1 / 8The Cartwheel Inn
Whitsbury, Hampshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
An inn in an 18th century farm cottage in Whitsbury, where Hampshire meets Dorset and Wiltshire, with dogs welcome in The Gallops, a room with a courtyard.
The original bread oven is still visible beside the bar at The Cartwheel Inn, a reminder that this 18th century former farm cottage was once home to a wheelwright and the village bakery. It sits in Whitsbury, where Hampshire meets Dorset and Wiltshire, surrounded by open countryside, and it welcomes locals, walkers, families and four-legged friends alike: a dog friendly inn with plenty of village character.
Dogs are welcome in The Gallops, a king size room on the side of the building with its own private courtyard, table and chairs, good for dining alfresco, a morning cuppa or a nightcap. A doggie bed, blanket, water and food bowls and tasty treats are provided for up to two dogs. The room is decorated with scenes of the gallops and sculptures of local wildlife, and comes with a Tassimo coffee machine, Elyess toiletries and an ensuite shower.
The inn doesn't say where your dog can be with you at mealtimes, so raise it as you reserve. Its kitchen works with fresh, locally sourced produce, cooking honest, well-crafted food with a modern touch, and there are daily fresh fish specials and a traditional roast every Sunday. Breakfast is a continental spread, vegetarian options or the hearty Cartwheel Breakfast, and the bar keeps well-kept cask ales alongside fine wines.
Racing history runs through the village: Desert Orchid was trained just 200 yards from the pub, and future racing stars are often spotted in the fields. Your dog has open countryside and well-loved walking routes all around Whitsbury, and for a day at the coast, Highcliffe Beach is 16.7 miles off, the nearest beach that Wildpack lists as dog friendly.
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
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, bowls and treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Highcliffe Beach, 16.7 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Gastropub food
- Rooms
- Private terraces and suites
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
- Awards
- Certificate of Achievement for "Very High Quality Food" (Harden's 2026), Best Gastropub in the New Forest (New Forest Guide), LUX Life magazine Food & Drink Awards 2020, Gastropub of the Year
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Cartwheel Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Cartwheel Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Cartwheel Inn?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Cartwheel Inn?
£20 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Cartwheel Inn?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Cartwheel Inn?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Cartwheel Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Highcliffe Beach, 16.7 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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