XL Escapes is the UK’s first holiday platform created specifically for XL Bullies and reactive dogs — though all breeds are welcome here. We take the guesswork out of finding the perfect stay by asking the right questions up front. Every property on our site is personally approved and clearly labelled, so you’ll always know things like fence height, privacy level, neighbours, and whether dogs can be off-lead. In short — it’s dog-friendly done properly.

Absolutely.

From tiny teacups to gentle giants — every breed is welcome at XL Escapes.

Our platform was built to include dogs that are often excluded elsewhere, but that doesn’t mean we exclude anyone else. The more paws, the better.

Every dog is different — and no one knows your dog better than you. At XL Escapes, our job is to give you all the information you need to make the right choice.

Every listing clearly shows:

• Fence height (4ft, 5ft, 6ft+)

• Neighbours and privacy levels

• Location (England, Wales or Scotland – important for exempt dogs)

• How many dogs are welcome

• Whether dogs are allowed on furniture or beds

• Garden layout and photos showing boundaries and surroundings

We’ll never guess or gloss over details — you’ll find everything that matters to dog owners clearly displayed under “Dog-Friendly Details That Matter.” From there, it’s about matching those facts to your dog’s individual needs — whether that’s space, seclusion, or somewhere with no neighbours in sight.

Yes — every home listed on XL Escapes is vetted by us before going live.

We either stay, visit, or work closely with hosts to confirm every key detail.

If something isn’t right, it doesn’t go on the site. Simple as that.

Yes — if a property shows prices and availability, you can book it directly here on our website.

Head to our Map Search to see every available home, check dates and prices, and complete your booking securely online through Stripe.

Once you book, we handle everything for you — we confirm your stay directly with the host, make sure everything’s set up for your arrival, and send you a confirmation email with all the details you need.

We don’t own the homes ourselves, but we work closely with every host listed to make sure each property is genuine, accurately described, and ready to welcome you and your dogs.

So while your booking and payment go through XL Escapes, your actual stay is hosted by the property owner. It’s the best of both worlds — the confidence of booking through a trusted platform, and the personal touch of staying with real dog-loving hosts.

The XL Directory is our community space — a collection of dog-friendly businesses and services that share our values and welcome all breeds (especially XL and reactive dogs).

We're adding things like:

• Secure dog fields and paddocks

• Dog-friendly pubs, cafés, and experiences

• Groomers, walkers, trainers and kennels

• Accommodation that takes its own bookings directly

Unlike our bookable homes, Directory listings can’t be booked through us — you’ll contact those businesses directly via their own websites or social links.