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Take the entire family on holiday this year, including your dog!


Pet friendly holidaysOften when you decide to take a holiday you would ideally like to be surrounded by your whole family; including your pets. In the past, taking a holiday with a pet has been inconvenient and hard to arrange, but the increase in pet friendly accommodation, travel options and a change in regulations for travelling with animals abroad means that holidays with pets are now a far more feasible option and do not require much more planning.

Private holiday accommodation is the perfect solution for taking a holiday with pets, as there is plenty of space and no extra costs involved. Taking your cat or dog on holiday not only saves money on kennel costs, but allows you to relax, safe in the knowledge that your pet is safe and sound. Many holiday home owners are more than happy to welcome pets, marking their properties as pet friendly holiday rentals. To find the ideal pet friendly holiday cottage, choose your destination and select 'pets considered' from the search links in the left hand column to find only pet welcome holiday cottages.


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Pet friendly holidays in England

Pet Friendly Holidays in England

The ease of travel and range of rural landscapes makes England the favourite place for people to go on holiday with pets. Pet friendly holiday accommodation in the Lake District and Cornwall are two of the highlights, mainly because of the extensive open areas for walking.

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Holidays with Pets in Wales

Holidays with Pets in Wales

Wales is a fantastic destination for holidays with pets due to the huge range of entertainments and attractions for your family and plenty of space for your pets to roam. The central location of Wales means that the journey is not too long or stressful for your pets.

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Holidays with Pets in Scotland

Holidays with Pets in Scotland

The vast expanse of beautiful Scottish countryside which attracts tourists to walk, fish and relax is the ideal place to take your dogs on holiday. Scotland provides so many fantastic entertainment options for the whole family and dogs are particularly well catered for.

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Holiday with pets in Ireland

Holidays with Pets in Ireland

Ireland's wild and rugged terrain is a haven for walking holidays, which are always more fun if you can take your dogs as they will enjoy the holiday as much as you will. Ferries from Swansea, Liverpool and Pembroke allow pets to travel, making the holiday easy and stress free.

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Holiday with Pets in France

Holidays with Pets in France

Holidays with pets to France are hugely popular as pet friendly holiday accommodation in France is easy to reach. Many ferry routes and the Channel Tunnel allow pets to travel, but you must confirm when booking. Revised pet travel regulations from DEFRA have also made legal aspects easier.

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DEFRA have had a reform in the regulations which allow the free movement of pets re-entering the UK, which means that holidays with dogs or other pets to pet friendly holiday rentals abroad are much easier to arrange. DEFRA's Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), states that as long as you meet the set requirements, pets welcomed back into the UK do not need to go into quarantine.

When people talk of pet friendly holidays, they are usually talking specifically about holidays with dogs. It is always recommended to talk to the owner directly about the suitability of their dog friendly holiday rental before booking your holiday with a dog. If you are travelling with another type of pet, it is strongly advised that you consult the owner first.

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Provencal house, pool & garden near Arles/Avignon

Surrounded by fields, but only 5 minutes from the nearest village/supermarket etc,with a beautiful view of the nearby Alpilles. Outside there is a large lawned garden and a gravel drive (perfect for a game of boules!) The pool is 10mx 4m and has a...

Apartment in villa with overlooking Tuscan hilltop town - 90 mq

Spacious apartment in villa just outside and over-looking the medieval town of Montepulciano with large garden and wonderful view. Situated in the heart of one of Tuscany's top wine-growing areas and within easy reach of Florence, Siena, Perugia a...

Lovely detached cottage with private walled garden

Our cottage, St Anns is a detached, walled cottage-style house of charming character in beautiful St Marychurch, Babbacombe. Our spacious holiday cottage sleeps 6 in three bedrooms, (one double, one twin and one room with bunk beds). The house a...

Tranquillity assured at our luxury rural Gite

For Peace and tranquillity in the beautiful , Western Loire, a recently refurbished, rural ,self-catering gite with private garden and barbecue available, set in one of the most prettiest villages in the region. . Ideal for couples in search of r...

Stylish Perigordian gite with three fishing lakes

Jardin de Noix is a traditional Perigoudine style house, retaining many original features, exposed beams and traditional facade. Located in the Foret de la Double it stands in 32 acres of private orchards and woodlands, with 3 fishing lakes. The ...

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