Pets aren’t simply fluffy friends; they’re true companions that deserve the chance at a relaxing getaway too. At these luxury spa resorts, dogs are welcome with amenities tailored specifically to pet care like doggy bags, treats and toys provided upon check-in and turndown service.
Visit one of the resort’s charming log cottages nestled within its lovely grounds where dogs are free to run around without restraint and explore, then unwind in their award-winning spa with hydrotherapy pool, salt scrub showers and wave dream sensory room – a treat your furry friends are sure to love!
The Elan Spa at Bovey Castle
Bovey Castle, part of Eden Hotel Collection and offering five red stars, provides guests with a luxurious experience. Situated within Dartmoor National Park, this idyllic English hotel and spa boasts many features including an Art Deco swimming pool, Temple Spa treatments, and an exceptional golf course.
Crenellated Neo-Elizabethan Manor House is both grand and unpretentious; after an exquisite multimillion pound refurbishment it stands out amongst its peers as being big and grand while remaining accessible and unpretentious. Owned by Eden Hotel Group – they were recently recognized with Best Family Hotels 2015 award from Booking.com; kids are welcome with activities such as Crolf (croquet mixed with golf) falcons as well as estate where you can bottle-feed baby fawns!
Outdoors, deer park keepers lead strolls that transport visitors back into a scene from C.S. Lewis or Merchant Ivory films. Or transform your walk into an adventure using one of the hotel’s Land Rover Defenders for an off-road adventure or tackle Hound Tor – according to local legend, an outcrop formed from granite shaped by an animal pack that became stone – an experience worth sharing!
Back at the hotel, guests can dine in a wood-panelled, tartan-carpeted bar offering over 130 whiskeys and Dartmoor ales as well as classic cocktails prepared by experienced barkeeps. Indulge in afternoon tea at Great Western restaurant while Smiths Brasserie provides lunch and dinner services – residential spa day packages even provide meals there! In addition, there’s a shop selling gifts as well as outdoor clothing by Dubarry of Ireland – perfect for day trippers.
Chewton Glen
Chewton Glen in Hampshire, England, is a luxury hotel and spa reminiscent of Jeeves & Wooster-esque estate. This world-famous boutique resort and country club can be reached in less than two hours from London; nearby are Stonehenge, Broadlands Golf Course and historic cathedral cities such as Salisbury and Winchester.
This property offers a selection of room types, ranging from traditional Garden Rooms to 14 Treehouse Suites set into its lush foliage and featuring private terraces with hot tubs. Each room boasts king-sized beds, power showers and amenities to enhance guest stays; suites also come equipped with separate sitting areas and larger bathrooms.
Hotel guests can indulge in one of the hotel’s numerous spa treatments or simply unwind in its ozone-treated indoor pool, which reduces chlorination for an even more restful swim experience. Furthermore, its spa boasts saunas, steam rooms and whirlpools; for active travelers there is also jogging paths, fitness center as well as daily classes in yoga, HIIT and Pilates available at this property.
Chewton Glen is an ideal spot for both solo travelers and couples, while it also welcomes families. The Beehive Children’s Club operates weekends and school holidays; young visitors can participate in arts-and-crafts projects and treasure hunts at this children-focused destination.
As part of their stay, guests can explore the expansive grounds by foot or bicycle and enjoy views of rolling hills, woodlands and lakes surrounding the property. Additional outdoor activities available at this hotel include tennis, croquet and golfing as well as horseback riding and sheep walks. It is an hour’s drive from Heathrow Airport and 35 minutes away from Southampton Dock for pre/post cruise stays.
Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle captures the romance and fantasy of any castle hotel with its massive historic stone walls; expansive grounds; breathtaking lakeside setting and truly sumptuous rooms. Built by the Guinness family in 1386 and later purchased and lovingly renovated by Red Carnation Hotel Collection in 2013, Ashford Castle now provides five-star service with both old-world grandeur and cutting-edge technology seamlessly combined for an unparalleled five-star experience.
