Dog-friendly coastal sites on Pitchup.com

--Dumfriesshire, Devon, Gwynedd--

As the dog ban on beaches lifts for the winter from late September/early October, now is definitely the best time of year for a doggy holiday! Pitchup.com has picked out some of the best dog-friendly breaks for autumn with prices from as little as £10pppn.

Barnsoul Caravan Park – Dumfriesshire, from £10pppn

Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfriesshire: Pitchup.com has availability on its pods at Barnsoul Caravan Park with prices starting from £40 per night based on four people sharing (£10pppn). You can bring a maximum of two dogs at £1 per dog per night.

Situated in 300 acres of wooded parkland with plenty of trails and paths, this is the perfect place to let your dogs run free. Just 14 miles away is Sandyhills dog-friendly beach where your four-legged friend can paddle in the sea to their heart’s content.

The pods feature comfortable foam mattresses – the layout can be changed to accommodate different combinations – basic cooking facilities, and their own fire pit. There is also a toilet and shower block as well as a launderette on site.

The Old Rectory Caravan and Camping Park – Devon, from £10pppn

Tavistock, Devon: Pitchup.com has availability on its pods at The Old Rectory Caravan and Camping Park with prices starting from £40 per night based on four people sharing (£10pppn). You can bring one dog at £2.50 per night.

Nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Old Rectory Caravan and Camping Park operates on a simple country lifestyle. Sample the home-grown free-range eggs, sausages and bacon, meet the animals such as pigs Sid and Clyde, and miniature ponies Tom and Jerry, or spend time with your own pet in the dog-walking area. Whitsand Bay Beach is only 13 miles away offering space for dogs to run and swim.

The pods can accommodate two adults and two small children and include one double socket, an oil heater and a bedside light. The toilet and shower block is newly renovated and equipped with laundry facilities.

Bryn Dinas Camping Pods – Gwynedd, from £20pppn

Beddgelert, Gwynedd: Pitchup.com has availability on its pods at Bryn Dinas Camping Pods with prices starting from £40 per night based on two people sharing (£20pppn). You can bring a maximum of two dogs at £1.50 per dog per night.

Tucked away in the Nant Gwynant Valley at the foot of Mount Snowdon, eco-friendly Bryn Dinas is perfect for you and your pooch. Tire out a hyperactive hound following the Watkin Path to the summit of Snowdon or let them run by the water’s edge on Criccieth beach, less than 11 miles away. For a more relaxing stay, enjoy the library in the community room set in the camp’s four and a half acres of mountainside woodland.

The pods feature two single divan beds, tea and coffee-making facilities and a hair dryer. There is communal access to a kitchenette and two self-contained bathrooms. Wi-Fi is available in the communal area for a small charge where there is also a PC and printer.

For more information visit www.pitchup.com.  All prices correct at time of writing.

- ends -

For media information:

Cass Helstrip, Samantha Marsh or Rob Bates at White Tiger PR

Cass.helstrip@whitetigerpr.com 07968 255464

Samantha.marsh@whitetigerpr.com 07711 265666

Rob.bates@whitetigerpr.com 07957 316491

About Pitchup.com

Founded in 2009 by former lastminute.com man, Dan Yates, multi-award winning Pitchup.com is a free guide to all types of outdoor accommodation in the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Croatia, Luxembourg, Austria, Poland and Switzerland. Pitchup.com, which currently lists over 5,800 sites, provides users with a simple platform in which they can search and book an outdoor holiday with total ease: the customer journey from landing on the homepage through to booking a holiday can be completed in as little as four pages.  The site also goes beyond traditional searches by allowing users to search for accommodation based on more than 80 criteria, such as adults only and campfires allowed, and view nearby events, Good Pub Guide pubs and VisitBritain attractions.  It’s also possible to check out water bathing water quality in the surrounding area with data provided by the European Environment Agency.  Users can also search on the offers page to find the best deals available.

In 2013 Pitchup.com became the first business of its type to launch a bookable mobile app and site, making the site easily accessible to users of mobile and tablet devices.  The mobile site, m.pitchup.com, now accounts for 20% of bookings.

Pitchup.com enables users to search for all types of parks and sites from the major brands right through to one-off campsites and unique outdoor accommodation options, which may not have previously had a web presence.

Awards include Best UK Travel Website of the Year at the British Travel Press Awards 2011, and most recently Best Travel / Leisure / Sports / Mobile Strategy / Campaign at the Marketing on Mobile Awards 2014.