Why we love it
Walks along the canal path, great local pubs, day trips into historic Bath and farm shops that sell ice cream for dogs
What you'll love
Dogs will love
- Being treated to ice cream at the Hartley Farm Shop
- Getting to know the friendly owner's dog
- Exploring along the two rivers that join near the barn
Humans will love
- Fantastic food and a warm welcome at The King’s Arms
- A day trip on the bus into scenic and historic Bath
- The warm welcome, local knowledge, treats for dog and toys for kids
The place
Maggie and her dog love welcoming guests to the Old Dairy Barn. They'll make you feel right at home with treats for your own dog, ear scratches (Maggie), sniffs (the dog) and a warmth that runs through everything in this characterful cottage. Her house is just at the top of the garden if you need her, but she’s left her wealth of local knowledge in the guest book. You’ll find quiet walks along the canal, ideas for days out and suggestions for the many dog-friendly pubs and restaurants around, including the lovely walk through a nature reserve that ends at the superb King’s Arms. The views from the suntrap courtyard terrace are fantastic and the high walls mean it’s a safe space for your dog to roam around while you sip a glass of wine and watch the sunset.
In the neighbourhood
- Walk in the woods through the nature reserve to Browne’s Folly and across the fields to the little village of Monkton Farleigh where the historic village pub, The Kings Arms, serves fantastic food and is dog friendly.
- A short drive takes you to the picturesque villages of Castle Combe and Lacock, the backdrop for many period dramas and wandering afternoons
- It’s a lovely cycle or walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal to Bradford on Avon, with many dog-friendly refreshment stops en route, like the Angel Fish cafe, Cross Guns pub and the Lock Inn Cottage in Bradford on Avon itself.
- There are great dog walks around Iford, Freshford and Westwood in the stunning Limpley Stoke valley between Bath and Bradford on Avon. Iford Manor cafe and the Galleries at Freshford are both great cafes to visit as well as the Hop Pole Inn at Limpley Stoke and The Inn at Freshford.