Dog-Friendly Lodges Devon

An outstanding property resting on the outskirts of Salcombe. Swimming pool. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Kingsbridge 6 miles.

Beautiful beachside apartment with stunning beach/sea views. Terrace. En suite bedrooms. Shared indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym. Restaurant/bar. In Bigbury-on-Sea.

Converted, 17th century farmhouse. woodburning stove. Four-poster bed. Shared indoor swimming pool, games room and play area. In Halwell.

Huge splendid detached house converted from a barn on a traditional working farm Shared indoor swimming pool, games barn, play area. Farm to wander. Smart and stylish. Halwell 1 mile.

Comfortable semi-detached cottage converted from 17th century farmhouse. Beams, sash windows, wood burning stove. En suite bedrooms. Shared use of indoor pool, play area, trampoline, games room. Big traditional farm to walk. Halwell 1 mile.

Neat single storey farm cottage. 130 acre traditional Devon farm. Outdoor swimming pool with paddling pool. Sunbathing terrace. Picnic area. Private enclosed garden. Bideford 2 miles.

Set in the heart of rolling Devon countryside, the privately owned Ashcombe country estate nestles in a quiet, beautiful valley filled with things to do and a short drive from the sandy beaches of Dawlish and Torquay. Enjoy walking around the estate’s hills and woodlands, swim in the heated indoor swimming pool, or relax in the sauna at Woodhouse Farm while children play on outdoor playground. Both The Cider Barn, a mile away and sleeping 16, and Nut Tree Farm, sleeping 28, have their own outdoor swimming pools for the summer.
The cottages are both comfortable and practical, with a wide range of Devon attractions right on the doorstep. All are maintained to very high standards with leather sofas, superfast Wi-Fi, flatscreen Smart TVs and very comfortable beds. Many retain original features, including oak beamed ceilings, and all have either Italian-tiled or wooden floors.
Sleeping from 4 to 22 people, and rated either 4 or 5 stars, the cottages can accommodate almost any party size, and an in-house chef (arranged direct with the owner) can be booked to take care of the catering.
The brilliant Ashcombe Adventure Centre for outdoor activities, is just under a mile down the lane. Available at extra cost for those 14 years and over, it offers quad bike safaris, clay pigeon shooting, archery, paintballing and more. Also located on the estate is ’A Touch of the Wild’, a camp-based forest activity club. Children can take part in bush-craft courses and activities ranging from camp fire cooking and toasting marshmallows to bug hunting and learning woodland skills - a day with the experienced staff will ensure youngsters come away with a new found love of the great outdoors. The Ashcombe Village Club opens on various evenings providing cheap beer in a cheerful atmosphere, event evenings, traditional summer fêtes and shows. Guests at Ashcombe can also enjoy foraged and wild walks that take place every Tuesday and last for around two hours. You can discover the simple pleasure of foraging from the abundance of wild foods in the Devon countryside, and also experience the perfect evening out dining under canopies in the Ashcombe Woodland at the Woodland Kitchen, open on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Both Dartmoor National Park and the historic city of Exeter are only a 20-minute drive away, while the famous South Devon Coast, with wonderful sandy beaches, is barely 3 miles. Exeter and Newton Abbot Racecourses, several golf courses, loads of family theme parks, zoos, sailing and fishing are all within easy reach, not to mention the many excellent pubs and restaurants that Devon is famous for. Walk in the wild beauty of Dartmoor with its abundance of wildlife and dramatic landscapes, or visit the numerous nearby National Trust properties including Agatha Christie’s house, Greenway. Steam trains travel from Kingswear to Paignton and Totnes to Buckfastleigh. Visit historic Dartmouth with bustling boat harbour, castle, contemporary art galleries and boutiques and brilliant Regatta Week and Air Show. Salcombe with its beaches, sailing and water sports is also easily accessible, as well as Blackpool Sands, Slapton and picturesque Dittisham. Slightly further afield, East Cornwall and the Eden Project are within an hour’s drive. Other activities of interest include Backwater Adventures to explore Devon’s rivers and countryside with professional guidance and supervision, or Rock Solid Coasteering to explore the Jurassic coastline.
All in all Ashcombe is an excellent base from which to explore, experience and enjoy ‘The Cream of Devon’. All big supermarkets deliver direct to your cottage. Main shops 3 miles.

