Dog Days AwayGOOD DAYS. TOGETHER.
Leicestershire · England · Town
Market Harborough suits a modest town break with two distinct outdoor options: Welland Park close to the town and a separate trip to Foxton Locks. The Three Swans offers selected ground-floor dog rooms, while Travelodge provides a simpler room base with its chain-wide pet-extra arrangement. Neither choice removes the need to plan meals with your dog, especially where a dining room excludes pets.
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A BASE FOR YOUR BREAK
Dog access can depend on the room or accommodation you choose. Confirm the exact dog arrangements before you pay.
The Three Swans lists £15 per room per night for up to two dogs, with small-dog and selected-room restrictions in its guest information. Travelodge allows up to two pets with a paid pet extra charged per pet per booking, amount to confirm. Choose on room needs and the meal plan rather than assuming either permits dogs throughout its dining spaces.
21 High Street · Market Harborough
A High Street hotel with selected ground-floor dog rooms. Call for the room and select a pet-friendly dining table separately.
The dog detailsUp to two dogs, £15 per room per night. Guest information specifies small dogs and excludes the Eatery; confirm the current dog-permitted meal space and supervision.
Book directly with the property
Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
Edinburgh Court, Abbey Street · Market Harborough
An Abbey Street room base at Edinburgh Court. Include the pet extra when booking and plan meals that can include your dog.
The dog detailsMaximum two pets; fee per pet per booking, current amount to confirm. Pets must never be left unattended. Dogs need leads in public areas and cannot use Bar Café areas.
Book directly with the property
Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
GOOD DAYS OUT, TOGETHER
Use the park’s dedicated dog-walk area for an easy-to-shorten town outing. The council visitor page explains entrances and parking.
Keep your dog controlled and follow signs around play and sports facilities. Check the car-park waiting limit; a café on site does not establish indoor pet access.
Official visitor informationMake a separate trip to see the lock staircase and choose a short towpath section. There is uneven ground and a steep incline to the top lock area, so decide how much to cover.
Keep dogs on a short lead around locks and bridges, give boat crews room and keep them out of canal water. Check parking hours and pay-on-exit arrangements.
Official visitor informationAN UNHURRIED COUPLE OF DAYS
Settle into the reserved dog room and take a short Welland Park outing. Arrange dinner in a dog-permitted space before the evening; the Three Swans’ Eatery exclusion and Travelodge’s unattended-pet rule both matter to that plan.
Travel to Foxton and choose a modest section that suits the gradients and your dog. Keep well clear of working lock equipment and busy bridges. Return to the car within its opening hours, then head home without adding a long canal hike just to fill the day.
A suggested plan, not a booked itinerary. Adapt it to your dog, the weather and current access.
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Travelodge requires the pet extra; at the Three Swans call for an eligible room and meal table.
Use the current on-site tariff and closing time rather than relying on an old quoted fee.
No. Travelodge’s current terms say pets must not be left unattended in rooms or public areas. Dogs must be on leads in public areas and cannot enter Bar Café areas. Its current FAQ says the charge is per pet per booking and a maximum of two pets may stay in a room; check the current amount when booking.
Sources: Travelodge booking terms: pets · Travelodge pet FAQ
Not throughout. The Canal & River Trust describes uneven ground and a steep incline to reach the top lock area and inclined plane, although the towpaths are accessible. Dogs should be kept on lead around the locks and inclined plane; choose a shorter section if your dog or walking group would find the climb difficult.
Sources: Canal & River Trust: Foxton Locks access · Canal & River Trust: dog-friendly walks
Dog rooms must be arranged directly with the hotel. Its current site lists up to two dogs and a £15 nightly supplement per room. Dogs are not allowed in the Eatery, but the hotel says they are welcome in the Bar dining area; select a dog-friendly table when booking.
Sources: The Three Swans official site · The Three Swans guest information · The Three Swans food and drink
Welland Park has a dedicated dog-walk area, with dog-waste bins around the park. There are entrances and car parks at Farndon Road and Welland Park Road; check signs for any temporary works before setting out.
The Canal & River Trust describes a wildlife sculpture trail with 14 works around Foxton Locks. It is a named option for a dog walk; check the Trust’s current access page for site conditions and any lead directions before setting out.
Sources: Canal & River Trust: Foxton Locks · Canal & River Trust: dog-friendly walks
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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