We love to visit Cornwall any time of year, it's no secret that Cornwall is very much one of our favourite places to take the dogs.  After a very busy and full on year, moving [yes again!] and working hard on my photography business, it was the perfect time off to actually visit Cornwall in Winter.  Celebrating New Year, my 35th Birthday, our anniversary and to just be able to rest and explore- the perfect mix.  The Old Sunday School We stayed in such a gorgeous place near the Devon-Cornwall boarder. As a huge lover of the North coast of Cornwall, I always like to try and ..read more

We love Christmas time, the films cuddled up on the sofa, the sparkly lights and festive scents, the frosty mornings and mulled wine.  The dogs make Christmas for me, they keep me going, keep me excited and I love every memory we make, big or small through the festive season.  Here's a list of 5 Festive Things To Do With Your Dog, This Christmas Time Visit a Christmas Tree Farm This has become a firm tradition of the last last 4 years or so, and honestly I love it. Not only does it make you feel oh so festive, it's just a lovely sight to see all these lovely trees being grown. We a ..read more

 It's been a little time since we've managed to get away, with a very busy Wedding season, and life "opening" up again. However, Cornwall was of course calling our name.  Unique Hideaways got in touch and it really was the perfect time to visit our favourite place and share more dog friendly travels with you.  The week before Christmas we visited Bower Barn, in St Agnes, Cornwall. A stunning one bedroom, dog friendly cottage. This is such a gorgeous spot for Dog Mums or couples, a unique retreat in a stunning area of Cornwall. This barn was made for lazy weekends, visiting the ..read more

 Heading back to Scotland is something I've wanted to do as soon as I've got back, and thankfully we go to travel around the beautiful Scottish Highlands at the start of June.  Vanning is something we've certainly fallen in love with and the dogs are taking to it so well, until we can afford one of our own, we've been hiring lots of different campers in different locations. Truly getting an idea of what we love, the size and space we need and what I'm comfortable to drive too.  Campervanning around Scotland was really the perfect way to see it, with the stunning roads, gorgeous ..read more

 If you've been here for a while, Brecon Retreat won't be new to you, however having not visited for a while, we couldn't wait to get back!  Brecon Retreat have 5 stunning properties, 3 of which are new barns, and where we stayed this time. The Old Shearing Shed is a gorgeous 2 person, 2 dog accommodation which was utterly perfect for us.  I've always boasted how dog friendly Brecon Retreat is, and honestly this was no different, such a great dog friendly holiday place to stay, whilst feeling so special and full of luxury and care at every detail.  The barn offers a stunni ..read more

Cornwall was calling with lockdown easing, we headed down to our favourite place as soon as we could. This time we were visiting the North East side of Cornwall, with the North coast being our favourite, I know I'd love this area too.  Dog Friendly Caravan Holiday in Cornwall Hedley Wood Holiday Park, near Bude was the perfect base to explore this side of Cornwall, with gorgeous dog friendly beaches and coves just a short drive away.  The caravan park has a large range of dog friendly caravans, camping pitches and safari tents, we stayed in a Comfort Pet-Friendly caravan at the ..read more

 Having moved into our home late last year, home and interiors have slowly started taking over. Trying to find the most gorgeous items, but that are practical with owning two spaniels- this is the balance of many dog owners lives', I'm sure. Just like dog friendly adventures, staying in gorgeous luxury places and visiting amazing places with Sev and Lily, I know that our home can have beautiful interiors with 8 paws running around too. Furniture Village has helped this with the new sofa brand, LivingProof, made from a truly stain resistant fabric. Muddy paws, come at me! As well as ketchu ..read more

 To celebrate Mothers Day, here's a fun [and silly] list of all the things that make the best Dog Mum. As head Dog Mum I take pride in spoiling them, we're so lucky to have dogs. The love, trust and support they give us, literally helps me through every day.  I think we're all the best dog parents we can be, but if you want to get extra points- try these too! How To Be The Best Dog Mum Mouth-watering Food Sev & Lily eat Butternut Box and love it! It makes them both dribble whilst waiting for the "go ahead" to eat it. It's a great fresh food and works really well for our lifestyl ..read more

 We have worked with brands on Steph & The Spaniel for a long time now, and it's a question that always comes up with new or smaller accounts. I wanted to share our tips on working with brands, helping to collaborate with companies you love and want to work with.   Working With Brands Don't Wait For Them To Come To You If you think you've got something to offer, it's a really good idea to reach out and pitch to a company that you'd like to work with. The dog Instagram world is over saturated, and unless you're highly known on many socials and internet platforms, it's fair to ..read more

 Furr Boost is a brand new product, providing so many benefits for dogs. Not only is this an amazing hydration drink, it can help with fussy pets eating and aids things such as healthy digestion and immunity. Sev and Lily got to try Furr Boost for a few weeks, trying the different flavours and using it in a few different ways that worked great. Furr Boost, Healthy Hydration Furr boost is a complementary drink to your dogs water in take, not only is it super tasty, being so beneficial to keep your dog hydrated but also aids your dogs well being. Working on anxiety, digestion, health ..read more