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London's biggest dog event is back this September. Join us on September 14th and 15th for THE dog event of the year. Following it's success last year, The Big Woof returns with a packed schedule of activities for you and your dog to enjoy. We have some old favourites returning from last year, together with some fantastic new additions to the schedule. This year's theme is Wellness and we will have a host of activities to promote a happy and healthy relationship between you and your dog. Here's what you can experience at The Big Woof 2024! Photography by Amie Barron **Just added - Napo Scent Maze ** Do some serious sniffing..... Napo Pet Insurance present the scent maze at The Big Woof where pooches can run free and be guided by their noses. Scent work is an excellent way for your dog to have fun and is also great for their mental and physical well-being. The maze will be located on Lewis Cubitt Park and you can book a 10 minute sniff-a-thon! Bond with your dog over a massage............... The Big Woof Wellness Studio is presented by The Wellness Foundry who are bringing their wealth of experience into the dog world. In the studio you can enjoy Yoga and Sound Bathing with your dog (don't worry pooches, there is no water or shampoo involved) or experience the benefits of canine massage with Galen Myotherapy . Outside the Wellness Studio you will find the Tarot Tent you can enjoy a 15 minute reading with practitioners Nikki and Yvette. Dog tarot readings can be used to answer any specific questions about your dog or to get a snapshot of how they are currently feeling. All sessions are FREE to attend or you can make a donation of your choice to our charity partner Wild at Heart Foundation. Learn some tricks, win some prizes.............. The main show arena at this year's Big Woof will be hosted by Luke's Dog School who have been working with dogs since 2015 and specialise in helping dogs and owners cope in busy, bustling areas . Luke's Dog School The show arena will host competitions, breed showcases and training demonstrations across the weekend. You can enter your dog into any of the competitions for FREE or you can make a donation of your choice to our charity partner Wild at Heart Foundation . Get the lowdown on all things DOG........ Samsung KX will once again be the location for informative talks from pet professionals. Photography by Amie Barron Bring your pooch along to the air-conditioned Samsung KX theatre to learn about: Scent Work with Rachel Rodgers Nutrition from Rupal of Talula Eats Travelling with your dog from Lottie Gross Training Tips with Luke of Luke's Dog School Canine Gut Health with Bushra of Biome9 Holistic remedies with Jacki of Gizzls You can book your place at any of the talks for FREE or you can make a donation of your choice to our charity partner Wild at Heart Foundation . Have a Mutt-chelin Dining Experience.... New for 2024 is the doggie dining experience presented by Talula Eats. Photography by Amie Barron The Talula Mutt-chelin Restaurant will be open both days for brunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Dogs can enjoy delights such as Beetroot and Pumpkin Pizza, Gourmet Beef and Peony Pupcakes. All washed down with Organic Doggie Wine. All dogs welcome - no dress code but booking essential! Do your bit for charity.......... Our charity partner Wild at Heart Foundation will be located in the shopping village in Coal Drops Yard. Come along and learn all about the wonderful work they do to support dogs in need across the globe. You can support them at The Big Woof by making a donation on your ticket and they will also be selling their gorgeous merchandise. This year we are delighted to be joined by Wild at Heart Foundation founder and renowned florist, Nikki Tibbles who will be offering 1 to 1 bouquet tutorials so you can create your own floral masterpieces to take home. Wild at Heart bouquets and flowers will also be available to purchase. Capture your pooch's best side................ There will be literally hundreds of great photo opportunities during The Big Woof but if you want the perfect portrait of your pooch, visit one of our photography pop-up studios. This year we have 3 pop-up photography studios at The Big Woof. You can book sessions with award winning Amie Barron, black & white photographer Pawtiqe and Woof Photography who partner with Woof Portraits to create amazing digital art from your photos. You can book a 20 minute shoot for FREE or you can make a donation of your choice to our charity partner Wild at Heart Foundation . Turn your dog into art............ We have 3 artists who will turn photos of your dog into memorable pieces to keep forever. Alison Russell creates FREE silhouette cut-outs of your pooch in profile. The process takes just 10 minutes and there is no need to book. Sophie Stock and S tephanie Howard create portrait sketches of your dog in their own unique styles. Sketches must be booked in advance. All artists will be situated in the Shopping Village. Something for the kids.......... Get your face painted to look like your dog. Face Painter Diana will be in the Shopping Village with her brushes at the ready to get you looking like your dog. No booking required, just turn up on the day. Face painting is for kids of all ages including ones who are actually adults. Shop until you drop............ Our Shopping Village at The Big Woof 2024 is our biggest yet with over 30 independent UK pet businesses showcasing their fabulous products. Photography by Amie Barron Covering the whole of Coal Drops Yard, you can find everything your pooch desires at The Big Woof Shopping village. How about a new collar and lead from Tails & Bloom , delicious treats from Brian Recommends , beautiful accessories from When Dogs , get kitted out in the latest collection by The Salvatore Paws or a new toy from Hiro+Wolf ? Plus much, much more.......... Keep an eye on our Instagram page for details of all pet businesses who will be popping up. The Big Woof is brought to you by Woof About events in collaboration with King's Cross Estates.

The dog friendliest restaurant in London has a new location! Every day is a fiesta at this Mexican restaurant which is also home to fine dining dog food brand Talula Eats. At Catalina's the four legged customers are treated like VIP's with a cuisine to suit even the fussiest of eaters. There's even doggie wine! All Talula Eats food is carefully created by Canine Nutritionist Rupal to give dogs not just delicious food that is made with locally sourced, fresh ingredients but food that provides a balanced diet our dogs will thrive on. To celebrate the opening of their new location in Mercato Metropolitano, Wood Wharf we are hosting a photos and pupcakes party on Sunday September 29th. Tickets are just £10 and include a photoshoot with award-winning dog photographer Amie Barron plus a free pupcake for your pooch. Their full doggie dining menu will be available on the day and of course lots of delicious Mexican food for humans too. Mercato Metropolitano welcomes dogs throughout the Wood Wharf location so you can make a day of it!

The annual event returns for it's 3rd year on October 5th Join us in Duke of York Square for the Woof About Market with over 20 independent pet companies. Bew Dogs We have some returning favourites such as Bew Dogs , Caboodle , Brian Recommends , Dogsdogscatsdogs , Hilary's Hounds , The Salvatore Paws , Green Dog , Kitty Draws , The Sociable Pup Co and Tails and Bloom . When Dogs This year, they will be joined by newcomers When Dogs , Nava + Me , Lottie Gross , Pawddrinks , Gizzls , IPE Brazil , Holistic Vet Nurse , Le Pup and Talula Eats . Amie Barron Photography Capture your pooch in the super stylish Armani store who are hosting a pop-up photography studio with Amie Barron. The sessions are FREE and you can book yours here . Amie Barron Photography Pop-Up Armani 37-42 Sloane St, London SW1X 9LP Sophie Stock Art Our friends at Knoops are hosting sketch artist Sophie Stock who will be capturing your pooches and turning them into works of art. Book your sketch here . Sophie Stock Art Knoops 69 King's Rd, London SW3 4NT Woof Photography Pop into Peter Jones* to get your pooch photographed by Woof Photography at their pop-up studio for Chelsea Dog Day. You can book your shoot here and your images can be turned into beautiful digital art by Woof Portraits . *Peter Jones welcomes dogs on leads throughout the store. Woof Photography Pop-Up 5th Floor Peter Jones Sloane Square, London SW1W 8EL The Belmond Cadogan will be offering their canine menu where dogs can enjoy dishes