Frankie goes to…

As the proud owners of two cockapoos, we soon discovered that the increase from one dog to two meant that even greater care needed to be taken when choosing our dog friendly holiday accommodation. Now an important part of our family, Freya and Frankie always join us on our travels in the UK.

‘Frankie goes to…’ is a play on Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Frankie (pictured left) initially reported back on the places we stay, with Review Blogs published after each visit. As Frankie is well beyond her teenage years, and finds she has no time for writing blogs, it’s now left to me, with Freya and Frankie enjoying the fun.

However, Frankie still awards up to Five Paws for:

Please note: I have no alliance, involvement or receive payment from any of the venues listed;
these are purely based on our personal experiences as we travel around with our fluffy companions.
Frankie & Freya

Reviews: Up-dated if we return & there are any changes


The Castle Hotel, Bishops Castle, Shropshire (Three visits)

Date of stay: 26 to 29 August 2020. Frankie’s review here.

Gwlgri Holiday Cottage, Church Bay, Anglesey (Two visits)

Date of stay: 16 to 20 September 2020. Frankie’s review here.

The River House, Ambleside, The English Lakes

Date of stay: 24 September to 3 October 2020. Frankie’s review here.

Caedmon House, Whitby, North Yorkshire

Date of stay: 20 to 23 April 2021. Frankie’s review here.

Ravenstone Manor, Bassenthwaite, The English Lakes (Three visits)

Latest stay: 17 to 20 November 2024. Frankie’s review here.

Poplars Farm, Kirby Bellars, Leicestershire

Date of stay: 27 to 30 December 2021. Frankie’s review here.

The Swan Hotel, Hay-on-Wye, Wales

Date of stay: 6 to 8 May 2022. Frankie’s review here.

The Black Horse Inn, Kirkby Fleetham, North Yorkshire

Date of stay: 12 to 14 August 2022. Frankie’s review here.

The Running Horse, Winchester (Three visits)

Latest stay: 5 to 8 January 2023. Frankie’s review here.

The Bike & Boot Inn, Scarborough

Date of stay: 4 to 7 December 2023. Frankie’s review here.

Ty Ucha’r Ffordd, Bodnant Estate, North Wales (Three visits)

Latest stay: 28 April to 3 May 2024. Frankie’s review here.

Brynteg Glamping, Anglesey, Wales

Date of stay: 3 to 6 June 2024. Frankie’s review here.

Cwtch y Wennol, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire

Date of stay: 7 to 14 September 2024. Frankie’s review here.

Penclogwynau, Snowdonia & The Llyn Peninsula

Date of stay: 25 April to 2 May 2025. Frankie’s review here.

Cruising on the South Stratford-on-Avon canal

Date of trip: Friday 16 to 21 May 2025. Frankie’s review here.

Belle Grove Farm, Westhall, Suffolk

Date of stay: 5 to 12 September 2025. Frankie’s review here.

Up and coming stays 2026

We’re still deciding…