It’s a Dog’s Life as Pampered Pooches Holiday in Luxury

May 25, 2012 - PRLog -- PAMPERED pets can put up their paws and relax in a range of dog-friendly holiday properties along the stunning North East coastline.
Newcastle-based holiday accommodation letting agency Cottages in Northumberland (http://www.cottagesinnorthumberland.co.uk) has a vast array of cottages and apartments on offer to holiday makers where dogs are not only catered for - they are given red-carpet treatment.
The company, which manages lettings on behalf of property owners, currently has more than 60 dog-friendly properties across Northumberland on its website, from coastal areas such as Seahouses and Bamburgh to inland villages including Rothbury and Blanchland, County Durham.
However, not only are well-behaved dogs welcome to join their owners on holiday, but the agency has laid on a number of services geared at making sure they have every bit as an enjoyable a time as their human companions.
While owners are visiting local stately homes or enjoying fine dining in one of the region’s award-winning restaurants, a dogsitting service will ensure the family pet is kept entertained and cared for until they return.
Alternatively, to make sure four-legged holidaymakers don’t always get left out at mealtimes, Cottages in Northumberland provides guests with a guide to all the pet-friendly places to eat in the area.
Northumberland boasts a number of safe, clean beaches and information is provided on where to find them and a variety of other suitable walks and days out that dog-owners might enjoy. Details of all local veterinary practices are also available in each character cottage or state-of-the-art apartment.
While most of the pet-friendly properties will generally only accept one dog, the agency has a small selection that can cater for two. A surcharge of up to £20 per dog is made to cover the additional cleaning required in a cottage after a dog has stayed in order that the next guests have an equally enjoyable stay.
Lyn Cole, Manager of Cottages in Northumberland, said: “Pets are part of the family and we and the property owners we represent believe they have the right to a holiday, too - so we do everything we can to make sure they have a great time.
“In some ways dogs are like children - if you know their needs are catered for and they are happy and entertained, then you, too, can relax and enjoy your break.”
For further information about dog-friendly properties, call Cottages in Northumberland on 0191 231 3020 or e-mail enquiries@cottagesinnorthumberland.co.uk  
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