1 / 8The Avon Causeway
Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A pub with rooms near Christchurch, built as a conversion of the Hurn railway station, where dogs are welcome indoors and in the courtyard beer garden.
Built in the 19th century as a conversion of the Hurn railway station, The Avon Causeway is a traditional pub with 12 ensuite rooms near Christchurch in Dorset, at the New Forest's edge. The Pullman, a decommissioned train carriage, is kept for private hire. It calls itself a destination for dog-loving adventurers, and this dog friendly inn keeps fresh water bowls and tasty dog treats ready.
Dog friendly rooms and dog beds are offered on request, subject to availability, so let the team know you're travelling with your dog when you book. The rooms come in double, twin and family sizes, each with an ensuite bathroom, and breakfast is included. The inn's pages don't mention how many dogs a bedroom sleeps, or what it asks if you'd like to leave yours in the room, so ask.
Pop in for a quick pint and your dog is welcome too, indoors or outside in the spacious courtyard beer garden with its shady spots, but the inn's pages don't state if a dog may sit by your table at mealtimes, so ring ahead. Traditional pub classics share the menu with contemporary dishes, all made from locally sourced ingredients, and behind the bar there's real ale, craft beer, lager and cider from Butcombe's own brewery, plus a cocktail menu with all the classics.
Indoors there's an open fire to cosy up by. When your dog wants a proper walk, Avon Heath Country Park Walks is 2.9 miles away, and the dog friendly beach closest to the inn on Wildpack is Southbourne Beach, 4.1 miles away.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, bowls and treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Southbourne Beach, 4.1 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Avon Causeway dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Avon Causeway's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Avon Causeway?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Avon Causeway?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The Avon Causeway?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Avon Causeway?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Avon Causeway?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Avon Heath Country Park Walks (2.9 miles), Avon Valley Path Near Christchurch (3.2 miles) and Tuckton to Stour Valley Paths (3.4 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Avon Causeway?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Southbourne Beach, 4.1 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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