6 luxury hotels that roll out the red carpet for your dog

The Lord Crewe Arms, Northumberland

Proper paw-stretching walks are the big draw at the Lord Crewe Arms, in the riverside village of Blanchland. Paths lead from the door to the wild-edged woods and moors of the North Pennines National Landscape.

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Return from a day’s roaming to enjoy one of Britain’s most distinctive hotels; originally a guesthouse for the local abbey, it became an inn in the 18^th century and is now an atmospheric hotel.

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Up to two dogs are welcome in the Lord Crewe’s 16 dog-friendly rooms – beds, bowls, towels and treats are provided – and dogs can join their owners for meals in the garden, the cosy Crypt Bar or beside The Hillyard Room’s enormous open fire.

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Double rooms from £235, B&B, plus £25 per dog.
lordcrewearmsblanchland.co.uk

Marine North Berwick, East Lothian

Overlooking the Firth of Forth, and the island of Bass Rock, Marine North Berwick may be a favourite among golfers but many dog owners choose this coastal Victorian hotel for walkies rather than birdies.

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In partnership with canine influencer Hollie Jenkins, the hotel offers a series of packages based around recommended dog walks, from afternoon tea strolls to full-day rambles with overnight stays. Whether you book a package or just a room, four-legged guests are made welcome.

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Full restaurant menus are available in the bar for those who want to eat with their pup alongside them, and beds, bowls, treats and even Mud Daddy pet washers are provided.

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Double rooms from £269, B&B, plus £35 per dog.
marineandlawn.com

Rothay Manor, Cumbria

When the owners of Ambleside’s Rothay Manor took over this elegant Regency-style hotel a decade ago, they gave it a comprehensive country house overhaul, brightening its Grade II-listed bones with mossy heritage paints, boldly tiled bathrooms and Melissa White’s historically inspired wallpapers.

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Now fell lovers flock there for Lakeland walks, and foodies for plates of local Lake District beef. The provision of dog-friendly bedrooms, a dedicated dog washroom, Ruff and Tumble dog dressing gowns, designer dog beds and canine treats means many of those guests are dog owners.

If you prefer to eat with Rover by your side you can do just that in the Brathay Room, a dog-friendly alternative to the hotel’s main Rowan restaurant.

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Double rooms from £290 per night, B&B, plus £25 per dog.
rothaymanor.co.uk

Whatley Manor Hotel, Wiltshire

Many hotels give guests a long list of doggy don’ts but luxury Cotswold hideaway Whatley Manor Hotel prefers to focus on doggy dos. Believing that four-legged guests deserve the same level of care as their human counterparts, pet-owners are given a welcome pack featuring walking routes both within and without the hotel’s own 12 acres of pawdicured grounds, plus ideas for dog-friendly outings nearby.

Two small dogs sat outside Whatley Manor Hotel — - -

Guests are welcome to dine with their pets in the hotel’s drawing room (canines can choose from a dedicated menu of gourmet dog food) while Whatley’s dog-friendly bedrooms come kitted out with dog toys, food, water bowls and dog baskets.

Dog bed with dog-themed blu-rays and doggy treats — - -

Doubles from £429 per night, B&B, plus £40 per dog.
whatleymanor.com

Penmaenuchaf, Gwynedd

Fresh from a three-stage renovation by interior designer Nicola Harding, Penmaenuchaf is looking its theatrical best once more. From this imposing Victorian lodge, high above the Mawddach Estuary near Dolgellau, the waterfalls, mountains, beaches and slate-roofed villages of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park are easily reached.

Inside, jewel-coloured interiors are lined with rich velvet fabrics and vintage finds. Six of the hotel’s bedrooms and suites are designated dog-friendly, and can be set up with towels, blankets and treats.

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Four-legged guests are not allowed in the hotel’s main restaurant but that’s little hardship when its menu can be enjoyed, with Fido by your side and a cocktail in hand, in the fireside Mynydd Bar.

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The Kensington, London

Stretching across seven restored Victorian townhouses, a few minutes’ stroll from Hyde Park, The Kensington pairs bespoke de Gournay wallpapers with antique furniture, marble bathrooms and statement fabrics to create a feminine, more-is-more approach to city hospitality.

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The hotel’s air of indulgence extends to canine visitors, with dogs welcome in designated areas of the hotel’s palm-fringed Town House restaurant, and beds, blankets and bowls provided in guest bedrooms.

There’s just one caveat: The Kensington only accepts dogs of 10kg or less so it’s one for guests with pint-sized pooches only.

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Double rooms from £415, B&B, plus £50 per dog.
doylecollection.com

Images: The Lord Crewe Arms; Marine North Berwick; Rothay Manor; Whatley Manor Hotel; Penmaenuchaf; The Kensington