1 / 8The Potter's Heron
Romsey, Hampshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A thatched gastro pub with rooms in Ampfield, in Hampshire's Test Valley, with a dog menu, a courtyard dog wash and water bowls and treats always on hand.
A dedicated dog menu, made with Sir Woofchester, is the first clue to how The Potter's Heron feels about dogs. This thatched gastro pub with 58 rooms sits in the rolling countryside of Hampshire's Test Valley at Ampfield, near Winchester, Romsey and the New Forest, and it's a dog friendly inn that counts dogs as part of the family.
The dog friendly rooms each welcome up to two dogs, with easy access to the outdoor dog wash in the courtyard and a cosy dog bed on request. The pub runs a paws on floors policy, so dogs stay on the floor rather than up on the furniture. On leaving your four-legged friend solo in the bedroom, The Potter's Heron doesn't say, so ask when booking.
Dogs are welcome through many parts of the pub, with dedicated dog friendly dining areas where yours can settle by your side over a pint or a long, lazy lunch. The dog menu runs from treat pots of mini chicken sausages to a roast dinner bowl and an alcohol-free chicken flavoured dog beer, and water bowls and free treats are there for the asking. The chefs cook sustainably sourced dishes, the Sunday roasts come with bottomless trimmings, and breakfast might be poached Burford Brown eggs or buttermilk pancakes.
Air conditioned rooms with plush bedding make for a comfortable night after a day in the Test Valley or the New Forest with your dog. For a walk nearby, it's 3.0 miles to Farley Mount Country Park, a walk on Wildpack's map, and the hotel points to parks and riverside paths for walks of all lengths.
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
- There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much
- 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
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Bowls, treats, a dog menu, dog beds and a dog wash
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Calshot Beach, 13.9 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
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Potter's Heron dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Potter's Heron's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Potter's Heron?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Potter's Heron?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at The Potter's Heron?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Potter's Heron?
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 Potter's Heron?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Farley Mount Country Park (3.0 miles) and Twyford to Hockley Viaduct Loop (4.4 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Potter's Heron?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Calshot Beach, 13.9 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Attraction6.2 mi awayFlowerdown Barrows
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