Part of the Goodrington Lodge collection, 7 Goodrington Lodge is a contemporary two bedroom first floor apartment perfect for a family break in Torbay. Just imagine whiling away a sunny afternoon lying beside the heated outdoor swimming pool, or watching something sizzle on a barbecue while the kids enjoy the shared gardens.
Life at Goodrington Lodges is all about enjoying time together in a spectacular setting, and with a contemporary décor and high quality furnishings throughout, this apartment’s a stylish place to spend time. Bright and welcoming, the open plan living and dining space makes it easy to spend leisurely mornings cooking up brunch before heading to Goodrington Boating Lakes just outside the development.
When it’s time to retreat to the land of nod after a long day on the nearby sandy beach, you’ll find two elegant bedrooms – each with a stylish finish- to welcome you. If you just can’t wait to share your photos with those back home, Wi-Fi makes it easy to stay connected during your break.
Just outside of Paignton on the English Riviera, Goodrington’s home to everything you need for an idyllic family escape to the coast. With the feel of a traditional seaside resort, colourful beach huts line Goodrington Sands, steam trains chug their way along one of the UK’s most photographed stretches of coastline, and visitors pedal their way around the boating lakes. You’ll also find Splashdown water park just minutes away, and Paignton Zoo five minutes away by car.

Set near the breathtakingly beautiful North Devon Coast running on ground and air source renewable energy, this friendly, family run complex is peacefully located within 10 acres of grounds with outstanding views over the glorious Devon countryside. Moorhead Country Holidays is the perfect holiday choice for family, friends, and couples at any time of year. The complex comprises of 16 properties, 10 apartments for families accommodating between 3 and 6 people set together in the grounds, 6 apartments for couples (and older children) set in a barn conversion attached to the main complex. The complex has fantastic on-site facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool (open all year), and hot tub area, a well-equipped gym, Wi-Fi (in the communal areas), games room and separate snooker room.

Located on a 1½-acre, well-stocked coarse fishing lake, with carp weighing up to 25lb, in stunning surroundings, there is also a Just for Fun 9-hole pitch and putt (weather dependant), and full size Boulee court. In the evening there is a delightful fully licensed bar and restaurant to enjoy and give a relaxing end to the day (open between Easter - October, 6:30pm and 8:15pm (Closed February half term and Sundays) reservations for the restaurant to be made before 5pm each day). Guests staying over the New Year week can enjoy a complimentary party with a buffet and music to welcome in the New Year. There is plenty to keep everyone entertained whatever the weather.
Only 4 miles from the coast, this stunning location is perfect to explore the dramatic North Cornwall and North Devon coastline. There is the Hartland Peninsula, the pretty town of Bideford with a good range of facilities, and a trip to Lundy Island can be organised from the quayside. Westward Ho! and the popular Cornish resort of Bude have fantastic beaches, renowned for excellent surfing, whilst Bude’s vibrant town centre has a vast array of good restaurants and bars. Both walkers and cyclists will enjoy the nearby Tarka Trail and Moorhead Country Holidays is the perfect touring base to explore the delights of both North Devon and North Cornwall. Coastal walks, and for family fun, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way Adventure Parks are a must. Garden lovers will enjoy RHS Rosemoor, Docton Mill and Tapeley Park, and there are many pretty fishing villages nearby including Clovelly, Instow and Appledore. Tennis, horse riding, mountain boarding, paintballing and quad biking are all on offer locally and for a great day out, why not visit the famous Eden Project. Village shop 1 mile.

Nestling in an exceptional and stunning sea view location, in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Jurassic Coast, Monks Thatch Cottage is only 500 yards from the Devon Heritage Coastal Path and is spoilt for choice with four beaches nearby. With private drive approach, the cottage adjoins the owner’s house, just ½ mile from Otterton’s picturesque village with its pretty thatched cottages, church, pub, village community shop and alongside the River Otter an historic working mill with artisan bakery, crafts, gifts, and food shops and an award-winning cafe/restaurant. There is lots to do, see and visit locally, which makes for an ideal holiday.