including Beef Tartare, Salmon, spinach and eggs and more. Whilst owners can enjoy a limited-edition gin-based cocktail, the ‘Chelsea Spaniel’ The Canine Menu The Belmond Cadogan 75 Sloane St, London SW1X 9SG Beaverbrook Townhouse will be offering dog treats and canine future predictions, visit their dog Tarot Reader on the terrace from 12-4pm on a walk in basis, free of charge. Beaverbrook Townhouse 115-116 Sloane St, London SW1X 9PJ Meet artist, Debbie Boon at Clarendon Fine Art in-store from 11.30-4pm for the opportunity to book a personalised commissioned painting of your dog. Clarendon Fine Art  133 King's Rd, London SW3 4PW Pups can indulge in a special Banana & Strawberry dog-friendly ice cream at Ice Cream Union. Ice Cream Union 166 Pavilion Rd, London SW1X 0AW Moyses Stevens will be creating beautiful floral collars for the perfect picture moment. Moyses Stevens 188 Pavilion Rd, London SW3 2BF Pop into Provenance Butchers to pick up your complimentary individually wrapped marrow bones for pups! Provenance Butchers 247 Pavilion Rd, London SW1X 0BP Discover the ‘Paw Package’ at Sloane Place Hotel where dogs who stay can enjoy a cushioned bed and goodie bag curated by Love My Human with tasty treats and shampoo to wash their paws as well as a roll of plant-based poo bags. Owners will also be given a curated dog walking map of the best local rambles. Sloane Place Hotel 60 Lower Sloane St, London SW1W 8BP There's lots more to enjoy with your pooch on Chelsea Dog Day. Check out the full list of activities here. Chelsea Dog Day 2024 supports Pets as Therapy who will be in Duke of York Square holding their giant raffle. Raffle prizes include: a complimentary Dry Eye Clinical assessment and treatment from Tom Davies; a beautiful dog collar and lead as well as a £50 gift vouchers from Aspiga; a £20 LEON voucher; luxurious hair care gift bag worth £150 from Richard Ward; a limited-edition poster ‘Alfa Romeo – King’s Road Chelsea’ from Pullman Editions; a £100 gift voucher from The Cadogan Arms; a £50 gift card from Sticks’n’Sushi; a 30-minute Pro Luminfusion treatment from Dermalogica; a £50 voucher to spend at their Pavilion Road store from Provenance Butcher; a bottle of ‘Mary Taylor Bordeaux’ from Mother Vine; Wool Cashmere Blend Socks Gift Box from Sirplus; £100 gift card from Wyse and 2 x 1 litre tubs of takeaway ice cream from Ice Cream Union; a Beagle and pink cut glass stone adjustable ring from Les Nereides; a meal for two up to £100 from POLPO and a hand painted dog portrait by artist, Shadan from Shadan Designs .

Join us for a fun, festive day at this amazing dog friendly foodie hotspot! MMy Wood Wharf Come to MMy Wood Wharf and discover some artisanal kitchens, sustainable produce, and organic wines! Meet wonderful traders selling food and drinks from around the word, explore outside along the scenic river and get cosy in one of their heated igloos. MMy Wood Wharf Humans can enjoy delicious food and drink from burgers to tacos and even ice cream! We have lined up some special offers for anyone visiting MMyWood Wharf with doggies on Sunday November 24th. The following all have special offers on the day, just let them know you are there with Woof About. Badiani have special Woof About offers on delicious gelato or signature hot chocolate. Special offers for dog owners at Meltdown Burgers. Catalinas have special offers on their Talula Eats dog menu. The MM bar will have a special prize for best dressed doggie on the day. Looking for that perfect Festive photo of your pooch for your socials or as the perfect gift this Christmas? Amie Barron will have a pop-up studio at MMy Wood Wharf where you can capture your pooch in all their festive finery. Book your shoot here. A sketch of your dog by Sophie Stock is another great gift idea and Sophie can even turn that perfect photo into your very own Christmas cards. Book your sketch here. It's time to start thinking about those perfect gifts for the pooch in your life. Woof About MMy will be joined by Bew Dogs , Paw London , For The Love of Bonner, Green Dog and Pupper Stories

A very British Afternoon Tea Pawty at StarBarks Cafe On Sunday September 22nd we will be hosting a special Afternoon Tea Pawty to celebrate the opening of this amazing dog cafe in Richmond. Humans and pooches can enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea together at StarBarks which is THE most dog friendly cafe in South West London. Spaces are very limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

