Converted Barn in Bath

The Converted Barn sits on a quiet close in Twerton, on the western edge of Bath, and it is one of the better-equipped dog-friendly rentals in the city. Dogs arrive to a drinking bowl, blankets and a box of toys as standard, and guests travelling with dogs regularly say the provision goes past the token gesture - the toys in particular get mentioned for keeping a dog settled indoors while the rest of the party heads into Bath for the day.

The host is a large part of why it works, meeting guests at the property to hand over keys and run through the place, and offering specific suggestions on where to take a dog locally, which saves the usual first-morning guesswork. Guests describe the barn as deceptively large, very clean, warm and comfortably furnished, with a washing machine and a designated parking space - the last of these a genuine advantage anywhere in Bath.

For walking, Innox Park is close by and is where guests go for proper exercise, with smaller green patches nearer still for the first and last outings of the day. There is a dog-friendly pub within walking distance, and two grocery shops and a bakery a few minutes away. The walk into the city centre takes around half an hour along the river and canal path; it is flat and direct, but it is shared with cyclists and commuters, and guests with dogs have found it less pleasant than the distance suggests. A bus or a short drive is the easier option with a nervous dog.

The one other thing to note is the railway - trains pass within earshot, though guests describe them as occasional rather than intrusive. The Converted Barn earns a 4.6/5 paw rating, and it suits a couple or a small family with one dog who want a well-provisioned, quiet base with parking, and are content to bus or drive the last mile into Bath.