27 Nov 2013
With 41 pet friendly properties across the UK, Bespoke Hotels has something to offer every animal owner. Whether your traveling companion is a beautiful burmese, dainty dachshund, tremendous tabby or a buoyant beagle, a laconic labrador or sprightly spaniel, you’ll always find a luxurious basket and well-stocked bowl waiting.
Beginning in the capital, amidst the stylish, chic surroundings of rejuvenated Bermondsey, theBermondsey Square Hotel has 80 luxurious rooms boasting the latest mod-cons for you and your pet. Situated in full view of The Shard, the London Eye and iconic cathedral of St Paul’s are visible from the suites on its uppermost floor, which also play host to Japanese baths, hammocks, and even an eight-person Swedish hot tub. Additionally, the hotel is equipped with a sizeable private terrace and bar, as well as a restaurant serving authentic British cuisine (from £159* p/p).
Located in the heart of England, within easy reach of London, Oxford and Birmingham, to name but a few,The Lambert Arms, provides a relaxed and comfortable environment for both you and your furry friend. Nestled at the foot of the Chilterns, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, it’s the perfect base from which to embark on all manner of walks, rambles, sojourns, and wanders (from £109 b/b).
Moving westward, The Grosvenor Arms offers an elegant slice of English country life from its prime location in the historical town of Shaftesbury. With a dog menu available and an enviable position in the heart of Dorset, this former coaching inn, re-born following extensive refurbishment, offers fine dining, as well as 16 stylish rooms. Having inspired the likes of Thomas Hardy and Sir Ridley Scott in the past, its Georgian curves are sure to appeal to both owner and pet alike, while the unspoiled footpaths and rolling hills of the surrounding countryside won’t hurt either (from £110 p/p).
Set in the idyllic village of Chipping Campden, whose high street is regularly named one of England’s most beautiful views, Cotswold House Hotel & Spa combines spectacular surroundings, 27 luxurious rooms, fine dining, a hot tub cottage, and an award winning spa. Throw in afternoon teas with all the trimmings and you have the ingredients for an unforgettable stay for both pet and owner alike (from £189 p/p).
North of the border, Stonefield Castle boasts 60 acres of woodland gardens in which your pet can roam, not to mention all the fresh fish they can eat, thanks to its proximity to the tranquil waters of Loch Fyne. This baronial castle, dating back to 1837, occupies a stunning position near the town of Tarbert on the Mull of Kintyre peninsula, while also boasting 32 individually decorated rooms and an AA-awarded restaurant serving the chef’s latest catch from the neighbouring waters (from £99 p/p B&B).
If the waves of the Atlantic are more your thing, The Lugger Hotel in the picturesque Cornish fishing village of Portloe grants breathtaking views of the open sea from its 22 elegant rooms, not to mention enough windswept cliffs and stunning headland to make even the most tireless canine blush. A former inn dating back as far as the swashbuckling times of the 17th century, guests and their animal accomplices can enjoy fine dining in the AA Rosette-awarded restaurant, where the catch of the day is served right at the water’s edge (from £129 p/p B&B).
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Editor’s Notes
Bespoke Hotels was formed in 2000, and has grown to encompass over 92 properties worldwide, of which over 40 are pet-friendly.
Ranging from specialist golfing hotels, to award-winning spa resorts and chic city centre properties, the group prides itself on a diverse roster and a unique, individualised management style.
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