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Exterior of Parkhill Hotel, Lowestoft

Parkhill Hotel, Lowestoft

October 20, 2026

This family-run country house hotel, close to both the beach and Oulton Broad, welcomes dogs and their owners and has extensive grounds that pets will love to explore … More Parkhill Hotel, Lowestoft

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Bedroom close up at Rowley Farm

Rowley Farm Holidays, Holt Heath

September 20, 2026

The luxurious self-catering cottages at Rowley Farm Holidays have been designed with dogs in mind, and from the moment you arrive at the award-winning accommodation, you can relax in style … More Rowley Farm Holidays, Holt Heath

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Bedroom at Autumn Cottage, Muston

Autumn Cottage, Muston

August 20, 2026

Dog owners can travel light when they book a break at Autumn Cottage, near Filey, because almost everything is provided for their four-legged friends, from bowls to balls and even spare leads … More Autumn Cottage, Muston

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Lounge at Papist Hall Cottages, Barrow-upon-Humber

Papist Hall Cottages, Barrow-upon-Humber

July 20, 2026

If historic properties are your thing, you’ll love Papist Hall Cottages, which was built for a local MP in the 1600s and has since been split into holiday homes that are packed with character … More Papist Hall Cottages, Barrow-upon-Humber

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Sea view at Jarrahdale Beach House, Herne Bay

Jarrahdale Beach House, Herne Bay

June 20, 2026

You’ll struggle to find a sea view better than the one at Jarrahdale Beach House – a cool, coastal property that sleeps seven and is just steps from a beach that’s dog-friendly all year round … More Jarrahdale Beach House, Herne Bay

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Barketing manager for my dog-friendly travel blog and all-round good boy. My lil bro Stan was adopted from Romania in Dec '20 πŸΆπŸΎπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Yep, I was the only nutcase out this morning β˜”β˜” A Yep, I was the only nutcase out this morning β˜”β˜” A bit of rain never hurt no one! πŸ˜†
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#wethairdontcare #wetwalkies #sweaterweather #dogsofessex #happymonday
#FlashbackFriday to when I treated Mum to breakfas #FlashbackFriday to when I treated Mum to breakfast at @kynd.folk in Worcester (or maybe it was the other way round πŸ³πŸ€”)

It's a really lovely brunch spot in a historic building overlooking Gheluvelt Park. And as it was a nice day when we visited, we sat in the covered garden area.

The menu has lots of tasty treats for humans and also a dedicated section for dogs πŸΆπŸ˜‹ I got a sausage (of course) and Mum had the amazing Halloumi Fry Up, which was so big, she couldn't finish it all - so it worked out well for me 😜

Thank you, Kyndfolk, for being so dog-friendly. I wish we lived closer! πŸ˜†πŸ‘πŸΌ
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#kyndfolk #dogfriendly #brunch #worcester
@parkhill_hotel_lowestoft welcomes dogs and their @parkhill_hotel_lowestoft welcomes dogs and their owners - and has acres of grounds to explore 🐢🌳 Read all about this lovely family-run hotel in my latest blog post. You'll find the link in the comments below πŸ‘‡πŸΌ 

PS - If you've noticed the website looks a bit different lately, it's because we've recently switched domain providers. Although everything has been copied across, quite a few pictures have got lost so we're having to relink them all. It's no easy task as there are more than 250 posts, but bear with us - we'll get there! 🫠
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#parkhillhotel #dogfriendly #lowestoft #dogfriendlyhotel #suffolk
Bounding into the weekend - and making the most of Bounding into the weekend - and making the most of the sunshine while we still have it! πŸŒžπŸ˜ƒπŸΎ
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#weekendvibes #happychappy #westie #cutedog #dogsofessex
Just helped harvest the last garden produce of the Just helped harvest the last garden produce of the year πŸ₯• Considering the crazy weather we've had, we haven't done too badly - a decent crop of potatoes, chillis, tomatoes, courgettes, radishes, carrots, pumpkins, herbs... all good! πŸ˜‹πŸ‘πŸ»
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#carrots #growyourown #yum #vegpatch #dogsofessex
Mum's latest make is Ernie-approved βœ…πŸ§Ά . . . . . # Mum's latest make is Ernie-approved βœ…πŸ§Ά
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#crochet #comfy #handmadewithlove #cushioncover #dogsofinstagram
Bit of an update for you all - today was the first Bit of an update for you all - today was the first time I've seen Stan in nearly two weeks. He has very sadly had to move out because we haven't been getting on at home.

You may recall that we first had issues a couple of years ago, saw behaviourists and vets and made changes to manage things. But recently, things have started flaring up again and Mum and Dad have made the very difficult decision to separate us πŸ˜“

Stan has been part of our family for six years and fortunately, he will be able to remain in the family. Words cannot express how grateful we are for that. 

I know how much you love seeing photos of us both, and our adventures, but I just wanted to be honest about what's going on. The hoomans are hopeful Stan and I can still see each other for walks and be friends, just not live together.

Please don't judge - we are trying to do the best thing for everyone. The most important thing is that Stan and I are both safe, loved and cared for.

Thank you for reading ❀️
Here I am doing my best Blue Steel while posing in Here I am doing my best Blue Steel while posing in the Muddy Paws Wash Room @rowleyfarmholidays πŸ˜„πŸšΏ Fortunately, I didn't actually need a bath while I was there but it's just one of the things that makes the Worcestershire site a really special place for dogs and their owners 🐢

All of the accommodation has been designed with pets in mind and there are no extra fees for dogs or rules about breeds. There's also a secure field onsite so you can do all the zoomies you like without your hoomans worrying that you won't come back πŸ‘πŸΌ

There are three luxurious cottages and a shepherd's hut onsite and all of them have their own private gardens, hot tubs and welcome packs for both pets and their owners πŸ˜‹

Read all about our recent stay in The Old Dairy over on my blog. You'll find the link in the comments below πŸ‘‡πŸΌ 
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Morning, pals πŸ‘‹πŸΌπŸ‘‹πŸΌ It's a lovely, sunny day out there - and it's Friday! Have a good one 😎 #dogsofx

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29 Oct

Dad thinks he's so funny *tuts* πŸ™„πŸ™„ Can't a boy enjoy his pupcup in peace?! 😀 #dogsofx

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@ernpup ·
28 Oct

We've had a busy day of chores, seeing as the weather turned out surprisingly nice - vacuuming, grass cutting, washing, cleaning... I'm zorsted now! 😴😴 #dogsofx

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@ernpup ·
28 Oct

Just encountered an angry little man in the park. He had 2 Spaniel-type dogs who had clearly lost their ball. He was literally screaming at them, calling them all the names under the sun. Awful. If he treats his dogs like that in public, I dread to think what he's like at home 😞

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