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An independently researched Cotswolds guide

Dog-friendly hotels in the Cotswolds

Twelve hotels to compare by dog fee, room rules and dining access, organised into four practical Cotswolds bases.

Researched from official hotel policiesChecked 30 August 2026
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View across Cotswolds farmland from Cleeve Common
Start with the part of the Cotswolds you want to explore, then compare the hotel rules within that base.

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Four practical areas make this large region easier

The official visitor guide distinguishes North and South Cotswolds. These four smaller clusters are our planning groups, not official boundaries, and each contains exactly three checked hotel choices.

Broadway and the North Cotswolds3 hotelsEscarpment walks, Broadway village and hotels with substantial on-site facilities.This is the farthest cluster from Burford, Tetbury and the southern valleys.Stow, Moreton and the Slaughters3 hotelsClassic village scenery, short drives between market towns and a train option at Moreton-in-Marsh.Stow can be busy at weekends, while Upper Slaughter is quieter but less useful without a car.Burford, Southrop and Kingham3 hotelsBurford shops, quieter village stays and rail access at Kingham.The three villages are not one walkable centre, so compare the precise base rather than treating them as interchangeable.Tetbury, Stroud and the South Cotswolds3 hotelsCommons walking, Westonbirt Arboretum, spa facilities and the southern Cotswolds landscape.The hotels are spread across the area, and the rural choices work best with a car.
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Broadway and the North Cotswolds

Broadway and the North Cotswolds

Broadway is a practical northern base for the escarpment, Broadway Tower and the villages towards Chipping Campden. The three choices here all sit in or above Broadway.

How this base works

Choose it for: Escarpment walks, Broadway village and hotels with substantial on-site facilities.

Watch for: This is the farthest cluster from Burford, Tetbury and the southern valleys.

Read the official Broadway visitor guide

Farncombe Estate, near Broadway

The Fish Hotel

The pond and woodland setting on Farncombe Estate near Broadway

Best for: A stay built around walks and dog facilities

Dog policy, checked 30 August 2026One medium or two small, well-behaved dogs aged one year or over are accepted in named room categories. The hotel states a £30 per dog, per night charge. Dogs can join you in the bar and lounge for the bar menu, but not the restaurant.

The Fish sits on the 500-acre Farncombe Estate above Broadway, with its own nature trail and a fenced dog playground. It is the clearest match when the dog needs as much of the break as the people do.

Before you reserve: Call or contact reservations before booking, because only selected rooms are dog friendly. Check the live policy for room availability and the current fee.

  • Estate walks
  • Fenced dog playground
  • Dog bed and towel
The Fish dog-friendly stay policyOpen The Fish Hotel, Farncombe Estate in Google Maps

Broadway High Street

The Lygon Arms

The sunlit stone frontage of The Lygon Arms with people walking dogs in Broadway

Best for: A village base with dog-friendly dining options

Dog policy, checked 30 August 2026Dogs stay in designated bedrooms for £30 per dog, per night and must be booked in advance. They are welcome in public areas except the spa and Grill restaurant. The hotel says dogs are welcome for meals in the Russell Room and bar area of the Tavern.

This historic Broadway hotel suits travellers who want to step straight onto the High Street, then return to a hotel that publishes clear dog rules and named places to eat with a dog.

Before you reserve: Tell the hotel about your dog before arrival. Dogs must be on leads in public areas, and the hotel asks guests not to leave the grounds without taking their dog.

  • Broadway village base
  • Dog-friendly breakfast and dining
  • Muddy-paws station
The Lygon Arms dog-friendly policyOpen The Lygon Arms, Broadway in Google Maps

Willersey Hill, above Broadway

Dormy House

A walker beside Broadway Tower on a route published by Dormy House

Best for: A spa hotel with dog dining and estate walking maps

Dog policy, checked 30 August 2026Dogs aged one year or over can stay in named Courtyard Suites, Hot Tub Suites and Comfy rooms for £30 per dog, per night. Dogs can dine in The Shed, but not Back Garden restaurant or the House Spa.

Dormy House shares Farncombe Estate with The Fish but offers a different country-house and spa experience high above Broadway. The hotel publishes circular routes towards Broadway and Broadway Tower.

Before you reserve: Call or email before booking because only named room categories accept dogs. Ask the hotel to match a dog-friendly room with any step-free or mobility requirement.

  • Broadway walking maps
  • Dog dining in The Shed
  • Spa excluded
Dormy House dog policyOpen Dormy House, Broadway in Google Maps

Stow, Moreton and the Slaughters

Stow, Moreton and the Slaughters

This central-north cluster links market-town convenience in Stow and Moreton with the quieter stone villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter.

How this base works

Choose it for: Classic village scenery, short drives between market towns and a train option at Moreton-in-Marsh.

Watch for: Stow can be busy at weekends, while Upper Slaughter is quieter but less useful without a car.

