Is Wren Cottage dog friendly?

Wren Cottage is thoroughly dog friendly, welcoming up to two dogs. The large enclosed lawn wraps all the way around the property, giving dogs plenty of room to roam safely, and a welcome pack with doggy extras is waiting when you arrive.

Are dogs allowed at Wren Cottage year round?

The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owner directly to confirm availability for your dates. What we can say is that the setup — enclosed garden, single storey layout, easy access to the Jurassic Coast — makes it a great base whatever the season.

What should I know before visiting Wren Cottage with my dog?

The cottage is single storey throughout, so there are no stairs to worry about — good news if you have an older or smaller dog. The garden is fully enclosed, which means dogs can head out through the patio doors freely, and the surrounding lanes and nearby coast around West Bay, Golden Cap and Lyme Regis offer plenty of walking once you're ready to explore.

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Wren Cottage

Salwayash, Dorset

A single storey barn conversion for two at Salwayash near Bridport, with a large enclosed lawned garden, two dogs welcome and the Jurassic Coast a short drive away.

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Two people, two dogs and a large lawn with a fence all the way round it. Wren Cottage is a single storey barn conversion at Salwayash, in the green country inland from Bridport, and it is as straightforward a dog friendly cottage for a couple as west Dorset offers.

The barn is single storey throughout, with wheelchair access. The living room is cosy, with a television and a CD player, and the dining room beside it has patio doors that open onto the garden. The kitchen has a coffee machine, and the bedroom is a double with an en suite shower. There is not a stair in the place, so an elderly dog or a small one has the run of it.

The garden is the thing. Lawn, a patio with seating, furniture, and an enclosure the whole way round, large enough for two dogs to go out through the patio doors at a trot and keep going. It is where breakfast goes, and it is where the dogs will want to be when the door is open. A welcome pack with doggy extras is waiting when you arrive. The rest of the stay tends to shape itself around the coast a short drive away and the quiet of the lane when you get back.

West Bay, where Broadchurch was filmed, has a harbour and cliffs of gold sandstone above the beach, and the Jurassic Coast runs from there east to Chesil Beach and west to Lyme Regis. Golden Cap, the tallest of the cliffs along this shore, is close for a long climb with the dogs, and Bridport's market town streets are a few minutes down the road.

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.

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from £333 for 7 nights

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Large, enclosed garden with patio, sitting-out area and furniture
Dog Facilities: Dog welcome pack
Sleeps: 2 guests
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Price: from £333 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 15:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Accessible, Parking, Wifi

Wren Cottage from £333 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wren Cottage dog friendly?
Wren Cottage is thoroughly dog friendly, welcoming up to two dogs. The large enclosed lawn wraps all the way around the property, giving dogs plenty of room to roam safely, and a welcome pack with doggy extras is waiting when you arrive.
Are dogs allowed at Wren Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owner directly to confirm availability for your dates. What we can say is that the setup — enclosed garden, single storey layout, easy access to the Jurassic Coast — makes it a great base whatever the season.
What should I know before visiting Wren Cottage with my dog?
The cottage is single storey throughout, so there are no stairs to worry about — good news if you have an older or smaller dog. The garden is fully enclosed, which means dogs can head out through the patio doors freely, and the surrounding lanes and nearby coast around West Bay, Golden Cap and Lyme Regis offer plenty of walking once you're ready to explore.