The Downs

Awre, Gloucestershire

A six bedroom house sleeping twelve at Awre on the Severn, with enclosed gardens and a fruit orchard around it, a ground floor bedroom and three dogs welcome.

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The river is on three sides of you at Awre, where the Severn bends so far round the hamlet that the tide arrives from more than one direction. The Downs stands in the middle of that, a six bedroom dog friendly house for twelve with enclosed gardens on every side and a mature fruit orchard inside them. An orchard is the best ground a dog gets in a garden, because there is always something lying in the grass worth investigating.

Twelve people across six bedrooms and three bathrooms. The ground floor takes a sleeping room and a bathroom of its own, so nobody who does not manage stairs is shut out of half the house. That matters for an old dog as much as for a grandparent. A wood burner takes the evenings.

Picture a morning in the orchard. Windfalls in the grass, twelve people working out who is doing what, and three dogs going tree to tree with the thoroughness of animals that have decided this is a job. Later the party splits between the hot tub outside and the fire indoors, and the dogs, having no view on the argument, follow whichever half moves last.

Twice a month or so the incoming tide funnels into the narrowing estuary and comes back upriver as a single standing wave, and Awre sits on the bend where it turns. People travel a long way to stand on the bank for it. The rest of the time this is a quiet stretch with a path along the sea wall, flat in both directions and as much walking as three dogs can ask for, with the Forest of Dean inland if a day wants trees.

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from £2,055 for 7 nights

The Downs takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 3 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Outside, the house is surrounded by established, enclosed gardens, a mature fruit orchard, and natural landscaping
Sleeps: 12 guests
Rooms: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Price: from £2,055 / 7 nights
Grading: 5 star
Arrival: in from 16:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Accessible, Bbq, Games, Hot tub, Open fire, Parking, Wifi

The Downs from £2,055 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Downs dog friendly?
Yes, The Downs welcomes dogs — up to three are mentioned as part of the picture here. The property has enclosed gardens on every side, plus a mature fruit orchard within them, which gives dogs plenty of space to roam safely without you worrying about them wandering off.
Are dogs allowed at The Downs year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions, and nothing in the description suggests dogs are limited to certain times of year. It's worth confirming directly with the property when you book, but there's no indication of any closed season for canine guests.
What should I know before visiting The Downs with my dog?
The enclosed gardens and fruit orchard make this a particularly good spot for dogs — there's always something in the grass to sniff out, and they can't wander off. The path along the sea wall offers flat, open walking in both directions, and the Forest of Dean is inland if your dog prefers trees. One practical note worth knowing: the ground floor includes a bedroom and bathroom of its own, which the description flags as useful for older dogs who struggle with stairs.