Is Little Oaks dog friendly?

Little Oaks is genuinely set up for dogs, welcoming up to three of them — a generous allowance for a place that sleeps just two people. The enclosed garden opens directly from the living room, doggy extras are waiting on arrival, and a public footpath starts right at the garden fence, so first thing in the morning you can let the dogs out without ever getting in the car.

Are dogs allowed at Little Oaks year round?

The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the setup — wood burner, enclosed garden, walk-in shower for muddy paws — feels well suited to visits at any time of year. For confirmation of availability and any specific booking conditions, it's worth checking directly with the owners.

What should I know before visiting Little Oaks with my dog?

Up to three dogs are welcome at this one-bedroom barn conversion in the Marshwood Vale. The enclosed garden is a good starting point for the day, and from there a public footpath leads across the fields into Marshwood, where the Bottle Inn is a dog-friendly place to finish a walk. Charmouth beach, known for fossil hunting, is a short drive south, and Golden Cap is close by for bigger days out on the coast.

1 / 16

CottageEnclosed garden

Little Oaks

Marshwood, Dorset

A one bedroom barn conversion for two in the Marshwood Vale near Bridport, with an enclosed garden and firepit, a wood burner, and up to three dogs welcome.

Book now

At the end of a farm drive in the Marshwood Vale, Little Oaks is a newly renovated barn for two people and up to three dogs, which is a generous allowance for a place this size. It is a dog friendly hideaway between Bridport and Lyme Regis, with a wood burner inside and an enclosed garden looking out across open fields.

The garden is the first thing to show the dogs. Doors from the living room open straight onto it, and it is enclosed, with wicker furniture, a barbecue and a firepit, so the morning coffee and the dogs' first inspection of the day can happen at the same time. Beyond the fence is the field, and a public footpath starts right there, so the dogs' morning outing never involves the car.

Everything is on one floor. The open plan room has a coffee machine and dishwasher in the kitchen corner, a table for long suppers and a sofa by the wood burner, and the bedroom has a super king bed. A walk-in shower deals with the aftermath of a muddy footpath, and doggy extras are waiting on arrival. Evenings end with the fire going, the dogs stretched out in front of it, and the lane outside silent.

The footpaths lead across the fields into Marshwood itself, where the Bottle Inn is the village pub and a good place to end a dog walk. Golden Cap, the great sandstone summit of this stretch of coast, rises above the sea to the south, and Charmouth beach, famous for its fossils, is a short drive away. Bridport, with its Saturday market and independent shops, is the nearest town.

We research every description carefully and believe it to be accurate, but details can change. Please confirm anything important, especially dog rules, with the booking agent or property owner before you book.

Book your stay

from £573 for 7 nights

Little Oaks takes 3 dogs and is booked through cottages.com.

Book with cottages.com

Prices are a guide only, checked 23 September 2026, and change with dates and availability. We may earn a commission if you book through this link, at no extra cost to you.

At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 3 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Newly renovated one bedroom barn conversion featuring a cosy wood burner, enclosed garden and rural tranquillity, perfectly located between Lyme Regis and Bridport, close to the spectacular Jurassic C
Dog Facilities: Dog welcome pack
Sleeps: 2 guests
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Price: from £573 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 14:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Bbq, Open fire, Parking, Wifi

Little Oaks from £573 for 7 nights

Book with cottages.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Oaks dog friendly?
Little Oaks is genuinely set up for dogs, welcoming up to three of them — a generous allowance for a place that sleeps just two people. The enclosed garden opens directly from the living room, doggy extras are waiting on arrival, and a public footpath starts right at the garden fence, so first thing in the morning you can let the dogs out without ever getting in the car.
Are dogs allowed at Little Oaks year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the setup — wood burner, enclosed garden, walk-in shower for muddy paws — feels well suited to visits at any time of year. For confirmation of availability and any specific booking conditions, it's worth checking directly with the owners.
What should I know before visiting Little Oaks with my dog?
Up to three dogs are welcome at this one-bedroom barn conversion in the Marshwood Vale. The enclosed garden is a good starting point for the day, and from there a public footpath leads across the fields into Marshwood, where the Bottle Inn is a dog-friendly place to finish a walk. Charmouth beach, known for fossil hunting, is a short drive south, and Golden Cap is close by for bigger days out on the coast.