Pet-friendly hotels in Great Britain

With a stay at George Hotel in Frome, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Center Parcs Longleat Forest and Longleat Safari and Adventure Park. This inn is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Roman Baths and 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from Thermae Bath Spa.

• Family rooms with bunk beds
• Close to North Pier and Blackpool Tower
• Spa and 24-hour gym

Family stays in Blackpool are easy and affordable with the Grand Hotel Blackpool. Formerly the Blackpool Hilton Hotel, this place has a prime spot on Blackpool’s popular seaside promenade. So you’re granted quick (20 minutes’ walk, to be precise) access to North Pier, Blackpool Tower and the famous Blackpool Illuminations.

There are room options for all sorts of travellers. You can book sea-view rooms, a suite with a separate living area, or family rooms. The latter comes with either sofa beds or bunk beds for the kids. Talking of kids, they’ve got their own menu in the restaurant, which lines up views out over the promenade. It deals in breakfast and dinner, but you can grab a snack in between from the Lounge Bar. Or a nightcap or two – depending on how you roll.

When you’re not out sightseeing, there’s a health club with a 24-hour gym and a spa. At the spa, you can relax in a heated indoor pool, sauna or steam room. For business trips, there’s a whole centre with 11 meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi.

With a stay at Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton in Buxton, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Buxton Opera House. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Slopes and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.

With a stay at Quorn Country Hotel in Loughborough, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Loughborough University and Mountsorrel Railway. This hotel is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Donington Park Racing Circuit and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Soar Valley Leisure Centre.

Located in Lancaster, Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG is on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute drive of The Centre at Halton and Grand Theater. This spa hotel is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 1.9 mi (3 km) from The Dukes.

Located in Leicester, Leicester Marriott Hotel is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of King Power Stadium and University of Leicester. This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Highcross Shopping Centre and 4.3 mi (7 km) from De Montford Hall.

A stay at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel places you in the heart of Bedford, steps from St. Paul's Church and 4 minutes by foot from Bedford Corn Exchange. This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from John Bunyan Museum.

With a stay at Mercure White Hart Hotel Salisbury and Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Salisbury – a 1-minute drive from Salisbury Cathedral and 11 minutes from New Forest National Park. This hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Stonehenge and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Southampton Skating.

With a stay at The Dragon Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Swansea, steps from Swansea Castle and within a 5-minute walk of Swansea Market. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from LC Swansea and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from National Waterfront Museum.

When you stay at Avisford Park Hotel in Arundel, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Goodwood Motor Circuit. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Avisford Park Golf Club and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Fontwell Park Racecourse.

Located in Leicester, Hilton Leicester is in the business district – a 3-minute drive from Mecca Bingo Leicester and 5 minutes from De Montfort University. This hotel is 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from Loughborough University and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Grace Road.

• Access to central London
• Great business facilities
• Restaurant and bar

This former Georgian mansion in Epping Forest is really well placed for trips into London. The London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel is just minutes from the M11 and M25, as well as a five-minute drive from Woodford underground station. From here, you’ll be whisked into London on the Central Line. You can be at Westfield shopping centre, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park or the O2 in no time.

Even if you’re not interested in exploring the capital, the London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel is a great choice for business travellers. There are five meeting rooms, all with the latest audio-visual tech. The biggest suite has room for up to 500 people, while the smallest room fits 15. Plus, there are more than 100 parking spaces.

For any downtime, there’s a restaurant serving a mix of modern British dishes and old favourites, like burgers and fish and chips. Breakfast is served here, too. You can tuck into a buffet, or get omelettes, kippers or porridge cooked to order. Next to the restaurant, there’s a bar. You can take your cocktail into the drawing room for a read, watch BT Sports, or enjoy a tipple on the terrace if the weather’s playing ball.

A stay at B&B HOTEL Ipswich places you in the heart of Ipswich, within a 15-minute walk of Portman Road and Cardinal Park. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Willis Building and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dance East.

With a stay at Sedgebrook Hall in Northampton, you'll be just steps from Northamptonshire County Golf Club and Northampton and Lamport Railway. This spa hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Brampton Heath Golf Centre and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Brixworth Country Park.

With a stay at ABode Canterbury, you'll be centrally located in Canterbury, within a 5-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and Beaney House of Art & Knowledge. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Weaver's House and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Eastbridge Hospital.

A stay at Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge places you in the heart of Cambridge, steps from University of Cambridge and Hobson's Conduit. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Fitzwilliam Museum and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from The Backs.

With a stay at Mercure Haydock Hotel in St Helens (Haydock), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Haydock Park Racecourse and 8 minutes from Leigh Sports Village. This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Wigan Pier and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from DW Stadium.

Located in Slough, Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor by IHG is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Absolutely Ice - Slough Ice Arena and Eton College. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Windsor Racecourse and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Windsor Castle.

With a stay at Slebech Park Restaurant & Rooms in Haverfordwest, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Steep Ravine. This luxury bed & breakfast is 22.9 mi (36.9 km) from Tenby Beach and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from The Creative Cafe Haverfordwest.

With a stay at Hampton by Hilton Corby/Kettering in Corby, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Corby Tennis Centre and Rockingham Castle. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from International Swimming Pool and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Deene Park.