Dog-friendly by Sawday’s

At Sawday’s we understand that your dogs are a part of the family and that bringing them along shouldn’t mean compromising on the quality of the places you can visit. You can browse all our dog-friendly breaks in our collection, certain of their character and charm, or browse through a few articles where we take a look at some of our favourites.

There’s inspiration on dog-friendly locations and things to do, holiday cottages in various regions and the best places to stay for anything from a laid-back beach break to a big occasion.

Dog Days Out

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Writer Lottie Gross, along with her Manchester Terrier, Arty, have travelled across the UK and Ireland, finding great dog-friendly things to do. In Dog Days Out, you’ll find 365 of their finest discoveries, along with local knowledge on rules and restrictions and insider tips to guide you on some brilliant adventures. You’ll also find our warm, welcoming dog-friendly places to stay, so you’ll have everything you need for tonnes of great Dog Days Out.  

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An excerpt from Dog Days Out – things to do

We look at a few of the great things to do that Lottie and her Manchester Terrier, Arty, discovered as they travelled round the UK and Ireland.

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An excerpt from Dog Days Out – beaches to visit

Dog Days Out, the new book from writer Lottie Gross, is an indispensable companion for anyone travelling with a dog. Click to read her favourite dog-friendly beaches. 

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Our most recent articles

Dog-friendly places to stay in Suffolk

There’s a lot to love about Suffolk and its sublimely scenic beauty — a delightful stretch of coast, picturesque towns and villages, and miles of unspoilt countryside all wait to be explored on two legs and four. So, we’ve handpicked a selection of places that offer a truly dog-friendly welcome, from thoughtful extras to useful necessities.

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Dog-friendly places to stay in Wales

Small but mighty Wales ticks all the boxes for a dog-friendly holiday: rippling hills to scamper, rivers and seas to splash in, green countryside to snuffle. Wales is also blessed with a clutch of cosy cottages, elegant homes and enticing hotels that offer dogs and their humans an open-arm welcome.

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Dog-friendly guide to Kent

Dogs deserve holidays just like their humans and a well-travelled pooch makes for a well-rounded pet, so open their horizons on a trip to Kent. The county is chock full of interesting things to see and do, many of them pet friendly. From mighty castles to grand country manors, and historic river tours to scenic rail trips, we’ve sniffed out some of the best things to do with your dog in tow.

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