[/caption]Today, however, there are many hotels with pet acceptance policies. Even some of the large, well-known hotel chains allow pets now. In many cases, all of the corporate-owned hotels in a chain will accept pets, with individual franchise owners getting to decide their pet policy on their own. Since you may not know in advance if a hotel is a corporate or franchise establishment, you should always call in advance to ask about pets if you're going to be bringing along your cat or dog.
In most hotels that accept pets, there are a few basic universal expectations. That means no letting your dog run loose off a leash on hotel grounds. Going to hotels with pets can be a lot of fun if you do things right and follow the rules.
For the 7.4 million UK dog owners the question of where to go on holiday also includes a decision about the dog. The Borrowdale Hotel in Borrowdale, Keswick has been looking after dogs since it was built - that's over 140 years of doggy hospitality. This year the hotel decided to add dog treats to guests rooms, as well as bowls, beds and blankets if needed, but the biggest difference guests will notice is the introduction of a dog walking service.
Guests holidaying for 7 nights can indulge their pampered pooches in this dog friendly accommodation with a free dog grooming session - something the hotel thinks will prove popular for some of the longer haired pets that have hiked miles around the Lake District during the week.
Dog friendly hotels in areas such as The Lake District are perfectly situated for dog lovers, with ambling river and lake side walks from the door and more challenging fells all around.
