It's a Dog's Life (but in style)

BASINGSTOKE, U.K. - Sept. 29, 2016 - PRLog -- People who do not own dogs, do not understand the love between a human being and their four-legged friend, which is often so strong that there are many who simply refuse to go on holiday without them.

Recognising this, House Parties, the UK's leading company providing a broad range of luxurious country houses across England, Scotland and Wales, offers many properties that are happy to accept well-behaved dogs (some allow two).

Here are just a few examples...

Beach End (http://www.house-parties.com/holiday-homes/dittisham/) is located on the River Dart Estuary in Dittisham, south Devon, with easy access to the towns of Dartmouth, Paignton and Brixham.  The house, which sleeps 10 adults and two children in five bedrooms (three en-suite), has no road access and the only way to reach it is via the beach, or a public footpath which allows access from the rear.  The ground floor has a mud room (ideal for drying muddy dogs – up to two are permitted), a wet room (and separate utility room), sitting room with a wood burner and a living/kitchen room (with Sky TV), which has sliding glass doors leading to a terrace with views overlooking the river.  A week's stay costs from £1575 or £131 per person, when fully occupied.

Foldyard House (http://www.house-parties.com/england-holiday-homes/yorksh...) is a bright and airy seven-bedroomed house near Beverley.  Newly converted from a cottage and outbuildings, it sleeps 16 in modern elegance on the ground level.  Perfect for visiting the famous Beverley racecourse, the property has tastefully restored interior rooms plus a hot tub and sauna in the enclosed courtyard. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby farms, a shooting ground, and water sports—or take a quick jaunt to Hornsea and have fish and chips near the beach.  A week's stay costs from £3129 or £195 pp when fully occupied (accepts two dogs).

Stuckgowan House (http://www.house-parties.com/holiday-homes/stuckgowan/#ta...) is a striking, Gothic, 1820s home brought into the 21st century, and over-looking Loch Lomond in Scotland.  Whilst maintaining its original opulence from the outside, step inside to discover that the building has modern twists including a cinema room with a huge 126-inch screen with surround sound plus an extensive film library plus X-Box, DVD/BluRay, and internet access.  Sleeping up to 21 people in nine bedrooms, the house also has a games room, library, gym and hot tub.  A week's stay costs from £4172 or £198 per person when occupied by 21 people (accepts two dogs).

Oban in the West Highlands is home to some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery and The Drury (http://www.house-parties.com/holiday-homes/drury/) is the perfect place to stay, with views towards the Isle of Mull from its elevated position.  Perfect for any kind of group gathering, and sleeping 22 people in 11 bedrooms, the house is tastefully-furnished throughout.  Outside facilities include two main seating areas, hot tub and a fire pit, which has a large grate so it can also be used as a very large BBQ.  The Shed houses the games room, which has sofas and a pool table.  A week's stay costs from £4230 or £192 when occupied by 22 people (accepts two dogs).

Call 01242 285755 (www.house-parties.com).