The Soggy Dog Co. Limited

The Soggy Dog Co. Limited sits just outside Baldock in Hertfordshire, and if you're camping nearby - Radwell Lake and Henlow Bridge Lakes are both within a couple of miles - it's worth a quick stop if you're travelling with four-legged mates. It's a dog-focused business rather than a traditional tourist attraction, so manage expectations accordingly.

What you're looking at is a specialist dog outfit. Whether they do grooming, sell supplies, offer training, or run a dog-friendly café, the name gives you a pretty good clue about their angle. For families with dogs, it could be genuinely useful - a chance to sort your pet out or pick up kit you've forgotten. For everyone else, it's not going to hold you for long.

The real appeal if you're based at one of the local campsites is the convenience. Radwell Lake is practically on the doorstep, and Henlow Bridge Lakes not much further, so if Fido needs attention mid-holiday, you won't be driving halfway across Hertfordshire. Ashridge Farm and Baldock Park Homes are closer to town but still reasonable for a quick visit.

Right, the honest bit: don't plan a trip around this. It's a stop-off, not a destination. Ring ahead if you can find contact details - opening hours aren't published online - and see what they actually offer. If you're dog owners stuck at a caravan park, though, this could save your sanity.