Holiday time is family time and, where your pet is an integral part of that unit, the quest for your holiday base needs to take into account the consideration of selecting dog friendly accommodation. We are without doubt a country of people who love dogs so maybe you might not expect the search to be a difficult one nor is it if you require something basic. For the more discerning tourist however, with the family pet in tow, who would like comfort and luxury, dog friendly accommodation choices become considerably scarcer.

Holidays are all about location with each individual's ideal being thankfully somewhat different. However, there are some common elements many of us seek and these include stunning locations, a number of options for days out and activities and also the chance to rest our head upon a pillow at the end of a day in a place we feel comfortable in. The Holsworthy area in North Devon, wonderfully near to the Cornish border, offers holiday makers all of the commonly sought after needs plus luxury, dog friendly accommodation with pet friendly cottages for rental throughout the year.

As an extra bonus for pet owners, this area which already offers a lot, has the dog friendly beaches of Sandy Mouth, Summerleaze, Northcott and the south beach section of Widemouth Bay all on the doorstep.

The area is rich in wide open spaces, natural and unspoilt environments and abounds with opportunities for vacation activities such as golfing, angling, walking, horse riding and watching birds. If being water-bound is the aim then look no further, with a wealth of options to suit all - from the complete beginner to the many years experienced individual. Activities like wind-surfing, kayaking, swimming and sea fishing trip opportunities are within easy reach of your dog friendly accommodation base. If relaxation and the urge to wander very little from your luxury accommodation is what you are considering you'll be able to have that too in the setting of beautiful, restful gardens.

It's so often the case that the priority of securing dog friendly accommodation means needing to be satisfied with second best regarding other holiday requirements but this area allows the very best of all possible worlds. It's good to know that dog friendly accommodation doesn't have to mean compromise if you locate the right place, allowing both you and your dog to have the getaway or break you are searching for.