Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - November/December 2024 (Issue 107)

POOCHES Pampered Editorial assistant Millicent Garton showcases the best properties for a honeymoon with your fur-baby Not only is including your furry friends at your nuptials trending, ‘hounds on honeymoons’ is also increasing in popularity, so why not celebrate in style with these dog-friendly retreats that are sure to please your small special guest? BEDRUTHAN HOTEL & SPA, CORNWALL Overlooking the clifftops and crashing waves of Mawgan Porth, Bedruthan Hotel & Spa is in a perfect location for dog lovers, with mileslong dog-friendly beaches, scenic coastal paths along the South West Coast, and charming villages to explore. Bedruthan Hotel allows dogs in the cocktail bar, ballroom, Wild Café and Ogo. While guests enjoy a relaxing stay exploring the hotel’s spa services and seasonal menus, their furry friends will have their own VIP treatment with house-baked oat biscuits, Barke Farm dog ice cream and Cornish fish with peas, lentils, and herbs, all sourced from local suppliers before being baked in-house. Dog-friendly rooms at Bedruthan include a dog blanket, thick towel and bowls, as well as an outdoor washing station, equipped for any messy pup. PPP £20 per night, check out www.bedruthan.com PENNYHILL PARK, SURREY At just over an hour’s drive from central London Pennyhill Park, dating back to 1849, is a wonderful retreat for families and four-legged guests not wanting to travel too far for their pup’s first trip. Pennyhill Park combines 19th-century grandeur with modern-day facilities such as spas, tennis courts, and Michelin Star dining. Canine companions are sure to love walking amongst centuries-old cedar trees and 123 acres of manicured grounds brimming with ponds. After a long walk, the furry family member can relax with their favourite treats back in the room or enjoy being pampered by the in-house team of dog-loving pet sitters. PPP £50 per stay, visit www.exclusive.co.uk/pennyhill-park SCARLET HOTEL, CORNWALL Situated on a Cornish cliff in Mawgan Porth, Scarlet Hotel is as much a relaxing seaside retreat for humans as it is for dogs. In its dogfriendly rooms guests will find a dog towel, food bowls and an enclosed outdoor area attached to the room to avoid any unplanned explorations of the gardens! Mawgan Porth beach is dog-friendly all year round, providing the perfect playground to tire them out, allowing owners to restfully enjoy the facilities. Open for lunch and dinner, guests can enjoy the dog-friendly Retreat Lounge, perfect for an indulgent meal and your four-legged friend. Price per pooch (PPP) £20 a night, check out www.scarlethotel.co.uk 90

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