Dog Days AwayGOOD DAYS. TOGETHER.
Surrey · England · Town
Guildford offers a useful mix of town, river and parkland, with a choice of a central-area hotel or a village pub stay at Worplesdon. The River Wey makes a flexible first outing; Hatchlands is a separate estate visit with clear dog boundaries. Pick the base that suits your transport plans rather than treating both hotels as interchangeable town-centre options.
Policies researched 27 September 2026 · Check directly before booking
A BASE FOR YOUR BREAK
Dog access can depend on the room or accommodation you choose. Confirm the exact dog arrangements before you pay.
Mandolay allows up to two small or medium dogs up to 25kg for £25 per room per night. Worplesdon Place also allows up to two dogs and charges £25 per night whether there is one or two dogs; it prohibits leaving them unsupervised. Mandolay offers Bar 36 for dog-friendly meals, while Worplesdon is a separate village base.
36-40 London Road · Guildford
A London Road hotel with specific dog-friendly room types. Confirm all dog bookings directly rather than relying on a generic room reservation.
The dog detailsUp to two small or medium dogs, maximum 25kg; flat £25 per room per night. Never leave dogs alone. No beds or soft furnishings; Bar 36 and terrace welcome dogs, the Grill does not.
Book directly with the property
Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
Perry Hill · Worplesdon (near Guildford)
A pub hotel at Perry Hill in Worplesdon, outside central Guildford. Ask the team to allocate a suitable dog room before booking.
The dog detailsUp to two dogs in a dog-friendly bedroom for £25 per night whether there is one or two dogs. Dogs must be kept on leads in shared areas and not left unsupervised; keep them off beds and soft furnishings.
Book directly with the property
Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
GOOD DAYS OUT, TOGETHER
Choose a manageable towpath section or a visit to Dapdune during its opening times. The river route is shared and close to water, so keep the plan comfortably within your dog’s abilities.
Dogs are welcome on leads at Dapdune, including buildings and tea-room, but not the play area or boat trips. Keep dogs close on the towpath.
Official visitor informationMake a separate trip to the permitted park walks, choosing a route from the estate information rather than expecting access to the house. Check opening times and admission before travelling.
Use designated dog areas and keep dogs on leads around livestock and in cafés. Pet dogs cannot enter the house, formal gardens or children’s natural adventure area.
Official visitor informationAN UNHURRIED COUPLE OF DAYS
After check-in, choose a short River Wey outing with a clear turnaround. If visiting Dapdune, check opening times and keep the dog on lead. Arrange your evening around a dog-friendly table; Mandolay does not allow the dog to wait alone in the room.
Check the estate’s current access and livestock notices, then choose one of the permitted walks. Keep the dog close and avoid the formal gardens and house. Leave enough time for the return journey to your hotel or home.
A suggested plan, not a booked itinerary. Adapt it to your dog, the weather and current access.
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Plan the journey to the river or station before choosing the village stay.
Mandolay’s size limit, no-alone rule and furniture restrictions should fit your dog’s routine before you commit.
Mandolay’s dog policy is for small or medium dogs up to 25kg, with a maximum of two dogs in a dog-friendly bedroom. It charges £25 per night whether you bring one or two. Contact the hotel if your dog exceeds the stated weight limit rather than assuming an exception.
Sources: Mandolay Hotel - dog-friendly rooms
No. The hotel says dogs must stay off beds and all soft furnishings. It also requires dog bookings to be confirmed directly so a suitable room can be allocated.
Sources: Mandolay Hotel - dog-friendly rooms
It charges £25 per night for a dog-friendly bedroom whether you bring one dog or two; two is the room maximum. Dogs must be kept on leads in shared areas and cannot be left unsupervised.
No. National Trust permits well-behaved dogs on leads at Dapdune Wharf, including its buildings and tea-room, but not in the play area or on boat trips. Dogs can walk under control along the towpath; use a lead around locks.
Sources: National Trust - visiting the Wey Navigations with your dog
No. Pet dogs are excluded from the house, formal gardens and children’s natural adventure area; assistance dogs are allowed there. Dogs are welcome under close control on the designated park walks and should be kept on a short lead in fields with livestock.
Sources: National Trust - visiting Hatchlands Park with your dog
Researched from accommodation operators, property listings and visitor information 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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