Six dog friendly hot tub cottages on the Isle of Wight, plus 2026 beach dog rules, free ferry crossings for dogs, walks and pubs where pets are welcome.
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If you’re looking for a quirky retreat with cute neighbours, including adorable sheep and goats, then this shepherd’s hut near Newport on the Isle of Wight is perfect. The farm the property sits on is home to animals rescued by the owner and you’re welcome to meet them.
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This property sits in the calm surroundings of a beautiful harbour where water flows in from the River Medina.
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Newly refurbished 5-Bedroom Hot Tub Cottage in East Cowes is situated on the edge of 250 acres of breath-taking grade 1 historic parkland. Nestled within 2.5 acres of beautiful grounds, this exquisite holiday home offers stunning rural views and a tranquil escape.
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Discover rustic charm and comfort at this enchanting thatched cottage, which rests in the countryside's heart, offering idyllic views of the rolling farmland fields. Start your day by exploring the Niton Undercliff, a stunning coastal area known for its unique microclimate and lush vegetation. Take advantage of a visit to St.
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This gorgeous cottage is nestled along a lane in the countryside offering views of the rolling fields. The seaside town of Ventnor is 4 miles and well worth a visit for those who on are the hunt for fresh sea air. Here you can stop for a drink in a local pub or enjoy lunch at one of the many excellent eateries.
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This cosy, coastal cottage is situated perfectly with easy access to Ventnor Town and the beach, both offering ample shops, restaurants and bars. Why not take a stroll down to the seafront and sample some of the freshest seafood on the island? Or head into the town for brunch at one of the funky cafés?
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This stylish cottage, both wheelchair accessible and pet friendly, is located in the popular sailing town of Yarmouth, a fantastic base from which to explore all that’s on offer on the Isle of Wight. There is so much to see when you visit this beautiful island.
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This charming detached cottage is tucked back from the main road heading into Lymington, on the southern edge of the New Forest National Park. Endless walking and cycling routes can be found in the local area, taking in the stunning landscape the forest is renowned for. You may even spot some of the resident ponies and cattle roaming the heathland.
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Adjacent to the owners’ home yet offering a good degree of seclusion, this contemporary annexe is set in a leafy location within the New Forest. Set between Sway and Lymington, Pennington is a peaceful location with an abundance of spectacular countryside surrounding it.
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Adjacent to the owners’ home yet with privacy assured, this contemporary detached annexe is tucked in a tranquil corner of the New Forest. Near to both Lymington and Sway, Pennington is a fantastic base giving easy access to its spectacular countryside surrounds. Enjoy days spent walking and cycling, with many routes passing popular country pubs where you can rest a while.
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Set within a leafy spot 2 miles west of popular Lymington, from here you can easily explore the beautiful New Forest National Park, a magnificent natural playground of ancient woodlands, heathland, and meandering streams, where wild ponies roam freely, or why not enjoy sailing or kayaking on the Solent.
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This charming forest retreat, renovated in 2022 by award-winning designer Kia Stanford, is the ideal base to experience all the New Forest has to offer. Stroll through the forest with your four-legged friends, go on an off-road cycle ride, or ride a horse along the coast.
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This unique and enchanting property, adjacent to the owners property, nestles in the heart of New Forest National Park and offers fantastic accommodation to couples and small families seeking outdoor adventures with the dogs in tow.
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This stylish character property is located in the heart of the village of Sway, with enviable access to the coast and the stunning landscape of the New Forest National Park. Ideally situated for all manner of outdoor pursuits, there is a wide network of walking and cycling routes nearby, often taking in one of the many country pubs.
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Hoburne Bashley Park is a family-friendly holiday park nestled in woodland where this contemporary and well-decorated lodge is ideally located amongst other lodges. Experience a spa day at the park or play a round of golf on the park's own golf course.
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A contemporary and well-decorated lodge which is ideally located amongst similar luxury lodges in Hoburne Bashley Park, a family friendly holiday park nestled within woodland. Enjoy a spa day or a 9-hole round of golf at the park’s very own golf course.
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Escape to this stunning lodge in Hambledon, meticulously designed and impeccably finished, ideal for couples, friends, or small families eager to explore Hampshire's beautiful countryside.
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One of two properties set at the end of a private driveway, this striking property is a nature lover's paradise. A walk downhill through your own bluebell woods and a Site of Special Scientific Interest takes you to a private stretch of riverbank where you can take in the view from the marshland or bring your paddleboard for a trip on the water.
Picture the end of a long day on the Isle of Wight coast: sandy paws drying off on the decking, the kettle on, and you sinking into a private hot tub as the light fades over the chalk downs. That’s a dog friendly Isle of Wight holiday, and it’s why so many guests bring the dog across the Solent.
All of the Isle of Wight cottages with hot tubs on this page welcome pets.
They’re spread right round the island, from a thatched retreat near Niton to a waterside home in Ryde and a single-storey lodge in Bembridge. Nowhere on the Isle of Wight is much more than half an hour’s drive from the sea. You’ll find 15 beaches where dogs can run all year, National Trust downland above the Needles and seaside pubs where muddy boots and paws are welcome. Better still, your dog crosses for free.
These are real holiday cottages you can book through Cottage with a Hot Tub, each with its own hot tub. Ratings and sleeping numbers come from the listings, so click through for dates, prices and how many dogs each one allows.
A thatched cottage in the countryside with views over rolling farmland, half a mile from Niton village.