A leisurely cruise up the river is a great way to spend an afternoon with your pals but if you can't afford your own luxury yacht then you will be pleased to discover that our four legged friends are welcome to join us on board GoBoat London . The boats are designed for up to 8 humans* but we would recommend no more than 4 if you have furry companions. All size dogs are welcome. You need to nominate one of your humans as the driver or they can take it in turns but it is apparently quite easy. Each boat has a table in the middle and you can take on board your own food and drinks (including alcohol). *please check the website for current Covid-19 restrictions. You can hire a GoBoat from Kingston or Paddington but we recommend you give both a try as they are very different experiences. From Kingston riverside you can choose a 1, 2 or 3 hour cruise, taking in all the sights and sounds of the Thames including some fabulous riverside homes and the beautiful Hampton Court Palace. If canals are more your thing then book a 1, 2 or 3 hour trip along the Regent's Canal. Setting off from Paddington Basin you can see Little Venice and Regent's Park. You will even spot the wild dogs at London Zoo if you're lucky! Whichever you choose, hiring a GoBoat is a great way to explore these areas of London with your pooch. If you need to find somewhere for refreshments after your adventure, Kingston riverside has a host of restaurants where dogs are allowed outside and Poor Boys , The Bishop and The Boaters welcome us inside! Around Paddington you will find Le Cochonnet , The Hero of Maida and T he Waterway all of which are dog friendly. Download our app for other nearby dog friendly pubs, restaurants and cafes.

If you haven't seen at least a hundred photos of dogs in Lavender fields this summer, then you must have been living on another planet! Doggies sitting amongst the lovely purple plants has taken Instagram by storm for the last few summers and we had major FOMO every time we saw one. So this summer we decided to find out what all the fuss was about! There are two fields within an hour of London which are both dog friendly. The first is Mayfield Lavender Farm which is near Banstead in Surrey and the second is Hitchin Lavender , only a 20 minute drive from North London. Both fields ask that dogs be kept on leads and that any poop is picked up but otherwise we are free to walk around everywhere and, more importantly pose for those Instagram photos. Mayfield Lavender, Banstead Mayfield is in Surrey so you can visit together with some of the other pretty villages (see my previous blog '3 Dog Friendly Surrey Villages') and is a 25 acre lavender farm which is open from June 1st to August 31st. You don't need to book entry, which is charged at £4 per person (FREE for under 16's) but be warned it does get very busy at peak times. The fee includes parking and there is no time limit. The fields are very flat and easy to navigate through with plenty of wide parts to fit even big dogs in. There is a cafe and shop, selling all things lavender based from soaps to honey and also a little coffee van with a few products too. Picnics are NOT permitted at Mayfield. Nearby there is a small park which also has a cafe or you can visit the Woolpack in Banstead which is very dog friendly. Hitchin Lavender, Hertfordshire This one is more convenient for our North London friends and is worth visiting later in the season because they also grow sunflowers which are at their best from mid August. To enable more people to see the sunflowers, Hitchin is open until mid September. In Summer 2020 you had to pre-book your visit which cost £7 per person (under 5's FREE) and included parking but for 2 hours only. This may change next summer so check their website before visiting. Their is a small cafe and a large covered outdoor seating area. You can also bring your own picnics here. The farm has 35 miles of lavender rows and is on a slight incline. The space between rows is a bit narrower than at Mayfield but still plenty of photo opportunities. We really enjoyed both our lavender field visits and look forward to seeing all your photos next year.

