Milsoms
Dedham, Essex, United Kingdom · 4 Star Hotel
Milsoms Dog Friendly Review
Milsoms holds an acceptable C Roch Rank as a dog friendly stay in Dedham. The hotel welcomes dogs on the terrace, in the lounge and in the garden, giving your dog a genuine choice of spaces to settle rather than confining him to the bedroom. There is no weight or size limit, so dogs of any size are accepted, and up to two dogs per room are allowed. The hotel also mentions plenty of walks in the area, which is a useful headline for anyone planning days out on foot with their dog.
Most rooms at Milsoms are dog friendly, and you may leave your dog alone in the room during your stay. On arrival you are given a small bag of treats and a few poop bags to see you through if you run short of your own. If you are placed on the ground floor, the large shower in the room can double as a place to wash your dog after a muddy walk. Dogs are welcome in the lounge and on the heated terrace, giving you somewhere to sit with him outside the bedroom. The dog fee is £35 a night, which is fair given the range of spaces on offer, and there is no damage deposit required.
There are some real gaps to plan around. The hotel does not provide a dog bed, food or water bowls, or dog food for sale, so you will need to bring your own kit. Dogs are not allowed in the bar or the restaurant, which limits where you can eat with him on site, and there is no dog-walking service, sitting arrangement or grooming on offer. This stay suits an owner with a well behaved dog who is happy to be self sufficient with bedding and bowls, and who is keen to explore the local walks rather than rely on hotel activities. Owners wanting on-site dining with their dog, or extra services like sitting or grooming, should look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 27/77. This hotel does not meet the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 4 November 2026.
Milsoms With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is Milsoms dog friendly?
Milsoms welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank C rating. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Standard, so it sits below our top-rated dog friendly hotels; the review above explains what a stay is actually like with a dog.
Is there a pet fee at Milsoms?
Yes. Milsoms charges a pet fee of £35 a night. There is no additional deposit. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
How many dogs can stay per room at Milsoms?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at Milsoms, which makes it a practical choice for households travelling with more than one dog. It is always worth confirming the details with the hotel when you book.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Milsoms?
No. Milsoms has no weight limit, so dogs of every size are welcome. From the smallest lap dog to the largest breed, your dog's size will never stand between you and a room.
Can I leave my dog alone in the room at Milsoms?
Yes. Dogs may be left unattended in the room at Milsoms. We would still suggest letting reception know and making sure your dog is calm and settled before you head out, so housekeeping and other guests are never caught by surprise.
Where are dogs allowed in Milsoms?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at Milsoms, including the terrace, lounge and garden. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at Milsoms?
Milsoms provides free treats for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is Milsoms pet-friendly?
Milsoms welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank C rating.
Are pets allowed at Milsoms?
Yes. Milsoms allows dogs to stay. There is no weight limit, so size is not a barrier. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What is the pet policy at Milsoms?
The pet policy at Milsoms covers the essentials: a pet fee of £35 a night applies, up to 2 dogs per room, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the terrace, lounge and garden. There is no additional deposit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.