Last-minute pet friendly hotel deals in Dorset

Situated just 2 miles from Poole and Sandbanks, and under 8 miles from Bournemouth, Rockley Park Private Holiday Homes offers privately-owned, self-catering caravans on Haven's Rockley Holiday Park. Free parking for one/ two cars depending on the caravan.

Entertainment passes are not included. Guests must purchase passes to use Haven's Holiday Park facilities, including the restaurants, the heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and the children’s play area (facilities open from Easter to October). There is also a convenience store and launderette on-site.

The beach, which is on the caravan site, is a short walk away.

Each caravan can sleep either 4 or 6 guests, and has kitchen facilities including an oven, microwave, most caravans have fridge/freezer but Lily and Daisy only have a fridge not a freezer, kettle, toaster and dining area. All have a lounge area with a flat-screen TV, most caravans have DVD player, fire is either gas or electric.

There is a double bedroom and either 1 or 2 twin bedrooms, as well as a shower room with toilet. Duvets and pillows are provided, but guests will need to bring their own towels, tea towels and bed linen.

With a stay at The Royal Lion Hotel in Lyme Regis, you'll be just steps from Lyme Regis Beach and Lyme Regis Museum. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dinosaur Land and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Marine Theatre.

With a stay at this cabin in Swanage, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt. This cabin is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Poole Harbour and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

Located in Beaminster, Parrett Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre. This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Mapperton Gardens and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Cricket St Thomas Golf Course.

With a stay at Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster, you'll be centrally located in Ilminster, just a 4-minute walk from The Warehouse Theatre and 6 minutes by foot from Ilminster Parish Hall. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ilminster Library and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Donyatt Village Hall.

With a stay at The Trouville Bournemouth, you'll be centrally located in Bournemouth, steps from Bournemouth International Centre and within a 5-minute walk of Oceanarium. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre.

Located in Wimborne, The Fleur de Lys Inn is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Cranborne Manor and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs. This inn is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from New Forest National Park and 17 mi (27.3 km) from Salisbury Cathedral.

With a stay at The Ashleigh - Dog Friendly in Bournemouth, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Bournemouth Pier and Bournemouth International Centre. This guest house is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Poole Harbour and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from New Forest National Park.

Located in Yeovil, Walnut Tree Hotel is in a rural location – a 4-minute drive from Haynes International Motor Museum and 6 minutes from Lytes Cary Manor. This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Fleet Air Arm Museum and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Cadbury Castle.

Located in Martock, White Hart Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Ham Hill Country Park and 6 minutes from Tintinhull House Garden. This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from East Lambrook Manor Gardens and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Montacute House.

When you stay at The Pavilion Arms in Bournemouth, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Bournemouth Pier and Bournemouth International Centre. This inn is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Poole Harbour and 8.1 mi (13 km) from New Forest National Park.

When you stay at Commodore Hotel Bournemouth by Greene King Inns in Bournemouth, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Pier. This beach inn is 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Poole Harbour and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

This accommodation only Hotel was originally built in the late 19th century. The Charlesworth is situated in the very centre of Bournemouth, only 8 minutes from the award-winning beaches and the town’s shops, bars and restaurants.

In the town’s Westcliff area, the Charlesworth still retains many of its attractive original period features. Today, the building has been sensitively updated and offers en suite rooms. All room are well equipped, with a fan, Freeview TV, tea/coffee making facilities, showers and hairdryers. The Hotel has 13 rooms over three floors - We have no lift.

Pet-friendly rooms are available by request for an additional charge.

Free WiFi wireless internet access is available throughout and the hotel also offers on-site private parking for an additional price.

Situated on Southbourne clifftop and opposite a sandy Blue Flag beach, The Spyglass & Kettle by Greene King Inns is only a 10-minute drive from Bournemouth city centre and features free on-site parking and free WiFi throughout.

Each room at The Spyglass & Kettle comes with a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer and an en-suite bathroom.

Guests will also benefit from an on-site bar & lounge and pub restaurant.

Local attractions include Highcliffe (4 miles), Crompton Acres (5 miles) and Southbourne Grove shopping area (0.5 miles). Fisherman's Walk and the cliff lifts can be reached in a 5-minute walk.

With a stay at The Eastbury Hotel & Spa in Sherborne, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Sherborne Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Global Images Gallery. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sherborne Abbey and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre.

Situated within 23 km of Golden Cap and 45 km of Weymouth Harbour in South Perrott, Parrett Hotel features accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also boast a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels.

Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and juice are available. Guests are welcome to relax in the on-site bar, while packed lunches are also available upon request.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 27 km from the bed and breakfast, while Sherborne Old Castle is 28 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 58 km away.

Located in Yeovil, The Ilchester Arms is within a 5-minute drive of Montacute House and Tintinhull House Garden. This inn is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Fleet Air Arm Museum and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Lytes Cary Manor.

Located in Swanage, this campsite is by the sea – a 4-minute drive from Durlston Country Park and 5 minutes from Corfe Castle. This campsite is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Swanage Beach and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Old Harry Rocks.

Originally built as a private house dating back to 1673, this old worlde property is full of character and charm, and provides free Wi-Fi and traditional home-cooked food.

Situated 2 miles from the centre of Christchurch, this 13-bedroom inn offers the opportunity to sample Fullers real ales and traditional home cooked local produce.

The rooms all have en suite facilities and a TV. They are split between the main building and the coach house.

Close to the New Forest and many places of interest, the Fisherman's Haunt is the ideal location for the country lover & angler, tourist and businessman with links to all the major motorways, 2 miles from Christchurch and just 10 minutes away from Bournemouth International Airport.

Dog friendly rooms are limited and subject to availability, please call ahead of making your booking to confirm allocation to a dog friendly room.

Please note this property does not serve breakfast.

Camping Pods Wood Farm Holiday Park, a property with a bar, is situated in Charmouth, 7.4 km from Golden Cap, 48 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, as well as 48 km from Weymouth Harbour. This campground provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is located 800 metres from Charmouth Beach.

For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

A minimarket is available at the campground.

Outdoor play equipment is also available at the campground, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 3.8 km from Camping Pods Wood Farm Holiday Park, while Woodlands Castle is 42 km away. Exeter International Airport is 43 km from the property.