Don’t forget the pooch on your next visit to Rutland!
We know that your dog is an important member of your family – so why wouldn’t you want to enjoy a holiday with your four legged friend?! The Telegraph has names Rutland as one of “Britian’s best dog friendly breaks“
As England’s most rural county, Rutland offers lots of dog walking opportunities, and many local businesses welcome (and actively encourage) you to visit with your furry travelling companion. Not just dog friendly pubs, but places to stay and visit…
Dog friendly accommodation in Rutland
Many hotels, guesthouses and self catering cottages welcome dogs. Hambleton Hall can even provide you with leads, bedding, cuddly toys and waterproof coats to help your dog have the best holiday. The Olive Branch have ground floor rooms with dog beds, bowls, treats and handy walking maps provided.
Self Catering & glamping include: Rutland Luxury Lodges, Greetham | Dicks Cottage, Cottsmore | America Lodge, Brooke (up to 2 dogs) | Puddle Cottage, Edith Weston | The Cat Basket, Oakham (up to 2 dogs) | Uppingham Self Catering | Broccoli Bottom, Manton | Cuckoo Barn Lodge, Exton | Rutland Lodges, Greetham Valley | In The Stix glamping pods, Greetham | Manton Lodge, Manton | Rutland Retreats, Nr Exton
Hotels, Guesthouses & Inn’s include: Kings Arms in Wing provide dog bed, treats and water bowl| The Falcon, Uppingham | Fox & Hounds, Exton | Broccoli Bottom, Manton | Beech House at The Olive Branch, Clipsham | Hambleton Hall, Hambleton | Barnsdale Lodge | Redwings Lodge, Morcott
Dog friendly places to eat in Rutland
It is quite the norm for the village pubs to have water bowls to greet the dogs that visit as being a dog owner is simply the way of life here!
The Lord Nelson in Oakham have treat tins too | The Vaults in Uppingham | The Olive Branch in Clipsham | Barnsdale Lodge, nr Exton | The Grainstore in Oakham | Kings Arms in Wing have dog meals on offer! | The Horse & Jockey, Manton | The Fox, North Luffenham | The Falcon’s Tap Bar, Uppingham | Fox & Hound‘s bar, Exton | Jackson Stops, Stretton | The Sun Inn, Cottesmore | The Wheatsheaf, Greetham | The Wheatsheaf, Langham | Hunters Bar & Restaurant, Oakham | The Dairy Barn Cafe, nr Whissendine
Places that welcome dogs just in their outside eating areas include: Greetham Valley patio, overlooking the golf courses outside the Lounge Bar | Don Paddy’s, Uppingham | The Orchard Cafe at Welland Vale Garden Inspirations, Uppingham |
Dog friendly things to do in Rutland
Your dog can enjoy the designated dog walking area at Sykes Lane, Rutland Water, as well as the rest of the paths around the water when on lead.
Other walks can be enjoyed using our village walking leaflets, or in the parklands at Burghley House and Grimsthorpe Castle when on leads.
Oakham has many shops and venues you can visit with the pooch; Pop into The Victoria Hall art & craft exhibitions and go shopping at Cavells, Cavells South Street and many more.
Although not able to roam around Barnsdale Gardens, special shaded parking is provided with fresh water bowls.
