BrackenXcapes Glamping, North Muskham

BrackenXcapes is a small glamping site at Bracken Farm just outside North Muskham, a few miles north of Newark, and it works well for dogs largely because of what surrounds it. The walking starts at the pod door, on quiet farm lanes and open Trent-side countryside, and the site is spread out enough that dogs are not tripping over each other.

One practical thing to settle at the booking stage: dogs are charged as an extra, and guests have found that this is not always flagged before they book. Confirm the amount with the site directly rather than assuming it is included. The owners are a family living on site who respond quickly and are easy to deal with, so it is a straightforward question to ask.

The pods themselves are comfortable and properly kitted out, with their own shower and plenty of hot water, which makes a real difference coming back from a muddy walk. The bell tents cost less but share a toilet, shower and kitchen block that some guests have found a long way from where they are sleeping, worth considering if you would rather not leave a dog alone in the tent while you use the facilities.

Two seasonal caveats. In hot weather the pods become uncomfortable: there is no through-draught, no fan provided and no shaded seating outside, which matters for a thick-coated dog. And while the site is usually very quiet, a larger group booking into the tents can change that. Taken together it earns a 4.5/5 paw rating, a good-value and genuinely dog-welcoming base for Nottinghamshire and the Trent valley, best booked outside the peak of summer if your dog feels the heat.