We love our pets. And yours too. Right across Northern Ireland, you will always find a place where you and your pet are both welcome to stay. So, to help you plan your trip better, here is a handy list of pet friendly accommodation.
Canine-friendly on the Causeway Coast
Along the beautiful Causeway Coast, you’ll find plenty to keep tails wagging or cats purring. With their quirky underground cottages, Waterfall Caves, Limavady are like your pet: one-of-a-kind. Further along beside Portrush and Portstewart, The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine (3*) is a warm dog-friendly haven. Speaking of Portrush - you’ll find dedicated pet-friendly rooms at the Inn on the Coast (3*) and the Antique House B&B (3*) prides itself on its pet-friendly welcome.
Bushmills, home to the famous distillery, is where your four-legged friend can call home at the cosy Larchfield self-catering units or the award-winning Ballyness Caravan Park, Bushmills (5*). Your furry bestie will get a welcome basket of treats at The Marine Hotel, Ballycastle (3*) while in Ballintoy, near Carrick-a-Rede bridge, the cosiness of the Fullerton Arms, (4*) has been roping in happy pet owners for years.
A little further inland, all rooms and courtyard cottages are pet-friendly at the Brown Trout Golf and Country Inn, Aghadowey (3*). In the Glens, the enclosed farmhouse of Lisnabra Farm, Ballymoney is the perfect spot to let your pet safely run around.
A place for your beast in East Antrim
You’ll find the outstanding Water's Edge B&B (5*) in the tranquil village of Glenarm. It has one pet-friendly room - so book pooch in fast.
Set on 220 acres of parkland, the award-winning Hilton Templepatrick (4*) has loads of room for you and pet to explore. At Crookedstone House (4*) near Lough Neagh, experience the welcome of a farm stay. They are well used to welcoming animals - your dog or cat included. The wild garden of Ballealy Cottage near Randalstown (5*) is the perfect space for your pet to roam around. If apartment living is more your thing, Largy Coastal Apartments (5*) with magnificent sea views might just be your piece of doggy heaven.
Barking up the right tree in Belfast
With the Divis Ridge Trail and other delightful walks on your doorstep, Belfast is a very pet-friendly city. At The AC Marriott Hotel (4*) on the waterfront, your best friend will get its own little bed, bowl and treats – and can dine in the bar area. You will also lap up the Dog Dens at the Bullitt Hotel ( 4*) , so book early to avoid that disappointing look in your dog’s eyes. Check out some cool city centre living at the Malmaison Hotel (4*) where designated rooms await. Meanwhile the aptly named Dream Apartments (4*) have dog-friendly locations throughout the city.
A kennel with a view in Armagh
Ballydougan Pottery Courtyard Cottages (4*) has four country cottages near Lough Neagh and Craigavon Lakes to welcome your pet with open arms or try the B&B option of Dundrum House (4*).
Doggie and moogie heaven in Co Down
Late & Early Cottage (4*) is a delightful self-catering haven for you and your pet to roam and explore in Saintfield. As a place to rest tired heads, you will love any of the five Kribben Cottages (4*), nestled in Annalong with the Mourne Mountains as your backdrop. Similarly, Dunhill Cottage (4*), near picturesque Hillsborough, will be a real home from home for you both. You and your pet will love being at one with nature in the idyllic retreat of The Byre in Dromore. If you’re out Downpatrick way, Dunanelly Country House (4*) have kennels while Ballymote House (4*) really is a pooch’s paradise. As their names suggest, the Salty Dog (3*) in Bangor and FeetnPaws in Portaferry will give your pet the best of welcomes as will The Cuan (4*) in Strangford. If you prefer the freedom of a holiday cottage, you’d be barking mad to miss out on The Bakers Cottages (5*) in Seaforde, Hanna's Close (3*) in Kilkeel or Tory Bush Cottages in Newcastle. Or for a spot of outdoors with a difference, try Meelmore Camping Pods in Newcastle .
Find their home from home in Derry-Londonderry
You’ll find plenty of pet owners like yourself on walks between Portrush and Portstewart. Bump into them again at pet favourite Tara Lodge (5*) in Castlerock. Or if you’re further down in Coleraine, another preferred place is the Lodge Hotel (3*). You’ll find dog-friendly rooms - and 32 acres of woodland, lakes and gardens - at Beech Hill Country House Hotel (4*) only two miles from Derry-Londonderry. For a city break with pooch in tow, you might consider the great value bed & breakfast options of Cathedral View B&B or No.8 B&B.
Fidos and felines always welcome in Fermanagh
With a choice of pet-friendly hotel rooms or self-catering cottages, your pooch will be pampered either which way at the Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges (4*). The Lusty Beg Island Resort and Spa (4*) is another piece of heaven on your own private island. You won’t be short of pet friendliness either at Manor House Country Hotel and Chalets (4*) on Lough Erne’s shores or its near neighbours the Belmore Court Hotel (4*) or boutique beauty Westville (4*) in Enniskillen.
Crom Estate in Newtownbutler (4*) has a collection of cottages and glamping pods that will have all doggies jumping with excitement. For top quality canine comfort, you will lap up the stylish and award-winning Lough Erne Hotel (5*) in all its 600-acre splendour.
On and off the leash in Tyrone
Near Fivemiletown, you’ll find Blessingbourne Estate (4*) nestled on 550 acres of countryside and private lakes. Even better news for you is that it its five luxury self-catering apartments are all dog-friendly. Outside Omagh, the Mellon Country Inn (3*) gives you immediate access to the beauty of the Sperrin Mountain walks.
There are even more places for you and your dog, cat, or even your pony to visit and stay in Northern Ireland, you’ll just have to sniff them all out for yourself.
