The Loft at Tanglewood

The Loft at Tanglewood is a bright, self-contained apartment tucked into the countryside near Wrington, and it makes an easy, low-fuss base for a short break with a dog. Because it is a whole-flat rental with the hosts living on the same property, rather than a busy hotel with shared corridors and lifts, it tends to suit dogs that settle more happily somewhere quiet and away from crowds.

Dogs are welcome for a small charge, and the welcome runs well beyond simply allowing pets through the door. The guest who travelled here with their dog was pointed towards good local walking routes by the host and arrived to find biscuits and breakfast waiting in a basket - the kind of small touches that make a pet-owning family feel genuinely expected rather than merely tolerated.

The setting does a lot of the work. This is quiet, rural North Somerset: open countryside and peaceful lanes that guests repeatedly describe as ideal for calm, unhurried walks, yet only a short drive from Bristol and the airport. For a dog that enjoys stretching its legs somewhere green and unhurried, it is a strong match.

One note on the picture we have: our paw rating here rests on a single confirmed stay from a guest who actually brought a dog, so treat it as an early, positive signal rather than a long track record. That said, the wider run of guest feedback is unusually consistent - clean, comfortable and warmly hosted - and nothing in it hints at any friction for visitors with a well-behaved dog.

It suits couples or small families with one calm, house-trained dog who want a comfortable countryside bolthole with easy walks on the doorstep. If you are travelling with a larger or more boisterous dog, or with more than one, it is worth confirming the details directly before you book.