Britain’s most pet friendly staycation city has been revealed after an Airbnb management company looked at the number of listings which allow visitors to bring a pet.
Carlisle in Cumbria came out on top, with GuestReady revealing 59.8 per cent of Airbnb listings allowing guests to bring pets with them.
The historic city, which is known for its castle and cathedral, offered 61 pet friendly stay outs out of 102 listings.
It is also in the same county as the beautiful dog walk location of Count the Stones at Swinside.
Scotch Street in Carlisle
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Hereford ended up trailing behind in second-place, with 49 per cent of bookings noted as pet friendly.
Lancaster and Chichester were noted as the third and fourth most pet-friendly staycation locations.
Clougha Pike, which is around five miles from Lancaster City Centre on foot, is known as a nice moorland to explore but four-legged friends are not permitted on the access land.
London, which attracts around 30 million visitors every year, was found to be the least pet friendly location in the United Kingdom.
A man rests while walking his dogs in Hyde Park, London
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Only 11.1 per cent of analysed properties in the capital allowed visitors to bring pets.
A spokesperson for Guest Ready said: “For many people, pets are like family, so leaving them in kennels or with strangers when going on holiday doesn’t feel like a viable option.
“Therefore, it is particularly useful to know which cities are the most accommodating of pets, ahead of planning your trip.
“The findings reveal that larger cities such as London, Birmingham and Liverpool offer some of the fewest options for those looking to bring their furry friends away with them.
An insurance company suggested the Brecon Beacons is the best location for dog-owning holidaymakers
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“This is perhaps due to some Airbnb hosts seeing pets in their property as a cleaning expense they would rather avoid, especially if demand for accommodation is high in their city and they don’t need to compete as much with other listings.”
Insurance company Sterling identified other locations which are particularly good for Britons hoping to bring their dogs on a getaway.
The Brecon Beacons, Cornwall and the Cotswolds ranked the highest in the firm’s list.
Dorset, the Forest of Dean and Norfolk trailed behind.
Holidaymakers hoping to find dog-friendly destinations across the United Kingdom can check out Canine Cottages for handpicked homes which welcome man’s best friend.
