Assistance Dogs

Dogs at HF Holidays

Assistance dogs are welcome in all our UK country houses, including communal spaces.

Please see further details below.

At HF Holidays, we are dedicated to providing an enjoyable and relaxing holiday experience which includes a safe and welcoming environment for all our guests.

We welcome all dogs in three of our country houses. These houses, located in the Brecon Beacons, Exmoor and the Shropshire Hills, all have designated dog friendly guest rooms with outdoor spaces. Please note, dogs are not permitted in communal indoor spaces - read more.

Definition of an Assistance dog

In the UK, an assistance dog must be formally trained by a recognised charity and must provide specific assistance to someone with a disability.

This includes guide dogs for the visually impaired, hearing dogs for the deaf, and dogs trained to alert individuals with epilepsy or other medical conditions. The Equality Act 2010 defines assistance dogs as those specifically trained to assist someone with a disability, rather than simply providing emotional support.

If you would like to bring your assistance dog, we request that you provide documentation from a training organisation or a healthcare professional.

From the Equality Act 2010

“assistance dog” means:

(a) a dog which has been trained to guide a blind person;
(b) a dog which has been trained to assist a deaf person;
(c) a dog which has been trained by a prescribed charity to assist a disabled person who has a disability that consists of epilepsy or otherwise affects the person's mobility, manual dexterity, physical co-ordination or ability to lift, carry or otherwise move everyday objects;
(d) a dog of a prescribed category which has been trained to assist a disabled person who has a disability (other than one falling within paragraph (c)) of a prescribed kind;