Right on the Dorset/Somerset border you’ll find The Strawberry Thief, our gorgeous dog friendly retreat for four with a large garden and beautiful mid-century-inspired interiors and within walking distance of a pub. This little lovely is really tucked away yet within easy reach of some brilliant towns and villages for places to eat, such as pretty Sherbourne just across the border in Dorset. This is an ideal spot for dog-walkers, with plenty of paths and tracks on your doorstep, whilst Sherbourne Castle and Abbey, dating from 1594 and with gardens designed by Capability Brown, is a must-visit. Alternatively, Longleat Safari Park, Stonehenge, Bridport and the gorgeous Jurassic coast are a short distance away. Just two of you? Don’t worry – outside of peak weeks a special ‘just for two’ discount of 15% applies.

In the far east of Somerset, close to the Wiltshire border in the up-and-coming town of Frome, you’ll find glamorous, award-winning Pemberley, our chic Georgian retreat for eight. Spread across three stories, this stunning property is incredibly spacious and stylish, with a super-chic, modern garden. Frome, voted by The Times as one of the ‘Best Places to Live in Britain’, is a vibrant, bustling town and home to a fabulous monthly artisan market – The Frome Independent Market – which takes place on the first Sunday of the month from March to December.

In the heart of nearby Bruton you’ll find Ropewalk Cottage, an ancient, characterful property sleeping four, although a ‘just for two’ 20% discount applies outside of peak seasons. Known for its exceptional places to eat, we recommend The Chapel (which also has a fantastic bakery) and Roth Bar & Grill. For art lovers, check out the famous Hauser & Wirth gallery set within a beautifully restored 18^th century farm. There are plenty of walks nearby too – within five minutes’ walk of the property you’ll find yourself in open countryside. Handily, it’s also on the train line to Bath.

Head east and you’ll find the Mendip Hills, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, the city of Wells and of course Glastonbury – all iconic spots which must be visited. In Wedmore, on the Somerset levels, you’ll find pretty Apothecary Cottage, another or our lovely dog-friendly retreats for two and ideally based to visit all these wonderful places.

Moving inland and to the west, Exmoor is a fascinating area to explore with woodland, moorland, valleys and rivers to explore. Home to 10 Brushford, an 18^th century dog-friendly cottage for two, it’s a great tucked-away spot for a romantic getaway.

Ending at the coast, you’ll find a rugged, Jurassic coastline with distant view of Wales and the Black Mountains – The Quantock Hide, our Himalayan-inspired retreat for four tucked amongst the hills of the Quantocks.

The Hide is the perfect pad to explore this wild-yet-beautiful area. With moors and woodland on your doorstep, this is a fabulous retreat for walkers and it Is extremely dog friendly too.

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