Dordogne region vet clinic, France Many vet surgeries in France have at least one person who can speak some English. Google Translate on your phone can be very helpful when you need to explain something complicated.
Dog walk and dog-friendly country inn with B&B near Bath, Somerset A country inn with rooms, close to Bath and handy as a base if you're in the area. Also good for a reliably good lunch or snack-stop on a long journey.
Woodland dog walk and history, Somerset Easy-going dog walk with interesting stuff to look at, and some lovely trees and pond plants too. Jem was really happy with his walk here, and we enjoyed a picnic next to the pond.
A4 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Marlborough, Wiltshire There has been a pub on this spot since the 18th century and it is a comfortable place to spend some time. Dogs are welcome and there is a short walk to enjoy.
Medieval inn and dog walk near Andover, Wiltshire Astonishingly old inn, closer in time to 1066 than the present day. Full of atmosphere and dog-friendly.
A358 dog-friendly pub near Chard/Axminster, Devon Historic coaching inn on the road between Chard and Axminster, with extremely good food and a pleasant rustic style atmosphere. Great place to stop for a treat - but you do need to reserve a table.
Really good dog walks and a quirky pub near Swanage, Dorset Rural tavern with a bit of a poachers and smugglers feel to it. Not too much space inside, so you may find yourself cuddling up to a Cap'n Jack Sparrow. Fossil museum inside the pub.
Dog-friendly inn and hotel near Conwy, Wales Dog-friendly inn and hotel rooms just a skip from the A55 and very handy for an overnight stay before taking the ferry from Holyhead.
A memorial walk for a brave collie, Derbyshire An easy-going walk heading to the memorial to Tip, a loyal sheepdog who stayed by her dead master's side for 15 weeks through a bitter winter.
A138 Neolithic dog walk, Norfolk Truly a step back in time. Wander around the workings of a Neolithic flint mine beautifully positioned on grassy heathland. Make sure you have your English Heritage card with you.
A438 Historic drovers inn on the Wales England border, Herefordshire The walls of this ancient country inn have stood since the 13th century and if only they could speak. The border between Wales and England is the stream in the beer garden.
Waterside dog walk near Brecon, Wales Most drivers on the A40 have no idea that the Usk Valley has some really pretty countryside, dog-friendly pubs and some lovely walks too.
