Dog-friendly Christmas breaks in the UK, 2026

The Devonshire Arms Hotel
Skipton, North Yorkshire

Expect roaring fires, twinkling lights and over 250 years of Yorkshire hospitality. Dogs stay for £15 per pooch per night and are treated to their own welcome pack with bowls, a towel and festive treats included. Either bring your own doggy bed or blanket, or splash out on a four-poster dog bed, available to hire at £35 per night.

Perfect for: Long walks in the Dales, spa pampering and cosy evenings by the fire.

Find out more about The Devonshire Arms Hotel, then click through for their Christmas packages.

Crathorne Hall Hotel
Yarm, North Yorkshire

This Edwardian country house makes a grand setting for your winter escape. There are acres of grounds to sniff and explore, plus a dog friendly bar for post-walk pints. With everything from family experiences and romantic winter breaks, to delicious Christmas dining and fabulous party nights, December at Crathorne Hall is a magical affair.

Perfect for: A peaceful rural Christmas, with moorland walks and roaring fires.

Find out more about Crathorne Hall Hotel, then click through for their festive stays.

Wood Hall Hotel & Spa
Weatherby, West Yorkshire

Set high on a hill and surrounded by woodland, Wood Hall Hotel is picture-perfect at Christmas. Combining traditional hospitality with modern comforts, the hotels prides itself on offering guests the opportunity to truly relax and unwind away from the hustle and bustle of the festive period. Dogs are sure to love the 100 acres of idyllic West Yorkshire countryside that the hotel is set in.

Perfect for: Spa breaks, Sunday roasts and woodland wanders.

Find out more about Wood Hall Hotel & Spa, then click through for their festive offers.

Long Ashes Park
Threshfield, North Yorkshire

Tucked into the Wharfedale Valley with the whole of the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep, Long Ashes Park is a cosy base for a wintry Christmas in the hills. Dogs are welcome in two of the lodges and in the woodland glamping pods, and The Gamekeeper’s Inn on site welcomes muddy paws in the bar and snug. After a frosty morning on the fells, there is a pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room to thaw out in – and full access is included in your stay.

Perfect for: Dales rambles, pub suppers and a lodge to call your own.

Find out more about Long Ashes Park and The Woodland Pods.

The Borrowdale Hotel
Borrowdale, Cumbria

Christmas in the Lake District is made for slow mornings, crackling fires and cosy afternoons, and The Borrowdale Hotel is the perfect place to sink into the season. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by twinkling lights, beautifully decorated trees and a relaxed, homely atmosphere. Your festive stay includes everything from mulled wine hours and live music to indulgent feasts, gentle guided walks and even a visit from Santa Paws himself.

Perfect for: Fireside snoozing, outdoor adventures and food lovers.

Find out more about The Borrowdale Hotel, then click through for their Christmas packages.

Rothay Manor
Ambleside, Cumbria

Christmas in the Lake District is a magical time of year and there’s no better place to stay than Rothay Manor Hotel on the shores of Lake Windermere. Book a festive break at this boutique hideaway and you’ll arrive to a warm welcome, a glass of mulled wine and delicious mince pies. Save some space for the delectable tasting menu though.

Perfect for: Foodies, fell walks and festive romance.

Find out more about Rothay Manor, then click through for their Christmas packages.

Another Place The Lake
Ullswater, Cumbria

Imagine waking up to frosty views across Ullswater with your dog snoozing by your feet. Add in festive feasts, lakeside walks and dog friendly lounges, and you’ve got Christmas magic. The 18th century building and the new contemporary wing house 40 bedrooms between them, while the grounds are dotted with luxurious shepherd huts and even a secluded treehouse.

Perfect for: Active families, wild swimming and upscale comfort.

Find out more about Another Place, The Lake, then click through to book your Christmas stay.

Angel Barn at A Corner of Eden
Ravenstonedale, Cumbria

A 15th century grade II listed barn in the Eden Valley, sitting between the Lake District, the Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales, Angel Barn was named Dog Friendly Accommodation of the Year at the Staycation Awards – and it shows. There is no limit on the number of dogs, and every pup gets a welcome hamper of bowls, towels and treats. The welcome basket for humans is one of the best we have ever had, and the hot tub at sunset is hard to beat on a crisp December evening.

Perfect for: A whole-family Christmas, hot tub sunsets and fell walks in every direction.

Find out more about Angel Barn, then click through to check their Christmas dates.

Eagle Brae
Strathglass, Highland

Picture a Highland Christmas in a hand-built red cedar log cabin, snow on the hills of Glen Affric and a fire going inside. Eagle Brae’s ten eco cabins sit on 8,000 acres of Scottish wilderness, with two dogs welcome in the smaller cabins and three in the larger ones. Kyla, the resident Bernese Mountain Dog, knows all the best trails, and the team will deliver home-cooked meals (and fine wine) to your door if you would rather not cook on the big day.

Perfect for: Wild walks, wildlife watching and a Christmas far from the crowds.

Find out more about Eagle Brae, then click through to check their festive dates.

Crispie House and Crispie Lodge
Tighnabruaich, Argyll

On the shores of Loch Fyne on Argyll’s Secret Coast, the Crispie Estate is made for a big family Christmas. Crispie House sleeps sixteen across seven bedrooms, with an indoor heated pool, sauna and games room, and welcomes up to four dogs. Crispie Lodge sleeps eight, looks out towards Arran and the Mull of Kintyre, and has an indoor hot tub. Both come with a private beach, and dog beds, blankets, towels, bowls and treats waiting on arrival.

