“Enclosed” is a description, not a guarantee
There is no single holiday-accommodation standard for an enclosed garden. It might be a stone-walled courtyard, lawn with close-board fencing, large field with stock wire or deck with railings. Each is enclosed in an everyday sense; each presents different gaps, heights and distractions.
Ask questions that fit your dog
Tell the provider your dog’s approximate size, jumping ability and habit of squeezing or digging. Ask for the lowest boundary height, the largest gaps, gate construction and whether any route leads directly to a road, livestock or water. Recent photographs help, but written confirmation is useful too.
Check how the family will use it
With young children, ask about ponds, drops, steps, barbecues and hot tubs. Find out whether the garden is visible from the main living area and reached directly from the accommodation. Shared or owner access can make a technically enclosed space less private.
Recheck before you travel
Property boundaries and garden furniture can change. Review the current listing, save the provider’s details and pack the long line you use at home if there is any doubt. The goal is a more relaxed break, not relying on a label that cannot account for every dog.