Clare Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 We have started our search for a holiday cottage in Cornwall / Devon next year, and am struggling to understand why people claim to be dog friendly when they obviously aren't One person has emailed me back and said dogs "welcome" at £25 per dog, dogs only allowed in utility room and kitchen Emailed back explaing that her house wasn't suitable, I really wanted to pick her up on her comment on her website says "children are especially welcome and we pride ourselves in offering a relaxing house that you can treat as your home from home, it isn't a show house!" Hmmpphhh Murf is much more house trained than my nieces Ah well the search goes on, would be grateful if anyone has any recommendations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 do you especially want a cottage or just any accomadation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 I've been trying to find a dog friendly cottage there for weeks so good luck! Mine is for 5 dogs though so a bit harder. Must admit I had a turn when we first arrived at our cottage in March in Scotland. I had asked if there were any sheep near to the cottage and had been told no. It was blooming surrounded by them. Thankfully my brood thought they were boring and completely ignored them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 (edited) We have started our search for a holiday cottage in Cornwall / Devon next year, and am struggling to understand why people claim to be dog friendly when they obviously aren't One person has emailed me back and said dogs "welcome" at £25 per dog, dogs only allowed in utility room and kitchen Emailed back explaing that her house wasn't suitable, I really wanted to pick her up on her comment on her website says "children are especially welcome and we pride ourselves in offering a relaxing house that you can treat as your home from home, it isn't a show house!" Hmmpphhh Murf is much more house trained than my nieces Ah well the search goes on, would be grateful if anyone has any recommendations Stayed here near Barnstaple a few years ago, 4 women and 8 dogs, only stipulation was could we please feed and water the dogs on the flagstones in the hall as it was easier to clear spills up. Great cottage, dog safe garden, a short walk to the Tarka Trail and Clare you can take Loki too! http://www.loweryellandfarm.co.uk/ Edited to add link! Edited October 12, 2007 by Nettie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 country ways holiday cottages, north devon northleigh farm holiday cottages, east devon rolleshayes farmhouse, east devon bowerland, dartmoor self catering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 We've found this too. One place we stayed in N Yorks said dogs not allowed on sofas or beds and must not be left alone in the house. I go to Greenbank or Dumpledale now. Dogs allowed on sofas (throws provided at Grenbank) At Greenbank, there is a sign provided to put on the door to say if the dogs are home alone in case they become distressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Link to my earlier thread about our stay on the Devon / Cornwall borders http://www.rykat.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=26976 The owners were lovely - the only thing that put them off about some dog owners, were those who didn't pick up after their dogs in the garden......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby1Nic Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Lakeside log cabins - see website http://www.valleyvillas.co.uk/executivelog...ide%20Lodge.HTM Deerpark - see website http://www.forest-holidays.com/RVEae73afe5...240a0550,,.aspx Summercourt cottages - see website http://www.holidaycottagescornwall.tv/ And we've stayed here http://www.cutkivewood.co.uk/Location.htm (No pics of this one was pre digi cam) All of these are properly doggy friendly and great places to stay. We just LOVE Cornwall and go every year and next year we are going here - and I cant wait http://www.valleybrookholidays.com/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 We're staying HERE next March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzycharm Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 We stay here: Saunton Sands Villas which is near Barnstaple. We usually have 6 dogs with us, and just take covers to put over the sofas and beds. We have the smaller type which means you can just walk across the car park and straight onto the dunes (Braunton Burrows), and then work your way over to the beach. Usually we take netting or windbreaks and place them across from our chalet to the neighbours, so that the dogs have an enclosed garden. Some of the larger chalets have enclosed gardens but would probably still need netting. Another bonus is that Tailends is just about 3 miles down the road in Croyde, so you could also offer yourself for dog walking duties if you had any spare time. We have been going for years and really enjoy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycas Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Cos holiday cottage people are mostly silly and none of them want to turn away any possible booking, no matter how unlikely it is that you'll book once you've investigated (or enjoy your stay if they don't give you the full picture in advance). When I am doing holiday websites I always tell them to try to think of their audience and lean over backwards to provide for them, then make it clear who you want to book. They never do. They try to be all things to all people and end up not doing any of it as well as they would if they specialised. Silly holiday cottage people. Loads of good suggestions given though. I can't add any because we don't rent here, as we live here anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 We just LOVE Cornwall and go every year and next year we are going here - and I cant wait http://www.valleybrookholidays.com/home Oh my I just have to stay there if only for the chance to meet their resident dog Hector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndzrus Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 I've just had a similar problem with B&B's who say pet friendly, but then wouldn't take my two dogs. I phoned the local tourist information office, and they spent a few hours ringing round on my behalf, for only £2.95. Maybe they could do the same for you? I have also booked direct with owners at www.preferredplaces.co.uk and found this to be good. (no agents fees). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9knitters Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 We don't have any silly rules about canine guests needing to stay off the sofa at The Old Piggery.....and we've not had any complaints yet about the Tuna Bread Treats that they get on arrival. But sadly we're not in Cornwall, so no good for you :-( Cheers, Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare Posted October 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 We don't have any silly rules about canine guests needing to stay off the sofa at The Old Piggery.....and we've not had any complaints yet about the Tuna Bread Treats that they get on arrival. But sadly we're not in Cornwall, so no good for you :-( Cheers, Carrie Oh what a lovely cottage, truely dog friendly What a lot of cottages to go and investigate thank you all for the links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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