Terriers make far better roommates than humans, says Hannah Copeland Wanting to take advantage of the few slivers of good weather we’ve had this year, I decided to book myself and my partner a mini-break to the countryside. My partner being a twelve-year-old Yorkshire terrier named Arthur – my ride or die/BFF/child – acquired of course during lockdown, who accompanies me everywhere I go. So why not a dog holiday? It can be a real struggle finding pooch-suitable holidays, even though hospitality in general is starting to realise people don’t want to leave their four-legged family members at home.
Specialist travel agency PetsPyjamas exists to provide a curated online resource of over 18,000 dog holidays, sourcing hotels, country houses, cottages, B&Bs and pubs with rooms across the UK that are guaranteed to welcome – not just tolerate – your canine companions. Read more: Joali Maldives is the best place to do nothing at all Their Pet Concierge team helped Arthur and I organise a night inland at The Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa on their ‘Muddy Paws’ package, and a night by the coast in Baliffscourt Hotel and Spa, on the ‘Sandy Paws’ equivalent. Both packages include dog-friendly accommodation, a ‘Paws Squad’ vet helpline, spa access and a three-course evening meal (the latter options for humans only).
Situated in Midhurst, West Sussex, The Spread Eagle dates back to 1430 and is one of the country’s oldest coaching inns. The hotel is all comfy sofas, roar.