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.
Brixham, EnglandAs you enter Harbour Bowl Cottage through the front entrance, you will find yourself in the kitchen/dining area of the property, fully equipped with all you could need to rustle up a hearty meal. Down the staircase to the floor below is the large shower room, a great size and perfect for a refreshing shower or hosing down the pets after a long day at the beach! The floor above is where the bedroom is located, with double bed and storage. Up again to the second floor is where the living room with double sofa bed is situated, and offers wonderful views over Brixham.
Harbour Bowl Cottage is located in the heart of Brixham and is walking distance from anywhere you may want to visit. Whether that be the nearby cafés, pubs and restaurants or the harbour itself. Brixham is a great base to explore Torbay from, as well as the nearby beaches and walks such as Berry head which is just 1½ miles away. The rest of the English Riviera is easily accessed from this beautiful fishing town, and the famous boating town of Dartmouth is also only 6 miles away. Whatever the reason for visiting Brixham, Harbour Bowl Cottage is a great base to start.£48From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Brixham, EnglandThe Lookout 43 is approached via steps from the road, leading to a pretty terraced front garden, where you can enjoy drinks or dining while enjoying views across the bay. As you enter the property, you find yourself in the cosy and stylishly furnished living area which boasts a window seat with views over the bay, and a wood burner, perfect for warming up on those cold winter evenings in front of the Smart TV. The dining area in the next room comfortably seats four guests and leads into the well-equipped kitchen, with all you could need to rustle up a good meal. At the end of the kitchen there is a very handy utility area with a Belfast sink, as well as housing the dishwasher and washing machine. The door from the utility area leads out onto the pleasant rear courtyard garden with seating and coal barbecue for enjoying the last of the evening warmth. On the first floor, the master bedroom is located with a kingsize bed and views across the bay. The family bathroom is also on the first floor, with a traditional claw foot freestanding bath and a separate shower enclosure. On the second floor is a lovely twin bedroom with the added benefit of an en-suite shower room. The bedroom is flooded with light through the dormer windows and with views over Brixham harbour, breakwater and out to sea. The Lookout 43 is situated just outside of the hustle and bustle of Brixham town centre itself, while still being within walking distance of the town. Whatever your reason for visiting Brixham and the beautiful English Riviera, The Lookout 43 is a great place to start.£58From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brixham, EnglandCompass Point is located in the historic fishing town of Brixham on the south west coast of Devon. This three-storey house, only a short walk from the harbour front, is only a 5-minute walk to a notorious restaurant where you can enjoy beautiful breakfasts, lunches and evening meals. For those who want a nice hearty meal, there is a wonderful pub/restaurant situated only 175 yards from the property, which has a dog friendly beer garden. With a shop only 4 minutes away, all your needs for your stay are there for you.
There is plenty to see and do here in Brixham, including a museum, pirate boat and festival, and with nearby towns such as Dartmouth, you can explore with only a short distance to travel. If you drive or even get the bus into Paignton, you can catch a train and head off to many more exciting places such as Exeter, Plymouth and Totnes. In Brixham there is an outdoor sea pool at Shoalstone enjoy. The best beach to explore close to the property is Churston Cove, which is a 5-minute drive away. Beach 1 mile. Shop ¼ mile, pub and restaurant 175 yards.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brixham, EnglandBethany is a bright and airy bungalow with a lovely garden, making for a great self catering holiday accommodation just outside of the hustle and bustle of the town of Brixham. As you enter the property, the kitchen is to your left, fully equipped with all you could need for a comfortable stay and with side access down to the beautiful garden. The main living/dining area, which benefits a double sofa bed, overlooks the garden. There are two bedrooms; one with double bed and built in storage, as well as a twin bedroom. There is a recently refurbished shower room and a separate toilet. The garden is a lovely area full of various greenery, a great area to sit out in. Bethany is just outside of Brixham, and as a result feels peaceful and relaxing while still being within easy access of everywhere you could want to visit. Regardless of where you choose to explore during your stay here, Bethany is a great property to base yourself from.£63From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brixham, EnglandJust 1 mile from Brixham’s beach, this modern house is perfect for those of you looking to take your family and dogs on a seaside holiday. The airy open plan living space is great for all of you to get together for a homecooked meal or to sit in front of the Smart TV and watch a film. For those colder days, curl up on the 6-seater sofa in front of the electric fire and enjoy a good book.
