The best dog-friendly holidays to discover in the UK this autumn

As the bond between pets and their owners grows stronger, more people are refusing to pack a suitcase without bringing their four-legged companion along for the ride.

Autumn is the perfect season to explore the UK’s parks and woodlands – and even better with a canine companion by your side.

If you’re looking for a pooch-friendly getaway, try one of these pawfect properties.

Balmer Lawn Hotel, New Forest

Let your pooch run free with a sensory overload on 140 miles of safe off-road tracks in the New Forest and 40 miles of nearby coast to explore. An ideal base is the four-star Balmer Lawn Hotel on the edge of Brockenhurst, where many of the rooms are classified as dog-friendly.

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The hotel provides fresh fluffy towels, water bowls and tasty treats for four-legged guests, ensuring they enjoy the same service as their owners. There’s also a fine-dining experience in the restaurant, with an area outside set aside for guests to sit and have dinner with their pets.

Forest trails begin straight from the front door, where a hose can be used to make mucky pups presentable when they return.

Prices start from £165 per person on a B&B basis (two sharing), dogs cost £25 per night; balmerlawnhotel.com

St Ermin’s Hotel, London

There are an impressive 3,000 parks and green spaces in the capital – enough to keep a pooch happy on a city break. A short walk from St…