Perfect for: Gathering the whole pack together, with a loch on the doorstep.

Find out more about Crispie House and Crispie Lodge.

Strathspey Lodge
Carrbridge, Cairngorms National Park

In the hamlet of Duthil, deep in the Cairngorms, Strathspey Lodge is a stylish family home with views towards the Cairngorm mountains and a garden sized just right for dogs. Two dogs stay free, with beds and bowls provided and a utility room for drying off after muddy days out. Glenmore Forest Park and the Green Loch are a short drive away for a Boxing Day walk, and the library downstairs is the perfect hideaway once everyone is fed.

Perfect for: A Highland family Christmas with mountains out of the window.

Find out more about Strathspey Lodge, then click through to check their festive dates.

Cary Arms & Spa
Babbacombe, Devon

The ‘Inn on the Beach’ sits right on Babbacombe Beach, which is dog friendly all year round – so Christmas morning can start with a paddle. Dogs find their own bed, bowls and treats in the room, and there is a proper dog’s dinner on the menu for £5. For humans, there is a sloe gin on arrival, hot water bottles at turndown and a glass-fronted spa looking out over Lyme Bay. Their festive programme includes a Christmas house party and Twixmas stays in the beach huts, suites and cottages.

Perfect for: Seaside Christmas walks and a spa with a sea view.

Find out more about Cary Arms & Spa, then click through for their festive breaks.

Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa
Plymouth, Devon

A grand old manor house on the edge of Dartmoor, Boringdon Hall goes all out at Christmas with its House of Christmas programme, including Christmas, Twixmas and New Year breaks. Four-legged guests are greeted with their own bed, bowl and a treat, and there is nothing cosier than curling up by the fire in the Great Hall after a day on the moor. Take it in turns to slip off to the Gaia Spa while your pup snoozes in the room.

Perfect for: Moorland walks, fireside feasting and a touch of grandeur.

Find out more about Boringdon Hall, then click through for their festive breaks.

Budock Vean Hotel & Spa
Mawnan Smith, Cornwall

On the banks of the Helford River, Budock Vean is a peaceful country house hotel that feels like a well-kept secret. The dog friendly rooms open onto the gardens and woodland paths, and you can walk straight down to the river for a winter wander. Grebe and Durgan beaches welcome dogs all year round, so a Christmas beach walk is on the cards. Back at the hotel, there is an outdoor hot tub, award-winning Cornish food and lodges and cottages if you want a little more space.

Perfect for: Riverside walks, mild Cornish winters and a proper country house Christmas.

Find out more about Budock Vean Hotel & Spa, then click through for their Christmas breaks.

Oakley Hall Hotel
Oakley, Hampshire

What better way to celebrate Christmas than with an overnight stay in a beautiful countryside manor? This festive season, join the team at Oakley Hall for their 2026 Christmas Break (Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th December), with a choice of 2 or 3 night stays. Picture yourself with a glass of mulled wine in one hand and a mince pie in the other, relaxing in a cosy suite after a crisp winter walk through 315 acres of Hampshire countryside. Seasonal dishes come courtesy of the award-winning kitchen team, and four-legged guests are warmly welcomed (they’ll just need to stay in your room during Christmas Day and Boxing Day lunch service).

Perfect for: Downton Abbey vibes with dog bowls and biscuits.

Read our review of Oakley Hall Hotel, and its Garden Cottage.

Learn more about the Christmas Break at Oakley Hall.

The Winchester Hotel & Spa
Winchester, Hampshire

A ten-minute stroll from the heart of historic Winchester, this is a Christmas break with a city on the doorstep and the South Downs and New Forest within easy reach. Two dogs per room are welcome, with a cosy bed, bowls, a chew toy and a treat waiting. Dogs can join you for dinner in Alfred’s Bar or on the covered terrace. Their 2026 festive programme is out now, and there is a pool and hot tub for the in-between days.

Perfect for: Cathedral city strolls, countryside walks and a spa to come home to.

Find out more about The Winchester Hotel & Spa, then click through for their festive stays.

Congham Hall Hotel
Congham, Norfolk

Set in 30 acres of gardens and parkland, this hotel does rural Christmas with style. Built in the 1780s, the whitewashed Georgian merchant’s house-turned-hotel has been given a thoroughly modern makeover. It seamlessly blends elegance and luxury with modern amenities and a focus on traditional hospitality. Dogs are truly welcomed and there’s no shortage of muddy-pawed walking routes nearby.

Perfect for: Fireside lounging and countryside rambles.

Find out more about Congham Hall Hotel, then click through for their festive breaks.

Retreat East
Hemingstone, Suffolk

A 16th century farm turned into luxury barns, shepherd huts and cottages, set in thirty-five acres of Suffolk countryside. Most of the hideaways are dog friendly, with two dogs welcome in most barns and one in the shepherd huts, and a bed, bowls and treats waiting for them. Christmas here means fields to walk from the door, a soak in the outdoor hot tub and dinner in the triple-height Great Barn restaurant.

Perfect for: A countryside Christmas with a spa and no washing up.

Find out more about Retreat East, then click through for their festive getaways.