We wanted to explore East London more and find some great dog friendly places so we decided to make a weekend of it with an overnight stay at Mama Shelter in Shoreditch. The humans chose one of the rainiest days in July to go and we arrived at the hotel like four drowned rats but the super friendly staff didn't mind and still wanted to cuddle us as we checked in. They even asked for our names on the check in sheet so they could greet us whenever we passed by reception. Once in our room, the humans dried off and we checked out the facilities, which included our own beds and a bowl. We did suggest they could partner with a dog treat company as a welcome snack is always much appreciated. We did love that we had our own special welcome message written on the mirror! The room was spacious with somewhere to put our stroller and a place for the humans to eat. Plus a HUGE bed for them which is one of the things they love most about staying in a hotel. There was also a giant TV, which was lucky because the rain didn't stop all night so we stayed in and watched Secret Life of Pets 2. (Male human pretends not to like these films but we caught him smiling all the way through). The hotel vibe is cool and hip with an element of playfulness, created by French designers Dion & Arles. The overall design gives a real home from home feel, with plenty of sofas and comfy chairs and display units full of objet d'art and curiosities to admire. There is even much to look at on the ceilings. The restaurant is a huge space but unfortunately during our visit the kitchen staff were isolating due to Covid. Thankfully the helpful staff directed our hungry humans to Nebula Pizza a few doors down from the hotel who are also super dog friendly. The bar at Mama reminded the humans of some of the sunny holidays they take without us (which are obviously nowhere near as good), with its glass roof and tropical plants. As well as eating and drinking, there are other things at Mama Shelter to keep the humans occupied like video games, a foosball table and even a karaoke room if you can stand to listen to them howling. At weekends they have live music and DJ sets too but we doggies can find that a bit loud. We could only have cold buffet breakfast but there was a good selection of pastries, fruit and cold cuts. When the kitchen is fully staffed, hot dishes like shakshuka and pancakes are also available. After stuffing their faces with pastries, the humans needed a walk so we set off to find a park. Victoria Park is approximately a 10 minute walk from the hotel and is a large open park with pretty gardens, ponds and a couple of cafes. Be sure to pop into Pavilion Cafe as they make their own dog treats and have yummy treats for the humans too. You could spend a few hours in Victoria Park or you can walk through in 20 minutes, cross over the River Lee and you will find yourself in the Olympic Park. The Olympics were actually taking place in China while we on our staycation so we thought we had to get this photo from when London last hosted in 2012. If you need to refuel after all this exercise then most of the restaurants at Westfield Stratford have outside seating where we doggies are welcome. We sat outside at Wahaca before beginning our journey home. We had a fabulous staycation at Mama Shelter and look forward to visiting again soon. Rooms start from £117 per night with £20 charge per dog.

We most definitely consider ourselves to be city dogs, preferring to be in a London restaurant than a muddy field, but occasionally we do like a break away from the hustle and bustle. So we finally treated ourselves to a staycation at one of our bucket list destinations, Goodwood. Goodwood is a large country estate in Chichester, West Sussex, with a hotel, golf club, leisure complex, farm shop, gift shop and private members club. With 12,000 acres of land, there is more than enough space for walkies than our little legs need and on your stroll, you can say hello to the golfers and wave to the Duke of Richmond who still lives there (that's his house behind us). We chose to stay on 4th/5th November because that's when things can get very noisy around where we live when those crazy humans start setting fire to exploding things. It was frosty and chilly when we arrived so the welcome of the real log fire in reception was much appreciated. All the staff made a real fuss of us and gave us a map of where to go for walkies. In our room, we discovered a cosy bed, big enough for both of us, some towels, a bowl, lots of treats and poo bags. What else do we need? The room was comfortable and spacious and the human loved her huge bed. All dog friendly rooms are on the ground floor of the hotel, so you don't have far to go if you need the toilet! Humans can use the en suite bathroom!! We shared our staycation with our friend Miss Darcy and we were delighted that all 3 of us were welcome in the hotel restaurant, all public areas and the shops. But the absolute best part of staying at Goodwood is getting access to The Kennels which is the private members bar and restaurant. The Kennels used to be where the Duke's Foxhounds lived but now it's a members club and restaurant and if you stay at the hotel you can dine there. The humans said the food was exceptional. There was none left over for us so that's always a good sign. Doggie members at the kennels get their own personalised bowl. We finished off our visit with a spot of retail therapy. The shop at Goodwood has lots of things for doggies including leads, collars, bowls, bow ties and toys. Apparently we didn't need anything so she bought herself some stuff instead. Unbelievable! When we were such good boys too!

