Janet Hale Studios, Garden Apartment

Janet Hale Studios is a compact garden annex on the edge of Glastonbury, a walk of a few minutes from the high street, the abbey and the lane up to the Tor. For a dog that is happy setting off on foot from the door, the location is close to ideal: a proper hill walk, a town full of cafes with outdoor tables, and the Somerset Levels a short drive further out.

Pets are taken by prior arrangement rather than simply booked in, and the property charges a further 3 GBP per stay for each pet, so the conversation happens before you arrive rather than at the door. That approval step matters here, because experiences with dogs have been genuinely mixed. Guests with dogs have described a warm reception, heating switched on ahead of a wet walking day and useful local knowledge from the host. Others travelling with dogs have felt they were not really wanted despite the dog-friendly listing, and found the host's presence around the shared garden intrusive rather than welcoming.

The outdoor space is limited and partly occupied by a parked camper van, so this is not a property with a garden a dog can use unsupervised. A strong dog smell inside the annex has also been raised, which is worth knowing if anyone in your party is sensitive to it, though it does confirm that dogs really do stay here. Inside, the studio is small but comfortable, with a good-sized bathroom and everything needed for a couple of nights.

The 4.1/5 paw rating reflects that split rather than a settled consensus. It works best for a short Glastonbury stop with one small, settled dog, where walking from the door is the point and a host who is around and involved counts as a plus. Anyone who wants privacy, quiet and enclosed outdoor space for their dog should look at a self-contained cottage instead.