It's a dogs life

We have dogs of our own and like to holiday with them in other parts of the UK.  One of the hardest parts of this is finding somewhere that will take more than "Two well behaved dogs" and not charge a fortune for it.  So with dog owners like ourselves in mind we have set out to make both cottages genuinely dog friendly. There is no charge for dogs - we wouldn't charge for your grandma or your children so why would we charge for the canine members of your family?

We provide:
*  a tin of dog biscuits to dip into 
*  “I’m on holiday” tags for you to clip to your dog’s collar for the duration of your stay. 
    These show our telephone details just in case your dog is lost whilst you are here.
    Only two of these per cottage though.
*  a dog bed - big enough for two small dogs or one medium dog
*  doggie towels to dry paws after muddy or wet walks
*  spare lead, bowls and balls
*  throws for the furniture, so you don’t feel guilty curling up on the sofa after a walk
*  a fully fenced area for safe turnout
*  a selection of local walks and maps

Doggie Rules

All we ask is that you clean up after your dog - both inside and out.  Bags are provided. 

Please keep dogs out of the bedrooms where possible - there is plenty of room for them elsewhere.  If your doggy friends do need to curl up with you then please use the throws/towels.

Leaving your dog(s) alone in the cottages for long periods - we would prefer this isn't done unless you are very confident that your dog will settle.  If you know they can be destructive when they are left alone, or they suffer from separation anxiety, please do not leave them unsupervised for any period. It’s just not fair on your dog (or on us!)  There is plenty of room in both properties for a dog cage or cages.  In the unlikely event of your dog(s) causing any damage, this will be taken from your damage deposit (see conditions)

The usual Countryside Code guidance applies - see here.

Thanks to another Old Piggery (here in Derbyshire) for the ideas on this page. Be sure to check out their link to knitted dog coat charity www.k9knitters.co.uk

And finally..... if you get home and find you have a really lovely picture of your dog(s) enjoying their holiday - we'd love a copy to start a scrap book on this website!  The pictures currently on this site are of our own dogs - Charlie the lurcher, Tess the ...well, let's be kind, lurcher cross (mongrel!!) and Ed the Border Terrier.  Plus Harriet, a friend's terrier, putting in an appearance on the beach picture.