All year-round Bournemouth is such a fantastic dog friendly holiday destination. Offering beautiful dog friendly beaches, stunning parks and nature reserves, welcoming eateries and most importantly a place to ‘rest and relax’ and have a well-deserved ‘good night’s sleep’ after a fun day on the ‘coast with the most’.
Dogs just love ‘playtime by the seaside’ and until 1 May, they’re free to enjoy the full stretch of our seven-mile coastline. Between 1 May and 30 September, they need to go back on the lead and keep to the prom and paths, but there are four specially designated areas where they’re allowed to ‘let their fur down’ all year round. You can find out more about these locations by visiting our beach pages. The best way to spend the day on the beach is to hire a beach hut on one of our dog friendly beaches.
Bournemouth and the surrounding area is a perfect location for a dog walking holiday. Our local nature reserves, parks, wooded chines and riverside walks offer you and your dog time to discover and explore hidden areas. Offering an abundance of wildlife, peace and quiet with time to take in the stunning views. Highlights include Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve, exploring our Upper and Central Gardens and a visit to Kingfisher Barn on the banks of the River Stour for a beautiful riverside walk (north of Bournemouth town centre). Take a look at the ‘Bournemouth Walks for you and your Dog’ leaflet.
Bournemouth and our surrounding coastal villages offer an excellent selection of places to eat that are dog friendly including cafes, bars and restaurants.
If you’re coming from further afield and planning a mid-week break or a longer stay, you’ll find a variety of dog friendly places to stay. Well behaved dogs will be welcomed and are in for some lovely treats at our local hotels, self-catering properties, surrounding holiday parks, and camping and caravanning parks.
Bournemouth’s very own Beach Lodges have room for up to four adults and two children, a mezzanine floor, galley kitchen and folding doors onto a decked balcony and magnificent sea views. And best of all, they have a selection of dog friendly lodges.
Below features a selection of dog friendly places to stay in Bournemouth and the surrounding area. It is essential that you contact them directly to check availability, opening, and further details about their dog friendly facilities. Please be aware there are likely to be changes along the way so please always check with the individual businesses to see how they are operating and how their new processes may affect your visit. It’s best to Know Before You Go.
You can also keep an eye out for the Visit England 'Were Good to Go' mark. This is an accredited industry standard mark for all businesses that are COVID-19 secure. Businesses will be displaying this to show that they have followed government procedures in their preparations to welcome us back. Plan ahead, Know Before You Go and visit Bournemouth with confidence.
