Sink your teeth into the very best dog-friendly hot tub lodges across the UK.
Quality time doesn’t have to exclude wagging tails and long walks with your four-legged friend.
Whether you’re looking for a family holiday or a romantic retreat, pet-friendly lodges with hot tubs are the ideal solution. Log cabins add romance and adventure to any getaway, especially when guests can unwind in warm bubbles at the end of a productive day of exploring with their pet.
It doesn’t matter whether you have your sights set on the Munros and lochs of the Scottish Highlands, Wales’ mountains or the golden beaches of England’s south coast. Pet-friendly lodges with hot tubs are sprinkled across the coast, countryside and many national parks of the United Kingdom, so your quality time could be spent tackling peaks in Snowdonia National Park, pedaling across countless trails in the Peak District or tucking into oysters on the North Yorkshire coast. The following pet-friendly lodges with hot tubs all boast their own private hot tub, not to mention prime locations across the United Kingdom.
8 Pet Friendly Lodges with Their Own Private Hot Tub:
1. Parkdean Resorts Ruda (Croyde Bay, Devon)
2. Parkdean Resorts Cayton Bay (Scarborough, Yorkshire)
3. Parkdean Resorts Carmarthen Bay (Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire)
4. Parkdean Resorts Fallbarrow (Windermere, Cumbria)
5. Parkdean Resorts White Cross Bay (Windermere, Cumbria)
6. 14 Horizon View (Dobwalls, Cornwall)
7. Hilltop Lodge (Corwen, North Wales & Snowdonia)
8. Moorhen Lodge (North Kessock, Northern Highlands & Cairngorms National Park)
Parkdean Resorts Ruda
Location: Croyde Bay, Devon
Best for: Luxurious dog-friendly lodges with hot tubs between Croyde Bay, Woolacombe Beach and Saunton Sands
Fans of wild coastlines, puffins and Devonshire cream teas will fit in perfectly at Parkdean Resorts Ruda. Located alongside Croyde Bay in Devon, the holiday park has a handpicked selection of pet-friendly lodges, which are all fitted out with delicious decking and a hot tub. The holiday park has an impressive setting for a pet-friendly hot tub holiday, considering that it’s within walking distance of golden sand dunes and a vast sandy bay that has seasonal dog restrictions and regular swells.
Handily for surfing and watersports enthusiasts, Parkdean Resorts Ruda’s dog-friendly cottages are squeezed between two of Devon’s renowned surf breaks. Walk south along the South West Coast Path and guests will come across the three-mile-long Woolacombe Beach, where sea kayaking and surfing draw people from all over the United Kingdom. Northwards, Saunton Sands is another surfing mecca. Positioned alongside a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it also has plenty of opportunities for strolls and wildlife watching.
Facilities: When you stay in one of Parkdean Resort Ruda’s dog-friendly cottages, it’s easy to get distracted by the golden beaches surrounding the log cabins. However, peaceful soaks aren’t restricted just to the beaches. The dog-friendly lodges also have luxury hot tubs and wooden verandas where guests can get fresh air whenever they like. For any keen anglers, the log cabins also have the benefit of being based on a holiday park with a serene fishing lake. There are also family-friendly facilities such as a tropical-themed pool with a large waterslide, tennis courts, an entertainment lounge, a soft play area and kids’ clubs, so tails should be wagging all around.
Parkdean Resorts Cayton Bay
Location: Scarborough, Yorkshire
Best for: Lodges with access to a Woof Park, located a short drive away from Scarborough
If soaking in the hot tub by night and exploring soft sandy beaches and castle ruins by day sounds like something you can get behind, Parkdean Resorts Cayton Bay is the best spot. The holiday park has a selection of luxury log cabins equipped with a hot tub where guests can take an early-morning soak with their morning coffee and then stroll 15 minutes to Cayton Bay Beach. The dog-friendly beach has a long-established surf school and cliffs which are over 150 million years old.
When you want a change from a typical beach day, livelier Scarborough is only a 10-minute drive north of Parkdean Resorts Cayton Bay. Families can entertain their kids on the Scarborough North Bay Railway and in SEA Life Scarborough, making time to visit the ruins of Scarborough and the town’s large bay too. If any guests are avid ramblers, the 109-mile-long Cleveland Way runs through the northern end of Scarborough and heads over moorlands and cliffs.
Facilities: Whether you’re propping your feet up on the veranda or sharing drinks in the private hot tub, the dog-friendly lodges at Parkdean Resorts Cayton Bay are well-suited to a relaxing getaway. The holiday park has a huge range of facilities for active families, including a miniature golf course, a virtual reality experience, a football school and a water park with flumes, fountains and water jets. You don’t necessarily need to track down a restaurant in Scarborough for your evening meal either, as the Boathouse & Bar Restaurant is based on-site and serves a selection of classic pub grub. A Woof Park has been set up on the holiday park for furry guests. It has a dog obstacle course for guests who’d like to teach their dog a few new tricks.
