yeah..I think a pen is the way forward...not sure where to get something like that in the UK though? it would have to fold up quite small because of lack of room in the car..we already take her crate with us..but i suppose if we had a pen she could sleep in that at night instead... Just need to think this through more before our next visit...not sure she would be too happy with me putting up babygates though!
Thanks for your support on this guys!