A beach in Lancashire has been named among the UK’s best for dogs in the UK in a new list by The Guardian.
Introducing the list, The Guardian said: “The author of a new guide to dog-friendly days out selects ideal beaches for dog walkers year-round – plus places to stay nearby”.
Lytham St Annes features in the list as one of the UK’s best dog-friendly beaches.
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What did The Guardian say about Lytham St Annes beach?
Lytham St Annes is described as being “certainly less busy” in comparison to Blackpool.
The Guardian said: “Lytham St Annes is a couple of miles from bustling Blackpool and is certainly less busy, but it still has a handsome pier with ice-cream shops and fish and chip vendors, plus beach huts you can rent by the day.”
If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Lytham St Annes, the newspaper recommends The Boot Room which is “set back from the coast and near the Forest of Bowland”.
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It adds that it “costs from £156 a night” for a “minimum stay of 4 nights (sleeps 4, plus two dogs)”.
You can find out more about The Boot Room via the Paws and Stay website.
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St Anne’s Beach has received praise from its visitors on Tripadvisor, earning it a 4.5/5 star rating from 614 reviews.
While it has been named among the best dog-friendly beaches in the UK, it isn’t without its rules one visitor said: “Love love love this beach. It's so clean compared to Blackpool beach and it's just a lovely beach to go to.
“No dogs are allowed during the months of May-July. Water is quite far out- could take a good 40 minutes to get to the actual water. Overall it's a nice place to go.”
Another said: “Wow a great well looked after beach with plenty to do from golf , wet play area. A little train . Trampolines a lovely pier . Donkey rides . And beautiful gardens . Very clean and tidy well policed too! I would highly recommend a trip here”.
