The recently refurbed Maynard Hotel near Sheffield in the Peak District, has declared itself a dog-friendly zone in the nicest possible way. We haven't yet visited the Maynard but we already like their continental attitude toward four-legged traveling companions.

Pointing out that their location in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park, is ideal for walkies, Paul Dowling, a hotel spokesperson, said,
"...it would be a shame for dogs...to miss out on the countryside surrounding the hotel. There should be no reason why pet owners can't enjoy a good quality hotel with their animals, yet there is a dearth of hotels prepared to take pets, as we have found to our own cost in the past. The price of putting pets into kennels can be significant, and many owners naturally prefer not to leave their pets in the hands of strangers. We believe that most pet owners are responsible and the vast majority of pets are well behaved. Within reason, therefore, we will welcome pets... "

Wallace the Westie (shown here dining with excellent good manners in Paris) and I like their style and wish them luck. If you visit the Maynard or have discovered other pet-friendly accommodations, do send us your impressions by commenting below.

• See our tested and recommended Dog-Friendly hotels
• Find out more about the Peak District and other UK national parks
• Visit the Maynard website

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