DOG FRIENDLY COTTAGES COTSWOLDS
Your Dog’s Favourite Corner of the Cotswolds
Handpicked dog-friendly stays across the Cotswolds.
Dog Friendly Hotels / Lake District / Cotswolds
Dog Friendly Hotels & Cottages in the Cotswolds
The places below are the ones that stand out for the right reasons, whether that’s location, walking access, thoughtful extras, or simply making both owner and dog feel welcome.
Cotswolds
The Swan Hotel
Location: Bibury, nr. Cirencester, Cotswolds
Price: ££££
Address: Bibury, Cirencester GL7 5NW, United Kingdom
The iconic, dog-friendly Swan Hotel sits on the River Coln in the heart of Bibury Village, with 22 uniquely designed rooms and Cottage suites featuring large bathrooms, Molton Brown toiletries and cosy bathrobes.
Lords Of The Manor
Location: Upper Slaughter, nr Cheltenham, Cotswolds
Price: £££££
Address: Upper Slaughter, Cheltenham GL54 2JD, United Kingdom
Formerly a 17th-century rectory, the dog-friendly Lords of the Manor is set in 8 acres of secluded gardens and parkland. With 4 AA Red Stars, it’s one of the top 200 hotels in the country.
Exploring the Cotswolds with Your Dog
The Cotswolds is made for slow, easy exploring, and dogs fit right into that pace. Gentle riverside paths along the Coln in Bibury, quiet parkland walks around Upper Slaughter, and miles of well-marked footpaths linking the honey-stone villages make this one of the most relaxed regions in England to bring a dog along. The Cotswold Way itself runs for over 100 miles through the region, with plenty of shorter, dog-friendly sections for a half-day walk.
A few things to keep in mind before you go:
- Livestock and lead laws – The Cotswolds is dominated by farmland and grazing sheep, so dogs must be kept on a lead around livestock, especially in spring.
- River access – Rivers like the Coln and Windrush are popular for dogs to paddle in, but check depth and current, particularly after rain.
- Village life – Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, and the Slaughters all have dog-friendly tearooms and pubs, so a stop-off is rarely a problem.
- Stiles and gates – Many Cotswold footpaths cross farmland via stiles, so it’s worth knowing your dog’s comfort with them before setting off.
Whether it’s a short village wander or a proper countryside walk, the Cotswolds rewards dogs and owners who enjoy quiet lanes and pretty scenery — and the stays above are all within easy reach of the best of it.