Parkdean Resorts Carmarthen Bay
Location: Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
Best for: A peaceful dog-friendly holiday on the Welsh coast
Located on the Carmarthenshire Coast between Pembrokeshire National Park and the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the log cabins at Parkdean Resorts Carmarthen Bay are an adventurous base with a healthy helping of luxury. There are a number of lodges equipped with hot tubs, and in the form of natural luxury, the holiday park backs onto sand dunes and a vast rocky bay.
Let your hair down in the hot tub whilst admiring the stunning scenery. Then, jump in the car, because within an hour’s drive of the pet-friendly cottages are spectacular coastal destinations such as Tenby, Saundersfoot, Pendine Sands, Laugharne and the Gower Peninsula. With such a central location, the holiday park is an excellent base for a family holiday. This is also down to the park’s impressive selection of family-friendly facilities, which include an indoor pool with a water flume.
Facilities: Staying in a luxury hot tub log cabin at Parkdean Resorts Camarthen Bay pairs home luxuries with natural luxuries such as direct beach access. Build family memories on the veranda, watching the sunset, or on the coast, taking long walks along the local beach. Since there are activities such as an indoor pool, an amusement arcade, a Showbar entertainment venue and a miniature golf course on the holiday park, guests with young children will find there are plenty of ways for them to let off steam during the day and the night. The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant and a Nisa convenience store are also conveniently located on the holiday park, so there’s always a way to take care of hunger pangs, whether it’s with a visit to the restaurant or a homecooked meal on the decking of your holiday home.
Parkdean Resorts Fallbarrow
Location: Windermere, Cumbria
Best for: A dog-friendly hot tub getaway on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere
Winding down is easy at Parkdean Resorts Fallbarrow, a holiday park on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere. As one of the Lake District’s most sought-after lake destinations, Bowness-on-Windermere is well-situated for activities both on and off the water, whether it’s hiking, cycling, paddleboarding, kayaking or sailing. With so many active endeavours within walking distance, staying in one of the holiday park’s premium pet-friendly lodges with hot tubs will sort out the relaxation side of your Lake District getaway too.
The eastern side of Windermere has plenty of attractions for dogs and humans, from walks around Queen Adelaide’s Hill, Brant Fell and Orrest Head to museums such as the Windermere Jetty Museum. Blackwell, a 20th-century arts and crafts house, is also within walking distance of the holiday park. The marina in Bowness-on-Windermere has boat connections to other ports around the shores of Windermere, making it the perfect holiday destination for those who want to explore the many different attractions and activities around the lake.
Facilities: When you stay at Parkdean Resorts Falbarrow, it’s not just a single log cabin with a luxury hot tub that you have to look forward to. The holiday park has a range of relaxing and active facilities, including a pub with a beer garden, a picnic area, woodland walks, a play area and a multi-use games area. Unusually, the holiday park also has its own boat launching facilities, so those with their own boats can get out onto Windermere directly.
Parkdean Resorts White Cross Bay
Location: Windermere, Cumbria
Best for: Luxury lodges at a holiday park with a marina on Lake Windermere
Located in the small village of Troutbeck Bridge on the eastern side of Lake Windermere, Parkdean Resorts White Cross Bay will inject some luxury into any Lake District National Park break. Their pet-friendly cottages include a range of luxury lodges with hot tubs, so whether you’re on a family break or a romantic getaway, your furry friend can take part in the adventure. The holiday park has a marina directly on Windermere, and there’s a boardwalk for peaceful strolls with the dog.
Parkdean Resorts White Cross Bay is well-situated for a range of outdoor activities, whether it’s hiking, cycling, sailing or watersports. Drive north to Ambleside to track down the Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall and Ambleside Roman Fort. Bowness-on-Windermere is a short drive to the south and home to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and the Windermere Jetty Museum. Sail to the western shore too, where there the National Trust Hill Top continues the Beatrix Potter themed attractions. On that side of Windermere, there are gorgeous hikes past Wray Castle, Latterbarrow and Claife Heights.
Facilities: As well as catering to your four-legged friend, Parkdean Resorts White Cross Bay is a very family-friendly holiday destination. You don’t need to rely on outside dining venues, as the lodges are fully self-catering and the holiday park also has its own restaurant, bar and beer garden, where all the dicing, grilling and pint pouring will be handled on your behalf. The indoor swimming pool should create hours of entertainment too, but if you’re looking for a more organised set of kids’ activities to keep kids occupied while the adults get some adults-only time, there’s a schedule available in the summer holidays. During that time, adults might want to take advantage of the spa facilities on site, which include a steam room, sauna, whirlpool and jacuzzi.
