The Plough Inn, Alsager.

Useful dog-friendly gastro pub only 3 minutes off the M6 at junction 16. Good pub grub. Carvery too, though they only had gammon the time we stopped. Dog friendly inside, secluded outdoor seating and a pleasant enough walk along nearby farm tracks – just head across the field, turn right when you reach the track and follow up to the bridge over the railway.

East Neuk Hotel, Crail

REALLY friendly. The landlord has the gift of making every guest feel they are the number 1 most important person. Dogs abound! Evening food. Salmon with lemon couscous and venison casserole both highly recommended!

Cambo House Café

Beautifully restored stable courtyard on a totally dog-friendly country house estate. Lovely old walled garden which supplies many of the café ingredients. First class beach a short walk through the woods.