Sawday’s Canopy and Stars Blog Your Dog's Favourite Holidays

At Canopy & Stars, we're strong believers that holidays are better shared with your best friend. That's why have almost 300 dog-friendly spaces throughout the UK and Europe. There's places with walks (read: walkies) straight from the door, lakeside cabins if you fancy making a splash, and even a 'Blow the Budget' collection for more pampered pooches. We could go on, but for now we've picked out ten dog-friendly experiences that are sure to get tails wagging.1. Explore one of the most picturesque coastal paths in the UKSt Aiden Hut is one of three amazing off-grid cabins situated on the St Oswald's Way coastal path in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You're a mere stick's throw from the beach, and a ten-minute walk from the picturesque town of Alnmouth with its array of dog-friendly pubs and restaurants.2. Round up the pups and stay on a family-friendly farmLittle Links is one of two charming yurts set within beautiful farmland on the border of Devon and Cornwall. It's an animal lover's dream, being host to ponies, chickens and rare breed Longwool sheep. Nearby Lydford offers one of Britain's best walks, and is perfect for letting canine (and human) adventurers off the lead. Afterwards, tired limbs will appreciate a long soak in the wood-fired hot tub before drying off in front of the log burner.3. Bring the whole pack and stay among the treesAs a team of dog lovers, we know how difficult it can be to stop at just one. Copse Camp is one of ten dog-friendly treehouses in our collection, with the added bonus that up to three dogs are welcome. Onsite, there's more than 300 acres for you to explore, or you can venture a little further afield to the village of Llangollen for picturesque walks and country pubs.4. Go for walkies straight from your doorCaban Crwn makes a wonderful base for adventuring with your four-legged friend. Whether you're a keen hiker, biker or walker, this cosy cabin is set within miles of rolling countryside waiting to be explored. After an action-packed day, you can look forward to curling up together in front of the wood-burner or firepit.5. Hire out a recording studio and howl your favourite songsGrab up to eight bandmates plus two dogs and make some music at this spacious cabin in the Devon countryside. Candyland Studios is perfect for a weekend away catching up with friends, and comes complete with its own recording studio that can be hired for your stay. If you aren't feeling like a singsong, head to the coast at nearby Bude or go for a hike and seek out some beautiful scenery.6. Get your paws on some special welcome treatsThe owners at Turners Woodland Suite have gone the extra mile to make sure four-legged guests feel just as welcome as their human companions. On arrival, you'll find a 'doggy box' packed to the brim with creature comforts - including a towel, blanket, food bowls, treats, toys and spare leads. Don't worry though, people are also well catered for, and there will always be complimentary wine, cheese and chutney waiting for you in your cosy hut.7. Bring your favourite third wheel and stay in a romantic hobbit hutWe're firm believers in rewilding your relationship and spending quality time with a loved one. No-one likes a third-wheel, but when it's got four legs, a wagging tail and looks at you with those puppy dog eyes, how can you resist? Luckily, plenty of our most romantic spaces also happen to be dog-friendly, so you can give the dog-sitter the night off. It doesn't get much more romantic than the cosy Brook House Hobbit Hut. It's even got its own private fire pit, so grab a guitar and have your favourite cheesy love songs at the ready.8. Go for a dip in DartmoorCarpenter Cabin is the perfect dog-friendly hideaway, and its location makes it perfect for wild swimming enthusiasts. Nearby Dartmoor offers plenty of wild swimming spots, so you and your dog can enjoy a refreshing dip in a lake, river or even a waterfall. The owners of Carpenter Cabin are keen wild swimmers themselves, and are happy to share their top swim spots with guests.9. Stay in a seaside hideaway and walk to the pub from your doorstepThere's nothing better than topping off a long dog walk with a visit to the pub to refuel and reflect on the day's adventures. Halzephron Cabin is the perfect base for exploring miles of Cornish beaches, with the added advantage of plenty of dog-friendly pubs dotted all around. Whether you fancy a long coastal walk to Porthleven or a five-minute stroll to the local, you can count on being well fed and watered. It's even rumoured that the owners of the Halzephron Inn love dogs so much that each one receives a personal welcome and a doggy biscuit!10. Explore the Lake District from this Cumbrian cabin with its own hot tubThe Bothy at High Barn is a romantic cabin nestled in the woods in Cumbria, and offers more outdoor activities from the doorstep than you can shake a stick at. Head to the nearby Lake District for some of the UK's most picturesque walking and hiking routes at Blencathra, or Derwentwater for some incredible open water swimming.If you need inspiration for your next dog-friendly getaway, our Dog Friendly Collection is a great place to start. To read more about the benefits a Canopy & Stars holiday can bring for you and your dog, visit our A Life More page and read Milo's story.