Dogs welcome!
Herefordshire is fantastic walking country – that’s why we welcome up to *two dogs at each of the holiday cottages at Thatch Close Cottages. That includes all breeds – as long as they’re friendly, well-behaved, play well with others and you follow the doggy rules below. That way everyone gets to enjoy their holiday.
All of the holiday cottages have an enclosed garden. There’s also 12 acres of beautiful private grounds, including fields of organic grassland, to roam and explore together. So we’re pretty confident your dog will love it here as much as you do! Please note that although the hedges are 130cm plus, the grounds are not yet totally secure.
Doggy rules
- Do not leave dogs alone in the property unless it is crated.
- Only assistance dogs are welcome in the bedrooms of our cottages.
- Please do not allow dogs on the sofa unless there is a cover in place.
- Please use poop bags to pick up after your dogs and dispose of the bags in the separate bin provided.
- We do not keep livestock at Thatch Close Cottages, so well-behaved dogs can be off the lead on our own grounds. However dogs must be kept on a lead in the neighbouring fields.
There is an additional charge of £10 per dog per week. Simply add in how many dogs you are bringing during the booking process.
*We may be able to accept more dogs per property (up to 4) by prior arrangement.
Thank you.
Doggy holiday package
It’s not just humans who are welcomed with a hamper, we provide a Doggy Holiday Package too.
It includes:
- Dog bowls for food and water
- Dog basket with cushion (although your dog might settle more easily if you bring a blanket or similar from home)
- Dog cage approx. 3’x 2’x2’
- Throws for covering the furniture
- Towel
- Biscuits
- Lead (just in case)
- Toy
- Biodegradable poop bags
Dog-friendly places to visit
There are many dog-friendly places to visit nearby during your holiday. Please check out some of our suggestions below.
Local doggy services
With over a dozen doggy services within 6 miles of Thatch Close Cottages, your dog can enjoy some extra attention during their holiday too. From grooming, a nail bar, walking and dog-sitting – there is even a dog school too.
If needed, Abbey Veterinary Centre is in Monmouth, just over eight miles away.
At your convenience
Four-legged family members also have their own area to toilet near the cottage and there is a separate bin for the doggy poop bags. Plus there is an outside tap and shower to wash off muddy paws and keep your pooch clean.
Dog-friendly days out
Given that we are located in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, lots of places in the Things to do section of our website will be dog-friendly too. But for a quick guide, here are places that welcome dogs nearby.
Dog-friendly food pubs
- The Royal Arms in Llangrove is in walking distance
- The Old Court Hotel, Whitchurch
- The Cross Keys, Goodrich
- Ye Old Ferrie Inn, Symonds Yat
- The Hostelrie, Goodrich
- The Saracens Head Inn, Symonds Yat East
- The New Inn, Coleford
- The Inn On The Wye, Ross-on-Wye
- Mill Race, Ross-on-Wye
- The Red Lion, Ross-on-Wye
- The White Lion, Ross-on-Wye
Dog-friendly exploring
- Longtown Castle: A powerful thick-walled round keep dating from the mid-12th century; beautiful views of the Black Mountains.
- Edvin Loach Old Church: A traditional English churchyard with both a 19th century church and the remains of an 11th century church to discover.
- Treworgan Fields: A 2.5 acre secure dog walking field in the heart of the Wye Valley. With 6 foot fencing your dog will be safe to run free. There’s also stunning views to enjoy.