There are more benefits to having a dog than you might think, some of them quite unexpected....ranging from Fitness to Mental Health, Social Capital, Therapy Dogs, dogs as Exam stress-busters and the many benefits of dog-friendly Workplaces!
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YHA England and Wales now welcomes Dogs!
In case you missed it, the YHA (Youth Hostels Association) England & Wales, now welcomes Dogs in all of its 60 Camping & Cabin sites (with the exception of New Forest and YHA Exford).
Inn on the Lake, Ullswater
The Inn on the Lake Hotel is one of seven hotels in the Lake District Hotel group, all of which are dog-friendly. Each of these Lake District hotels allow dogs in most bedrooms - the Inn on the Lake has 15 designated dog-friendly rooms. Dogs are also welcome in most public areas of the hotel.
18 things you need to check for when choosing Pet Insurance
We all know how important our pets are to us, so much so they have become part of our family. Properly looking after their health and caring for them when they get sick or injured is becoming increasingly costly. As with any insurance policy, you need to choose both company and policy with care.
Safety Tips for Pet Owners When Traveling with Their Furry Companion
As pet owners develop ever stronger bonds with their four-legged pals, it becomes increasingly difficult to leave them behind, especially going on vacation. A survey found 72% of pet owners who travel without their pets worry about them during the trip.
The many benefits of Pet-Friendly Workplaces
There are many proven benefits to having a #petfriendly workplace. Pets in the workplace can lower stress and absenteeism, increase morale and productivity, improve relationships with co-workers and help team-building.
Travelling by Ferry with Dogs from Ireland to Spain / Portugal
Kevin K, one of our members from Dublin, very kindly offered to share his experiences of travelling with his dogs from Ireland to Spain / Portugal.
Kevin is also very happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this.
9 reasons you should take your Dog on holiday
If you’re about to head off on holiday and toying with the idea of whether to take your furry companion along fro the trip or not, here are a few reasons that just might help convince you that you definitely should...
Featured Pet-Friendly Property – Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel, Connemara
Set amidst the most spectacular Connemara scenery in Ireland, and an ideal base to tour the areas famous beauty spots is our featured property, the Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel. With sights such as the Twelve Bens Mountain Range, Connemara National Park, and the renowned Kylemore Abbey, it’s not too hard to imagine yourself relaxing with…
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Featured Property – Sneem Hotel
Nestled in Goldens Cove, on the famous Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way is our Property of the Week, the Sneem Hotel. Winner of TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award 2013, this quiet and unspoilt location will take your breath away. Their pet policy is simple, they welcome any dog, regardless of size, weight, or breed for zero fees or deposits.
Property of the Week – Dunmore House Hotel
Third generation and owner managed, the Dunmore House Hotel's setting in Clonakilty Bay not only boasts spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean but maximises that view with an adjoining 9 hole golf course, while horse riding and whale/ dolphin watching are just some of the ways to enjoy the spectacular location.
Property of the Week – The Dunloe, Beaufort, Killarney
Nestled in the Gap of Dunloe, The Dunloe is possibly the most pet-friendly hotel in Ireland. This hotel will welcome you and your loveable four-legged friend with open arms.
Our appearance on LMFM’s Late Lunch
Last week we spoke with Gerry Kelly on the north-east of Ireland's number one radio station LMFM about the story behind our website, about all things pet travel and more. In case you missed it, you can listen back to it here...
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Pet Nup?
What happens to your much loved pet in the event that a relationship breaks up? It's definitely something to consider, given the average relationship in the UK today is 2 years, 9 months, while the average dog lifespan is 10-13 years.
Property of the Week – Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort, Co. Donegal.
Downings in County Donegal is one of its most beautiful places to visit. It boasts extraordinary scenery, a stunning coastline, some brilliant pubs, surfing, sailing, horse riding and superb golf. It's also where you'll find this week's Property of the Week, Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort.
‘Ask the specialists’ interview with Marian Finucane on RTE Radio 1
Today was an exciting day as I spent some time this morning up in RTE's radio studios for an interview on Marian Finucane's show as part of her weekly 'Ask the specialists' feature. We discussed where I got the idea, what a 'pet-friendly' hotel actually is and more. Have a listen here...
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Property of the Week – BrookLodge, Macreddin Village, Co. Wicklow
BrookLodge in Macreddin Village Co. Wicklow is hugely popular as a getaway destination, mostly because it offers a very quiet, secluded, cosy atmosphere. Set in an idyllic setting, BrookLodge sits as part of Macreddin Village, a haven for organic food, wine, beer and one of the most popular destinations for foodies.
Property of the Week – Wyatt Hotel, Westport
The beautiful Wyatt Hotel in Westport offers Dog-Friendly Rooms in an isolated area of their lovely property. Their Dog-Friendly Rooms offer comfortable accommodation with either a Double Bed or a Double and a Single Bed to accommodate up to 3 people as well as your best mate!
Property of the Week – Sandhouse Hotel, Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal
The Sandhouse Hotel and Marine Spa is located in Rossnowlagh in Donegal, a stunning part of Ireland. This 4-star hotel overlooks the sandy Blue Flag Rossnowlagh Beach on Donegal Bay and is very popular with visitors travelling along Ireland's celebrated Wild Atlantic Way. and very popular in particular with people visiting Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.
Property of the week – The Twelve, Barna Village, Galway
The Twelve is located in the lovely seaside village of Barna, just 8 km west of Galway city, and markets itself as ‘not just a hotel, and from the look of their beautiful and well thought out website it sounds like an instantly alluring spot for a break. This boutique hotel has been the recipient of many awards...
