland. 
Lancashire
Kirkdale house B&B, Lancashire.
Nestled between The Lake District and the Yorkshire dales
National Parks.
www.kirkdalehouse.co.uk
Cumbria
Lovely bed and breakfast in Cartmel
www.calsfellview.co.uk
Lake District
Book Your Lake District Cottages Online
Lake District Cottages
whitewater leisure
www.whitewater-hotel.co.uk
Nestling in a valley on the banks of the River Leven
.

 

Lake District Cottages www.lakedistrict-stay.co.uk
A comprehensive accommodation and tourist guide for the Lake District National Park.
Wales
www.cornhillpub.co.uk
The Cornhill Pub, West Street, Rhayader, LD6 5AB Dogs welcome, owners must be kept on a lead. Real ale pub with log burning stove, comfy sofas. Also available 5 bedroom self-catering cottage.
www.littlecottagewales.co.uk
A delightful detatched cottage in the idylic setting of rural mid-wales, sleeps 4 and has
an enclosed garden.

www.holidaysfordogs.com
Cottage with secure garden in tranquil Carmarthenshire countryside.
Outstanding views, walks and beaches close-by, very dog friendly.

Devon

www.wheatlandfarm.co.uk
Dog friendly self-catering lodges in the heart of Devon. 21 acres with private nature reserve (SSSI) and surrounding countryside for walks. Dog-friendly pub. Short breaks and weekends welcome.

  www.northwayholidaycottages.co.uk
Northway Holiday Cottages offer pet friendly accommodation with heated indoor pool, log fires and sea views, in beautiful North Devon.
Kent
www.durlocklodge.co.uk
Yorkshire
www.theradcliffeguesthouse.co.uk
A friendly, private hotel situated 200 yards from the sea-front at Bridlington with
5 en-suite rooms. Ideal for coastal and Yorkshire Wold walks.
  www.sinningtoncommonfarm.co.uk
Sinnington Common Farm is a working family farm in North Yorkshire
with 135 acres, offering bed and breakfast and holidays cottages
.
www.whitbyguesthouses.co.uk
Traditional seaside BandB offering outstanding cleanliness, comfort and great breakfasts.
Centrally located on the West Cliff, the ideal base for exploring this historic seaside town and
North York Moors.
New Forest
New Forest Accommodation
An online guide for the New Forest accommodation, activities and restaurants.
East Anglia
www.eastrustoncottages.co.uk
2 very dog friendly cottages in the Norfolk countryside..
  www.richardsonholidayvillages.co.uk
Great holiday villages in the UK for families and adults
Peak District
www.riversidehouse-peakdistrict.co.uk
4 star luxury holiday cottage, sleeps 9+cot. In unspoilt hamlet of Litten Mill
in Peak District National Park. Fantastic walking from the doorstep.CC
 

Point Farm,Dale,Pembrokeshire B&B and Self-catering along the Coastal Path
www.pointfarm.info

Cornwall
www.dog-friendly-holiday-falmouth-cornwall.co.uk
A distinctive barn conversion which welcomes dogs, in a beautiful rural location.
Tyne and Wear
www.milldamguesthouse.co.uk
Affordable, luxury accommodation next to the River Tyne in South Shields. We accommodate all guests with dogs, a quality and comfortable service, second to none.
Bedfordshire
www.thewhitecottage.net
5 miles from J13 and J14 of the M1 this Band B is set on a hill overlooking the beautiful countryside of rural Bedfordshire.
Hertfordshire
www.hallfarmbb.co.uk
Beautiful Georgian manor house in splendid countryside. Plenty of country walks and a good pub which welcomes dogs but not children under 14yrs.
Warwickshire
www.hasleycoachouse.com
A 9 bedroom coach house motel in rural Warwickshire

Ireland

www.belfastcityairporthotels.com
Belfast City Airport Hotels offers great rates on over 50 hotels near Belfast City Airport
Sussex
www.camberbarn.co.uk
Self catering accommodation on the outskirts of Camber
Shropshire
www.theroebuckinnludlow.co.uk
The Roebuck Inn is in a quiet village location, 4 Star accommodation and 2 Rosettes for its food
Somerset
www.hartnellsbandb.co.uk
Wonderful thatched cottage accommodation in village centre All produce home made.
A real home from home. Access to garden & recreation field from ground floor suite,ideal for dogs
  www.themendipstud.com
Dog friendly farm B&B set under the Mendip Hills, Beach and hill walks close by. Meet our doodle gang.
Scotland
www.scotland-cottage.net
Keepers Cottage is set within glorious highland Perthshire scenery at the southern end of Glenshee, a perfect place for a honeymoon or second honeymoon in Scotland
  www.eliecottages.co.uk
Delightful pet friendly, self catering accommodation in Elie and the picturesque East Neuk fishing villages surrounding St Andrews.
  www.highlandholidaycottages.com
Luxury 4 star, pet friendly, self catering holiday accommodation in the Cairngorms National Park
  www.friarscarse.co.uk
A charming country house hotel set in 45 acres of woodland extending to the banks of the
River Nith. 21 en-suite bedrooms and 3 self catering cottages with excellent facilities.
General
Accommodation
www.rent-my-villa.com
Directory of resources related to holidays, accommodation, and travel


