Remember when booking a staycay meant packing the pooch off to the kennels? Now, there’s no need for guilty goodbyes, as it couldn’t be easier to find a holiday rental where paws on the floor are de rigeur. Canine Cottages have set tails a-wagging with over 9000 properties on their books, all over the UK, picked specially with enclosed gardens, and loads of dog-friendly extras.

While some holiday rentals put restrictions on breeds, Canine Cottages allow all shapes and sizes. Plus, you can bring more than one, with up to 5 dogs allowed. (I hear they managed to find a suitable property for one brave holidayer who wanted to bring 12, yes, a dozen dawgs, along for the trip.) And pack the lead, as there are guaranteed good walkies on your doorstep, along with advice on local dog-friendly eateries and day trips.

If you’re planning a trip round our lovely county, check out their useful blog: Canine Guide to Devon, full of tips on hound-friendly beaches, moor and city walks, attractions where your dog is treated like one of the family, and their curated pick of 12 Paw-Friendly Holiday Cottages in Devon. I also love Canine Critics, doggie reviewers who (with the help of their owners, of course) give the low-down on their fave places. Meet the south-west’s hottest critic, Honey. She’s got 24k followers on instagram so she’s clearly got some canine cred.