WHILST staycations are becoming increasingly popular, and many people fear having to leave their dog behind. 

The Inn Collection Group has said that their venues are not just 'pet friendly' but they treat dogs like one of the family. 

They explain that their inns offer dog-friendly accommodations and areas for them to roam. 

In the Lake District, the company has inns at places like Bassenthwaite, Ambleside, and Windermere. 

Dog owner Harriet Tuite recently travelled to The Inn Collection Group’s Coniston Inn, with her dog Wilson. 

She said: “Dog sitters can come to between £30-£50 a day, and since Wilson is quite anxious, I wouldn’t want to put him in kennels.

"Because of this, I've never been able to go away without feeling like I'm inconveniencing friends and family, and as we were visiting the countryside it would have felt so unfair on Wilson - it’s the perfect place for a dog.

“It was nice to see a hotel that was dog-friendly and mean it, a lot of places say they’re dog-friendly, and then turn their nose up.

"Dogs were welcome in the lobby, restaurant, and bar so we didn’t have to leave him in the room.

“There were also dog treats and water bowls everywhere, the waiter even gave him (Wilson) some leftover sausages, which was such a lovely gesture, it made the trip for us. 

“Our hotel had a huge, enclosed grass area that was away from busy roads, which meant all the dogs could enjoy the sunny weather and have a runaround, so we could kick back and relax with no concerns at all.

"The trip was the highlight of the year, especially because it meant that myself, my boyfriend, and my dog could all go away and enjoy the holiday together. I would recommend it.”

The Inn Collection Group explains that there are enclosed green spaces at many of their venues which allows your dog to roam whilst you watch on.