Eager for a romantic hot tub break in the countryside, but don’t want to leave your pooch behind? We’ve collected our most luxurious dog-friendly cottages with hot tubs for two, perfect for a cosy country getaway. Explore the Great British countryside together with your dogs, then snuggle down for a night in your luxury holiday home.
Petty Knowes Cottage, Northumberland
This cottage, nestled in the Northumberland National Park, is a perfect rural escape. Expert renovations inside have elevated this property into a modern luxury stay, while retaining valuable character with the original stone walls. The sitting room is spacious yet delightfully cosy, with gingham sofas to curl up on as you watch a film on the 42” TV. In the next room you’ll find the upscale kitchen, a space both modern and traditional for you to rustle up some home-cooked meals to enjoy for your stay in this cottage.
The snug, which has preserved the property’s original stone walls inside, is redecorated into ‘the Gin Room’, where you can snuggle into the sheepskin blanket with a book and a gin and tonic. If you need a relaxing afternoon, you can try out the hot tub in the corner of the garden, positioned to look over the countryside that stretches out in every direction. And as this luxury holiday let is dog-friendly, you can explore the glorious hills of Northumberland by day then settle in the beautiful garden by night, with a glass of wine and your dogs at your feet.
Phoenix Cottage, Cornwall
This luxury cottage, located in over 8 acres of private land, is a serene coastal escape. Just four miles from Truro, Phoenix Cottage is within easy distance of Cornwall’s greatest attractions, from charming harbour towns to stunning beaches. This holiday let sleeps two, making it the ideal romantic retreat and it’s perfect for pets, too – it has a dedicated dog-walking field on the property.
The open-plan living room is full of traditional cottage charm, with a compact, modern kitchen at one end and a comfortable sofa at the other, set in front of the property’s flat-screen TV. The smartly-decorated bedroom is bright and spacious, with a luxurious king-size bed. And outside, there’s a deck that soaks up the sun, perfect to dine alfresco and a hot tub for relaxing evenings.
Mill Cottage, Hot Tub Cottage in Worcestershire
This unique luxury cottage for two was once a 16th Century watermill, but was thoughtfully converted into a three-floor cottage that retains the original charm and character. On the ground floor, find the beautiful bright open-plan living area with a great country-living feel that will make you truly relax.
Upstairs, find a spacious bathroom and an office space with a selection of books, games and DVDs and then on the top floor, with great views of the surrounding countryside, is the king-size bedroom. Outside, this dog-friendly holiday let has a waterfall and brook flowing next to the cottage, perfect for your dogs to splash in and a wood-fired hot tub.
The Cosy, Peak District
Escape to the beautiful Peak District in this beautiful barn conversion. The Cosy, located in the village of Hayfield, was certainly given its name for a reason – this luxury cottage is the perfect cosy countryside getaway. Step into the modern, open-plan living space, with a comfortable sofa to curl up on and a selection of books, DVDs and games to peruse.
Or enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the breakfast bar, rustled up in the stylish monochrome kitchen. Journey up the winding staircase to find the rustic king-size bedroom, with character-adding wooden beams and a fluffy sheepskin throw on the bed. And if you want to take in some of the lovely fresh country air, the downstairs doors open fully to lead onto the pretty patio area, complete with a hot tub. For day trips into the Peak District, you’ll be pleased to know this luxury cottage is pet friendly, so you can explore the High Peak and the Sett Valley Trail before stopping off at a traditional pub for a warming lunch.
The Orangery, Aberdeenshire
This rural gem is a unique piece of luxury for your stay. Found on the outskirts of the village of Turriff, this stunning dog-friendly property is ideal for a romantic break for two. You can walk the rural beauty of Aberdeenshire with your dogs, then retreat to your holiday let to relax. Outside sits the cottage’s eponymous orangery, with a vaulted ceiling and high glass windows – the perfect spot for some afternoon reading.
Inside is an open-plan kitchen and dining space, with a cozy sofa to curl up on and watch a favourite TV show on the flat-screen television. If you venture out through the feature French doors onto the decking, you’ll find the Lazy Spa Hot Tub, where you can recuperate in the evenings after your long days exploring Aberdeenshire.