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Hard to find a ‘No dogs allowed’ UK costal break

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MeganM3 · 21/01/2026 11:48

AIBU to be pretty fed up with most holiday parks and rental cottages in England allowing dogs.

I’d be very grateful if anyone could suggest somewhere ideally in Dorset or Devon, a chalet holiday park or group of cottages where dogs are not permitted to stay. We are three families holidaying together. Would be nice if there was a pool.

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MeganM3 · 21/01/2026 18:51

ThatWasMyLastFatFreeFrush · 21/01/2026 16:15

The Haven nearest to St Ives Cornwall (can't remember what it's called) is dog free.

Thank you. Have looked at this and it’s very picturesque.
Thanks everyone. Ideally looking for completely dog-free but if some areas are completely separate that might be fine.

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OonaStubbs · 21/01/2026 18:50

Are there any resorts aimed at Muslims that ban dogs?

YesSirICanNameChange · 21/01/2026 17:26

ThatWasMyLastFatFreeFrush · 21/01/2026 16:15

The Haven nearest to St Ives Cornwall (can't remember what it's called) is dog free.

Ooh Riviere Sands; highly recommend this place OP!

columnatedruinsdomino · 21/01/2026 16:55

I think the holiday industry has realised there’s money to be made from pet-friendly accommodation! Most places add on eg £20 per night for ‘extra cleaning’ of their pet-friendly rooms or accommodation, even campsites we’ve stayed on sometimes add extra for dogs even though you’re in your own van. Anything up to £10 a night! It’s easy money to be made. Holiday parks take the piss even more because the pet-friendly statics are usually the basic ones and look like they’ve never seen a vacuum cleaner.

SmallBox · 21/01/2026 16:46

KimberleyClark · 21/01/2026 16:18

I’d be very happy for a dog free holiday resort to open. Might get the dog haters off our backs.

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Or give people with allergies the chance to enjoy a holiday or a cafe or a bus or a train.

Tutorpuzzle · 21/01/2026 16:41

Classic Cottages have plenty of dogs not allowed places, as does Sweetcombe Cottages (small company, Devon only). Also many, many hotels.

I do find it funny that a perfectly reasonable question immediately turns into a ‘oooh, let’s turn it into a I Hate Dogs’ thread from some posters. Really weird.

LighthouseLED · 21/01/2026 16:30

Pinkertoner · 21/01/2026 16:15

How often do dog owners pay the slightest bit of attention to ‘dog free’ areas!😂

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The problem is the responsible dog owners do pay attention, so the (non-assistance) dogs you encounter in dog-free areas all have owners you don’t want to encounter!

SoManyTshirts · 21/01/2026 16:26

I love https://www.croydeunison.co.uk/. Dogs are allowed in a completely separate area but not on the main site, or on the beach during swim season. When my children were young we often saw the same family groups visiting year on year. I go off-season nowadays.

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KimberleyClark · 21/01/2026 16:18

OonaStubbs · 21/01/2026 13:41

I'm sure there'd be a lot of money to be made if someone would open a resort that was completely dog free. Unfortunately the dog squad would never allow it to happen as it would be "discrimination" or something.

I’d be very happy for a dog free holiday resort to open. Might get the dog haters off our backs.

Jackiepumpkinhead · 21/01/2026 16:16

Although Centre Parcs is advertised as dog friendly, it isn’t really. Dogs are only allowed in a small amount of cabins, the last time I was there they weren’t allowed in any of the restaurants or inside areas. They will be walked in the outside public areas of course, depends how much you want to avoid them.

ThatWasMyLastFatFreeFrush · 21/01/2026 16:15

The Haven nearest to St Ives Cornwall (can't remember what it's called) is dog free.

Pinkertoner · 21/01/2026 16:15

Sinuhe · 21/01/2026 12:22

What's the actual issue with dogs?
Most holiday parks will allow them, BUT will also have dog/ pet free areas.

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How often do dog owners pay the slightest bit of attention to ‘dog free’ areas!😂

OonaStubbs · 21/01/2026 13:41

I'm sure there'd be a lot of money to be made if someone would open a resort that was completely dog free. Unfortunately the dog squad would never allow it to happen as it would be "discrimination" or something.

netflixfan · 21/01/2026 13:34

Don’t you know that dogs rule the world now?? After Covid you can’t move around here for bloody cockapoos!!

