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The Half Moon Inn

The Half Moon Inn is a pub in Horsington. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Rose Cottage Abbey Road Somerset · dogs welcome 7 nights from £380

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Ash Close Lodge Annexe Somerset · dogs welcome 7 nights from £417

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Attraction 5.6 mi SOME LIMITS

Sherborne Castle

Sherborne · DT9 5NR

Sir Walter Raleigh's Elizabethan house with a Capability Brown lake and thirty acres of pleasure grounds, and the ruins of the older castle across the water. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a short lead at all times, with waste bagged and put in the garden bins. The lakeside circuit is the walk to do.

Stay 5.8 mi DOGS WELCOME

The Eastbury Hotel

Sherborne · DT9 3BY

Georgian townhouse hotel and spa on Long Street with a walled garden, the smartest bed in Sherborne. Nine of the bedrooms are dog-friendly and come with a dog bed, bowls, treats, a toy and a welcome letter for the dog; the charge is £25 per dog per stay. Ring reception rather than booking online so the right room is held.

Treats

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SOME LIMITS

Sherborne Lake and the Old Castle

Sherborne · DT9 5NR

3MILES

1:30TIME

50mCLIMB

90%OFF-ROAD

Three level miles in an hour and a half round a fifty-acre Capability Brown lake, past the cascade, Earl Henry’s Bridge and the folly, with the ruined Old Castle on the far shore and the golden hamstone new castle above. Gravel drive and mown grass, 50 metres of climb, and easy underfoot in any weather. Start at the Sherborne Castle visitor car park, free with garden admission, roughly two hundred spaces, and the castle is a twenty-minute walk from Sherborne station on the Exeter line. Dogs are welcome in the gardens on a short lead at all times, and on leads at the English Heritage Old Castle too, but they are not admitted to the castle, shop or tearoom, and swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Pub 6.0 mi SOME LIMITS

The Half Moon

Sherborne · DT9 3LN

In the bar Water bowls Treats

Big stone pub on Half Moon Street facing Sherborne Abbey, with a courtyard and a proper front bar. Dogs are welcomed in the bar area, where there are treats and water bowls, but not the rest of the house. Central, and the abbey close is a two-minute walk.

Stay 6.4 mi DOGS WELCOME

The Hillbrook

Sherborne · DT9 6FD

Boutique hotel, spa and restaurant on the edge of Sherborne, a walk from the abbey and the two castles. Dogs are welcome throughout the hotel and the lounges, and designated dog-friendly bedrooms must be requested when booking. Some spaces may be restricted at peak dining times.

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DOGS WELCOME

Duncliffe Wood

Shaftesbury

2.8MILES

1:30TIME

130mCLIMB

100%OFF-ROAD

Off-lead allowed

A 2.8-mile hour-and-a-half loop over the double summit of the wooded hill that rises out of Blackmore Vale, 230 acres of ancient small-leaved lime coppice with bluebells in May and long views west from the clearings. The main east to west track is stoned but steep near the entrance gate, and the side paths are grass, wet and genuinely muddy in winter. Start from the free Woodland Trust car park off New Lane three miles west of Shaftesbury, room for about twenty-five cars, with a two-metre height barrier at the entrance that rules out high vans. Dogs are welcome in Woodland Trust woods and this one is unfenced from any road, which makes it good off-lead ground; roe deer are everywhere, so recall matters.

Attraction 10.0 mi SOME LIMITS

Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden

Shaftesbury · SP7 8JT

The excavated footprint of the Benedictine abbey founded by Alfred the Great, now a walled garden of herbs and orchard on the hilltop above Gold Hill. Dogs on leads are welcome, and there is a gift shop and refreshments. Small site, twenty minutes to half an hour unless you sit in the garden.

Pub 10.0 mi SOME LIMITS

The Grosvenor Arms

Shaftesbury · SP7 8JA

Rebuilt Georgian coaching inn on the Commons in the middle of Shaftesbury, with sixteen rooms and a serious kitchen. Dogs are welcome in the bar, where the full menu is served, the conservatory, the terrace and every one of the bedrooms, but not in the restaurant; the charge is £20 per dog per stay. Dogs must not be left alone in the room unless crated.

