A Dorset hotel has been named as one of the best dog-friendly hotels in the UK.

The Captains Club Hotel in Christchurch has been given the prestigious title by the editors of the newly published 46th edition of The Good Hotel Guide who have shared their recommendations for staycations with your pooch.

While some hotels accept dogs on sufferance, others roll out the red carpet – or, at any rate, offer beds, treats, hugs and even menus for your best friend.

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Every year, more and more pet owners are choosing to staycation with their dogs, treating their four-legged companions as an extra member of the family.

Hundreds of savvy hotels have been cashing in on the hound pound by welcoming pets at their properties, meaning the variety of options in the UK is better than ever.

Judges singled out the Captain’s Club Hotel, saying dogs can chow down on lamb bones, a chicken-and-rice dinner or dry food, with Whimzee Toothbrush Chew when their people book a self-catering family room or luxury suite at this fun-focused spa hotel on the River Stour.

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Pooches can relax on the terrace and in the bar, accompanied by an adult human. All treats have been tested by resident dog Willow, head of quality control, and a bed and water bowl are provided.

Family suites from £360, dogs £20 a night. 

The other hotels include:

  1. Woolley Grange, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
  2. Budock Vean, Mawnan Smith, Cornwall
  3. The Felin Fach Griffin, Felin Fach, Powys
  4. The Three Blackbirds, Woodditton, Cambridgeshire
  5. Captain’s Club Hotel, Christchurch, Dorset
  6.  The Castle Hotel, Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire
  7.  The Meikleour Arms, Meikleour, Perth and Kinross
  8. The Sun Inn, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
  9.  The Star, Alfriston, East Sussex
  10. The Falcondale, Lampeter, Ceredigion