One of the best things about owning a caravan or motorhome is that you can pack up your pooch and take your beloved dog on holiday with you.
There are lots of dog-friendly caravan parks to choose from, but that’s not the only thing to consider when planning a trip with your four-legged friend.
What if you choose a destination that was well known for welcoming dogs into its cafes, restaurants, pubs and even spas?
With this in mind, the team at Petsure have looked at 40 of the most popular holiday locations in the UK and analysed them for dog suitability.
Here are the top five:
Lymington, Hampshire
It’s no secret that dogs love beach walks, so a trip to Lymington in the New Forest will be sure to get those tails wagging, as this coastal town is blessed with plenty of sand and sea.
There’s a grand total of 169 trails for you and your dog to explore and if you build up an appetite, head to one of the 19 dog-friendly restaurants or 57 pubs that welcome furry companions.
Bournemouth, Dorset
Discover iconic landmarks like Hengistbury Head, as you tackle some of the 80 hikes around Bournemouth that are suitable for dogs.
While over a fifth of the pubs and bars in the town welcome four-legged friends, less than ten per cent of restaurants do, so it could be a pub meal or dinner back at your caravan or campervan if you head here.
Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear
Tynemouth Longsands is a dream destination for dogs, offering a huge expanse of beach for stretching furry legs.
There are 25 dog-friendly hikes on offer and head to King Edward’s Bay come mealtimes to relax in a deckchair with your dog at your feet and a portion of seafood from Riley’s Fish Shack to enjoy.
Dartmouth, Devon
Take a walk along the River Dart or 21 other hiking trails while on holiday in Dartmouth with your four-legged friend.
The pub scene is particularly accommodating of dogs with no fewer than 72 allowing them in. There’s also 12 restaurants that welcome pooches, so you have a number of options at mealtimes.
Bamburgh, Northumberland
If you’re a fan of taking Instagram snaps of your dog, then you couldn’t ask for a better backdrop than Bamburgh. Its vast beach is crowned with an iconic castle and the pretty town is fun to discover.
Bamburgh may be small, but half of its restaurants welcome pets, there are 13 dog-friendly pubs and bars, as well as three spas where Fido can come along too.