There are two bedrooms, one of which has a snug area with a Smart TV and Xbox 360 – the perfect place for teenagers to get away from the adults! The contemporary, fully tiled bathroom offers a welcoming bath, which will be greatly needed after a busy day exploring. A dedicated parking space is provided, meaning you can leave the car behind and explore Brixham on foot.
Brixham’s harbour and town centre is a short distance away and full of seafood restaurants and pubs, so if you don’t feel like cooking, you will find plenty of places to eat. Boats can take you over to the bustling resort of Torquay, where you can find lots to keep the whole family entertained.£67From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brixham, EnglandA pretty terrace cottage within 10 minutes’ walk of Brixham harbour in Devon.
Providing ideal family accommodation within easy access to explore this lovely part of the country with its bustling activity on and off the water.
On entering the cottage up a few steps, you arrive in a hallway with the kitchen leading off this. This is fully equipped with everything needed even with a small kitchen table and chairs, making a great spot for some breakfast in the morning. There is a spacious sitting room with a further dining table and chairs; a great place to enjoy some lovely home-cooked meals. Upstairs are two comfortable bedrooms with a family bathroom. To the outside is a small courtyard at the front, making a great place to relax with a cuppa whilst planning the days’ activities. Within a short walk takes you to Brixham harbour which is proud to have one of the largest fishing fleets in the UK, where every day over 100 fishing boats land and sell their catch at the local fish market on the quayside. Close to the mouth of Brixham Harbour is Breakwater Beach, one of the cleanest beaches on the English Riviera.
Further afield, why not take the ferry to Dartmouth or Torquay, which both have a good reputation for fashionable restaurants, interesting boutiques and of course, all the amusement and activity along the waterfront? Alternatively, you can take a boat trip and cruise up the River Dart to Greenway, Agatha Christie’s former holiday home, and spend the afternoon in the lively market town of Totnes.
Whatever you decide to do, you will surely be spoilt for choice in this wonderful coastal resort of Brixham to enjoy at any time of the year.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brixham, EnglandDriftwood Cottage is located in the quiet South Devon village of Galmpton, in a conservation area just across the road from the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The lovely village shop is a 1-minute walk away, as is the quite exceptional local butcher. The local pub is a mere 3-minute walk with a second inn being slightly longer walk of 10 minutes.
There are fantastic long and short walks from the cottage, including a short walk to Galmpton Creek – a little inlet of the Dart. The National Trust property of Greenway, former summer home of the world-famous author Agatha Christie is a mere 5-minute drive away or approximately 30-40 minutes beautiful walk. There is a quay at Greenway where visitors can park and catch a ferry across the river to the quaint little village of Dittisham, alternatively a ferry can be caught along a picturesque stretch of the Dart up to the famous sea-faring town of Dartmouth. The cottage is also easily accessible for the longer walks of the John Musgrove Trail and the Dart Valley trail.
Torbay’s premier beach is close by at Broadsands (a 5-minute drive or a 30-minute walk), which is a wide, shallow and family friendly beach. The beach has 2 cafes and a thriving water sports centre and there is ample parking available. Other Torbay beaches are also easily accessible, with Torquay and Paignton being a mere 6 miles and 3 miles away respectively.
The quaint working harbour of Brixham is 3 miles and the beautiful ancient South Hams town of Totnes is just 7 miles. Dartmoor National Park is about a 40-minute drive providing breath-taking views and extensive walking country for hikers.
As you arrive at Driftwood Cottage there is an off-road driveway parking space directly in front of the property for guests use. Into the property and you find yourself in the entrance hallway, with a well-equipped kitchen to your left and open plan living/dining area ahead of you. Benefitting from sofa seating and a Smart TV as well as fold out dining table and a sliding door leading out onto the pleasant rear patio area for guests to enjoy that early morning coffee or late-night glass of wine. There is also a very useful utility on the ground floor with double sinks, washing machine and tumble dryer. To the first floor are where both bedrooms and the family shower room are situated. The main bedroom contains a king-sized bed, and the secondary bedroom has a single bed with an additional pull-out bed underneath, ideal for children.
