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Wheelchair Friendly holidays with dogs

We are often asked if we accept dogs, given that the New Forest is an incredible area for dog walking, with both forest and beach walks available.

We generally do not accept dogs in two of our properties, but legally, we must accommodate them. Pets are preferred in "Garden Bench" due to the enclosed garden.

All pets are subject to additional terms, a fee of £100 per pet per week, and the following conditions:

  • They must not be left unattended in the property.

  • They must not climb on the furniture.

  • They must only "toilet" outside, and this must be cleaned up immediately.

*Service Dogs are exempt from the fee but are still subject to the additional conditions. We must be informed upon booking and see evidence of their training/registration, as legally we must accept them in all cottages.

The criteria we use for an assistance/service dog are as follows:

According to the Equality Act 2010 (EA2012 section 173), an assistance dog means:

  • A dog trained to guide a blind person.

  • A dog trained to assist a deaf person.

  • A dog trained by a prescribed charity to assist a disabled person with epilepsy or a disability affecting their mobility, manual dexterity, physical coordination, or ability to move everyday objects.

  • A dog of a prescribed category trained to assist a disabled person with a different type of disability.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission states that assistance dogs:

  • Are highly trained.

  • Will not wander freely around the premises.

  • Will sit or lie quietly on the floor next to their owner.

  • Are trained to go to the toilet on command and are unlikely to foul in a public place.

  • Are instantly recognizable by the harness or identifying dog jacket they wear.

Assistance dogs undergo up to two years of training to support their partners.

Source: https://www.assistancedogs.org.uk/

Our dogs Booking Form can be found here - Booking form - if you are bringing your dog, we can suggest lots of wheelchair friendly walks to enable you to get the most from your stay, we will pop in a couple of towels to dry off muddy paws, and there is a garden hose in the patio if you need to clean off your dog.

Assistance Dogs on Holiday

Holidays with Other Animals

Due to allergies among our staff, we do not permit other animals such as cats, house-trained rabbits, birds, or hamsters on the premises. If these animals are found on the property, you will automatically forfeit your cleaning retainer and be asked to leave.

Emotional Support Animals

Emotional support animals, if trained to support the patient emotionally, will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. These animals must adhere to the same additional terms as dogs:

  • They must not be left unattended in the property.

  • They must not toilet indoors.

  • They must not climb on the furniture.

Emotional support animals are also subject to the additional £100 non-refundable fee per week.

 

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