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The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold

The Old Stocks Inn

A guest walking a dog past The Old Stocks Inn on a sunny Stow-on-the-Wold market square

Best for: Staying on Stow market square with dog-friendly bar dining

Dog policy, checked 30 August 2026The Garden Rooms accept one medium dog or up to two small dogs, with no puppies under six months, for £15 per dog, per night. Dogs can use the bar, garden and library area, but not the main restaurant.

The Old Stocks is a compact town-centre base for travellers who want Stow outside the door rather than a country estate.

Before you reserve: Reserve a Garden Room and the dog place in advance. Confirm step-free access if needed because the dog policy does not provide a complete accessibility specification.

  • Stow market square
  • Garden Rooms only
  • Dog menu
The Old Stocks dog-friendly stay policyOpen The Old Stocks Inn, Stow-on-the-Wold in Google Maps

Upper Slaughter

Lords of the Manor

A woman walking an Irish setter past Lords of the Manor in Upper Slaughter

Best for: A quiet country-house base in one of the Slaughters

Dog policy, checked 30 August 2026Pets are accepted in selected ground-floor bedrooms for a £30 per night supplement. The stay page does not publish a complete pet-dog dining rule, so breakfast and dinner arrangements need direct confirmation.

Lords of the Manor sits in Upper Slaughter, away from the busiest market towns and close to village lanes and the path towards Lower Slaughter.

Before you reserve: Enquire directly because only ground-floor bedrooms accept pets. Confirm the dining space and any accessibility needs before paying.

  • Upper Slaughter
  • Ground-floor rooms
  • Dining check needed
Lords of the Manor stay informationOpen Lords of the Manor, Upper Slaughter in Google Maps

Moreton-in-Marsh High Street

The Manor House Hotel

The stone entrance of The Manor House Hotel in Moreton-in-Marsh

Best for: A railway-connected market-town base with dog dining in the bar

Dog policy, checked 30 August 2026Dogs stay in specially allocated bedrooms for £20 per dog, per night, then £10 for each additional dog. They are welcome in the bar and garden, but not in the main restaurant.

The Manor House is in central Moreton-in-Marsh, making it the most practical choice in this cluster for arriving by train.

Before you reserve: Tell the hotel at booking so it can allocate a dog room. The accessibility information does not say whether the adapted room is also dog friendly, so confirm both needs together.

  • Moreton High Street
  • Railway-connected
  • Bar and garden
The Manor House dog policyOpen The Manor House Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh in Google Maps

Burford, Southrop and Kingham

Burford, Southrop and Kingham

These east Cotswolds bases stretch from Burford and the Windrush Valley northwards to Kingham, with Southrop between them.

How this base works

Choose it for: Burford shops, quieter village stays and rail access at Kingham.

Watch for: The three villages are not one walkable centre, so compare the precise base rather than treating them as interchangeable.

Read the official Burford visitor guide

Sheep Street, Burford

The Lamb Inn

The Lamb Inn on Sheep Street in Burford beneath a bright sky

Best for: A quieter Burford side street with dog-friendly bar dining

Dog policy, checked 30 August 2026Specially allocated rooms cost £20 per dog, per night, then £10 for each additional dog. Dogs are welcome in the bar and garden, but not the main restaurant.

The Lamb is a historic inn just off Burford High Street, useful when you want the town within walking distance without staying on the main road.

Before you reserve: Tell the inn before booking so it can allocate a dog room. The group notes that The Lamb has roadside rather than hotel parking.

  • Burford town base
  • Bar and garden
  • Roadside parking
The Lamb Inn dog policyOpen The Lamb Inn, Burford in Google Maps

Southrop, east Cotswolds

Thyme

The Lodge, gardens and cedar tree at Thyme in Southrop

Best for: A cottage-style stay with a tightly defined dog policy

Dog policy, checked 30 August 2026A selection of cottages and rooms is dog friendly, with a maximum of one dog per booking and a £50 per-stay charge. The policy permits dogs in the Baa Bar, boutique and The Swan, but excludes the Ox Barn, spa, pool, Orchid House and cookery school.

Thyme is a historic estate with rooms and cottages around a village-like setting. It is a good choice when you want the policy, including the dog-friendly spaces and exclusions, spelled out before you reserve.

Before you reserve: Reserve the dog stay in advance. Dogs must stay on leads in indoor spaces and across the estate because it is a working farm with livestock.

  • Selected cottages and rooms
  • Dog dining spaces named
  • Working-farm lead rule
Thyme dog policyOpen Thyme, Southrop in Google Maps

Church Street, Kingham

The Wild Rabbit

A guest walking a dog past The Wild Rabbit in Kingham on a bright autumn day

Best for: Kingham village, railway access and a dog-friendly bar

Dog policy, checked 30 August 2026Named garden rooms and selected cottages accept dogs for £15 per dog, per night. Dogs may join guests in the bar and on the terraces, but not in the main dining room.

The Wild Rabbit is a village inn in Kingham with named dog rooms and cottages, close to the Evenlode Valley and Daylesford estate.

