Sand in your toes and salty air in your hair, Dorset is Britain at its most blissful. The area that lays claim to the extraordinary Jurassic Coast – declared a World Heritage Site in 2001 – it’s definitely picture-postcard territory. This is where quaint towns meet sweeping dunes interspersed by rolling landscapes – you’ll be high on fresh air in no time. Whether you’re strolling the sands in the summertime or wrapping up for a crisp coastal walk in the winter, Dorset has all the countryside you could wish for – and it’s a veritable sensory feast if you’re thinking of bringing a certain four-legged friend…
Some of my favourite holiday memories include our family dog lapping up the waves and making paw prints in the sand; there is no better way to explore the UK than with your favourite pet in tow. From traditional seaside resorts to colourful inns and in-the-middle-of-nowhere manor houses, there is a Dorset hotel to cover every type of break, and many of them will welcome your dog.
So in the spirit of jetting off with your pooch, we’ve selected some of our favourite dog-friendly hotels in Dorset. These home-from-home hotels are guaranteed to make you feel welcome and at ease even when you’re travelling with your dog.