The Cotswolds is a haven for dog owners, especially those who love a good walk. This bucolic region of England – where green pasture is dissected by stone walls, and where small, smartly kept villages with golden-stone cottages and thatched pubs dot the landscape – has some of the finest gentle walking routes in Britain. Alongside the famous 102-mile Cotswold Way, there are footpaths and bridleways aplenty, where you can lose yourself amid the verdant countryside.
Beyond walking, though, there’s lots to love if you’re bringing your pet for a dog-friendly stay in the Cotswolds: see the remains of Roman villas at North Leigh, explore the manicured Blenheim estate in Woodstock, or take the whole family to a wildlife park in Burford where even the dog gets to meet a rhino or two.
