Dog-Friendly Cottages 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 cottages holiday homes for your idyllic short break with your furry best friend.
Torquay, EnglandThis three-bedroomed chocolate-box Grade II thatched cottage sits within Cockington Country Park, 450 acres of heaven less than a mile from the sea. The cottage has three good-sized bedrooms and can comfortably sleep six adults. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed and an en-suite shower room, the second bedroom has a super kingsize bed that can be split to form two single beds (please ensure this is requested if required). The third bedroom has a double bed. Whilst a cot is not provided, the first two bedrooms can accommodate a travel cot. Two z-beds are available and can be sited in rooms 1 and 2.
Between Easter and October, we operate a Tea Garden at the rear of the property between 10am and 5pm. Your privacy is not impinged, your courtyard garden is private and the Tea Garden’s kitchen, although in the same building, is secured from the rest of the cottage. Weavers cottage is situated in a fantastic position for exploring the historic and well-regarded village of Cockington.
Not to mention being just a stone’s throw from Torquay seafront and harbourside with its array of bars/restaurants. There are plenty of beautiful nearby walks and the cottage is situated right in the heart of the English Riviera for ease of access exploring everything the South Hams has to offer.£266From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Torquay, England
5.00As you pull up on the driveway and let yourself into Old Seaway Mews, you find yourself in the large entrance hallway/utility area on the ground floor with washer/dryer and sink area. A very handy space for hanging up your coats and shoes. There is also a locked doorway via the entrance hall leading to the owner’s homemade gym area which guests may use upon request to the owner. Upstairs and to the first floor is where the open plan living area is, with kitchen/dining and living area all in one. This is a bright and airy space with plenty of natural light. The kitchen is fully equipped with all you could need to rustle up a lovely meal, there is also an additional sofa bed in the living room, perfect for children or extra guests if necessary. Through a door and into the double bedroom and en-suite shower room, there is also a door from the bedroom leading down a staircase and giving access to a small outside private terrace with seating. A great area for sitting-out and enjoying an early morning coffee or late-night glass of wine after a long day exploring the area. Old Seaway Mews is ideally suited to guests with dogs, bikes, and hiking boots, with charming coves and beaches to explore along the SW Coastal Path under a mile away.
There are two traditional country pubs in 1/2 mile in either direction and a beautifully secluded beach within a fifteen minute walking distance. Just a five-minute drive to the picturesque Shaldon and charming Teignmouth, a ten-minute drive to the beautiful views from Babbacombe and the bustling seaside town of Torquay. Venture slightly further afield and visit the towns of Brixham, Dawlish and the beautiful cathedral city of Exeter within 30 minutes, and just slightly further away are Dartmouth, Totnes, Salcombe, Dartmoor and Plymouth, all within an hour drive. There is so much to do nearby including various beaches, outdoor spaces, pubs, restaurants, and days out to enjoy. Beach 1 mile.£122From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torquay, EnglandThe Garden Flat is situated peacefully off the beaten track in ¾ acre of hilltop gardens with open views across the valley to the sea. It is attached to the owner’s home yet offers privacy and great views. The front of the house and sitting area overlooks Ilsham Valley making it an ideal spot for enjoying a glass of wine or just relaxing in. The property also has a private and covered veranda area overlooking a large pond. There is plenty of outside space to enjoy, along with an enclosed garden in which pets can roam freely.
Located on the boundary of Lincombe Woods, you are within walking distance of Wellswood village shops, woodlands, meadows and beaches. Meadfoot Beach is closest and arguably Torbay’s finest. With its southerly outlook and clean blue waters, it deserves its reputation as one of the region’s best. Wellswood village is a ten-minute woodland walk away (or two minute drive) and is a charming area of Torquay. Everything you need for day-to-day living is here including a pub, small supermarket, ATM, restaurants, cafés, pharmacy, post office, patisserie, salons, barber, wine bar and village pantry amongst others.
