Dog-Friendly Holidays Devon
The delightful county of Devon in the UK’s Southwest showcases scenic natural wonders, delicious local produce and dog-friendly hotels. For everything you can think of in a perfect holiday, your dog is welcome to join you. Discover Devon’s beauty with our curated list of hotels and cottages for your idyllic short break with your furry best friend.
Beaworthy, England
5.00The Woodshed is the former timber store to Buckland Mill, which was converted into its current incarnation in 2019 by the current owners. It is in a beautifully peaceful and private forest clearing which after a short drive through it gloriously comes into sight! There is ample parking available to the front of the barn and as you enter you are greeted by the characterful open plan living room with plenty of seating and a cosy wood burner. The beautiful beech and copper staircase, with wood sourced from the woodland, leads to the first floor and two lovely bedrooms comprising a double and a kingsize, both with quality, modern en-suite shower rooms. Back downstairs, the dining area and modern, well-equipped kitchen are both framed by a lovely, exposed stone wall. The whole of the ground floor also benefits from underfloor heating.
Heading out from the kitchen, there is a warm tiled hallway which is perfect for keeping your outdoor accessories and walking boots and there’s access to a separate toilet and a handy enclosed courtyard area with a dog shower. The hallway can also double up as a peaceful retreat where you can sit and relax. Outside, you can enjoy roaming the vast 25 acres of pasture and woodland where domestic sheep and wild deer can sometimes be seen grazing. The grouinds boast an amazing varierty of birdlife including owls, woodpeckers, pheasants, Canada geese, moorhens and indeed everything from the smallest of finches to large birds of prey. Mr Fox is also a frequent visitor! Solitude is plentiful - you can simply relax just up a few steps in the private lawned area, or if you are feeling more sociable, sit by the firepit with a drink in hand. Should you be the ‘energetic sort’, there is a pétanque piste, which will inevitably require a healthy supply of wine to appreciate the ambience! The property has 25 acres (approximately 50% pasture land and 50% woodland) which guests are welcome to roam on. The small lawn behind the barn is the only private area though. The rest is shared with the owner when they are present next door and there is a public right of way through the forest.
The Woodshed is approximately 7 miles from Great Torrington and 14 miles south of the port town of Bideford and just 20 miles from the Cornish coastal town of Bude to the West. Devon is famed for its fantastic natural attractions such as Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks, and the former with its magical night skies in Europe’s first ’Dark Sky Reserve’, many rugged coastal towns and quaint villages such as Lynton & Lynmouth, Ilfracombe and the world-famous Clovelly Village in North Devon and King Arthur’s Tintagel and many other North Cornwall coastal villages - all with awe-inspiring scenery.
With its selection of stunning beaches it will leave you spoilt for choice with award winning stretches of sand like Saunton, Woolacombe and Croyde and not far from Bideford is Westward Ho! Beach. The Tarka Trail is on the doorstep and the fantastic South West Coastal Path offers 90 miles of amazing walks.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Beaworthy, EnglandLocated between Okehampton and Holsworthy, East Croft Barn is the perfect choice for family and friends wanting a peaceful country holiday, and is ideally placed to explore the delights of both Devon and Cornwall. Converted in 2018 this spacious, detached property is situated on a working family dairy farm and sits within the stunning ruby countryside of Devon. It has been lovingly refurbished into a delightful and spacious holiday home. The large open plan living space is at the heart of the house, with a cosy wood burner to curl up beside on a chilly evening and a large dining table to gather everyone together and enjoy an evening meal. The sitting room gives the option of an extra two day beds if needed, and has another TV and table football to keep everyone entertained. The sitting room opens onto a secluded, sunny patio and garden with delightful country views, the perfect spot to enjoy an evening BBQ while you plan your next day out.
The property is well placed for exploring both Devon and Cornwall. Halwill Junction is just 1-mile away with a popular village inn, post office, shop and fish and chip shop. Holsworthy, 9 miles away, has a good selection of local shops and supermarkets along with a leisure centre and weekly market. The market towns of Launceston and Okehampton are only a short drive away and there are several good local pubs and restaurants close by to have a break from the cooking. Roadford Reservoir is just 15 minutes away where you can enjoy sailing and walking and where there is a lovely waterside café. Dingles Heritage Fairground is 10 miles and is a great day out whatever the weather. The wide golden sands of Bude and Widemouth Bay are 17 miles, with excellent surfing, pretty coves and dramatic coastal walks, along with shopping and leisure facilities, including 10-pin bowling, a wave pool, restaurants, bars and coffee shops.
