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Annie the Annex, Ilkeston
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated August 2026 · paw rating built from 4 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Ilkeston / the Other UK and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.6/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 4 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 4 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 65 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.6/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: August 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet-friendly summary
Annie the Annex is a self-contained annexe at the bottom of a private garden on a quiet residential street in Ilkeston, and the setup suits dogs better than most town stays. You get your own entrance, your own enclosed patio and lawn, and no shared corridors or neighbouring rooms, which takes a lot of the tension out of travelling with a dog that reacts to strangers.
Dog owners consistently pick out the garden. It is enclosed, private and reached straight from the annexe, so the dog can go out on its own rather than being lead-walked at eleven at night, and there is open ground at the end of the road for a proper walk. The town centre is close enough to walk to and a supermarket is a few minutes away, so a dog does not have to spend long in the car.
The annexe itself is modern, spotlessly clean and warm, with a decent kitchen, a large fridge, fast WiFi and a smart TV. Access is by key safe with clear written instructions, so there is no waiting at a reception desk with a dog in tow. The host is well regarded and quick to help.
A few practical things. The garden gate latch sits high and is awkward to reach over, which is a nuisance if you are shorter or carrying a dog. The kitchen is set up for cooking but light on cleaning materials and waste bags, so bring your own poo bags and a cloth. Parking is on the street and can be tight, mobile signal is weak, and the bedroom can get stuffy on warm nights. The listing does not publish pet numbers or charges, so agree those with the host when you book.
With a 4.4/5 paw rating, Annie the Annex is a good fit for owners who want privacy, an enclosed garden and a quiet street rather than hotel facilities.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Private enclosed garden reached from the annexe
- Open ground at the end of the road
- No shared corridors or neighbouring rooms
- Garden gate latch is high and awkward
- Self check-in by key safe, no reception
About this hotel
Annie the Annex is a self-contained annexe at the bottom of a private garden on a quiet residential street in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. It has its own entrance, an enclosed patio and lawn, a full kitchen and self check-in by key safe. Ilkeston town centre is a short walk away, with Nottingham and the Derbyshire countryside within easy reach.
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Location
13 Park Avenue, Ilkeston, DE7 5DH