We love the beach but it usually takes us a couple of hours drive to get to one, so when we heard there was one 40 minutes away in Ruislip, we had to check it out. We discovered there’s plenty of fun to be had in this area of North West London. We started off with lunch at The Red Onion Café on the High Street. This café is what the humans call a little gem, they sometimes call us this too so we assume it’s a good thing! If it means somewhere we get a whole plate of sausages, then we agree. The café has a beautiful covered back yard with plants and fairy lights. We had our own booth with lots of comfy cushions and if it gets chilly you can also get blankets and hot water bottles to keep you snuggly. As well as the sausage, we also got water and lots of attention from all the staff. Check out our full review and more images of Red Onion Cafe here ... At the bottom of the High Street you will find the duck pond where there is a market every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. We went on Artisan Market day and were delighted to discover there was a few doggie stalls where we picked up some extra treats and a couple of bow ties for our upcoming Halloween parties. We were then ready to hit the beach at Ruislip Lido . The huge lake has a sandy beach, part of which is dog friendly all year and the area is also surrounded by woodland so plenty of fun walkies to try. The water has a shallow way in so great for little dogs who like to paddle. A miniature railway runs all around the lake and well-behaved doggies are welcome to try it so we just had to! The Ruislip Lido Railway has 2 main stations, one near the car park and one at the beach where you can catch a train every 20 minutes. Doggies have to be in the same carriage as their humans as there are no doors and we don’t want any pups jumping off while it’s moving! It does go surprisingly fast at some points, so hold on tight! There is not much room in a carriage but we all fit in one and there is enough space for one big dog and a human. Archie was a little unsure about it as he’s not a great traveller, but I loved it! You can watch a video of us here https://www.instagram.com/reel/CVSOdAZoxcD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link This much fun can be thirsty work so if you need refreshments there are 3 fabulous dog friendly pubs nearby. The White Bear , The Woodman , and The Case is Altered Woofs, Nacho x

Great Scotland Yard Hotel Dog Afternoon Tea by Talula Eats If there's an Afternoon Tea where we get our own, then you won't have to ask us twice. We will be there with tails a wagging! The human would wag hers too if she had one because she loves cake so much. The setting was the Parlour Room at The Great Scotland Yard Hotel whose beauty was matched by the stunning tea inspired by Floris London Along with freshly baked, still warm scones and cakes packed with flavour, the humans enjoyed smoked salmon and caviar and truffled egg sandwiches. No curled up at the edges cheese and pickle sarnies here! Then it was time for the main event. A selection of delicious delights for us, courtesy of our friends at Talula Eats . We started with a bowl of turkey dinner and then we each had a slice of cake, a pupcake and a biscuit. Check out our video to see how well it all went down! The Dog Afternoon Tea will be held at GSY Hotel every other Sunday from February 20th and you can book your place here . If you can't wait until the next one, you can try Talula Eats food at their restaurant Catalina's on Fridays and Saturdays. #dogfriendlylondon #dogfriendlylondonhotel #dogfriendlyhotel #dogafternoontea #dogafternoontealondon #afternoontealondon #dinewithyourdog #fourleggedfoodies #wheretotakeyourdoginlondon

In under 3 hours, London pups can get to the Isle of Wight and explore everything the beautiful island has to offer. There are so many wonderful walks and beaches and fun things to do with your pooch. We visited in September and here's some of the great places we found. Getting there: Getting to the Isle of Wight from London is so easy. By Train: South Western Railway run services from Waterloo direct to the Wightlink Ferry Terminal in Lymington, then the crossing to Yarmouth is just 30 minutes which is the shortest crossing. You can also get trains direct to Portsmouth and Southampton direct from London which have ferry links to Ryde and Cowes respectively. Once