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.
- Buckland Brewer, EnglandThese two pretty barns and attractive, spacious, old farmhouse sit peacefully at the end of a private drive and are ideal for a large family when booked together to sleep up to 17 people. Very well-equipped, they offer excellent accommodation in a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. With far-reaching views across glorious Devon countryside beside the owner’s 130-acre dairy farm, the holiday properties are just 1.5 miles from a lovely 13th-century thatched village inn serving very good food and just 5 miles from the breathtaking north Devon coast. The perfect touring base to explore the delights of both north Devon and north Cornwall and ideal for those wishing to escape and relax. Within easy reach of the magnificent surfing beach at Westward Ho!; the shopping and leisure area of Atlantic Village and the historic port of Bideford, with a good selection of restaurants and where you can take a boat trip to Lundy Island. The area is a must for water sports, sailing enthusiasts and fishermen, whilst walkers and cyclists will enjoy the famous Tarka Trail. Golf and riding are also within 5 miles. Garden lovers will enjoy RHS Rosemoor, Hartland Abbey and Docton Mill and there are many pretty fishing villages nearby including Instow, Appledore and the famous cobbled streets of Clovelly with its donkey transport. Further afield are the extensive sands and white-topped waves of Bude, a paradise for surfing. Coastal and country walks, golf, fishing and riding are nearby. The Big Sheep and The Milky Way Adventure Parks are a must for family fun.£57From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Buckland Brewer, EnglandThese two pretty barns and attractive, spacious, old farmhouse sit peacefully at the end of a private drive and are ideal for a large family when booked together to sleep up to 17 people. Very well-equipped, they offer excellent accommodation in a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. With far-reaching views across glorious Devon countryside beside the owner’s 130-acre dairy farm, the holiday properties are just 1.5 miles from a lovely 13th-century thatched village inn serving very good food and just 5 miles from the breathtaking north Devon coast. The perfect touring base to explore the delights of both north Devon and north Cornwall and ideal for those wishing to escape and relax. Within easy reach of the magnificent surfing beach at Westward Ho!; the shopping and leisure area of Atlantic Village and the historic port of Bideford, with a good selection of restaurants and where you can take a boat trip to Lundy Island. The area is a must for water sports, sailing enthusiasts and fishermen, whilst walkers and cyclists will enjoy the famous Tarka Trail. Golf and riding are also within 5 miles. Garden lovers will enjoy RHS Rosemoor, Hartland Abbey and Docton Mill and there are many pretty fishing villages nearby including Instow, Appledore and the famous cobbled streets of Clovelly with its donkey transport. Further afield are the extensive sands and white-topped waves of Bude, a paradise for surfing. Coastal and country walks, golf, fishing and riding are nearby. The Big Sheep and The Milky Way Adventure Parks are a must for family fun.£84From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Buckland Brewer, EnglandThese two pretty barns and attractive, spacious, old farmhouse sit peacefully at the end of a private drive and are ideal for a large family when booked together to sleep up to 17 people. Very well-equipped, they offer excellent accommodation in a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. With far-reaching views across glorious Devon countryside beside the owner’s 130-acre dairy farm, the holiday properties are just 1.5 miles from a lovely 13th-century thatched village inn serving very good food and just 5 miles from the breathtaking north Devon coast. The perfect touring base to explore the delights of both north Devon and north Cornwall and ideal for those wishing to escape and relax. Within easy reach of the magnificent surfing beach at Westward Ho!; the shopping and leisure area of Atlantic Village and the historic port of Bideford, with a good selection of restaurants and where you can take a boat trip to Lundy Island. The area is a must for water sports, sailing enthusiasts and fishermen, whilst walkers and cyclists will enjoy the famous Tarka Trail. Golf and riding are also within 5 miles. Garden lovers will enjoy RHS Rosemoor, Hartland Abbey and Docton Mill and there are many pretty fishing villages nearby including Instow, Appledore and the famous cobbled streets of Clovelly with its donkey transport. Further afield are the extensive sands and white-topped waves of Bude, a paradise for surfing. Coastal and country walks, golf, fishing and riding are nearby. The Big Sheep and The Milky Way Adventure Parks are a must for family fun.£84From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Dalwood, EnglandThese two charming self contained ground floor apartments are set within 13 acres of wonderful gardens. They are both tastefully furnished with period furniture and make delightful holiday homes in this peaceful part of East Devon, just west of the quaint town of Axminster and on the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Within easy driving of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, with its stunning scenery. The popular seaside resorts of Lyme Regis, Beer, Seaton and Sidmouth are a must, along with many attractions, such as Pecorama at Beer, the famous Seaton and District Electric Tramway running along the Seaton Marshes with its abundance of birdlife all year round, and the Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth. There are many historic houses and gardens to visit, or you can spend a few days enjoying the cathedral city of Exeter with its amazing cathedral, catacombs, shops and restaurants. Enjoy lovely country walks and village pubs in this unspoilt area, and on your return keen gardeners can wander around the 10 acres of gardens, which are open to the public during the summer. Shop, pub and restaurant 1.75 miles.