The Old Coach House

Paw rating: 4/5. The Old Coach House is a large whole-house rental in Witney, Oxfordshire, set up for groups travelling together. Confirmed pet reviews show a property where the layout works well for dogs but where the cleanliness can let the experience down — worth knowing in advance.

The recurring positives for dog owners are the size and the garden. Multiple guests describe the outdoor space as large, enclosed and "safe for dogs and children" — a useful combination for groups travelling with both. The terrace is reported as spacious with comfortable furniture, the kind of setup where a dog can be out with you while a group is using the garden. The location is walkable into Witney town, which gives easy access to pubs (the Plough and the Elm Tree both come up in reviews) for evening drinks before heading back.

Inside, the layout suits seven adults plus one dog, per a recent group's report. The kitchen is well laid out and the dining table is described as sociable. The one structural caveat: the spiral staircase between floors and an additional set of steps up to one bedroom — fine for fit adults and most dogs but worth thinking about for older dogs or any breed that struggles with steep stairs.

The honest negative across recent reports is housekeeping. Two reviewers flag floors that weren't properly cleaned, and one specifically mentions dog excrement on the gravel outside on arrival — the kind of detail that matters more to pet owners than most. The property is clearly set up to welcome dogs (large enclosed garden, hard floors), but it's worth setting expectations on cleanliness before booking. Hotel-side pet policy isn't disclosed on Agoda, so confirm fees and dog numbers directly. Best suited to groups of multiple adults with one well-behaved dog of any size.