PLACES TO VISIT

Parks, Gardens, Restaurants
(for Dog Friendly Pubs click here)

The Tempest restaurant in Christchurch, Dorset.
Dogs very welcome, they even have their own menu. www.the-tempest.info
Beckett's is a small family run coffee shop serving delicious fairtrade coffee
and snacks. Skinner Street, Whitby, N Yorkshire.
The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester, West Sussex:over 45 historic houses and agricultural buildings dating from the 13th century to Victorian time. www.wealddown.co.uk
  Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens, Lincolnshire. www.grimsthorpe.co.uk

health and welfare

Pet Blood Bank UK is a not for profit charity providing a national canine blood bank. Supported by Vets Now, the UK’s leading emergency and critical care veterinary providers, Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk) is the first service of its kind to collect, process, store and supply pet blood products. www.petbloodbank.uk.org
  Animal ambulance service in West Somerset, Exmoor and North Devon
www.exmoor.animalsathome.co.uk
Rescuing and rehoming border collies throughout the UK.
The Border Collie Trust is a registered charity which relies on public support
to assist Border Collies in the UK.
Battersea's aims (the four Rs) start with Rescue, and we've been rescuing lost and unwanted dogs since 1860 and cats since 1883.
Our aims are : Reunite, Rehabilitate Rehome www.dogshome.org
The Blue Cross is Britain's pet charity, providing practical support, information and advice
for pet and horse owners.

www.bluecross.org.uk
  www.dogtrust.co.uk
  The National Pet Identification Service
www.petlog.org.uk
  National database of lost and found dogs
www.doglost.co.uk
www.buddies.co.uk
UK Pet Insurance company

Driving with Dogs gives dogs travelling with their people on the UK motorway network
a safe place to walk and relax within 5 miles of every motorway junction.
Our walks use official public footpaths and public rights of way
www.drivingwithdogs.co.uk

great dog walks

Great Dog Walks.co.uk holds a database of places to walk dogs in the UK.
The walks are organised by county and information is given about location and nearest car parking, terrain, accessibility, and whether the area is enclosed.
www.greatdogwalks.co.uk

  Dog friendly service areas
www.moto-way.org
  Animal Communication courses in Fordingbridge, Hampshire (covers all animals)
http://www.youandyourhorse.co.uk

activities and training
A1K9
A1 K9 is a professional UK based dog training company specialising in the supply and training
of personal protection dogs and residential obedience training as well as training dogs in a variety of other disciplines. www.a1k9.co.uk
CSJ Specialist canine feeds and the home of CSJ Agility
www.camddwrcanine.co.uk
Agiltyeye
The website for the agility enthusiast
www.agilityeye.co.uk
  Jackie Murphy offers a first class training and behaviour service, based in Kent and covering various locations in London, Essex, Sussex, Kent and Surrey.
www.specialistdogtraining.co.uk

Inclusive luxury training holidays for you and your canine companion, with famous trainer, tailored to requirements. Beautiful surroundings, accommodation, all breeds/ages
www.kelford.co.uk

  Walking breaks and B&B accommodation in the beautiful Wye Valley and Forest of Dean
www.wyewalk.com
Canine Psychology Centre

The Canine Psychology Centre, located near Autun, in the Morvan National Park,
Saone et Loire, Burgundy
www.caninepsychologycentre.com
Canine Psychology Centre training in the East Midlands www.caninepsychologycentre.co.uk

  East Peckham Agility Club. Teaching people, teaching dogs, having fun!
www.eastpeckhamagilityclub.co.uk
 
Dog agility training, obedience, puppy socialisation and heelwork to music at venues in the South East, by Kathrin Tasker.
www.madkathagility.com
Dog agility training, with Barrow-in-Furness dog training club.
www.inyourowntime.co.uk
Nick Jones runs Alpha Dog Behaviour based in Worcestershire and covers the West Midland Counties and beyond. Nick takes a calm and thorough approach to behavioural and training problems to restore the status quo.


