The best dog-friendly holidays in the UK

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. From £495 for two nights, plus £20 per pet for the duration of the stay Newquay, Cornwall open image in gallery The Esplanade Hotel is also a great choice for families with kids While Cornwall’s Fistral Beach is renowned as a surfer’s paradise, on quieter days this 750-metre stretch of golden sand is a canine heaven on Earth, with plenty of space to run around. From £75 per night, plus £15 per pet per night Snowshill, Cotswolds open image in gallery The Snowshill Manor Farmhouse is part of the estate of Charles Paget Wade, famed for his eclectic collections The Cotswolds have all the walking routes and picturesque backdrops of the Lake District but with even more charm. From £135 per night, plus £30 per pet per night Whitby, Yorkshire open image in gallery The interior of the River Lodge at Egton Estate Yorkshire is another county that is ideal for a getaway with the family dog, with unspoilt countryside and seaside towns giving owners several ways to fill their days. From £180 per night, with a £15 charge per pet Ayr, Ayrshire open image in gallery The Brae cabin at Mount Freedom The Ayrshire countryside is acres of verdant hills and dense forest surrounding small villages, and Ayr is a popular Scottish seaside resort that works for a day trip.