Maximum capacity: 2 adults and 2 children.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brixham, EnglandEventide is located steps away from the seaside town of Brixham with its vibrant working port and quirky shops, bars and restaurants. Nestled in the hillside behind All Saints Church, famous for the composer of the hymn ’Abide With Me (Eventide)’. Listen to the church bells as your days of adventure begin. Set on an elevated plot, you can take in the views over the town and glimpses of the sea. Climb the steps to Eventide and enter the cottage through a handy porch, perfect for storing your buckets and spades or walking gear. This leads into the comfortable, light and airy living room with views over the garden and church. Join to chat about your day or cosy up and dive into a good book. A kitchen and dining room to the rear has all the appliances you will need to create a delicious meal or a hearty breakfast. Why not take it al fresco onto the bistro table. The first floor has a twin bedroom to the front of the property, decorated with a marine theme echoed throughout the property, offering a comfortable night’s sleep and a bathroom with a large walk-in shower, a great place to cleanse, reset and recharge. Head up to the second floor to find a double bedroom offering a cool and roomy space to dream about the next day of your holiday. Along this floor you will also find a games room featuring a day bed and TV, perfect for playing games or taking some time out.
Berry Head Nature Reserve is nearby and is a great day out, with its iconic lighthouse, Napoleonic Fort and breath-taking views of the bay. Take a picnic or indulge in a sweet treat at the café. The Southwest Coast Path is easily accessible from here. Take your camera and binoculars and look out for seals and dolphins. Explore the neighbouring towns of the English Riviera, Paignton and Torquay by boat or open top bus, take in the medieval town of Totnes with its English Heritage castle and weekly markets or simply relax in this comfortable cottage.£75From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brixham, EnglandBroadacre House is a lovingly renovated, three-bedroom house just outside the centre of Brixham, in Torbay. The property has undergone complete refurbishment throughout and provides comfortable and quality accommodation.
As you enter the property via the side door (nearest the driveway), there is a useful area to hang your coats and shoes directly next to the utility room, which houses a washing machine and tumble drier. This entrance then leads you into the modern, well-equipped kitchen/dining room, perfect for whipping up a good breakfast before heading out to explore the surrounding area. Next to the kitchen is the living area, with Smart TV and plenty of seating. On the ground floor is the family bathroom and a bedroom with a double bed, there is also a snug with smart TV and double sofa bed, perfect as a separate relaxing space for guests or to keep the children occupied.
On the first floor are two further bedrooms, comprising a double bedroom and super kingsize bedroom with zip and link beds which can be reduced to make a twin bedroom. There is also a separate toilet on this floor. Outside, there is a rear enclosed garden accessed through sliding doors from the sitting room, where there is a small patio area with seating as well as a lawned area.£79From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brixham, EnglandRose Cottage is a three-bedroom fisherman’s cottage that dates back from 1850, if not older and it’s situated in the conservation area of Brixham. The cottage has retained many of its original features without sacrificing comfort and it feels roomy with plenty of storage. It’s a friendly, warm and cosy place, cool in the summer and warm in the winter months. The well-equipped kitchen has everything you need to cook a meal for six people. The dining room is furnished with table and chairs, and guests are able to access a small terrace. In the morning it’s a real sun trap, sheltered from the wind, with a table, chairs and umbrella for summer dining. The entrance to the sitting room is through the stable door and it’s comfortably furnished with three sofas and a coffee table. The cottage is surprisingly spacious with two double bedrooms, one on the first floor, one on the second floor, and the family bathroom which features a deep bath and a walk-in shower. The attic twin bedroom is up a steep staircase on the third floor and there is limited headroom under the eaves, but it’s a peaceful hideaway for the children, or adult friends.
Brixham is a working seaside town with narrow streets and quaint lanes, situated around a beautiful harbour. When you fancy a break from exploring, Brixham has a range of cafes and restaurants with stunning views of the harbour and surrounding areas. As Brixham is a fishing port it is easy to find a restaurant that specialises in fresh fish and you can regularly find the ‘catch of the day’ being served. This property is set in an ideal location close to local beaches and lovely scenic walks. You don’t need a car to access some beautiful places.£83From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