With nature reserves and woodland close by the area is great for dog walkers. Fishing, riding, watersports and golf are all on offer close by and Dartmoor National Park is a must for nature lovers. RHS Rosemoor is a haven for gardeners and golfers can enjoy three well-groomed courses. If you want to explore further afield, the pretty fishing villages of Port Isaac, Tintagel, Padstow and Clovelly are close by. Beach 17 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£92From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beaworthy, EnglandMeadowside Forge is the perfect choice for a relaxing retreat at any time of year. This historic building dates from the 1820’s and was originally a working forge. The pretty, detached, single story, barn conversion has been sympathetically converted and retains many original features with natural stone walls, exposed beamed ceilings and high quality furnishings. A character property with a spacious interior. Nestled within glorious countryside in the delightful hamlet of Quoditch near Ashwater in Devon, this delightful cottage is the ideal choice to unwind and recharge your batteries. All on one level, the light and airy open plan living area has a well-equipped kitchen and sofas surrounding a cosy wood burner. Outside, there is an enclosed patio area, complete with garden seating to enjoy a lazy breakfast while you plan your day. Ashwater has a really good pub and for those wishing to explore, Meadowside Forge could not be more centrally located for visiting the Eden Project one day and Bude or Widemouth Bay the next.
Just 17 miles from the breathtaking North Cornish coast and many dog friendly beaches, with excellent surfing, pretty coves and dramatic coastal walks along with shopping, leisure facilities, restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Holsworthy, 8 miles, has a good selection of local shops and supermarkets along with a weekly market. The market town of Okehampton and Launceston with its historic castle are a short drive away. Coastal and country walking, golf, surfing, fishing, horse riding and cycling are all on offer close by and Dartmoor National Park is a must for nature lovers. The property is close to the water sports centre at Roadford Lake, where sailing dinghies, kayaks and wind-surfers can be hired. Beach 17 miles. Shop 8 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beaworthy, EnglandThis detached barn conversion is a romantic retreat, nestled within glorious countryside with woodland and country walks. Retaining its charm with oak floors, old beams and a wood-burning stove, the owners also provide bath robes and slippers for guests’ comfort.
This is the perfect place to relax and unwind to the sound of birdsong and nature. The property is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and magnificent scenery, and is just 1½ miles to Halwill Junction with its post office, shop and village inn. The glorious beaches of north Cornwall are just 17 miles away, with excellent surfing and breathtaking coastal walking. Fishing, horse riding and golf are all on offer close by, and Dartmoor National Park is a must for nature lovers. Beach 17 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£92From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beaworthy, EnglandSheepwash Square House located in a quaint North Devon village is a 1600’s Grade II listed thatched house accommodating up to twelve guests.
Perfect for families or groups of friends with spacious rooms and a ‘cottage chic’ theme with wooden shutters throughout. The well equipped kitchen is a delight with everything you could need, the large island makes a great place to socialize whilst cooking under the beautiful vaulted ceiling. The large living room overlooks the village square, and has a beautiful fireplace, wood burner and upright piano. The six bedrooms each have tea and coffee facilities, a writing desk and lamp, fluffy towels and quality Egyptian bedding. On the first floor the first bedroom, the ‘George Room’, is spacious, with double aspect views over the village square and the rear fields. It has a kingsize double bed, chaise longue, armchair with footstool and rustic hanging rails. The second bedroom, the ‘Jones Room’, has a single bed, hanging rail, small armchair and a view of the village square. The third bedroom, the ‘Martin Room’, has a double bed and an en-suite shower room. The fourth bedroom, the ‘Dufty Room’, has a double bed and a small armchair. The fifth bedroom, the ‘Hewitt Room’, has a double bed, French style chaise longue and a hanging rail. It has a fabulous en-suite shower room with a corner shower cubicle. The sixth bedroom on the ground floor, the ‘John Slee Room’, has a day bed which converts into a double, electric wood burner, massage chair and an armchair. There is an upstairs bathroom with shower over P-shaped bath, and a downstairs shower room with walk-in shower.
There is a lot of outdoor space including a charming walled garden, along with a studio, including mini home gym with exercise equipment, a 50” TV with Netflix and Sky, armchairs, massage chair, rocking chair and a small library. The lawned walled garden and courtyard has lots of seating with parasols for sunny days. There is a delightful summer house to the rear of the garden and a firepit for sultry evenings. The ’dog lobby’ by the back door is ideal for a well-behaved pooch and it has a dog flap which leads into the courtyard. There are also some dog beds and spare leads that guests can use if needed.
