14 Acres is a private estate of three dog friendly lodges in Northamptonshire, set in fourteen acres of its own grounds on the Leicestershire border, ten minutes from Market Harborough. Dogs are welcome, and the thing that makes the difference here is not a policy line, it is the space. You are not walking your dog through a shared car park to reach a strip of grass.
The estate has its own lake, its own driveway and no through traffic. Guests staying at The Barn can let the door stand open onto a private courtyard garden, and the wider grounds are yours to walk before anyone else is up.
Take one lodge, or book exclusive use of all three and the whole estate is yours for the stay. Please tell us about your dog when you book so we can confirm the arrangements for your party.
The best walk on the doorstep is the estate itself, but there is a great deal more within half an hour. Our guide to Pitsford Reservoir covers the seven-mile waterside track in detail, and it is the one most guests do with a dog.
Once the walking is done, these are the places nearby that take dogs in their stride. Our guide to things to do in Market Harborough covers the closest town, and the walking trails around Northamptonshire are worth a look before you travel.
The smallest and quietest of the three, which suits a couple with one settled dog. One superking bed that splits into two singles, a sofa bed, full kitchen, washer and dryer, and an outdoor dining deck with a Weber gas BBQ. Underfloor heating throughout, which matters more than you would think after a wet walk. See The Cottage.
Two ensuite bedrooms with superking beds that split into four singles, plus a sofa bed. The dining balcony looks straight out over the private lake, so you can sit out while the dog dries off. Fully equipped kitchen, separate washer and dryer, and a utility space for muddy kit. See The Loft.
The largest lodge and the best choice for dogs. A ten metre glass wall opens onto a private walled courtyard garden with an outdoor kitchen and BBQ, so the door can stay open on a warm day. Three superking bedrooms, one splitting to twins, plus a double sofa bed. Free parking for up to four cars. From £282 per night.
Take the whole estate on one booking and all fourteen acres are yours, including the lake and the driveway. Three separate lodges mean each family keeps its own front door, which is the easiest way to travel with more than one dog. Minimum two night stay, daily housekeeping, and an optional private chef.
