New For 2024: Dog-friendly glamping at Tor View Shepherds Huts

From 2024, we’re excited and wagging our tails to announce that you will be able to bring one medium sized well-behaved dog to stay in Lens Hut (for a small fee).

When it comes to glamping, dog-friendly means that you and your dog will both be welcome to stay and enjoy a memorable adventure in the great outdoors. There will be plenty of space for your dog and a cosy spot for it to sleep, but not on any of the furniture. It can be great fun taking your dog on a glamping holiday, but it can require extra preparation – it’s wise to have your pet microchipped, and you’ll want to ensure you pack all their essentials (food, lead etc).

What should you pack for your medium sized dog’s glamping adventure?
As dogs are highly territorial animals who like to know what’s theirs and what isn’t, bringing your dog’s own bed is often a wise choice. It gives them an area that’s theirs to settle down in, or retreat to if they’re nervous; you may also wish to consider an extendable lead, and a blanket or stuffed toy, purely to remind them of their home and keep them calm.

Accidents can happen so be sure to be prepared with a list of your emergency contacts, or local vets should you potentially need them. It’s an uncomfortable idea to entertain, but you’ll be happy you did if you end up needing it.

Much like their owners, dogs will need a little backpack for all their adventure provisions! This could be a tiny rucksack of their own that you shoulder alongside your bag, a space inside your rucksack. Make sure you include a travel water bowl, water bottle, treats and poop bags.

Just like you, your canine friend needs little snacks, pick-me-ups and even regular meals – especially if they’re taking on new adventures where they’ll burn lots of extra calories. Changing their routine and being in new environments can also be stressful for them, and they might not eat as much or as frequently as usual.

Dogs tend to behave really well, until they see an available mud bath. It can be very useful to be able to wash them off with your own muddy kit before they get in the car, let alone into a hut you’re staying.

You will need something to dry off those little paws after a hosing, so a towel is a must. Blankets are also always wise – whilst it’s possible if you have a short-haired breed they might get a little chilly, it’s less about the warmth factor and more about the familiar smell. Having blankets that remind them of home can help them acclimatise to their new surroundings and to long and potentially stressful car journeys. It might, however, get a bit chilly, so getting a little jacket or fleece for them can be a great investment.

Please be mindful that there may be cattle or tractors in surrounding fields and we also have several cats onsite. Therefore, please keep your dog under close control at all times – whilst the area outside is dog friendly, it is not completely escape-proof.

Onsite facilities here:

• Dedicated exclusive 500-metre dog exercise field route in front of the hut.
• Direct access to various footpaths and trails.
• Outside cold-water hose pipe close to the hut.
• Dog anchor point located on lawn.
• Dog waste bin provided.
• No other dogs onsite.