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The New Forest landscape at dusk — ponies, heath and woodland — home of hand-picked dog friendly cottages

Dog-friendly cottages in the New Forest

The New Forest does dog friendly cottages better than most — and we've walked the listings so you don't have to scroll fifty of them. Below: the ones that passed.

We're still walking the New Forest.

We only publish places that pass the Snug test. This page goes live when the first ones do.

A few new snug ones, once a month

Where to base yourself

  • Brockenhurst
  • Lyndhurst
  • Beaulieu
  • the coast at Milford

Dog walkers love it, but keep dogs under control near the ponies and ground-nesting birds in spring.

Read before you book

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Dog-friendly cottages in the New Forest: FAQs

№ 01Does booking through Snug Hideaways cost more?

No. When you book through our links we earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. It never changes which places we feature.

№ 02Can I bring my dog?

Many owners here welcome dogs — filter for dog friendly places and always check each listing's pet policy, number of dogs allowed and any surcharge before booking. Where we say dog friendly, we've read the dog policy in full — number of dogs, surcharges, the lot.

№ 03When is the best time to visit the New Forest?

The New Forest is busiest and priciest July–August. Late spring and September give you quieter trails, better rates, and exactly the weather a hot tub and wood-burner are made for.

№ 04Are the prices and dates on this page live?

Prices and availability live on the provider's own site — we link you straight to the exact listing on Sykes, Holiday Cottages or cottages.com, and there's nothing to sign up for here.

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