Before you reserve: Choose a named dog-friendly room or cottage and add the dog to the booking. Ask whether the chosen room also meets any step-free requirement.

  • Kingham village
  • Bar and terraces
  • Named rooms only
The Wild Rabbit stay questionsOpen The Wild Rabbit, Kingham in Google Maps

Tetbury, Stroud and the South Cotswolds

Tetbury, Stroud and the South Cotswolds

This southern cluster covers the commons above Stroud and the country around Tetbury and Westonbirt. It suits a different trip from the Broadway and Stow corridor.

How this base works

Choose it for: Commons walking, Westonbirt Arboretum, spa facilities and the southern Cotswolds landscape.

Watch for: The hotels are spread across the area, and the rural choices work best with a car.

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Near Tetbury, south Cotswolds

Calcot & Spa

The stone frontage of Calcot Manor near Tetbury

Best for: A family and spa hotel where you can confirm the dog arrangement first

Dog policy, checked 30 August 2026Calcot states that pet dogs are welcome by prior arrangement only. The published accessibility policy separately notes that only service dogs may enter the spa, so do not assume a pet dog can join you there.

Calcot offers a 220-acre estate, rooms and larger family accommodation near Tetbury. Its published accessibility information confirms that pet dogs are welcome, but makes prior arrangement part of the policy.

Before you reserve: Contact Calcot before making the stay non-refundable. Confirm the available room type, dog fee, dining access and any estate restrictions directly with the hotel.

  • 220-acre estate
  • Family room choices
  • Advance confirmation essential
Calcot accessibility and dog policyOpen Calcot & Spa in Google Maps

Rodborough Common, near Stroud

The Bear of Rodborough

The Bear of Rodborough hotel overlooking the grass of Rodborough Common

Best for: Walking directly onto Rodborough Common

Dog policy, checked 30 August 2026Specially allocated Country Rooms cost £20 per dog, per night, then £10 for each additional dog. Dogs can join guests in the bar and garden, but not the Library Restaurant.

The Bear sits on National Trust common land above Stroud, making it the clearest southern choice for a walk from the hotel door.

Before you reserve: Ask for a dog-friendly Country Room and explain any mobility needs. Dogs must stay under control on the hotel grounds and around common livestock.

  • Rodborough Common
  • Country Rooms
  • Bar and garden
The Bear of Rodborough dog policyOpen The Bear of Rodborough in Google Maps

Westonbirt, near Tetbury

The Hare & Hounds

The stone frontage and gardens of The Hare and Hounds at Westonbirt

Best for: Westonbirt Arboretum and a country-house base south of Tetbury

Dog policy, checked 30 August 2026Specially allocated bedrooms cost £20 per dog, per night, then £10 for each additional dog. Dogs are welcome in the bar and garden, but not in the main restaurant.

The Hare & Hounds is at Westonbirt, with hotel grounds and the National Arboretum nearby.

Before you reserve: Tell the hotel at booking so it can allocate a dog room. Check the current Westonbirt dog rules separately for the date and area you plan to visit.

  • Westonbirt
  • Bar and garden
  • Advance room allocation
The Hare & Hounds dog policyOpen The Hare & Hounds, Westonbirt in Google Maps

The practical bit

Check the room, not just the headline

Dog-friendly does not mean every room, restaurant or facility is open to dogs. Ask the hotel to confirm the precise room category, number and size of dogs, fee, dining area and whether a dog can stay briefly in the room.

Hotel policies can change. The official links above are the starting point, and the property’s written confirmation is the most useful proof for your specific stay.

The useful short answers

Questions about dog-friendly Cotswolds hotels

Do dog-friendly hotels in the Cotswolds usually need advance notice?

Yes. Every hotel in this shortlist either limits dog-friendly rooms or asks for advance arrangement. Treat a booking confirmation as incomplete until the property confirms the dog and the room category.

Can a dog come to dinner?

It depends on the exact room or restaurant. Several hotels name a bar or lounge where dogs can join you, while excluding the main restaurant. Always check the live policy and reserve the dog-friendly dining space because arrangements can change.

Is a dog-friendly room the same as unrestricted access?

No. Spas, pools, formal restaurants and parts of estates can have separate rules. This guide calls out the published exclusions so you can choose a hotel that fits the whole trip, not only the overnight room.

Which Cotswolds area should I choose for a dog-friendly stay?

Choose Broadway for northern escarpment walks, Stow and Moreton for classic market towns, Burford and Kingham for the eastern villages and rail access, or Tetbury and Stroud for commons, Westonbirt and the South Cotswolds. These are practical planning clusters, not official boundaries.

How we checked

Useful information, without pretending every policy is permanent

We did not stay at or test these hotels. We included a hotel when its operator published a meaningful dog policy or accommodation detail, and we link to that source on every card. Availability, fees and dining arrangements can still change, so confirm any non-negotiable detail directly before booking.

Photo credits

Hero: Saffron Blaze, Cleeve Common, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

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