on the island, South Western Railway also run the Island Line which operates between Ryde Pier and Shanklin and there are good bus services covering the whole island. By Car: if like me, you don't travel light, then you might prefer to load up the car with all your treats! Wightlink and Red Funnel ferries carry vehicles of all sizes - you just need to be at the terminal 30 minutes prior to sailing. The terminals all have an area to stretch your legs and buy last minute snacks before you board. If you don't have a car, the fastest way to get there is by Hovercraft. Foot passengers and cyclists can catch Hovertravel from Southsea and you'll arrive in Ryde a speedy 10 minutes later! Whichever way you prefer to travel, you can be on the island in less than 3 hours from London. Once on the ferry, dogs of all sizes are welcome on the outer decks and a designated pet area on one indoor deck. All routes to the island take under an hour and are very smooth. Archie is not a great traveller but was really relaxed on the ferry. We travelled from Lymington and arrived in Yarmouth, which is small but does have a couple of dog friendly pubs - The Bugle is a great pub and the terrace at The George Hotel is a fabulous spot on sunny days. Where to stay: Our first 2 nights were spent in Tom's Eco Lodges at Tapnell Farm which is just a short drive from Yarmouth. You can stay in a safari tent or eco pod or lodge, all of which are dog friendly and are well-equipped and comfortable. There is plenty of things to do here if you have small humans in your family including an aquapark and farm attraction (no doggies at these). We did enjoy watching the cows, sheep and alpaca from a distance though. The accommodations are nicely spaced out so you get lots of peace and quiet. Tapnell Farm is also home to The Cow restaurant which is well known on the island for it's fabulous beef (made from real cows, not the ones pictured). The restaurant is housed in a spacious barn with some outside tables and we can report that the burgers didn't disappoint! Next we moved on to Cowes and stayed at the beautiful Foresters Hall . The human was relieved to be inside a solid structure as the weather turned very stormy on our third day! Luckily the hotel is very luxurious so she was happy. They are also very dog friendly so we were happy too! The staff made us feel very welcome - one of them even wanted to us to keep her company on reception! We stayed in one of the designated dog friendly rooms and we were excited to discover our very own bed and a tin of treats and food for us. We doggies are allowed in the cosy bar and in the restaurant as long as you let them know when you book. Next stop was in a beautiful converted Hayloft on Cooks Castle Farm in Wroxall. If you like horses, this is the place for you as it is a working equestrian centre and stables. We enjoyed watching the horses coming and going from the window. There is access from the property directly to the Red Squirrel Trail for lovely walkies and the whole area is very secluded and peaceful. The cottages are recently renovated and The Hayloft has a secure garden, perfect for pooches. Where: Cooks Castle Farm Stables & Cattery, St John's Rd, Wroxall, Ventnor PO38 3AA Book through: Cottages.com What to do: There are so many attractions on the island where we pooches can go. Possibly the most famous attraction is the famous Needles , a collection of chalk rocks that rise out of the Channel just off the coast of Alum Bay. We can't see what all the fuss is about but sometimes I have to just go along with the humans! The Needles is a Heritage Attraction but there is no fee, except to park the car (£6). Dog-free humans (strange as they are) can get the chair lift down to the beach but we have to walk down and it's a lot of steps but they are well-maintained and not treacherous! We dogs are allowed on the boat that takes you for a closer look at the Needles but we decided this was close enough. As you can see the beach is large pebbles so not the easiest to walk on. Alum Bay is very picturesque thanks to the world famous multi-coloured cliffs which surround it. They are made up of 21 different colours and make a stunning backdrop to the beach. Alum Bay sand is the stuff your humans might have in glass bottle on their fireplace! We had great fun feeling like giants at the Model Village in Godshill. The village is a perfect