Dog friendly holiday parks in Central England

Darwin Forest Country Park, Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £274 - £1390

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Darwin Forest Country Park. Our "Best in Britain 2009" award winning park Darwin Forest in the heart of the Peak District is the perfect woodland setting for you to relax enjoy your holiday and leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind.

This David Bellamy Gold Award winning park is situated in a peaceful location between Matlock and Bakewell in the Derbyshire Dales and only 5 miles from Chatsworth House. This is an ideal spot from which to explore the moors dales and picturesque villages and towns of the Peak District one of the most popular National Parks in the world.

The Evolution Leisure Centre includes a large indoor swimming pool gym spa steam room and sauna as well as massage and beauty therapy facilities.

A state of the art indoor children's play zone - brand new for 2010 - will provide hours of fun and entertainment for younger children.

Your fully insulated lodge is warm and snug in winter cool in the heat of summer and discreetly positioned within the beautiful woodland setting.

• Spa* steam room* sauna* (over 16s)
• Massage and beauty treatments*
• Forester's Inn bar meals takeaway
• Brand new for 2010 - children's indoor play zone*
• Children's adventure playground
• Mini golf*
• Games room amusements*
• DVD hire*
• Shop launderette*
• Wi-fi access

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Sherwood Castle Holiday Forest, Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, Central England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £217 - £1092

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Sherwood Castle Holiday Forest. Individually set in 40 acres of private woodland the log cabins in Sherwood Forest are your perfect choice for a holiday right in the heart of beautiful Robin Hood Country.

This makes a great all round base for touring with open countryside and cities waiting to be explored. You will find a host of scenic and historic attractions.

For those not wanting to venture too far the park offers a wide range of facilities to suit all ages and all tastes.

Shops are just 2 miles away and the immediate area has many good restaurants and inns. A car is advisable to get the most from your holiday.

• Air hockey*
• Giant draughts
• Play areas (1–5s & 3–12s)
• Shuffle Board
• Skittles
• Mini croquet
• Mini putting
• Four hole pitch and putt*
• Gift and sweet shop
• Outdoor adventure play area (3–12s)
• Animal corner
• Children's mountain bike circuit
• Crazy golf*
• Robin Hood movie props collection
• Equipment hire*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Bluewood Lodges, Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £415 - £1130

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Bluewood Lodges. Bluewood Lodges are part of our Autograph Lodge Holiday collection superbly located near to the picture postcard traditional Cotswold village of Kingham. Nestled in a beautiful small bluebell wood in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the lodges offer visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of modern day living and the perfect base for exploring the many charms the idyllic Cotswolds have to offer. Relax on the deck of your own luxury lodge take a leisurely walk to the local pub and enjoy great food and drink or venture slightly further a field to the historic market town of Stow on the Wold and popular quaint villages such as Chipping Norton Moreton-in-Marsh and Bourton on the Water; there's so much on offer and all conveniently close at hand.

Each lodge has been carefully furnished to exacting standards featuring stylish contemporary interiors and spacious external decking and all come complete with sunken outdoor hot tub. Take a rod and enjoy a picnic down by the fishing lake sit back and savour the beautiful countryside views or for the more energetic there's horse riding cycling walking trails and golf all within easy reach. These lodges are an ideal location for romantic couples and discerning families looking for something extra special.

• Bike hire*
• BBQ hire*
• Wi-Fi access* (local info updates)
• Car valet service*
• Daily maid service*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Sandybrook Country Park, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, Central England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £284 - £1199

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Sandybrook Country Park. Situated just outside Ashbourne (1 mile) the southern gateway to Derbyshire Peak District this park is set in the former grounds of Sandybrook Hall an elegant 19th Century manor house. With open views across surrounding countryside Sandybrook is the ideal location for exploring the Peak District and the Potteries.

For visits to Alton Towers or peaceful walks the lodges are the ideal holiday home from which to enjoy your active break or relaxing holiday.

• Sauna spa (over 16s only)
• Wi-Fi access
• Coach House restaurant and bar
• Games rooms* and outdoor play area
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Lime Tree Park, Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £210 - £507

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Lime Tree Park. Set in the heart of the Peak District Lime Tree Park stands in its own valley next to a wooded limestone gorge and boasting a backdrop of a magnificent old railway viaduct this is your ideal choice for exploring the glorious Derbyshire countryside. The historic spa town of Buxton offers a wealth of lovely buildings. Castleton and Bakewell with their wide range of scenic and historic attractions are close by.

The park provides a well equipped children's play area payphone shop with good tourist information TV lounge with pool table* launderette* Mar 7–Oct 31. *Charges apply.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Ashbourne Heights, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, Central England

Type: Relax And Explore Weekly price range: £201 - £767

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Ashbourne Heights. Commanding breathtaking views of the Peak District National Park from its elevated position the magnificently situated park offers the perfect place for the whole family.

The park provides excellent access to the countless attractions of Derbyshire and Staffordshire including Alton Towers just 13 miles away.

• Indoor swimming pool
• Children's play area
• Shop
• Launderette*

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Longnor Wood, Longnor Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Type: Peace And Quiet Weekly price range: £240 - £758

Pet friendly accommodation is available at Longnor Wood. This small select park is ideally situated for exploring the Peak District National Park.

Nearby Longnor has pubs and restaurants while outdoor badminton boules a putting green and shop are all available on site.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152