The best dog-friendly travel experiences for Dinkwads

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Glen Dye, Scotland

There is so much to do at Glen Dye with your dog, you might need a whole week here. They get a welcome pack on arrival and can take walks in the surrounding Scottish woodland, but best of all there are myriad activities on offer when you’re not relaxing in your cabin or Airstream caravan. You can do a baking class (£20pp) where you’ll cook up treats for your dog, take a guided walk (£10pp) around the glen with wilderness expert Stu, or try a drawing class with local artist Mel Shand (£60pp).

Cabins and cottages at Glen Dye (01330 850 689; glendyecabinsandcottages. com) cost from £175 per night; dogs stay free.

VERY IMPORTANT PETS Rome Cavalieri, Italy

If you’re not averse to a long drive or to flying your pet to the continent, Rome’s Waldorf Astoria, Rome Cavalieri, is well worth the journey. Its renowned Very Important Pets program sees dogs treated like fashion icons during their stay, as they will be presented with a personalised cashmere jumper with their name printed in rhinestones, and can dine on a special dog menu that offers fresh pasta for pets. Plus, while you are in the spa, the hotel staff will take your pooch across town to La Domus Aventina, a dog spa where they can enjoy a shampoo and a massage. Rome Cavalieri (0039 063 5091; romecavalieri.com) has double rooms from £264 excluding breakfast; dogs from £30 per night; dog spa treatment from £95.

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Six Senses Crans-Montana, Switzerland

If you have ever wanted to venture into Europe with your dog, Six Senses Crans-Montana is the place to go. It has dog-friendly rooms, suites and a threebedroom apartment for year-round mountain adventures. There is a beautiful onsite spa – and while you are enjoying your own pampering, the dog can indulge in some too: the Paw, Paw program offers three different kinds of treatment for your dog (a facial, paw massage or fur “fresh and fluff ”), as well as a healthy menu designed especially for canine diners. Double rooms at Six Senses Crans Montana (0041 58806 2020; sixsenses.com) cost from £858 per night; dog treatments from £45.

A FESTIVAL OF DOGS Various locations, UK Think Glastonbury but for dogs: instead of musicians you have dog performers and instead of hippies in the Green Fields there are stalls selling everything from pawsecco to doggy energy drinks. There are talks by experts such as TV’s Adem Fehmi and Steph’s Packed Lunch pet correspondent Chloe Fuller. If you are lucky, you might even run into celebrities like Michaela Strachan and Matt Baker. Dogfest (dogfest.co.uk) is held at various locations across the UK from April to September; weekend tickets from £32.

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Great Scotland Yard Hotel, London

Dogs are always well looked after at the Great Scotland Yard Hotel, one of London’s most storied properties set within the former HQ of the Metropolitan Police. On Sundays, though, it is even better. Each week, the hotel’s chefs prepare specially adapted afternoon tea for dogs, including pupcakes, served in fine china bowls, and organic vegetables with fine meats. Humans get treats, too, of course, with pastries, cakes and fresh scones on offer. Great Scotland Yard Hotel (020 7925 4700; hyatt.com) has doubles from £316 per night excluding breakfast; dogs £50 per night; afternoon tea from £59pp.