The local dog-friendly pub is known for its good food, sunny beer garden and friendly atmosphere. The village is the birthplace of crime writer Agatha Christie, home to Kents Cavern Caves and was where The Gleneagles Hotel inspired John Cleese’s ’Fawlty Towers’. The apartment is a ten-minute drive to the marina, harbour and main Torquay shopping areas. The Garden Flat offers a cosy, warm winter let too, and many guests return to enjoy an off-season ‘English Riviera’ winter break. Beach ¾ mile. Shops, pub and restaurants ½ mile.£44From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torquay, EnglandLocated in the village of Cockington, Granary Cottage is a first floor holiday apartment located above one of the prettiest thatched gift shops in the village. Situated close to a pretty tea room, the property has been decorated and furnished to a very good standard. Only ¾ miles from Torquay’s seafront and 3 miles from the town centre, this is a perfect spot to take a holiday. Whether you like walking, birdwatching or taking a perfect lazy holiday, Cockington has it all. A real picture-postcard village, Cockington has hardly changed over hundreds of years. There is evidence of Iron Age and Saxon settlements near the local pub, and the village is mentioned in the Domesday Book. This thatched village is the perfect setting for a walk, no matter what time of year it is. It has an historic forge, a court and church, tea rooms, thatched pub and, of course, the lakes and woods. The village sits somewhat incongruously, right in the heart of urban Torbay, but stubbornly refuses to be tainted by modern developments. The village is one of the most photographed places in the country, and the surrounding country park and woodland makes it an ideal destination for walking.
The pride of the village is Cockington Court, originally owned by the Cary family from 1375 to 1654. It is now home to Cockington Chocolate Company with their sweets, truffles and gifts, and a fabulous contemporary arts and crafts hub, showcasing creative arts from, amongst others, glassmakers, a blacksmith and conceptual artists. With beautiful gardens and a fabulous tea room, its a great place to spend the day, with plenty to see and do for the whole family. Cockington Court also has a connection to the English Riviera’s most famous daughter, Agatha Christie. In her youth, she often visited the village, and her novel ’Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?’ is dedicated to her friend Christopher Mallock. The Mallocks regularly staged amateur theatricals at Cockington Court and, despite her terrible shyness, Agatha Christie regularly took part. Think afternoon tea, cricket on the green and the gentle pace of village life you would find in an Agatha Christie Miss Marple novel (without the murders of course!), and you have the rural idyll that is Cockington. If you want to truly experience traditional, English country life, come to Cockington on the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay.
Brixham and Paignton are also close by. Take a trip on a steam train from Paignton to Dartmouth, enjoy the theatre at Torquay or take a ferry over to Brixham for the day. There are also many National Trust properties nearby. Beach ¾miles. Shop 1¼ miles, pub and restaurant 500 yards. £68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torquay, EnglandSet on the coastal road, just 600 yards above sheltered Maidencombe Beach and the village’s pretty thatched inn, these six very comfortably furnished holiday properties all have separate entrances and enjoy the use of an acre of attractively landscaped gardens with extensive sea views (except 28865). They are ideally situated for the coastal path, yet still enjoy a peaceful and tranquil setting for abundant local wildlife. Bluebell (ref 28864, set on the first floor) and Foxglove (ref 28867, on the second floor with a roof terrace giving spectacular sea views) are situated in a purpose-built extension to the owner’s Victorian residence, whilst Poppy (ref 28865, a first floor apartment) is part of the original house. Lavender (ref 28868, set on the first floor above the owner’s accommodation) is accessed through the main reception, and Laurel (ref 28863) and Chestnut (ref 28866) are comfortable two-storey properties, and all the properties accept pets, apart from Lavender (ref 28868). The ‘English Riviera’ is famous for its mild climate and is ideal for year-round breaks. Torquay, with its many amenities is only 2 miles away. These are the perfect properties for family get-togethers, friends’ reunions and celebrations. There are 22 miles of coastline, cliffs, coves, beaches and walks with opportunities for surfing, swimming, diving, sailing and angling. Torquay is an ideal base from which to visit Dartmouth, Totnes, Exeter and Plymouth. It is a place in which to relax, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a holiday in a classic English seaside resort. Torquay town centre and Living Coasts are about 5 minutes away. Oddicombe Beach is also close by, and discover the shopping area of St Marychurch, a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the harbour area. Oddicombe Beach can be reached by foot down a very steep, wooded lane, or choose a more gentle ascent on the historic Babbacombe Cliff Railway. One of only a few original working funicular railways, the Babbacombe Cliff Railway has been transporting visitors up and down the 240 foot cliff-face since 1926. A short stroll from Oddicombe Beach leads to Babbacombe Beach and a pub. Nearby, visit the Babbacombe Model Village. Exeter and Plymouth are within an easy drive. There are many National Trust properties, including Agatha Christie’s summer house in Galmpton. Golf and walking locally. Shops 2 miles, pub and restaurant 600 yards.
The properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 24 guests.£223From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torquay, England
Set in the peaceful suburb of Wellswood, Bishopsgate an impressive retreat for that family escape. Elegant décor and contemporary features combine to make relaxing in this home from home a pleasure.
With a timeless look, the living room makes a welcoming space to gather the group after a long day, and the second living room has everything you need to keep the kids entertained. With table football, a Sky Q TV and seating, this space is great fun for those evening catch ups, and it’s perfect if you get a rainy day...
Thanks to the lawned garden that wraps its way around the house, there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy Torbay’s famous microclimate. You’ll find plenty of seating, and terrace areas, so no matter how you like to enjoy those ’fresh air’ days, you’ll find this just the setting. Better still, you can step straight from the kitchen to the garden, so it’s easy to prepare those hearty meals in the contemporary kitchen and dine alfresco.
You’ll find Bishopsgate in the leafy area of Wellswood, in Torquay. Within walking distance from the harbourside and the town centre, there’s a nostalgic feel to Wellswood and its selection of friendly independent shops. For that bite to eat after a walk along the nearby South West Coastal Path, head to the local pub, and Kents Cavern is one of the bay’s best-loved family attractions.£121From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torquay, EnglandTrinity Mews holiday apartments, (UKC45, UKC46, UKC47, UKC48, UKC49, UKC50, UKC1530, UKC3308 and UKC3309), are located in the very heart of Torquay. Situated just off the harbour and within a short walk of a wide selection of cafés, restaurants, shops and entertainment - yet based in a tranquil setting on a quiet no-through road. These picturesque mews apartments provide ideal self-catering accommodation for holidays at any time of the year. They offer some specially selected choices to enhance your stay, including a membership to one of Torquay’s top leisure facilities at the nearby Imperial Hotel (at cost).
There are miles of walks including along the South West Coastal Path, over Dartmoor and riverside walks. Swimming and beaches can be found along the 22 miles of the English Riviera coastline, where there are 20 beaches that range from wide sandy stretches to hidden rocky coves. Boat trips in the bay are bookable from the harbourside and piers, and small boats and pedaloes for hire from most beaches. There is an attractive list of sailings for trips by sea or river bookable at Princess Pier, Haldon Pier and the harbourside, while there is unequalled sailing and yachting in Torbay, and the regattas in August are a superb spectacle. The Royal Torbay Yacht Club is at Beacon Terrace, a short walk away, and for those wishing to learn more there are two sailing clubs in Torquay. Sea fishing is available from Princess Pier and Haldon Pier, or from rocks and beaches around the coastline. The beautifully situated 18 hole course at Torquay Golf Club is on Petitor Road, Saint Marychurch.
Going further afield, you can ramble across the wilds of Dartmoor National Park, see the Dartmoor Ponies, and visit places of interest such as Widdecombe, while Totnes and Dartington Hall are less than 30 minutes away. Totnes is an Elizabethan river town with an ancient castle, and Dartington Hall has glorious gardens and world famous arts and music activities, making this an essential place to visit. Dartmouth, Dartmoor, Salcombe, Exeter and Plymouth can all be easily reached. Paignton Zoo is only a mile or so away and there are river and sea cruises, and steam train trips nearby. In addition to this, the South Hams has some of the most beautiful beaches you’ll find anywhere. Whether walking and exploring the rugged Dartmoor landscape with its great granite tors and Dartmoor ponies, climbing, letterboxing, horse riding, golfing, or just having a very relaxing break, Dartmoor has it all.
Exeter is the regional capital for culture, leisure and shopping. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and just a few miles from the sea, it brims with colourful character and offers a delightful mix of attractions, restaurants and shops in a setting of architectural splendour. Enjoy heritage, arts, festivals and award-winning locally produced food and drink, or venture beyond the city and explore the Jurassic Coast of East Devon and the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.
