How To Find A Pet-Friendly Bed And Breakfast [Dogs, Cats]

Bed And Breakfasts
Written By Taz Zaidi

How To Find A Pet-Friendly Bed And Breakfast

Traveling with a pet will often limit your options.

But it doesn’t have to prevent you from experiencing a bed and breakfast altogether. You’ll just need to find a B&B host that allows guests to bring their pet(s) with them to a stay. There are many of them out there.

In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to find a pet-friendly bed and breakfast.

We’ll address whether pets are allowed to stay in a bed and breakfast (in general), how to find a pet-friendly B&B, what to do if you’re traveling with a dog or cat, and whether or not B&Bs allow service animals.

*Agoda.com is one of the best places to find and book a bed and breakfast. To see today’s deals on B&Bs in your particular destination, click here.

Are Pets Allowed In A Bed And Breakfast?

Each B&B host individually decides whether they’ll allow their own guests to bring their pets with them. Reasons why a B&B host might prohibit pets include: to maintain a certain level of cleanliness, to prevent allergy issues for themselves or other guests, or simply due to the host’s personal preference.

How To Find Pet-Friendly Bed And Breakfasts

Agoda.com helps you find and book B&Bs online. To find a pet-friendly bed and breakfast, first enter your destination, dates and the number of guests on the home page, then click “Search”.

Next, click the “Property types” tab, then select the “Guesthouse/bed and breakfast” filter.

Lastly, click the “Property facilities” tab, then select the “Pets allowed” filter.

From here, your search results will only display B&Bs and guesthouses that are pet-friendly. For a step-by-step guide on how to discover and book a bed and breakfast online, follow our B&B Booking Guide.

Other Sites To Consider

If you don’t see bed and breakfasts you like on Agoda, you can try Vrbo.com. The site offers apartment and house rentals globally (but most popular in the USA).

*To see today’s deals on B&Bs in your particular destination, click here.

How To Find A Dog-Friendly Bed And Breakfast

Dogs are the most common pet brought by guests.

While pet-friendly hosts generally accept guests who bring a dog, some have rules pertaining to particular behaviors and/or breeds. For example, a host might prohibit particular breeds that are considered heavy shedders, highly active, or very large (perhaps due to lack of space in the property). Some B&Bs provide ample space, like this bed and breakfast in the UK.

On the other hand, some hosts don’t just “allow” or “accept” dogs, but rather they cater their property to dog owners (might offer dog food, toys, treats, etc.). As a dog owner, always read a listing’s full description prior to booking, so you’ll know if it suits your dog. It can help to notify the host of your dog’s breed, gender and age, to help ensure a great fit for the three of you.

*To see today’s deals on B&Bs in your particular destination, click here.

How To Find A Cat-Friendly Bed And Breakfast

Cats are the second most commonly-brought pet.

Keep in mind, humans are much likelier to be allergic to cats than dogs, so you may notice that many hosts accept pets, but not cats in particular. Some prohibit certain cat breeds (like those considered to be heavy shedders). Contact potential host(s) prior to booking, so you’re both clear on expectations and so you know whether the host/property is a good fit for your cat.

Do B&Bs Allow Service Animals?

This depends on the particular B&B host. Each bed and breakfast host individually decides whether they’ll accept guests with service animals (which are typically service dogs) in their property. Even if a listing doesn’t explicitly say it “accepts pets”, the host might be open to service animals (as they tend to be well-trained and are a necessity for their human partner). If you have a service animal, contact potential hosts before booking - to ensure the space is a fit for you and your animal.

*To see today’s deals on B&Bs in your particular destination, click here.

Conclusion

Hopefully you found this guide helpful.

Traveling with a pet often limits the lodging options available to you, but don’t let this prevent you from experiencing a bed and breakfast stay. Instead, find a host who will accept your pet. To learn more about bed and breakfasts, explore our other guides below.

Enjoy your travels!

How To Find A Bed And Breakfast

Agoda.com provides bed and breakfasts for couples, solo travelers, groups and families. For today’s deals on B&Bs in your destination, click here. For a step-by-step guide showing you exactly how to find your ideal B&B, follow our B&B Booking Guide.

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Taz Zaidi [Author]
Taz Zaidi [Author]

Taz Zaidi is an American travel writer and the founder/creator of TRVLGUIDES.com. Connect with him on Instagram (@tazzaidi) or on his personal website, at tazzaidi.com.

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