With woodland walks and super-strong beers to enjoy, you and your four-legged friend will have a fine time in Upminster – as revealed in my monthly column for Essex Life magazine… More A doggy day out in… Upminster
This historic former watermill, on the River Stour, gives dogs and their owners a warm welcome and is ideally located for exploring the market town of Sudbury and its surrounding meadows… More The Mill Hotel, Sudbury
Hit the shops with your faithful hound and enjoy a gentle stroll along a former railway line that’s now mainly traffic-free – as revealed in my monthly column for Essex Life magazine… More A doggy day out in… Braintree
Crazy about cheese? Treat yourself – and your four-legged friend – to a break at The Bell Inn in Stilton where you can indulge your passion for it and have it added to almost any dish on the menu… More The Bell Inn, Stilton
Brighton is chock-full of funky accommodation but you won’t find anywhere cooler to stay than Seaside HQ, which has a zen-like courtyard garden and is just steps from the beach… More Seaside HQ, Brighton
Explore the Roman roots of what claims to be Britain’s oldest town and explore the dog-friendly delights it has to offer modern visitors – as revealed in my monthly column for Essex Life magazine… More A doggy day out in… Colchester