WHILE lockdown may have caused havoc with holidays this year, dog owners have remained resilient with their spirit for fun, adventure and togetherness, enjoying petaways when allowed to travel with leading dog-friendly holiday company PetsPyjamas.
With this in mind, PetsPyjamas feel there’s never been a more important time celebrate the UK’s dog-welcoming travel industry and shine a spotlight on the places providing their own breed of hospitality to the faithful friends who have brought comfort and companionship during this challenging year. The Swan Hotel & Spa at Newby Bridge in Ulverston, Cumbria is one of 11 places around the UK to be recognised in PetsPyjamas’ 2020 Dog-Friendly Travel Awards, scooping the title of Best New Dog-Friendly Stay for 2020.
Judged in line with the PetsPyjamas’ gold-standard of dog-friendliness, the awards were judged as follows – dog-loving atmosphere and staff at all times; three or more dog-friendly rooms available to book; four-legged access to some of the property’s communal areas and the ability to dine with their owners – special pet menu is a bonus; dog facilities and provisions such as a bed, bowls and treats in the hotel room or cottage; and nearby dog-friendly attractions such as a fabulous doggy walks or a dog-friendly beach.
The Swan Hotel & Spa at Newby Bridge impressed PetsPyjamas judges and received their Best New Dog-Friendly Stay for 2020 awards thanks to being an all-round fantastic stay in the Lakes. New to PetsPyjamas this year and packed with oodles of charm and features, judges loved their close proximity to Lake Windermere, Haverthwaite steam railway and a dog-friendly cruise. While back at the hotel, the pool, spa and playground, as well as dine with your dog options in the bar, plus homemade dog biscuits and doggie sausages for breakfast made The Swan an appealing winner.
Speaking about their award, Sarah Gibbs, Managing Director for The Swan Hotel & Spa at Newby Bridge says: “We are so thrilled to receive the PetsPyjamas best newcomer award. As a family friendly hotel we understand that dogs are most definitely part of the family and to go away without them is unthinkable. We love welcoming dogs to The Swan and find that their waggy tails and lust for life always add a little bit of extra joy to the day.”
Co-founder of PetsPyjamas, Denise Elphick says: “With these awards we wanted to say a really big thank you to all these wonderful properties, who have really excelled with their four-legged welcome, offering even more dog-friendly extras for our canine guests including doggie spa options, dining with your dog and their own special meals. And we are delighted to report a huge demand for these dog-friendly properties from our customers who wish to reward their pets for their devotion this year.”
PetsPyjamas have been delighting furry friends and their owners since 2014, with truly-welcoming petaways at more than 10,000 hotels, cottages, country houses and B&Bs in the UK and abroad. PetsPyjamas holidays offer something for every breed, personality and budget, with exceptional dog-friendly packages you won’t find anywhere else. With the first dog-friendly holiday booking, PetsPyjamas customers automatically become members of their Priority Paws club, which gives dogs and their owners access to their own VIP pet concierge, complimentary 24/7 vet advice from PawSquad for the duration of their trip, VIP discounts and exclusive deals.
See all the winners HERE and for the latest in dog-friendly holidays, visit PetsPyjamas.com.