Sheepwash is a delightful base to explore North Devon. There is a village shop which is open several times a week selling fresh local supplies and it has a post office. The local pub does takeaways and organises fishing on the River Torridge. Just a little further by car are the market towns of Holsworthy, Hatherleigh and Okehampton. Westward Ho! in Devon or Bude in Cornwall are within a 40-minute drive. Westward Ho! has a long golden sandy beach backed by a pebble ridge. On the northern end is the Northern Burrows, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with sand dunes, salt marsh, grassland, rocky shore and is teeming with wildlife. A shorter drive south takes you to Dartmoor National Park where you can have a delightful pub lunch in the village of Belstone or take a walk on the moors and see Dartmoor ponies. Or catch a ferry to Lundy Island from Bideford, where you can also hire bikes and head along the Tarka Trail. Beach 18¼ miles. Shop 5½ miles, pub and restaurant 90 yards.£168From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Beaworthy, EnglandNestled within 14 acres of tranquil surroundings in the breathtaking Ruby countryside, Springfield Meadows stands as an idyllic retreat on the outskirts of the charming village of Halwill Junction. This collection of six detached lodges offers the perfect setting for a fishing holiday or a serene lakeside getaway throughout the year. Primrose Lodge, Foxglove Lodge, and Bluebell Lodge, each accommodating four guests and refurbished by the owners in late 2019, are joined by the newly introduced Kingfisher Lodge, Fern Lodge, and Rose Lodge, each designed for six guests and available from 2022. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Ruby countryside, these lodges provide an excellent base for exploring both Devon and Cornwall.
The lodges are strategically positioned near three well-stocked fishing lakes, inviting guests to unwind with a few hours of fishing or savour a leisurely lunch on the private covered deck area with a good book in hand. The serene ambience of this location attracts a rich array of wildlife, offering glimpses of barn owls, buzzards, deer, foxes, badgers, and kingfishers. The nearby village of Halwill Junction features a convenient village shop for daily essentials, a delightful fish and chip shop, a church, a post office, and a village inn. A nature reserve with the Ruby Way cycle path adds to the local charm. For a broader range of amenities, Holsworthy, located 7 miles away, boasts local shops, supermarkets, a leisure centre, restaurants, takeaways, cafés, and a weekly market.
For those seeking outdoor adventures, Roadford Reservoir is a mere 20 minutes away, offering opportunities for sailing and scenic walks, accompanied by a charming lakeside café. Nearby attractions include Dingles Heritage Fairground, while the golden sands of Widemouth Bay and Bude, just 17 miles away, provide excellent surfing, picturesque coves, and dramatic coastal walking. Local activities such as horse riding, water sports, and golf add to the allure, and nature lovers will find Dartmoor National Park a captivating destination.
With the convenience of booking multiple lodges together, and accommodating up to 30 guests, Springfield Meadows promises a harmonious blend of natural beauty, outdoor pursuits, and comfortable accommodations, ensuring a memorable escape for all. The village’s shop, restaurant, and pub are conveniently located just half a mile away.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beaworthy, EnglandGlebe Farm Cottage is a former cider barn attached to the traditional stone farmhouse at Glebe Farm, which is situated in a quiet location on the Devon/Cornwall border, with stunning views of Dartmoor, yet within easy reach of the award-winning seaside town of Bude and the Atlantic Coast. This wonderfully presented, well-equipped two-bedroom cottage provides spacious accommodation for families or couples wanting a relaxing break.
The kitchen is fully-equipped with everything you need for preparing a lovely home cooked meal. The living/dining room is comfortably furnished with a two-seater sofa, which can be a double sofa bed on request, two armchairs, Smart TV, DVD player and a dining area. As the evening draws to a close, venture up to the first floor to discover two double bedrooms; one with a standard double and the other with a kingsize bed. The accommodation is completed by a well-appointed family bathroom. Outside, guests can enjoy the private enclosed garden which has beautiful countryside views and plenty of outdoor seating. There are three stables with grazing available (at cost, by arrangement with owner), and well-behaved dogs are welcome too. Maps, details of local attractions in Devon and Cornwall, board games, puzzles and a few good reads can be found in the cottage.
For the fishing enthusiasts, Legge Farm Fisheries are across the lane and yoga and relaxation classes can be arranged too. The friendly village of Highampton is just a 5-minute drive from the property, where this a village store and lovely thatched pub serving food. The neighbouring village of Sheepwash is also within easy reach. This part of rural Devon is known as Ruby Country, ideal for walkers and countryside lovers, and is also within easy reach of the Tarka Trail which offers spectacular off road walking and cycling. Stroll along the River Torridge where you are more than likely to spot an otter family and maybe a kingfisher or two. Further afield, the stunning coastline offers plenty of beaches, ideal for surfing, swimming and rock pool gazing. The coastal towns of Bude, Clovelly, Bideford and Westward Ho! are all within a 35-50 minute drive where you will find traditional seaside activities, surfing and the South West Coastal Path. The pretty fishing villages of Padstow, Rock and Port Isaac, made famous by the the programme Doc Martin, are well worth a visit, as is mystical Tintagel with the legendary King Arthur’s Castle.
