Make Your Holiday Cottage Pet Friendly

One of the most popular search criteria for UK staycations is for pet-friendly holidays. With over 30% of UK families owning a dog, people are looking to book pet friendly holidays and bring their pets along too for the adventure.

Holiday let owners can maximise their rental income by allowing pets, with pet-friendly properties earning up to 11% more than those that don’t.

We’ve rounded up our top 6 ways to make your holiday let pet-friendly below, read on to find out more.

Pet Friendly Furniture:

It’s important to consider that dogs do shed fur and are also likely to get muddy paws when visiting the Lakes. When furnishing your property keep this in mind and choose materials that are resilient, hard-wearing, and easy to clean. Consider washable sofa covers, throws, and blankets to protect your cushions, and pick colours that won’t show marks easily.

The Barn at Stainton

Maintain a fresh smell

One of the main reasons that owners can be hesitant to open their doors to pets is the odours that come with them.  You can find pet-friendly fabric fresheners and sprays to ensure your property always smells as fresh as a daisy.

Keep your garden secure

If your property has a garden or any outdoor space, make sure it’s safe and secure. Many dog owners will appreciate a space to let their pet run about and let off some steam. Consider putting up fences, securing gates and patching up any holes in hedges – dogs can slip through gaps if not fenced. If the outdoor space is not fully secure, make sure you note this in the guestbook – this ensures guests know to keep their pets on a lead.

Brook Cottage

Hard flooring

Hard flooring is a must in a pet-friendly property! We would recommend that you avoid laying carpets in any areas of your property where pets will be allowed – hard flooring is less likely to get damaged and is easier to maintain. Fur also sticks to carpets and is a trickier surface to clean in a pet friendly property.

Fellside Lodge

Secure cupboards

If you keep cleaning materials at your property, it goes without saying that these can be harmful to pets and should be locked safely away in a pet-friendly property. You may also want to consider lockable kitchen cupboards as a lot of food can be toxic to dogs and guests may want to make sure these are safely out of the way.

Extra touches

Consider offering a selection of dog toys or chews to help your four-legged guests settle in (and keep them occupied!). If you decide to leave any treats, ensure you keep these in the original packaging – owners will want to check the ingredients themselves. Many of our guests consider their pets as an extended family member so you’ll likely win some bonus points for with them too!

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