The Best Dog-friendly Spa Hotels

Whatley Manor, Cotswolds – this classically-styled spa hotel in the Cotswolds actively welcomes well behaved dogs, who enjoy exploring the beautiful hotel grounds and locating the strategically placed treat jars around the beautiful gardens. There are doggy trails too and the hotel has a selection of specially designated dog-friendly rooms and suites, complete with dog-delighting touches such as a size appropriate basket, toys, and food and water bowls. You can even treat yourselves to a 'Petflix and Chill' in-room package which comes with a selection of dog film favourites, a doggy ice cream treat and even a dog-friendly ‘pawsecco’. It doesn’t get much better than this.
Dogs are allowed throughout the hotel’s gardens and twelve-acre grounds as long as they’re well-behaved and kept on a lead. The pretty meadow by the stream is particularly suitable for dogs and is a great place for a picnic on warmer days. Plus, you have the picturesque Cotswold countryside on the doorstep so there are plenty of options if you want to explore further afield.
Dog-friendly rooms are subject to availability and there’s a supplement of £30 per night for canine companions. Pets aren’t permitted in The Dining Room or Grey’s but can join you if you want to have afternoon tea in the Drawing Room and have booked a dog-friendly table in advance.

Carbis Bay Estate has eight dog-friendly luxury Beach Lodges with direct access to the golden sands of blue flag Carbis Bay. With their front row position ‘a stick's throw’ from the sea, the spacious modern lodges have calming views across to St Ives Bay and come with their own luxury bathrooms and private garden, with alfresco dining area and hot tub.
Although Carbis Bay beach is off-limits to dogs in the daytime during peak season (mid-May until the beginning of October), there are plenty of dog-friendly walks nearby and it the Estate makes a perfect North Cornwall base or out of season staycation spot. But it’s not all about your dog; make sure you book yourself in for a relaxing Bamford massage and dinner in one of the delicious on-site restaurants. We recommend Walters on the Beach or Adam Sandling’s beautiful Ugly Butterfly for a special treat.
Plus, new for autumn 2024, Carbis Bay Estate has added some dog-friendly glamping pods nearby, which come with their own outdoor hot tubs – and access to C Bay spa is included!

Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, nr. Bath extends its quintessential luxury to four legged guests who can get to share the elegant surroundings of this classic country house hotel just outside Bath. With 500 acres of fields, meadows and woodlands to explore your four-legged friend will get to live her best life too. Expect doggy dinners bedding, fleeces, crates, towels and bowls provided by the attentive hotel staff. And a dog-sitting service is available too, so you can still treat yourself to a stint in the spa or a luxurious 111 Skin treatment before heading for dinner at Michelin star Restaurant Hywel Jones.
Dogs aren’t permitted in the main hotel, or the newly redesigned Walled Garden Restaurant dining area, but they can join you in the bar and on the terrace. Bear in mind that Lucknam Park has an equine centre and you’ll need to be mindful of the horses in fields around the grounds. Lucknam Park charges £35 per dog per day, pre-booking required.

The Scarlet Hotel and Spa, Mawgan Porth – nature-embracing eco spa hotel The Scarlet sits on the cliffs above sandy Mawgan Porth beach and promises serious coastal canine fun. With access to long stretches of golden beaches and cliff paths, it’s a lovely setting for a feel-good dog-friendly spa escape.
You can share one of the hotel’s six dog-friendly rooms with up to two dogs. All have enclosed outside space at an additional charge of £20 per night per pooch. Advance notice of your furry friend’s occupancy is essential, and your dog will be welcomed with her own towel, bed and food bowl.
Mawgan Porth beach is dog-friendly all year round and has plenty of space, especially out of season. Once your dog is worn out from her coastal walk, you can nip to the spa for a relaxing soak in the stunning cliff-top hot tub, take a dip in one of the lovely pools or treat yourself to an Ayurvedic massage. Dogs are welcome to join you while dining, either on the restaurant terrace, or in the dog-friendly Retreat Lounge.

Calcot and Spa, nr Tetbury, is another of our favourite dog-friendly spa hotels in the Cotswolds that knows how to treat four legged friends. And, unlike most luxury spa hotels, they don’t charge extra for canine companions, just require advance notice of your dog’s arrival so they can book you both into an appropriate room with outdoor space.
Dogs aren’t allowed in any of the public rooms in the main house, or the excellent Brasserie restaurant, but they can join you in The Hive bar and can accompany you on the Nature Walk in the beautiful, re-wilded grounds. Once your furry companion’s worn out, you can head to the new Grain Store for a workout in the impressive new gym. Or retreat to the spa to relax in the ever-inviting fireside hot tub.

The Nici, Bournemouth New Miami-style bolthole The Nici offers dog-friendly Garden Suites which come with their own hot tubs and direct access to the garden and out to the coast. Human companions will be happy too with the stunniong 30m outdoor pool, two stylish bars and restaurants, plus a lovely spa offering treatments by Oskia and OTO wellbeing.

South Lodge, Sussex – with the beautiful South Downs on your doorstep and the bright lights of Brighton just twenty minutes down the road, South Lodge and its modern spa are a great not-too-far from London option for you and your four-legged friend. With its own vineyard and Michelin star restaurant, South Lodge appeals to human and canine palates alike. If you’re looking for something extra special, you can push the boat out and book one of the new Reeds Lodges by the lake.