In the bar

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Gold Hill and Castle Hill, Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury

2.4MILES

1:15TIME

130mCLIMB

45%OFF-ROAD

Water bowls

A 2.4-mile hour-and-a-quarter circuit of a hilltop town, down the cobbles of Gold Hill, round the base of the greensand escarpment through St James, and back up to the abbey terrace and Castle Hill for a fifty-mile view over Blackmore Vale. Steep in both directions with 130 metres of climb, cobbles and steps that punish paws and knees alike. Start at the Bell Street or Coppice Street pay and display, both a couple of minutes from Park Walk; the town is on the bus route from Salisbury and Blandford. Leads for the cobbles and the terrace, where the drop is unfenced in places, and note that dogs must be on leads in public gardens under the Dorset order. There is a water bowl at several of the High Street cafés.

Pub 0.7 mi NOT CHECKED YET

The White Horse

South Cheriton

The White Horse is a pub in South Cheriton. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Restaurant 0.9 mi NOT CHECKED YET

Jasmine & Bay

Templecombe · BA8 0JD

Jasmine & Bay is a place to eat on High Street, Templecombe. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Pub 2.2 mi NOT CHECKED YET

The Old Inn

Holton · BA9 8AR

The Old Inn is a pub on Holton Street, Holton. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Stay 2.3 mi NOT CHECKED YET

Ash Close Lodge Annexe

Charlton Horethorne

The village of Charlton Horethorne has a pub within the centre and beautiful countryside surrounds. Within easy reach of the A303 and A30 the property is ideally located for exploring Dorset Somerset and Wiltshire. Only 5.5 miles from the bustling town of Sherborne there is plenty to explore including the romantic castle ruins and new castle. The honey-coloured streets are home to a historic abbey as well as numerous shops pubs cafes and artisan boutiques. Those wishing to explore the countryside will find many walking routes from the village which weave through this unspoilt landscape or you can head off in the car to visit Haynes Motor Museum or Wincanton Racecourse both within 5 miles. Glastonbury the cathedral city of Wells Montacute House and Gardens Stourhead Estate and Gardens and Cerne Abbas are all within 15 miles. A picket gate gives access to the private stable door into the property. Once inside you are met with a charming modern studio-style space. There is a contemporary kitchen area to the right with an electric oven and hob dishwasher microwave coffee machine and fridge with ice compartment. There is space to dine at the breakfast bar and a cosy lounge area just opposite with a Smart TV. Set to the rear of the space are an inviting king-size bed and full-length mirrored sliding doors creating a light and bright ambience and giving access to the en-suite shower room with WC. There is also a good-sized wardrobe area with plenty of hanging and shelf space. Heading back through the stable-style entrance door will take you into the enclosed garden which is laid to gravel and has uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside. There is outdoor furniture and a fire pit/BBQ ideal for al fresco dining. The enclosed garden wraps around to the side of the property where there is also a sheltered seating arch by the patio doors the perfect spot to enjoy the views and relax. Guests are welcome to explore the owners grounds and landscaped gardens which can be accessed from the property. To the front of the property is an off-road parking space for one car. Need to know: 1 king size bed. 1 en suite shower room with WC. Electric Slide and Hide oven, induction hob, microwave, Dolce Gusto coffee machine (sample of pods provided), slimline dishwasher and fridge with ice compartment. Smart TV mounted on a cantilever bracket so that the TV s position can be adjusted. Underfloor heating. Hairdryer, iron and ironing board provided. Full fibre broadband. Enclosed courtyard with garden furniture, fire pit/BBQ (first burn of logs supplied, more logs can be purchased from the owner) and wooden seating arch. Guests are also welcome to explore the owners landscaped gardens and fields which can be accessed from the property (please bring appropriate footwear). Dog must be kept on a lead when in the surrounding yard or shared grounds. Off road parking for 1 car. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Stay 2.3 mi NOT CHECKED YET

The Kings Arms

Charlton Horethorne

The Kings Arms is a place to stay in Charlton Horethorne. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.