We love dogs and provide . . .
a pat on arrival (with permission of course!), a welcome pot of treats, a list of ‘dog house rules’, dog friendly local walking books, and we can supply dog bowls, towels and throws on request. There is also a hose for dirty paws.
We have enclosed gardens . . .
and although we welcome well behaved dogs we know that sometimes they can be inquisitive and like to go AWOL! We have cottages with enclosed gardens: Rafters and Honeysuckle and more details can be found on the individual cottage pages on our Dittiscombe website.
We are near The Dog Lodge . . .
which we recommend for guests who wish to have a day out somewhere which is not suitable for dogs. The Dog Lodge is a luxury licensed kennel with underfloor heating just 1 mile from us. Kathy, the owner and her team of helpers, all love dogs and ensure all visiting dogs are comfortable and relaxed, giving at least 3 outings a day. You will need to book beforehand and bring vaccination and kennel cough certificates with you. We recommend contacting them before your holiday at Dittiscombe.
We are a firework free valley . . .
because we are situated in a quiet valley at the end of a private lane and the neighbouring land is either farmed or grazed. We therefore avoid the distressing noises of fireworks which can be very unsettling for some dogs. You might consider bringing your dog away over the firework season. Do give us a call if you’d like to discuss this in more detail.
To get a dog’s eye view of Dittiscombe and the local area read our blog: dreaming of sheep and a lick of ice cream!