Pet Friendly Accommodation in Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Pet friendly holidays in the UK and the choice of pet friendly hotels, pet friendly b&bs and dog friendly holiday cottages and guest houses are becoming increasingly popular and very common. Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is a very pet friendly holiday destination offering a large choice of pet friendly accommodation across the Hampshire countryside and coast. In Hampshire there is a great choice of pet friendly hotels, pet friendly holiday cottages, pet friendly bed and breakfast guest houses and pet friendly caravan parks which are perfect for holidays with dogs, cats, rabbits, parrots or any other pet you may want to take on holiday.

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The Hampshire and Isle of Wight coast and the countryside around Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth as well as the Isle of Wight Downs and coast offer extensive walking opportunities, perfect for dog friendly walking holidays. Choose from stunning coastal walking around Alum Bay on the Isle of Wight, on Hayling Island beaches or beaches around Southampton and Portsmouth or along the South Downs or the New Forest in Hampshire (dogs are advised to be kept on leads around the Hampshire and Isle of Wight cliff edges and the New Forest where cattle and horses roam free) to woodland and heathland walks around the East Hampshire countryside around Basingstoke and Petersfield as well as the fantastic open Downland Walks around the South Downs and along the South Downs Way (dogs are also recommended to be kept on leads around the Hampshire and Isle of Wight countryside especially around grazing sheep). For Dog Byelaws and access to the New Forest, Hampshire and Isle of Wight beaches see the New Forest District Council website, Hampshire County Council and the Isle of Wight Council pages.

Over the Summer season dogs are not allowed on many of the main most popular Isle of Wight and Hayling Island beaches so it is always worth checking whether Isle of Wight and Hampshire beaches situated near your dog friendly Hampshire and Isle of Wight accommodation are dog friendly during the time of your visit.

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A range of pet friendly holiday cottages & accommodation on the Isle of Wight. Special offers available.

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Pet Friendly Hotels and B&Bs in Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Pet friendly hotels, B&Bs and guest houses are popular accommodation choices for people wishing to holiday with pets in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Whilst many hotels advertise themselves as pet friendly accommodation, it is important to check with the hotel or guest house before booking to make sure you understand their pet friendly policy. Does the hotel or guest house allow all pets, or just dogs? For dog friendly hotels and dog friendly guest houses in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight you may need to check how many dogs are allowed, and if the hotel or guest house has any restrictions on the size or breed of the dog. Hotels may be happy to accept a hotel booking with one small dog, but if you arrive with four poorly trained large boisterous dogs they may decide that they are not so dog friendly after all!

When booking pet friendly hotels in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, you should check what pet facilities the hotel provides. Think about where your pet will sleep, if bedding is provided, and if food dishes and water bowl are provided by the hotel or if you need to bring your own. Some rural dog friendly guest houses in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have hose pipes and towels outside so that you can clean your dirty dog after a long walk in the Hampshire countryside or on the Isle of Wight before you bring it into the guesthouse, B&B or Hampshire or Isle of WIght hotel. If you are taking cats on holiday, you need to make sure that the cat friendly hotel or guest house that you choose is secure so that your cat cannot escape and get lost in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight countryside.

Pet Friendly Holiday Cottages & Self Catering Accommodation in Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Renting Hampshire holiday cottages or Isle of Wight holiday cottages is a great idea for pet friendly holiday accommodation in the Isle of Wight or Hampshire. Not all cottages are pet friendly, but most cottages do not mind one or two well behaved dogs. A list of pet friendly holiday cottages to rent in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight can be found on the iknow-hampshire website with a huge number of pet friendly Hampshire holiday cottages listed here across the Isle of Wight and Hampshire coast and rural areas of the New Forest, South Downs and Isle of Wight Downs. Other options for self catering holidays with pets include pet friendly holiday apartments and pet friendly holiday flats.

Dog friendly holiday cottages are usually a more practical choice for holidays with dogs rather than pet friendly flats or apartments, as they are usually larger than holiday flats or apartments and have easy access to outside. Some pet friendly cottages in Hampshire have an enclosed garden area which is great for exercising dogs, however if you leave your dog unattended in the garden be sure to check the height of the fence! Rural holiday cottages in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are great dog friendly holiday accommodation, as the Hampshire and Isle of Wight countryside is right on your doorstep so you can enjoy long dog walks with your pet. Similarly, coastal cottages can be excellent pet friendly self catering accommodation to rent in winter, when the nearby beaches are open to dogs.

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight offer a huge choice of Hampshire and Isle of Wight camping sites and caravan parks which are usually pet and dog friendly. You will find a good choice of self catering caravan parks in Hampshire on Hayling Island and the New Forest, or around the coastal resorts on the Isle of Wight around Shanklin and Sandown and West Wight in particular.

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Wight Locations - Isle of Wight

A range of pet friendly holiday cottages & accommodation on the Isle of Wight. Special offers available.

£200 to £2500 Per week (seasonal)