ANIMAL SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
Thousands of on online pet products from all the major suppliers
www.petshop2u.co.uk
fish4dogs logo
Natural Food & Treats for Dogs and Cats made from fish - gluten free, hypo-allergenic and naturally packed with omega 3.
www.fish4dogs.com
  Expert advice on all aspects of travelling with your pet.
www.petsandtravel.co.uk
muksak
The muksak has been designed to carry any dog waste bag safely and securely, with no smell or leaks. Purchase online wih this link (tell them you came from Paws for a Walk)
www.muksak.com
Grooming products, horse and livestock clippers by mail order
www.peasridge.co.uk
  Relocating pets  Hassle free pet import and export.
  The ultimate pet store
www.ultimateanimals.co.uk
  Online Pet Supplies
www.petspantry.tv
Dog and puppy training and behaviour help
online pet shop and help centre for all sorts of puppy and dog training and behaviour problems, and fun toys and treats too.
  VetClick - Animal and Veterinary links
  Professional photos of your animals and other photographic services
www.pet-ography.co.uk
  Professional pet care and home security service in and around Milton Keynes, reliable and trustworthy. Security checked.
www.attwellsanimalsathome.co.uk


ANIMAL PUBLICATIONS AND DIRECTORIES

The Dog Magazine for London
www.londondogtails.com

  www.pet-talk.co.uk
PetStreet - the place for pets to meet
 www.petstreet.co.uk
PetStreet - the place for pets to meet
  Get a free dog magazine  From TopPet Websites
  www.localpetpeople.com
  www.dogfriendlybritain.co.uk
  www.kennel-corner.co.uk 
www.dogeventsscotland.co.uk
An online calendar of dog related events in Scotland.
  VetClick - Animal and Veterinary links 

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countryside information

A wide choice of walks and cycle ride leaflets around North Devon and Exmoor as downloadable files
www.westcountrywalks.co.uk

  www.newforestexplorersguide.co.uk
New Forest walks, wildlife and information about the area
 
  Useful information for dogs and owners walking in the Lake District
www.lake-district.gov.uk
 

National Park authority covering information on the Yorkshire Dales
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

  Suffolk Tourist Guide is the online guide for tourist information for Suffolk Hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, pubs, days out and things to do in Suffolk
www.suffolktouristguide.com
 

Find out about the 15 National Trails providing over 4000km of well-managed paths which offer walking, riding and cycling through England and Wales.
www.nationaltrail.co.uk

  www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk 
www.ruralways.org.uk
An online gateway to rural routes.
  www.discovernorthernireland.com
 

The price comparison site for books and maps on walking throughout the UK
www.bestwalks.com

 

Peak and Northern Footpaths Society
www.peakandnorthern.org.uk

  www.peakdistrictonline.co.uk
 

This trail is particularly suited to dog walkers as the route is all gated
(no awkward stiles to try and scramble over with your dog)

www.nationaltrail.co.uk/peninebridleway

 

Check the weather and tide timetable
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast/tides

  www.walkingbritain.co.uk
 

Walks, accommodation, entertainment and much more in the Yorkshire area.
www.daleswalks.co.uk

 

All types of accommodation in Scotland and England
www.dalesandvales.co.uk

 

Lots of useful information, including walks you can download
www.walkinginengland.co.uk

  www.nationalparks.gov.uk
 

The Countryside Council for Wales, information, walks, interactive maps and access
www.ccw.gov.uk

  www.ramblers.org.uk
  www.highweald.org
Detailed information on this AONB including walks, accommodation and events
  The best walks in Cumbria and the Dales. Photographic full colour guides detailing the history and wildlife. Available singly or in packs of 5.
www.wildcardwalks.co.uk
  Walking Britain 

MORE WEBSITES BY TABBY DESIGN

  www.sustainability-reporting.co.uk
Sustainability reporting for business.
  www.swissvillas.co.uk
Lovely holiday let inAmbleside, Lake District
www.Tenderella-Bolognese.com
Show and breeding partnership of Bolognese dogs
  www.ozgurturkishrestaurant.co.uk
Turkish restaurant in Tenterden, Kent
  www.K9Pawfections.co.uk
Professional dog grooming service, Ashford, Kent
  www.robinamartin.plus.com
High quality driving tuition in and around Ashford, Kent
  www.hawkingandfalconry.com
Master falconer based outside Ashford, Kent
  www.dennisread-drivingschool.co.uk
Driving tuition in Tenterden, Ashford and surrounding villages

"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader.
He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.
You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."
-- Unknown --




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