£42From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Cheriton Bishop, EnglandIn a lovely rural setting on the outskirts of Cheriton Bishop, 1 mile north of the Dartmoor National Park, Rose Cottage is a well presented, single-storey holiday cottage and is attached to the owner’s home, with views across the lake and countryside. Exeter, with its many attractions, is just 8 miles. On your doorstep the park offers marvellous walking, climbing, pony trekking, superb scenery, bird watching and wildlife. Nearby, enjoy glorious walking through the Teign Gorge and the dramatic moorlands of Dartmoor, or visit Castle Drogo (NT), Fingle Glen, the Canonteign Falls and the Miniature Pony Centre. There are also lots of outdoor activities on offer, including coarse fishing onsite (tackle available to borrow, licence required), golfing, riding and tennis. The sandy beaches/seaside resorts of Dawlish, 13 miles, Torquay and Bude all within easy reach. The Eden Project is 1 hour away. Evening meals available for a small cost using fresh local produce. Shop and pub serving food 1 mile.£42From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Aish, EnglandA fabulous one bedroom contemporary detached barn conversion located on the outskirts of the little town of South Brent on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. The owner’s land offers direct access onto open moorland and is a favourite spot for keen walkers as there are many circular routes around the village onto Dartmoor and up to the Avon Dam. Kennels are available (by prior arrangement). There are several pubs serving food, coffee shop delicatessen, fish and chip, takeaway in South Brent, as well as a small supermarket and post office. Access onto the A38 is only 5 minutes in the car making this a great location for exploring. South Brent and pub 1 mile.£44From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Dalwood, EnglandThese two charming self contained ground floor apartments are set within 13 acres of wonderful gardens. They are both tastefully furnished with period furniture and make delightful holiday homes in this peaceful part of East Devon, just west of the quaint town of Axminster and on the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Within easy driving of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, with its stunning scenery. The popular seaside resorts of Lyme Regis, Beer, Seaton and Sidmouth are a must, along with many attractions, such as Pecorama at Beer, the famous Seaton and District Electric Tramway running along the Seaton Marshes with its abundance of birdlife all year round, and the Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth. There are many historic houses and gardens to visit, or you can spend a few days enjoying the cathedral city of Exeter with its amazing cathedral, catacombs, shops and restaurants. Enjoy lovely country walks and village pubs in this unspoilt area, and on your return keen gardeners can wander around the 10 acres of gardens, which are open to the public during the summer. Shop, pub and restaurant 1.75 miles.£44From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Hartland, EnglandCopingers Cottage takes its name from ’Cruel Copinger’, a notorious 18-century smuggler that once lived here. This delightful, spacious, semi-detached, ground floor cottage is the perfect romantic coastal retreat, nestled within an idyllic rural setting, just a mile from the coastal path. The cottage sits in a peaceful location at the head of the famous Spekes Valley with its majestic waterfall cascading down a shear rock face 60ft, through a series of four smaller falls before finally reaching the sea. There are beautiful views, countryside and walks from the doorstep with an abundance of birds and wildlife to be seen.
Copingers Cottage is beautifully presented and has a spacious living room and cosy wood burner to curl up beside on a cooler evening, along with a private patio to enjoy an al fresco supper on a summer evening. This pretty barn conversion sits within the Hartland Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the North Devon coast with many dog friendly, long sandy beaches and hidden coves to explore, where occasionally dolphins can be seen frolicking in the Atlantic surf.
This is an ideal location for touring, walking, beaches or just relaxing. The timeless village of Hartland is only 1½ miles away and has a good selection of village shops and pubs serving food along with a post office, general store, bakery and craft shops. The hamlet of Stoke and the church of St. Nectan, known as the ’Cathedral of North Devon’, is just a short walk and the view from the church tower shows Hartland Abbey set in this beautiful valley with its many enchanting and delightful walks. Bude, 13 miles, has a good selection of shops and restaurants, many specialising in locally caught seafood, along with a golf course, indoor ’splash’ pool, surf schools and bowling. The delightful port town of Bideford, 15 miles, has a good selection of town amenities, restaurants, a weekly market and boat trips to Lundy Island. Coastal walking, cycling, golf, horse riding, fishing, surfing and sailing are all available in this stunning area. Docton Mill, Hartland Quay and Hartland Abbey are close by, along with many pretty fishing villages to explore including nearby Clovelly, Instow and Appledore. Beach 1½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£44From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Yelverton, EnglandThis delightful first floor, studio holiday apartment is located above the workshop adjacent to the friendly owner’s house. It boasts a lovely decked patio area to the rear and a bright, light interior. It is ideally suited for couples of all ages for holidays and short breaks throughout the year.
Conveniently located just off the A386 midway between Tavistock and Yelverton on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park, this property is a fantastic base for those who enjoy walking or cycling. The Drakes Trail, a 21-mile path linking Tavistock to Plymouth, is right on the doorstep. Visit the impressive Gem Bridge spanning the wooded valley and Grenofen Tunnel, taking you through beautiful woodlands and open moorland. Shop and restaurant 2 miles, pub 1 mile.£45From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Torquay, EnglandBay Fort Mansions is a lovely Victorian villa sympathetically converted into holiday accommodation overlooking Torquay Marina, Torre Sands and the sea.
Cockington benefits from this south facing location with panoramic views over Torquay and across the bay to Paignton and Brixham.
After an extensive period of restoration, Royal Terrace Gardens (Rock Walk) along Torquay Seafront is now fully open to the public. Day or night, visitors will be rewarded with unrivalled panoramic sea views from this striking natural landmark. Gaze down on the vibrant harbour life, across the Bay towards Paignton and Brixham or further inland as far afield as Dartmoor on a clear day. The newest attraction to the English Riviera will provide the perfect viewpoint for annual events including the Red Arrows, firework displays and sailing events throughout the year.£46From price per night based on 7 night stay