Step straight out from this traditional Suffolk cottage to let your ecstatic pup bound freely across the beach. Set in Shingle Street, right on the coast, this comfortable, two-bedroom retreat is ideal for seaside-loving pups and their people. Sleeping four guests, it is an idyllic hideaway for anyone seeking a tranquil escape and for canines who love nothing more than the great outdoors.
Tear yourselves away from the sea views and your delighted dog away from the open beach, to let yourselves into the whitewashed abode. Hang dog leads and coats in the lobby and wander on through to the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Light the wood burner in the lounge area and enjoy a few quiet moments with your holiday read and your perfect pet before heading through to the kitchen space to prepare dinner. When it is time to eat, light the other wood burner to ensure it throws out a cosy glow as you dine at the table. Settle your furry friend for the night then climb the stairs to the first floor, where there is a double bedroom that looks out over the beach and a twin room with country views. On sunny days, sit outside in the courtyard garden, with your cheerful chum basking in the sunshine beside you. There is private parking here.
Take your waggy-tailed friend on long walks along the beach from Shingle Street. Have a day out to the National Trust’s historic Sutton Hoo (7 miles), famous as a former site of an Anglo-Saxon burial ground, and set in generous grounds, where you and your chum can enjoy riverside and woodland walks together. Make a trip to Snape Maltings, 12 miles away, where you can explore the converted buildings that now house shops and galleries and dine out in a dog-friendly pub.