Dog Friendly Cottages in County Durham

Holidaying with a dog is not always easy, many places are reluctant or refuse to let dogs stay, however the opposite is true with Farm Stay dog friendly holiday cottages. Our cottage welcome dogs and will be happy to give you advice about the best dog friendly pubs and walks in the area whilst you and your dog will love staying in such beautiful rural settings. Hamsterley Forest is a great place to take a dog; you will love the peace and tranquillity of this 2000 hectare forest. The 3 reservoirs of Muggleswick Common, are another area of tranquillity for you and your dog to enjoy. If you are looking for more active engagement for your dog the Durham and Tees Treasure Trails were designed as a way of engaging whole families and their dogs. The routes range from riversides, woodlands and parks with many cafes and shops along the way.


Barnard Castle is another ideal location to enjoy with your dog, offering great views over the Tees Gorge, along with a 'sensory garden' full of scented plants and objects to play with. A further location for dogs to enjoy is Hardwick Park. Admission is free you can stroll through the historic parkland taking in the natural beauty of the woodland, lake and wildlife.

Taking a holiday with your dog in Durham is made easy with Farm Stay dog friendly cottages, dogs of all shapes and sizes are always welcome and both human and canine alike are sure to love everything Durham has to offer.

Here are Farm Stay’s selection of Dog Friendly Holiday properties in Durham.