Dog Days AwayGOOD DAYS. TOGETHER.Gloucestershire · England · Village
Bourton-on-the-Water offers a compact Cotswold break centred on the Windrush and, for dogs comfortable around birds, a visit to Birdland. Its popularity makes an early or quieter village outing worthwhile. Both listed inns have only three dog rooms, so arrange the bedroom before building the trip around a particular date. The Mousetrap’s dining rules also depend on dog size and the number of people.
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A BASE FOR YOUR BREAK
A dog-friendly hotel may only allow dogs in certain rooms. Arrange the right room directly before you pay.
The Mousetrap’s three ground-floor twin rooms accept dogs; its upstairs doubles do not. Old Manse also has three eligible rooms, booked by direct arrangement. Compare the meal rules carefully: Mousetrap permits small or medium dogs with one per person in dining areas, while Old Manse permits dogs in the bar but not the restaurant.
Lansdowne · Bourton-on-the-Water
A Lansdowne inn with three ground-floor twin rooms available for dog stays. Its upstairs double rooms are dog-free.
The dog details£15 per dog per booking, up to two in a room. Bar and restaurant access is for small or medium dogs, with one dog per person. Notify the inn and confirm supervision and your meal booking.
Book directly with the property
Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
Victoria Street · Bourton-on-the-Water
A Victoria Street inn with three designated dog rooms. Contact the hotel to secure the right allocation.
The dog detailsBook dog rooms directly or by phone. Dogs may join bar meals but not the restaurant. A pet fee applies; confirm its amount, dog limits and unattended-dog rules.
Book directly with the property
Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
GOOD DAYS OUT, TOGETHER
Explore the public village paths beside the river in a short out-and-back. Keep the outing flexible when bridges and pavements become busy.
Keep your dog close around traffic, narrow bridges and other visitors. Riverside access is not permission to enter private lawns or shop interiors.
Official visitor information ↗Check opening and admission before planning a visit. A calm dog can accompany you around the park, with a shorter visit preferable to pressing on when the birds prove distracting.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leads, including the café and gift shop. Respect birds and other visitors; choose another outing if your dog cannot settle.
Official visitor information ↗AN UNHURRIED COUPLE OF DAYS
Arrive at the dog room you have reserved and take a short Windrush-side stroll. If the centre feels crowded, shorten the walk and return at a quieter time. Eat in the inn’s confirmed dog-permitted space rather than assuming every restaurant table is suitable.
Visit Birdland if its opening and your dog’s temperament suit the plan. Keep your dog on lead and pause frequently. Otherwise enjoy another short village outing; a dog break does not need a paid attraction to feel worthwhile.
A suggested plan, not a booked itinerary. Adapt it to your dog, the weather and current access.
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
A room being available online does not mean one of the three dog rooms is free.
Mousetrap’s small-or-medium rule and one-dog-per-person limit are separate from its two-dog bedroom allowance.
No. Three ground-floor twin rooms accept dogs; the eight upstairs doubles do not.
Yes, well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Consider whether the close presence of birds suits your dog.
Researched from the official accommodation and visitor pages linked above on 27 September 2026. Prices and policies can change; a stated dog fee is not a room quote or a promise of availability. We have not personally inspected these places. Our day plans are editorial suggestions.
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