Discover a collection of dog-friendly farm stays across Gloucestershire, including cosy cottages, historic barn conversions, spacious farmhouses, charming lodges, shepherd’s huts, and glamping pods. With easy access to miles of scenic countryside walks, new scents to explore, from hedgerows to animal trails, and open fires perfect for curling up beside, a working farm holiday is a treat for both you and your four-legged friend.
Gloucestershire covers some of the most varied and beautiful countryside in England including the Cotswold escarpment running down its eastern edge, the wide vale of the Severn in the middle, and the ancient Forest of Dean on its western border. For dog owners, this variety is the county’s great strength, and a single farm stay in Gloucestershire puts you within reach of open hilltop walking on the Cotswold Way, woodland trails through one of England’s oldest forests, and the riverside paths of the Severn and Wye valleys. The Cotswolds is particularly well suited to dogs. The high wold is open, well marked, and considerably less crowded than the villages below it, and the historic droving routes and bridleways that cross it have been walked by animals for centuries. The Forest of Dean has its own network of waymarked trails and is largely off-lead friendly in its quieter sections. Just remember that dogs must be kept on leads around livestock on all farm properties.
