Hazel Manor Wing

Hazel Manor Wing is a self-catering wing of a country manor at Miserden, deep in the Gloucestershire countryside and within easy reach of Cirencester, Stroud and Cheltenham. It is the kind of Cotswold base that suits dogs well: a whole property to yourselves with no shared corridors, a fully enclosed courtyard garden off the door, and owners who have been happy to let guests walk their dogs across the estate.

That enclosed garden is what guests travelling with dogs mention first. It is secure enough to let a dog out unsupervised, and the grassy area to the rear near the tennis court gives room for a proper run. Beyond the garden, guests have generally had the run of the estate's gardens and fields, with the sensible caveat that access is restricted when livestock are grazing. Parties bringing two dogs are routine here, and the hard floors and generously stocked kitchen make clearing up after a muddy walk straightforward.

Two things are worth knowing before booking. The property sits on its own down narrow lanes and there is no footpath onto open country from the door, so daily walks mean getting in the car; Minchinhampton Common, Selsley Common and Crickley Hill are the ones guests name most often. Second, several parties with dogs have been woken at night by other dogs barking elsewhere on the estate. For most it was a minor annoyance, for a couple of guests it spoilt the sleep. Reviews are also inconsistent on outdoor upkeep, with tired garden furniture and the thoroughness of the changeover clean drawing repeat criticism even while the interior is praised as immaculate.

Miserden has a well-regarded garden a short drive away, and guests report that nearby pubs vary in how far the welcome extends, with the Golden Heart Inn named as fully dog friendly. With a 4.8/5 paw rating from a consistently enthusiastic run of dog-owning guests, Hazel Manor Wing suits a family or two couples with dogs who want a comfortable, high-spec Cotswold base and do not mind driving to their walks.