14 Horizon View
Location: Dobwalls, Cornwall
Best for: A wooden lodge with a built-in hot tub in a central rural location
14 Horizon View is a luxury lodge break in the Cornish countryside that guests won’t soon forget. Located a short distance south of Bodmin Moor and also within driving distance of the north and south Cornwall coasts, the pet-friendly log cabin belongs to the quiet, charming village of Dobwalls, and the hot tub is poised for guests to take in the spectacular views of the countryside surrounding the village. The hot tub is built into the wooden veranda, which is also equipped with a set of rattan furniture, so it’s the ideal place to plan out day trips to destinations across Cornwall.
You might decide to visit the traditional fishing village of Looe, which is a 20-minute drive to the south of 14 Horizon View. Adventure junkies can take the short drive to Adrenalin Quarry, where there are zipwires strung across a formerly flooded quarry. On Bodmin Moor, there are smugglers’ inns and walking and cycling trails, while in Fowey, guests can go sailing as much as they like. The north coast has more spectacular Cornwall destinations, including the clifftop castle ruins of Tintagel, the fishing port of Port Isaac and pretty Padstow.
Facilities: Located in a small village surrounded by beautiful countryside, 14 Horizon View is one of the most peaceful pet-friendly cottages in the area. Your furry friend is sure to appreciate long walks along local rural trails, as well as all of the space on the terrace. Set up drinks on the terrace, sink into the hot tub, or relax inside, where there’s an open-plan kitchen and dining area. Set out across one ground floor, the holiday cottage has warm furnishings and a bright, airy setting with ample natural light entering through the patio doors and the skylights.
Hilltop Lodge
Location: Corwen, North Wales & Snowdonia
Best for: A contemporary lodge on a hilltop a short drive from Snowdonia National Park
When it comes to pet-friendly lodges with hot tubs near Snowdonia National Park, Hilltop Lodge is a contemporary edition. Located on a hilltop in Corwen, the wooden terrace has views over miles of patchwork fields and distant mountain peaks, which are beautiful in the sun, snow or rain. Naturally, this makes Hilltop Lodge the perfect holiday cottage for guests wanting to explore Snowdonia National Park with their canine companion from a setting with exceptional scenery and a peaceful atmosphere.
Those wanting to tackle Wales’ tallest mountain will be pleased to know that Snowdon is an hour’s drive from the lodge. North Wales’ beaches are also accessible within an hour’s drive. Some of the closest Snowdonia destinations, however, are Bala Lake, a glacial lake with hiking trails and canoes, kayaks and sailing boats for hire, and Betws-y-Coed, a characterful town with delicious Welsh cuisine and outdoor activities in the surrounding valley.
Facilities: Whether you’re staying at Hilltop Lodge for a long or short break, it’s unlikely that you’ll get tired of the views over the North Wales countryside. Rustle up an alfresco platter and pair it with a bottle of wine, because the hot tub shares the same views as the private terrace, where dining table-style seating is provided. The nearby farm shop should have most of the ingredients you’ll need to start cooking over the barbecue which has been set up on the lodge’s firepit. If you want to toast any marshmallows, there’s also a shop a short distance away. With two dogs welcome at the lodge, Hilltop Lodge is an excellent North Wales base for dog owners.
Moorhen Lodge
Location: North Kessock, Northern Highlands & Cairngorms
Best for: A Canadian cabin in the Scottish Highlands
Moorhen Lodge is a Canadian-style cabin in Scotland’s northern Highlands. Just like the dog-friendly cottages you might find in Canada, the cabin has a floor-to-ceiling wood-burning stove, walls built from high-quality logs and a raised wooden terrace with a wooden picnic bench. This is where the wooden hot tub is set up; it has views over Craigbreck Wood, a three-hectare-strong private woodland a short drive away from lochs and Munros.
The timber lodge is an excellent base for groups and their dogs to set out into the Scottish Highlands, whether you’re planning on Munro bagging or hiking along the Moray Firth. With Inverness only a 20-minute drive away too, the focus doesn’t have to be entirely on outdoor activities. The city rests on the River Ness and the Moray Firth, and it has a 19th-century cathedral, an 18th-century church, an indoor Victorian market and a museum and art gallery.
Facilities: Living out your dream cabin life is easy at the two-bedroom Moorhen Lodge, located down a long, winding lane. The peaceful woodland is best absorbed from the wooden terrace, where you might play board games on the picnic bench, descend into the hot tub or cook the group’s favourites over the barbecue. With wildlife such as deer, red kites and long-tailed tits living in the woods, you may find that you have few special guests passing by occasionally. There’s a starter pack of wood and fuel provided for the wood-burning stove, so the setting is equally as cosy indoors. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome to join guests in the timber cabin, and while they won’t be able to appreciate the tartan curtains and the modern kitchen, they should settle right into the cosy atmosphere.
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