A shorter drive south takes you to the wild beauty of Dartmoor National Park where you can have a delightful pub lunch in the village of Belstone, or take a walk on the moors and see Dartmoor ponies. Exmoor, Bodmin Moor, the RHS Rosemoor at Great Torrington, several National Trust properties and a good variety of visitor attractions are all within easy reach. Ideal for families or couples, such as the Big Sheep at Bideford, Trethorne Leisure Farm at Launceston, the Miniature Pony Centre at Moretonhampstead, the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. This quiet spot in Devon offers a host of opportunities for relaxation and discovery, at any time of the year.£55From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beaworthy, EnglandChurch View Cottage and Barn is a lovely character property and comprises the main cottage which can be booked on its own by request; the Barn sits behind the cottage and sleeps up to four guests. Church View Cottage itself benefits from a cosy downstairs living area with double sofa bed, single pull out bed, Smart TV and wood burner, perfect for those winter evenings. There is a dining area a few steps up from this room with seating and doors leading out onto the rear courtyard garden. The kitchen and utility room are both downstairs and fully equipped with all you could need to rustle up a meal. Upstairs is the modern walk-in shower room with quality fixtures and fittings. The master bedroom contains a kingsize bed and built in storage. The second bedroom in the cottage contains a double bed with single bunk bed over.
Into the pleasant courtyard garden and you will see the barn, this property has a small kitchenette area and downstairs shower room and up stairs to the first floor, contains an open plan living/bedroom space with kingsize bed, single pull out bed and an additional alcove containing a further single bed. A great area for children or groups wanting an extra element of privacy away from the main house.
Church View Cottage and Barn is located in the lovely area of Hatherleigh and is a stones throw from the local town and within walking distance to the local pubs and restaurants. The town is quaint and picturesque and hosts an arts festival in July and a carnival in November featuring two flaming tar barrel runs. Hatherleigh is a great base for walking and cycling being directly on both the Tarka trail and the Devon coast to coast cycle route. Whatever your reason for visiting the area, Church View Cottage and Barn is a great accommodation to base yourselves from.£305From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beaworthy, EnglandA spacious, detached farmhouse surrounded by meadows within the village of Ashwater, Devon. Pet-friendly. Rural location. Electric fire. Holsworthy 7.9 miles; Bude 17.5 miles.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beaworthy, EnglandSituated on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park just outside the pretty village of Bratton Clovelly, Four Chimneys offers a unique escape in beautiful surroundings. With a large private garden, off road parking, plenty of living space and easy access to some of the most picturesque landscapes in the UK, this four-bedroom character cottage is a perfect base to explore what Dartmoor has to offer. Built from traditional Devonshire cob, this 200-year-old four-bedroom property has plenty of character and offers a peaceful escape for up to eight guests.
After an action-packed day exploring Devon and Cornwall, head into the cosy open plan kitchen/diner which is well-equipped with an electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer with a water dispenser and an oil-powered Aga (which is available to use between November to March). The island counter with two stools, granite worktops and bi-fold doors opening out into the garden are a beautiful feature. The handy utility area next door has a washing machine, tumble dryer and a cloakroom. Wander into the two living rooms which offer plenty of space; the first with traditional beamed ceilings, armchairs and a wood burner, and then two steps down you will discover the second room, comfortably furnished with plenty of seating, a Smart TV with Freeview and another wood burner. Perfect for watching a film with your family whilst enjoying the glows of the fire in the background. Head upstairs where there are four beautiful bedrooms. There are 3 steps leading to the first bedroom which has a kingsize bed, a Smart TV with Freeview and an en-suite with a walk-in shower and a bath with a shower head attachment. The second bedroom has a double bed and an en-suite with a shower cubicle. The third has a double bed with a beautiful view of the garden and the fourth has twin beds. Two of the rooms share use of the family bathroom which is fitted with a walk-in shower. Guests can enjoy private use of the large, enclosed garden which is a magnificent space with tiered levels and a secluded patio area next to a recently constructed sun room. A small stream runs at the end of the garden and there is outdoor seating, a firepit and a charcoal BBQ. Full of colour and wildlife, this is a wonderful haven for guests to enjoy alfresco dining or a peaceful morning coffee.
The nearby picturesque village of Bratton Clovelly is just a short 5-minute walk away and is home to the highly recommended Clovelly Inn where a warm welcome, fine ales and good food awaits. The uphill climb to the pub is great for building up an appetite! Home to 368 square miles of natural delights, Dartmoor National Park boasts a plethora of walking and cycling routes leading you through steep wooded river valleys to enticing archaeological sites. There’s so much to explore here, with ample opportunities for outdoor activity including canoeing, climbing, geocaching and more. The property’s West-Devon location means that it is possible to reach both the north and south coasts of Cornwall and Devon in under an hour. Four Chimneys is a holiday home for all seasons to explore and recharge the batteries.£130From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
