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Canterbury, Kent

Dog-friendly self-catering accommodation for families, friends and groups staying in Canterbury and the surrounding Kent countryside.

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Dog-Friendly Accommodation in Canterbury

Bringing the dog shouldn't mean compromising on where the rest of the group stays.

Our dog-friendly accommodation near Canterbury gives families and friends a countryside base for exploring this part of Kent, with the city around 10 to 15 minutes away.

Kent Downs Cottage in Petham sleeps up to eight guests across four bedrooms, with two bathrooms, a games room, patio, BBQ and fire pit.

Spend the day walking through the Kent countryside or exploring Canterbury, then come back to one self-catering home where everyone can relax together.

Dog-Friendly Walks & Things to Do in Canterbury

There's plenty to do around Canterbury without leaving the dog behind.

For a longer walk, the Crab and Winkle Way runs for around 7.5 miles between Canterbury and Whitstable, passing through countryside and woodland including Blean Woods.

You can also explore Canterbury itself with the dog. Canterbury Cathedral welcomes dogs on leads inside the Cathedral and grounds, except during services when only assistance dogs are permitted. The Franciscan Gardens also welcomes dogs, while Canterbury Guided Tours lists dog-friendly ways to explore the city's history.

For something a little different, Canoe Wild welcomes small to medium-sized dogs aboard its boats, giving you another way to explore the area together.

Dog-Friendly Cafés, Pubs & Places to Eat in Canterbury

A day out with the dog is much easier when you already know where you can stop.

Visit Canterbury currently lists No.35 Café, The Wilding Eatery and Lost Sheep Coffee among its dog-friendly cafés. Dog-friendly pubs include The Thomas Becket, The Dolphin, The White Hart and The Unicorn Inn, among others.

That means you can spend the day exploring Canterbury without having to head back to the property every time you want coffee, lunch or a drink.

A Practical Base for a Dog-Friendly Canterbury Break

Staying outside the city gives you a useful combination: Kent countryside on your doorstep and Canterbury within easy reach.

Kent Downs Cottage gives groups their own kitchen and communal living space, as well as a patio and outdoor space, making it a practical alternative to splitting everyone between separate dog-friendly hotel rooms.

It's particularly well suited to families travelling with dogs, friends getting together for a few days and groups planning a break around walking and getting outdoors.

With countryside to explore around Petham and plenty of dog-friendly walks, places to eat and things to do around Canterbury, you can build a weekend where the dog actually gets to come along.