“I’ve lit the hot tub, and your bones are in the fridge” is an unusual welcome, says Felicity Cloake in The Sunday Times. But then Nicola Mills “isn’t running your average campsite”. Each of the four yurts at Mrs Mills’ Yurts dog-friendly glamping site in Gloucestershire is “bigger than my living room”. Between that and sleeping in a normal tent, “I know which one I’d prefer to share with my bed-hogging cairn terrier, Wilf”.
The yurts have wood-burning stoves and a little table set for dinner, complete with embroidered napkins and a decanter of sherry. The “striking” timbered roof has a stargazing hole above the double bed, “plump with blankets and cushions”; Outside, in the grounds of the Grade II-listed farmhouse, there’s not a caravan in sight – “just big blossomy fruit trees” and ducks. The yurts are well spaced out, and come with their own private terraces and designated bathrooms, which makes them “perfectly suited to social distancing”. From £270 for two nights, two sharing, mayhillglamping.co.uk
Furry friends welcome
Barnsdale Hall, a waterside hotel with stunning views over Rutland Water, is getting ready to welcome overnight guests from next month, including those of the canine variety. The hotel has now declared itself “officially dog-friendly”, with furry friends welcome in the grounds and sun terrace. Barnsdale Hall is set within 65 acres of conservation parkland, so it is ideal for long walks and bike rides. There are also tennis courts, a swimming pool, a gym, an 18-hole crazy golf course, and a spa replete with ESPA skincare treatments. From £360, barnsdalehotel.co.uk
MoneyWeek
Subscribe to MoneyWeek today and get your first six magazine issues absolutely FREE
Sign up to Money Morning
Don't miss the latest investment and personal finances news, market analysis, plus money-saving tips with our free twice-daily newsletter
Don't miss the latest investment and personal finances news, market analysis, plus money-saving tips with our free twice-daily newsletter
A Pooh bear adventure
Dogs are also welcome at Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club in East Sussex. The hotel was built in 1815 in the heart of Ashdown Forest, the inspiration for the Winnie-The-Pooh stories. While wild deer roam free through the 186 acres of woodland and lakes, guests have the added option of wandering through the hotel’s peaceful walled garden with herbaceous borders and a grand old greenhouse. The Country Club has been recently refurbished to include a fitness studio, indoor pool and six treatment rooms. There are also two tennis courts, a putting green, along with the jogging trails, cycling routes, and a variety of woodland paths taking you through the grounds and beyond. From £358 for two nights, ashdownpark.com
Walks in the Wye Valley
“Herefordshire is a county which welcomes pooches with open arms”, the local tourist board boasts. Great walking trails abound, such as the Mortimer Trail and Wye Valley Walk, and there’s also a range of dog-friendly accommodation available, including farm stays and self-catering cottages. Flanesford’s eight characterful cottages in the Wye Valley sleep between two and ten. From £327 for three nights in a three-person cottage, flanesford.com
-
Circle sets a new gold standard for cryptocurrenciesCryptocurrencies have existed in a kind of financial Wild West. No longer – they are entering the mainstream, and US-listed Circle is ideally placed to benefit
-
8 of the best converted industrial properties for saleThe best converted industrial properties for sale – from a Victorian railway station in Norfolk to a Grade II-listed former water tower with views of the River Alde
-
8 of the best converted industrial properties for sale
The best converted industrial properties for sale – from a Victorian railway station in Norfolk to a Grade II-listed former water tower with views of the River Alde
-
Review: Villa d'Este – a Christmas spectacle on Lake ComoTravel Villa d’Este, on the shores of Lake Como in Italy, is a magical place in which to celebrate the festive season
-
Aircraft leasing companies can lift investors' portfoliosThe aircraft leasing business is a safer way to cash in on air travel and its booming demand. David Prosser explains how it works and how to access it
-
8 of the best houses for sale with fishing rightsThe best houses for sale with fishing rights – from a Georgian property on the banks of the River Derwent, County Durham, to a restored mill house in Marlborough with fishing rights on the River Kennet
-
How dinosaur fossils became collectables for the mega-richDinosaur fossils are prized like blue-chip artworks and are even accelerating past the prices of many Old Masters paintings, says Chris Carter
-
Review: Stank House Farm – a cosy cottage in YorkshireTravel Stank House Farm is a charming holiday cottage in North Yorkshire, close to Bolton Abbey and several wonderful walks
-
'Why I launched MoneyWeek'Inspired by The Week and uninspired by the financial press, Jolyon Connell decided it was time for a new venture. That's where MoneyWeek came in
-
Review: Relais & Châteaux – a world of wine and art in the Western CapeTravel Relais & Châteaux, the association of independent luxury hotels, offers a refined experience in Cape Town and Stellenbosch, in South Africa