Ashford Castle Spa is Ireland’s sole Forbes Travel Guide five-star hotel spa, providing travelers with a relaxing sanctuary to unwind after long journeys. Here guests can indulge in luxurious massages and invigorating facial treatments as well as other pampering treatments. This spa includes hammams, steam rooms, whirlpools and relaxation pools along with five treatment rooms to choose from.
At the hotel’s wellness and fitness facilities – which include an exercise room, tennis courts and croquet lawn – guests can also take advantage of an exercise room, tennis courts and croquet lawn for relaxation during their stay. Furthermore, guests may visit Irish wolfhounds on stroll through castle grounds; meet some falcons; learn about these magnificent birds of prey; horseback riding; golf; archery can all be done here too.
Evening dining options include George V Dining Room with white tablecloths and dress code; casual fare is offered at Dungeon and Cullen’s at Cottage; while afternoon tea can be found in Connaught Room. In addition, guests may take advantage of our wine cellar, 32-seat cinema, library, spa, billiards room and cigar terrace – not forgetting Mrs Tea’s Boutique and Bakery where guests can purchase luxury Irish products as well as unique souvenir items to suit every taste – for an unforgettable dining experience!
Woolley Grange
Woolley Grange is part of the Luxury Family Hotel collection and immediately makes an impression as soon as you enter its gates. Situated on 14 acres of English countryside, its Jacobean manor house exudes homely charm, giving families a sense of security with award-winning children’s facilities, spa services and delicious cuisine using ingredients straight from its garden.
Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden Produce Organic Vegetables Used In Restaurant… The Victorian walled Kitchen Garden produces many organic vegetables used by the restaurant, while an adjoining field also supplies produce. All these elements combine to make an amazing restaurant where guests can dine on fine dining, light lunches and tasty afternoon teas; additionally there is the Woolley Bears Den – an Ofsted registered creche offering complimentary childcare up to two hours per day!
Guest can unwind in many different ways at this hotel, from curled up with a book and glass of wine in front of one of the log fires to indulging in a massage in the spa. Or stroll the grounds picking fruit and vegetables from the garden or visiting the children’s play barn!
This charming hotel, just 20 miles away from Bristol Airport and 43 miles from Bournemouth International Airport, features 25 elegant non-smoking guestrooms and suites for you to select. If sightseeing trips are in your plans during your stay, their friendly tour desk staff can assist with planning an itinerary; alternatively they provide babysitting services so that you can take some time for yourself!
Grosvenor Pulford
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa is a four-pearl property situated in Pulford village of Cheshire and owned by Nelson Hotels group. Offering modern spa extensions and Japanese gardens along with luxurious 73 room accommodations perfect for relaxation.
The hotel’s restaurants boast a range of offerings for every palate and preference imaginable, from relaxed gastro-inn fare at Nelson’s pub to elegant seasonal specialities served at Palm Court. Both spots excel at catering to special dietary requirements; Nelson’s pub provides classic British fare alongside an impressive selection of traditional ales while Palm Court serves up vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free cuisine – not to mention amazing Afternoon Tea experiences at both spots!
Rooms at Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa feature coffee/tea makers, free slippers, LCD televisions with digital channels, bathtubs or showers equipped with designer toiletries and hair dryers in the bathroom; complimentary wireless Internet access is provided as are ironing facilities and housekeeping is offered daily from 7:30 AM until 9:30 AM for an additional surcharge fee. Full breakfast can also be purchased separately between these times.
The Grosvenor Pulford is located approximately six miles outside Chester and 15 minutes’ drive from Wales, situated along the A483 highway and providing guests with free car parking facilities and complimentary spa amenities such as pool, fitness center and restaurant (with Japanese garden) along with an outdoor hot tub with water features – perfect for exploring this part of Britain! Additionally, guests interested in touring can rent bikes or scooters directly from the hotel!