The Dorset Doghouse

16/09/2023

Look what a lovely guest has very kindly bought for me!! I've always wanted one of these 'Breed Apart' boxers, I'm so thrilled. I wonder how she knew I liked boxers - I'm sure they're are no signs in the house 🤣😏
How very kind 🐾🐾 Thank you very much Lisa 😘😘

10/09/2023

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Tomorrow is the start of pannage season in the New Forest. This is when the commoners who have the right to common of mast turn their pigs out on to the forest to gorge on the acorns and beech nuts which are toxic to the roaming ponies and cattle. Please keep your distance as these pannaging pigs often have inquisitive piglets with them, and sows can be very protective.
Pigs are clever animals and often try to outwit their owners when it is time to be brought back in from the forest. They can roam over large areas and sleep in muddy hollows at night. For this reason the owners tend to feed their foraging pigs daily to encourage them to stay local and to make their final return home simpler.
I love seeing these cheeky snorkers roaming in the forest, and it marks the beginning of my favourite time of year 🍂



(Picture taken by one of my walkers a few years ago, but cannot remember who 😳 if it's yours, let me know and I will credit you 😃)

31/08/2023

Here's the programme for this weekends airshow ✈️🛩️🚁🏖️

26/08/2023

Has anyone left this behind?

10/08/2023

Free local event in Christchurch this weekend 😎

https://christchurchcarnival.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR2GaIVZSTU9-f2f4V30XYSHL6zIkia9miDgCmBBLbsI7S07wATIlDSG-Ls

03/07/2023

⚡⚡ALL SOLD - VERY LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY ⚡⚡

⚡Friday 7th to Monday 10th for £350

⚡Monday 10th to Friday 14th £450 - SOLD

🏖️🏡Fancy a last minute get away on the beautiful Dorset coastline in Christchurch on The edge of The New Forest national park, for up to 6 people and your doggos?? No charge for dogs, any number considered 🏡🐾🐾🏖️

26/06/2023

****⚡LATE LATE AVAILABILITY⚡****
8TH JULY AND 9TH SEPTEMBER

🏖️🌳Come and enjoy the glory of England with The New Forest national park and beautiful beaches in your doorstep🏖️🌳

🐶 Dog friendly home from home located near Christchurch Dorset . No charge for dogs 🐶

ONLY £800 for a week for up to 6 people, or a discount for couples

26/06/2023

A worthwhile and beautiful place to visit whilst you're in The New Forest is Exbury Gardens. It is a very dog friendly place and even has its own little steam train.
We went today with the dogs and had a lovely mooch, interspersed with lots of rest and relaxation in the shade 😴☺️🐶
We stopped on the drive home to say hello to the New Forest Ponies 🐎

25/06/2023

The garden is looking lovely, even if so say so myself ☺️
Thanks so much to all the guests so far who have been watering for us. It's barely rained! Really appreciate it 🏵️💐💠💮🥀🪷🪻🌼🌻🌺🌹🌸🌷⚜️

22/06/2023

If you're interested in hiring a beach hut when you stay, then please consider my lovely friends hut. Located halfway between durley chine and Bournemouth pier, near to the cliff lift. Dogs welcome too 😎🐶🏖️ Just ask, and I can put you in touch. Though don't be slow, selling out fast for the summer 🌞

04/06/2023

The Dorset Doghouse season is open!! The last guest from last year, and this year's first guest - the beautiful Winnie 😍🥰🐾

28/05/2023

🍓🍓First harvest of the year. One for me and one for Rob 🤣🤣