Rose Hideaway, Yorkley

Rose Hideaway is a one-room cabin tucked into the woods on the edge of the Forest of Dean, and it is set up for dogs in a way very few small lets are. The cabin has its own enclosed garden at the front, and beyond the gate there is a paddock guests are free to use, so a dog that needs a proper run can get one without a car journey or a lead. Forest tracks start at the door, with Mallards Pike and Symonds Yat both a short drive away.

Owners travelling with dogs come back to the same handful of things: the field, the quiet, and the fact that the cabin is built for muddy paws rather than merely tolerating them. Throws are put out so dogs can settle on the sofa, and the hosts leave a welcome basket of bread, milk, butter and eggs from their own hens. A steady stream of repeat visitors book it whenever they are in the area for shows and trials, which says something about how it holds up over several stays.

The one thing to plan around is the livestock. Free-range chickens live immediately next door and are a genuine highlight for most dogs, who spend the evening watching them through the fence, but a dog with a strong prey drive will need managing, and the resident cockerel starts up at first light. Smaller points: parking is a short walk below the cabin, so bags and dog kit have to be carried up; there is no dog waste bin on site, so bring your own bags and somewhere to keep them; and the wi-fi drops out. The cabin is compact, with the bed in the same room as the kitchen, which suits a couple with one or two dogs rather than a bigger party.

There is no pet fee here, so dogs stay free of charge. The number of dogs allowed is not published, so confirm that when you book. For a dog-led weekend in the Forest of Dean, with an enclosed garden, a private field and walks from the doorstep, Rose Hideaway earns its 4.8/5 paw rating.