1 / 8The Talbot Hotel
Oundle, North Northamptonshire
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room.
A coaching inn rebuilt in 1626 from the stone of Fotheringhay Castle, in the market town of Oundle, with a relaxed bar that welcomes dogs.
Built again in 1626 from the stone of Fotheringhay Castle, The Talbot has an oak staircase that Mary, Queen of Scots is said to have walked down on the day of her execution. Today this former Elizabethan coaching inn, with its Collyweston slate roof and timber framed wings, is a dog friendly hotel of 34 individually styled rooms at the centre of Oundle.
A room can sleep two dogs at most. Ring the hotel or mention your dog in the comments when you reserve, and your dog will be met with treats and a comfortable bed. The Talbot doesn't say which of its rooms take dogs, so ask about the room type you have in mind. Rooms come with premium linens and soft pillows, and the Deluxe Suite is the largest, with a seating area.
Dogs are welcome in the bar, a relaxed and sociable choice for a quick bite and a catch-up, and for a doggie-specific table you can ring the hotel or add a note when you reserve. The menus are inspired by modern British cooking, with ingredients sourced from local producers, and there's a Deluxe Afternoon Tea of sandwiches, scones and mini patisseries with premium teas. Drinks run to local brews with a story and wines chosen for taste rather than the label.
Outside lies a private courtyard garden, and beyond it Oundle itself, a Northamptonshire market town of honey-stone buildings, independent shops and riverside walks, with rolling countryside within easy reach. For a run with your dog, Wildpack's Barnwell Country Park, Oundle is 0.6 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £15 per night
- 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
- Treats, dog beds and a dog menu
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Suites
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Talbot Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Talbot Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Talbot Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Talbot Hotel?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Talbot Hotel?
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 Talbot Hotel?
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 Talbot Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Barnwell Country Park, Oundle (0.6 miles).
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Walk0.6 mi awayBarnwell Country Park, Oundle
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A compact Nene floodplain park on the edge of Oundle with willow-fringed lakes, river access, and flat accessible paths — best combined with a post-walk explore of the town.
Walk5.8 mi awayFermyn Woods Country Park Perimeter Walk
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An easy perimeter path around Fermyn Woods with areas where a dog can run off lead, plus meadows, ponds and a cafe at the start.
Walk7.4 mi awayFineshade Wood Mill Wood Trail
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The longest trail at Fineshade Wood, with wide rides where a dog can range off the lead among 3,000 years of ironworking history and red kites overhead.
Attraction7.6 mi awayKirby Hall
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A great Elizabethan mansion caught between house and ruin, with formal gardens and open lawns where your dog is welcome, and peacocks to keep them interested.
Walk8.7 mi awayFerry Meadows Country Park, Nene Valley
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A Nene Valley lake and meadow walk with easy flat paths, good facilities and the heritage steam railway alongside.
Attraction9.5 mi awayEleanor Cross, Geddington
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The best preserved of the three surviving Eleanor Crosses, standing in a village square since 1294. A stop with your dog rather than a walk.
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