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MeganM3 · 21/01/2026 13:33

This is so helpful. Thank you very much.

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jacksonlamb · 21/01/2026 13:31

Aspects Holidays have properties at St Nicholas Court, St Ives where, although some flats allow dogs, most don't, and there are very strict rules against allowing dogs to defecate and urinate in the grounds. This means you can take toddlers and buggies through the grounds with confidence that they won't step in dog mess. We did notice that the apparently dog free beaches had many dogs off the lead so you can't have a picnic or take anyone who is scared of dogs.

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MeganM3 · 21/01/2026 13:29

mindutopia · 21/01/2026 12:05

I think the challenge is that holiday parks likely do allow dogs because of the market they are catering to.

A group of cottages with availability all at the same time…and a pool. 😂 That’s hard to find, dogs or no dogs.

Your best bet is going to be going directly to a local holiday lettings agency in a particular town and getting several cottages in the same area. Prioritise the dog free ones for whoever has the allergy.

Or look to rent one massive country house. It will cost you. I’d expect to pay something around £1000 a night, but you can easily get one with 10-12 bedrooms and will be more likely to have a pool. We have done this before with friends or Dh organised a stag do and hired one. They are often nicely decorated and I’d be quite surprised if most allowed dogs. But if say 5 families, it’s reasonably priced for a week away.

Really great ideas thank you. Will go local as you suggest

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Doveyouknow · 21/01/2026 13:28

It's really tricky. I know someone that has an allergy that severe enough for them to carry an epi pen. Finding dog free holidays means they can relax and dog free cottages are essential. I know dog lovers often think they are being tricky about their allergy and they have even had owners get upset because they are not being friendly to their dog. However it life threatening for them. A little tolerance from dog owners would go a long way.

Changename12 · 21/01/2026 13:01

You cannot guarantee that somewhere will be dog free as assistance dogs are allowed anywhere. However, most owners of assistance dogs will not book somewhere that says no dogs as they are considerate and the accommodation might not be suitable for dogs.
Yes I book dog free accommodation and I don’t think it is hard to find on Airbnb. You also need to make sure that a local beach is dog free too.
Premier Inns do not allow dogs.

LuckyNumberFive · 21/01/2026 12:57

Is it the accommodation that needs to be pet free, or the entire site?

Center Parcs has some cabins that are dog friendly, but the others aren't, so you could just pick one that isn't marked as dog friendly.

Nvm- missed you wanted coastal

YesSirICanNameChange · 21/01/2026 12:54

Forest Holidays does non-dog friendly accommodation.

Also, it's not quite the cottage vibes but Butlins Minehead does have some lovely accommodation and nice surrounding areas, and we love that we don't have to worry about dogs having been in the accommodation or running into them around the site.

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 21/01/2026 12:51

ExtraOnions · 21/01/2026 12:44

I have a Dog Allergy, and I wish places were more explicit. Stopped at a hotel, when a dog had been part of the group before us, I was very unwell.

And Trains, I wish they had 1 pet-free coach ☹️ (I have asked, but train company was not interested)

Me too. It’s really severe.

Love the yawn emoji they should try having a severe dog allergy too. And inhalers and anti histamines don’t work for me

I’d have taken the train thing further. It’s health and safety and discrimination.

ExtraOnions · 21/01/2026 12:44

I have a Dog Allergy, and I wish places were more explicit. Stopped at a hotel, when a dog had been part of the group before us, I was very unwell.

And Trains, I wish they had 1 pet-free coach ☹️ (I have asked, but train company was not interested)

Mykittensmittens · 21/01/2026 12:41

Firstnamelastname123 · 21/01/2026 12:40

Down in Cornwall, but this is our go to place for a weekend break. They have dog free holiday lodges. I hate paying £££ for a week away and finding the place stinks of dog.

https://argyllholidays.com/gwel-an-mor-resort/

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How weird we posted that at exactly the same time! It’s a lovely place.

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