These apartments can be booked together to accommodate up to 36 guests.£99From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torquay, EnglandAstor House is an imposing Victorian villa which has been beautifully converted into lovely holiday apartments, and each property has it own unique layout. Benefiting from a thorough programme of re-development, Astor House now offers contemporary and elegant apartments in the heart of the English Riviera. Located in a south-facing position, the apartments enjoy sea views (with the exception of UKC33, UKC34 and UKC39) and are a perfect choice for a holiday in Torquay. The holiday apartments are only a short distance from Torquay’s beaches, marina and town centre. Guests are offered some specially selected choices to enhance their stay, including membership of Torquay’s top leisure facilities at the nearby Imperial Hotel. Wander around Paignton and Torquay harboursides, the shops of Paignton and Torquay’s Fleet Walk shopping precinct, Pavilion and much more. Totnes and Dartington Hall are less than 30 minutes away. Totnes is an Elizabethan river town with an ancient castle, and the beauty of Dartington Hall with its glorious gardens and world-famous arts and music activities makes this an essential place to visit.
Dartmouth, Dartmoor, Salcombe, Exeter and Plymouth can all be reached easily. Paignton Zoo is only a mile or so away and there are river and sea cruises and steam train trips nearby. Torquay has Kent’s Cavern and a large model village among other attractions and there is a go kart track on the way to the delightful fishing port of Brixham. Visit Exeter, the regional capital for culture, leisure and shopping. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and just a few miles from the sea, Exeter is full of character and offers a delightful mix of high quality attractions, restaurants and shops in a setting of architectural splendour. Enjoy heritage, arts, festivals and award-winning locally produced food and drink or venture beyond the city and explore the Jurassic Coast of East Devon and the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor, see the Dartmoor ponies, and visit places of interest such as Widdecombe. Beach 350 yards. Shop 150 yards, pub and restaurant 350 yards.£111From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torquay, EnglandThis former coach house is set in a perfect spot to explore what Torquay and the surrounding areas have to offer. This lovely, detached property has been tastefully decorated, comfortably furnished and offers spacious accommodation. It is conveniently situated close to shops and restaurants. There are so many places to visit including the theatre, shops, Torre Abbey and boat trips to Brixham. The train station is also close by if you do not wish to drive.
In the English Riviera, South Devon’s stunning bay, the beaches are clean and spectacularly beautiful, some of the best beaches in the country, but there is more than just beaches here. There are over 18 major attractions including Living Coasts, Torquay’s award-winning coastal zoo, which is home to a magnificent array of marine life from around the world.
Agatha Christie was born in the Riviera town of Torquay, and spent many of the most important chapters of her life here, as well as using real places in the area as settings for her murder mysteries.The true story of Agatha Christie’s life is every bit as intriguing and fascinating as her books, and nowhere can you get closer to her legacy than here on the English Riviera.
Dartmoor is just on the doorstep and is a walkers’ paradise at anytime of year. Whilst many people come to Dartmoor to enjoy the beautiful scenery, and to recharge their batteries, many come to get active! With over 450 miles of public rights of way, there is an abundance of walking routes to suit all tastes and abilities. Dartmoor also boasts a variety of cycle routes, both on and off road, where you can make it as challenging as you like. You can also enjoy horse-riding, climbing, letterboxing, geocaching or kayaking.
Further afield is Plymouth, where you can visit the National Marine Aquarium which is ideal for children and adults, as well as the Eden Project, which is a fabulous day out.
Take a walk along the South West Coast Path which runs along the entire length of the Jurassic Coast and offers walkers stunning scenery, with a bird’s eye view of many coastal features. From the coast path you can experience the drama of sheer cliff faces, take in the wonderful towns of Beer, the ‘picture postcard’ fishing village, or Budleigh Salterton. Everything you could want is right here on your doorstep. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 300 yards.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torquay, EnglandAn elegant thatched cottage in the idyllic village of Cockington in South Devon. Exposed beams. Sky Q. WiFi. Torquay 2 miles.£106From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