A panelled boot room by the front door is made for muddy paws and wet coats. St Catherine’s Lighthouse is 2 miles away and Niton Beach under 2 miles, while the Niton Undercliff, with its own mild microclimate, is right on your doorstep for coastal walks.
A stylish, wheelchair accessible cottage in the sailing town of Yarmouth, with places to eat a few minutes’ level walk away. Inside there’s an open-plan kitchen and dining area with bifold doors onto the terrace and garden, plus two lounges.
Sandhard Beach is a short stroll across the river, and the Lymington ferry docks right in town.
A detached house a few paces from a beach in Freshwater, with an enclosed garden, off-road parking and Yarmouth just 2.4 miles away.
It’s the best base on this page for big West Wight walks, as Tennyson Down and the Compton Downs both start within a few minutes’ drive. Come back windswept and let the hot tub do the rest.
A spacious single-storey holiday home right on the water’s edge, with a private dock, boat parking and views across the water. Newport is 5.1 miles away and Sandown 8.8 miles.
No stairs suits older dogs nicely.
A beautifully presented single-storey lodge with countryside views, on-site facilities including a pool, and a beach close by. Ryde is 7.6 miles away, and with two bedrooms and two bathrooms it works for a couple of couples or a small family. It’s an easy, relaxed getaway.
Two year-round dog beaches, Whitecliff Bay and the beach at Bembridge, are close, and the clifftop circuit over Culver Down is just up the road.
A cosy terraced cottage with easy access to town, the seafront and the coastal path, with a wood burner in the living room and a country garden out front.
It’s a romantic island retreat for two, or a couple and a child, with Godshill and Niton both within 5 miles. Steephill Cove and Bonchurch, which welcome dogs all year, are close by.
Most of them. The Isle of Wight Council’s Public Spaces Protection Order keeps dogs off parts of 11 beaches from 1 May to 30 September: Colwell, Cowes, East Cowes, Freshwater Bay, Gurnard, Sandown, Shanklin, Springvale, Ventnor, Yaverland and Ryde. Signs on each one show where the zone starts and stops, and dogs have to be on a lead on every public road and pavement on the island, all year round.
OnTheWight’s 2026 list names 15 places where dogs can go at any time. Here’s the handy bit, matched to the summer zones:
| Summer dog zone (1 May to 30 Sept) | Year-round dog beach near it |
|---|---|
| Ryde, main beach | Ryde west of the pier, Appley east of Appley Tower, Seagrove |
| Sandown and Shanklin | Yaverland east of the car park, Whitecliff Bay, Bembridge |
| Ventnor | Steephill Cove, Bonchurch |
| Freshwater Bay | Brook Bay, Chilton Chine |
| Colwell | Colwell Bay east of the slipway, Totland |
| Springvale | Priory Bay |
Atherfield Bay and Rocken End on the south coast make up the 15, and from October to April the summer zones lift so the whole shore is yours.
Getting there’s the easy part. Both big crossings carry dogs for nothing, whatever the size!
Coming from the north? Lymington sits on the edge of the New Forest, so it’s easy to add a few nights there first. Our New Forest guide for dog owners has some ideas.
Stand on the clifftop and you’ll see the coloured sands of Alum Bay below, with white chalk stacks marching out to sea. Then hop on a boat trip, dog and all, for the best view of them.
Puff through the countryside in a restored carriage with the dog at your feet. A day ticket covers unlimited rides, and the Santa Specials run from 12 to 24 December 2026, which makes a festive Isle of Wight short break easy to plan around.
Thanks to the Undercliff’s mild climate, plants from all over the world grow outdoors across 22 acres.
Both are run by English Heritage, and both let your dog in. At Osborne, Queen Victoria’s seaside home, dogs can walk the grounds and join you at the Terrace Restaurant’s outdoor tables, though only assistance dogs can go into the house or onto the beach. The castle welcomes dogs on leads everywhere except the museum.
All three cross National Trust land. The chalk paths get slippery and the wind up top can be fierce.
Keep well back from the cliff edge.
The Spyglass Inn sits right on Ventnor Esplanade looking out over the Channel, and its own motto says it all: “Muddy boots and well behaved dogs welcome!” Down at the foot of Shanklin Chine, Fisherman’s Cottage takes dogs at its outside tables only, on a lead. Hours change with the seasons, so check before you walk down.
Because the best bits happen out of season. Once the beach zones lift on 1 October, you and the dog have the coast to yourselves.
An autumn or winter evening in a hot tub under island skies is hard to beat, and with your own garden you aren’t leaving the dog alone to go out for the night. Self-catering accommodation with a hot tub also means muddy towels, late dinners and early walks all happen on your terms. That’s the whole point of a hot tub getaway, really.
Before you set off, run through this:
No. Wightlink and Red Funnel both carry dogs free. Wightlink just asks you to add your pet when you book.
Yes, on most of them. Parts of 11 beaches are closed to dogs from 1 May to 30 September, including the busy town beaches at Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor.
Into the grounds and the outdoor restaurant seating, yes, but only assistance dogs can go inside the house or onto Osborne’s beach.
Yes. Crosswinds 67 in Bembridge is a single-storey lodge with its own hot tub, and it welcomes pets.
Topsails and Byewater both sleep eight in four bedrooms, which suits a family holiday or a group of friends.
Want to see every Isle of Wight accommodation with a hot tub? Browse all our hot tub cottages on the Isle of Wight, read our guide to Isle of Wight short breaks or see our boutique Isle of Wight stays. For more cottages with hot tubs that take pets, try our pet friendly hot tub cottages and guides for dog owners across the UK.
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