The Best Dog-Friendly Places to Visit on Your Holiday to Somerset
Plus, Shropshire’s best dog sitting alternative to boarding kennels
If you’re looking for a UK-based, dog-friendly holiday, Somerset has everything you and your pooch will need and more. Rolling hills, dog-friendly beaches and gorgeous greenery, it’s no wonder that it’s a popular spot for tourists and visitors alike. And while your pup might be at your side for most of your break away, there may be a night or two of your holiday when you need someone to look after your dog. Well, the good news is, there’s a service that can ease your dog minding woes, and make sure your pup is cared for while you’re out having fun.
Please welcome – Barking Mad Somerset, the ultimate dog home boarding service
Barking Mad Somerset is a dog home boarding service that offers fantastic alternative to boarding kennels. With us, your dog will be treated as a VID (very important dog!) and will have a bespoke care plan detailing everything he or she wants and needs. Each pup we look after stays with a suitably matched doggie ‘host’ who shares a similar lifestyle, and will go on holiday adventures all of his or her own. You can find your local Barking Mad Somerset dog sitter here.
Thinking of becoming a dog sitter?
If you’re a fan of all things canine, but can’t have a dog of your own, you might be considering becoming a dog sitter. And for good reason – why wouldn’t you want to spend time with adorable pups? If you’re professional, enthusiastic and love animals, why not check out our information on becoming a Barking Mad host here?
Looking for dog-friendly places to visit on your holiday in Somerset? Then read on!
This 164 acre, Green Flag awarded park is just five miles outside of Yeovil and offers a diverse landscape of woodlands, grasslands and meadows. Whether you opt for a flat, short walking route or one that’s longer and more rugged, there’s more than enough to fill you with delight and keep your pup’s tail wagging. What’s more, once a year there’s the Ham Hill Country Park Fun Dog Show, where your pooch can claim a title all of his or her own.
The West Somerset Railway is dog-friendly, and for a flat rate of £2, Fido can get his or her own ticket. Like you, they can enjoy the breathtaking scenery from the class and comfort of an authentic steam locomotive, before making some exciting pitstops at places like Crowcombe, the ancient harbour town Watchet, as well as Dunstar Village.
At almost 400ft deep and 3 miles long, this spot claims the title of the ‘largest gorge in England.’ With its specialised plants, wonderful wildlife and weathered crags, it really is an exhilarating four-mile circular walk for you and Fido.
Offering the perfect doggie adventure, Weston Big Wood is rich in wildlife. During the spring, the wood is filled with flowers like bluebells, anemones and violets, and birds like tawny owls and woodpeckers can be spotted. This spot is great if you want to get away from the city, are interested in geology, or enjoy spotting unusual flowers and foliage.
Somerset is no stranger to dog-friendly pubs, and almost anywhere you go you’ll find a pub that welcomes pups with open paws. But three of our favourites include The Dolphin at Ilminster, where you can grab a tasty bite of home-cooked food, The Prince of Wales at Ham Hill, which even sells dog biscuits! And last but not least, The Hairy Dog in Minehead.
Your dog care needs covered
There’s certainly no shortage of dog-friendly spots in Somerset, the only tricky part is narrowing them down! If you’re visiting somewhere that doesn’t allow dogs, Barking Mad Somerset can help! To find out more about our luxury dog home boarding service, please find out more here,.
