National Pet Month 2025 – Our newest dog-friendly holiday cottages on the Suffolk Coast

As passionate dog lovers, we take pride in the fact that more than half of our holiday cottages in Suffolk are dog-friendly.

Suffolk is an ideal getaway for you and your canine companion, featuring miles of stunning coastline, numerous footpaths and walking trails to explore, and a fantastic variety of cafes and restaurants that are happy to accommodate dogs. If you’re considering a trip to the Suffolk Coast with your pet, be sure to check out our comprehensive dog-friendly guide for all our top tips and destinations for your four-legged companion.

This April, Durrants Holiday Cottages is excited to celebrate National Pet Month, highlighting our collection of dog-friendly holiday cottages along the beautiful Suffolk Coast. We’ve been hard at work expanding our selection of cottages that welcome furry friends, and you can see all our new holiday cottages which are dog-friendly below.

12a Fieldstile Road
Location: Southwold
Sleeps: 2 + 2

This charming and inviting apartment is perfectly situated for pet owners. Just a quick walk to the beach, you’ll also find The Canteen nearby – a dog-friendly café and restaurant that offers delicious specialty coffees, brunch, and seasonal lunches. Inside, the apartment features mostly hard flooring, and there’s a shared courtyard at the rear, ideal for relaxing on warm summer days. Right across the street, St Edmunds Green provides a lovely space for your furry friend to run around and enjoy the outdoors. Whilst the holiday apartment is mainly suited to two guests, there is a sofa bed should you need to accommodate additional guests.

Silver Shore
Location: Southwold
Sleeps 6

Be prepared to be wowed by the glamourous Silver Shore! This holiday home can accommodate the whole family and comes with everything you could desire for an easy self-catering holiday. There’s private parking, a fully enclosed rear garden for your dog to play, plus a large open plan ground floor kitchen, dining and living area for a social setting. From this location Southwold’s glorious Common, the perfect spot for dog-walking, is just a stroll away, plus Southwold’s sandy beach and High Street are easily accessible.

Waverley
Location: Southwold
Sleeps: 6

Waverley boasts an unbeatable location! With stunning views of Southwold’s beautiful Common, it’s an ideal spot for dog lovers. This inviting townhouse offers ample space for all, and it warmly accommodates two pets, making them feel right at home in the open plan sitting and dining area. Additionally, the fully enclosed paved courtyard at the back provides a safe space, though your dogs will likely be eager to dash out the front door to explore the expansive grassy Common just waiting for their adventures!

Aberford
Location: Reydon
Sleeps: 4

Discover a chic holiday getaway at Aberford! This cosy ground floor cottage is located in the serene village of Reydon, only a mile from the vibrant centre of Southwold. You’ll find numerous walking paths and trails right at your doorstep, and don’t miss the stunning bluebells at Reydon Wood Nature Reserve (please note dogs must be kept on a lead at the Nature Reserve). Aberford features an enclosed rear garden for your furry friend, though please be aware that the front of the cottage is open.

Wood End
Location: Reydon
Sleeps: 4

This holiday home impresses right from the start. It’s an exceptionally dog-friendly retreat that boasts stunning and elegantly decorated living spaces, all with views of the vast garden and surrounding fields. Wood End offers plenty of outdoor space for your furry friends, featuring a spacious rear garden with an artificial grass lawn and a beautiful terrace that encircles the house. The owners go the extra mile to accommodate your pets, providing dog bowls and sofa covers for their comfort. Wood End is an excellent destination for a dog-friendly getaway, offering a variety of walking trails, footpaths, and open areas just waiting to be explored, with Southwold’s sandy beach just a short drive away.

If we’ve got tails wagging for a holiday to the Suffolk Coast then don’t hesitate to take a look at all our complete dog-friendly holiday cottages collection. We offer a wonderful variety of Suffolk Coast cottages that cater to your four-legged friends, ranging from seaside escapes to cottages with spacious gardens. If you need a suggestion, feel free to reach out to our friendly team here at Durrants Holiday Cottages. Each member has personally visited our holiday homes, allowing them to provide you with valuable insights about the holiday cottages we offer, ensuring you make an informed choice.