Days walking in the woods or boating on the river, nights round the firepit or under the lanterns on the balcony, with a visit to the dog café if they’ve been really good
What you'll love
Dogs will love
Long woodland walks and beach day trips
The dog café Paws for Tea in Steyning!
Splashing in the pond right outside
Humans will love
Relaxing in the beautifully crafted treehouse
Boating or kayaking on the Arun
Views from the balcony and the bath
The place
Beneath the Branches is a labour of love, hand-built by the owners who want you to experience the calm and beauty of their land. The multi-level design, waterside location and surrounding trees hung with lanterns give it a fairytale feel and you’ll be smiling from the moment you arrive. Blend adventure and indulgence with kayaking trips on the Arun or days at the beach, with afternoon BBQs on the deck and the views from the big bathtub to come home to. The dog will love a wander in the woods or a trip to the dog-friendly Fountain Inn a mile and a half away, but if they’ve been really good then head into Steyning and take them to Paws for Tea, a genuine dog café!
Sleeping
1x King room
Washing
En suite bathroom with roll-top bath, including toiletries
Kitchen with gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, kettle and toaster
BBQ on the decking
Outdoor table and chairs for two
For the dog
Towels for muddy paws and soggy coats
Bowl
Booking information
Check in 1500
Check out 1000
£35 per dog per stay
Not suitable for children or babies
Longer stays available with Friday check in in Jan and Feb 2025, contact our Guest Experience Team at bookings@pawsandstay.co.uk
Optional extras
Locally sourced charcoal (£10) and logs (£12) available from the owners
Hampers and decorations can be arranged in advance
You should know
Free range chickens may sometimes wander down and there are sheep and horses in the next field, but this is securely fenced
Please keep dogs off the furniture and beds
There's a large enclosed area surrounding the space which encompasses the shared guest car parking spaces and the gate leading on to the road, so be mindful of wandering dogs
The Fountain Inn is walking distance from the space and very dog friendly, with a roaring fire for warming up after winter walks
Alternatively The Crown, Dial Post is a 7-minute drive and sits opposite a village green that’s great for a lovely walk before you settle down for a pint
Cobblestone Tea rooms in Steyning is a 10-minute drive and serves great cakes, but most important it’s home to Paws for Tea - dog café!
To give your dog even more of a treat, check them in for some time at Bloom, a natural dog groomers that will have them feeling (and smelling) great
The Knepp Castle Estate is a 3,500 acre site that hosts a number of amazing rewilding and regeneration projects. Dogs need to be kept on leads, but there are some wonderful scenic walks and all sorts of rare species to see
The nearby Arun offers plenty of boating potential, from kayak and SUPs to motor boats
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Booking guide
Every booking at Paws & Stay is about the dog. You will see how many dogs are allowed at a place on their page and in search results and then you can add them during the booking process. While your dogs are more than welcome, of course, our owners hope you’ll still make sure your dogs are well behaved. There may occasionally be rooms (and furniture) that are off limits to dogs, but not to an extent that will impact your stay. If they can’t be in the room with you, they’ll have a lovely, cosy spot of their own. You can see any restrictions in the 'For the Dog' section of a place.
How to book
All you need to do is select an available check-in date, underlined in gold on the calendar, and see what options appear for your stay. If the stay is within ten weeks of the date on which you’re booking, you’ll need to pay the full cost of the stay. If it’s further than ten weeks away, you’ll have the option of paying a 25% deposit.
When you book, you’ll be able to use the email address you supply to log in and make any further payments whenever you like. We will notify you when your balance is due and be in touch if it goes unpaid past that date.
If you have any questions about a place, you can email us on bookings@pawsandstay.co.uk. Call us during office hours (Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays, 0900 to 1800) if you have any problems with booking and we can usually sort things out over the phone.
Paying your balance
If you paid a deposit when you booked, we’ll let you know when your balance is due, but you can log in to your account, which is automatically created when you book, to pay it at any time. You can also log in and pay off a little of your balance at a time.
Deposits and balance payments
If your booking is made more than ten weeks in advance of your arrival date, you’ll have the option to pay a 25% deposit. The full balance will then be taken from the same card you pay with. You’ll be able to pay the balance on a different card at any time by giving us a call. If your balance payment fails, don’t worry. Your booking will not be cancelled but we will need to get in touch with you within a week to secure the balance payment.
Terms & conditions
We’ll always try and find a solution that works for you and our owners if there’s any issue with your booking, but you can read our full [Ts&Cs](https://www.pawsandstay.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) here.