replica of the island with many of it's famous attractions to see in miniature including the steam railway and even a model of the model village! We did look up at this point to see if any giant dogs were looking down on us! All dogs are welcome on leads and can enter for free with a paying human (entry tickets are £6.50). If you prefer a steam train that's actually big enough to sit on, then head to Havenstreet near Ryde where you will find The Isle of Wight Steam Railway . All pooches are welcome, they just ask that we don't sit directly on the seats. We took our blanket so we could see out of the window and feel like we were back in the 1940s. The return journey takes around an hour and stops for 15 minutes at 2 other stations where you can get refreshments and take photos. At the station in Havenstreet there is also a museum, restaurant and gift shop. Adult return tickets are £18 (£16.50 if you book in advance online) and dogs travel for free. Our humans love donkeys so they were delighted to discover a sanctuary on the island. At the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary in Wroxall you will find over 100 donkeys over the 55 acre site. Entrance is free (donations welcome) and all dogs are welcome, even ones like Nacho who barks at them! You can find out all about the donkeys backgrounds and even adopt one (don't worry, they don't come to live with you). If you're worried about vampires or your humans just love the taste of it in their food, then you will want to visit The Garlic Farm in Sandown. Entrance is free and is a lovely walk around the farm and woods (we saw our first red squirrel here) with a free audio tour. After your walk, try out some garlicky dishes in the restaurant (they even have garlic ice cream) and stock up on everything you might need from the shop, just in time for Hallowe'en! Beaches: As you can imagine there are lots of beaches. Many have seasonal restrictions for dogs so check here to see which are good all year. Our favourite was the huge expanse of sand at Ryde as I love the feel of sand on my paws and Nacho loves to run around like a maniac! The esplanade at Ryde is a lovely walk with many cafes along the way. We walked all the way to Appley to see the Tower which looks like a giant chess piece. Duver Beach, St. Helens is a small, mostly sandy beach with Instagrammable beach huts and a café right on the beach where you can sit and relax by the sea. Where to eat: Obviously, we spent a lot of time in dog friendly pubs, restaurants and cafes but The Smoking Lobster on Ventnor Esplanade was top of the list for the humans. The restaurant is very unassuming from the outside, but don't be fooled. Inside is simply but tastefully decorated with an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs work their magic. The menu is heavily seafood based with an oriental vibe but there are some meat and veggie options too and of course there is always lobster! You can also find Smoking Lobster in West Cowes. A definite must visit for all foodies visiting the area! The restaurant at Foresters Hall is very stylish and the humans enjoyed looking at the art on the walls. We were more interested in the art on their plates. The menu is seasonal and once again seafood heavy - but what else would you expect on a small island! All the dishes were beautifully presented and delicious. The humans said it's definitely worth a visit even if you are not staying there. They also do afternoon tea, which would be lovely on their terrace in summer. If your humans like cocktails then a visit to Drunken Lobster in Ventnor town is a must. Humans can soak up the alcohol with beautifully presented delicious Asian small plates. Another must visit place for seafood lovers is The Crab and Lobster in Bembridge. The inn has a lovely terrace overlooking the sea and a cosy interior for days where the weather isn't so kind. Dogs are welcome everywhere (except in rooms overnight). Here's a few other places dog friendly places we enjoyed visiting: Chocolate Apothecary - Ryde IOW Pearl (cafe and shop) - Brighstone The Taverners pub - Godshill Toni's Tea Room - Ventnor Harbour Kitchen - Cowes The Coast Bar & Kitchen - Cowes We highly recommend our four legged friends visit the Isle of Wight. Check out Visit Isle of Wight for more inspiration and guidance. #dogfriendlyisleofwight #isleofwight #dogfriendlyholidays #dogfriendlystaycations