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.
Plymouth, EnglandThis substantial, iconic, Grade ll* listed, end-terraced Italianate building, which was built in the late 19th century, is now split into sympathetically divided apartments, each with totally unique features. Elliot Terrace was the home of Lady Nancy Astor and the famous author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Situated in an unrivalled location, some of the apartments enjoy spectacular views across the historic Plymouth Hoe and Sound, to Drakes Island in the bay and the far distant horizon. The apartments have panoramic, dual aspect windows, beautifully decorative cornicing and architectural details. The world renowned Plymouth Hoe is a fascinating place to visit, with the red and white striped lighthouse high up on the esplanade. Guests can enjoy the outdoor lido swimming pool, and the historic Barbican with its cobbled streets. Each apartment provides a parking permit for one car free of charge, however, should you need more, then extra parking is available by arrangement with the owner at a cost of £10 per permit. Beach 100 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.£120From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Tuckenhay, England"Devon’s best kept secret... Just inland from some of Devon’s loveliest and most natural beaches lies the village of Tuckenhay set along Bow Creek on the River Dart...."
In a setting of stunning natural beauty, Mill Bank (ref UK33902) is the latest addition to a superb choice of cottages at Tuckenhay Mill. An extremely spacious two-person cottage having a living, dining, kitchen area on the higher level with two south-facing balconies overlooking the stream towards the Mill. The master bedroom and en-suite shower room are on the lower level, together with the riverside day room. Your own footpath leads from the garden via a footbridge to the facilities at the Mill.
Tuckenhay Mill is the centrepiece of a cluster of country homes and cottages with superb leisure facilities including two indoor and one outdoor pools.
The Mill which once produced some of the finest paper in the land, nestles in the green and shady Bow Creek, a languid inlet of the River Dart where private yachts have replaced the old tall-masted ships and barges. Around the mill are all the buildings which once went to make up a small bustling village port. These listed buildings have been sympathetically restored and converted to a delightful range of holiday properties to suit larger family parties. Awards have been won for the conversion of buildings and the conservation of the area. With so much to do, many holidaymakers return year after year. There is golf nearby and a pub within 1 mile.
South Devon awaits you
Tuckenhay is only a 20-minute drive from the superb award-winning beach at Blackpool Sands and about 30 minutes from a surfing beach at Bantham, as well as some of the best natural beaches to be found anywhere in the UK.
There is also extensive access to the coastal footpath for walking and the wilderness that is Dartmoor for walking, climbing and riding.
This is a mecca for ramblers, bird-watchers, swimmers, surfers, horse riders, golfers and those interested in fishing, boating, sailing and windsurfing.
In addition, there are many historic NT houses to visit including Agatha Christies’s Greenway as well as a local vineyard.
Tuckenhay is only 5 miles inland from Dartmouth and 3 from the market town of Totnes. Village shop 3½ miles. Riverside inn and restaurant within walking distance.
A superb choice of cottages
Great care has been taken to retain the feel of the original buildings. Most have garden, terrace or patio. Many cottages have more than one bathroom and some have an en-suite bathroom to every bedroom. Kitchens are comprehensively equipped: most have dishwashers and all have microwave cookers.
Couples and honeymooners will feel snug and comfortable in the cottages: Mill Leat, Mill Stream, Mill Spring and now Mill Bank. Families can spread out in Papermaker’s or Turbine Cottages, while Mill Lodge, Edgecombe Barn and Tuckenhay Mill House will sleep larger parties in comfort. Of course, combinations of cottages can accommodate bigger gatherings of family or friends.£95From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Bideford, EnglandThese two cottages are an ideal choice for a family or couples’ break in the wonderful countryside of North Devon.
Orchard Cottage (ref UKC4300) is the perfect choice for a family holiday or couples’ escape at any time of year. This delightful, spacious cottage has a large bedroom with kingsize bed, and a twin room with zip and link beds and oak floors. Downstairs there is a large living space with underfloor heating and a cosy wood burner to curl up beside on a chilly evening. The pretty garden, with lovely views is perfect to enjoy an al fresco supper. Situated alongside Gardeners Cottage and within the owners’ dairy farm with 200 acres of farmland where guests are welcome to walk (restrictions apply when cattle are grazing).
Gardener’s Cottage (ref UKC4299) is the perfect choice for a year-round romantic retreat. It has a large bedroom with kingsize bed and oak floors and downstairs there is a pretty living space with underfloor heating and a cosy wood burner to enjoy. The pretty courtyard garden is perfect to enjoy a lazy breakfast whilst you plan your day.
Just 4 miles from the breathtaking North Devon coast with many dog friendly beaches, stunning coastal path, hidden coves, wide sandy beaches and excellent surfing, surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and magnificent scenery. The rugged beauty of Bucks Mills and Peppercombe beaches are a short drive, only 6 miles from the Blue Flag beach at Westward Ho! which is popular with surfers and renowned for its beautiful 2-mile stretch of sandy beach known as the Golden Bay.
The delightful port town of Bideford, 3 miles, has a good selection of town amenities, restaurants and a weekly market. Take a boat trip to the nature reserve at Lundy Island, or explore many pretty fishing villages including nearby Clovelly, Instow and Appledore. Walkers can join the coastal path, or why not cycle or walk the famous Tarka Trail? For garden lovers, nearby RHS Rosemoor and Docton Mill are a must. Golf, horse riding and fishing are available locally and for family fun The Ultimate Adventure, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way Adventure parks are close by. With so much to discover in this stunning part of North Devon, Gardeners Cottage and Orchard Cottage are the perfect choices for a memorable holiday. These cottages can be booked together to accommodate up to 6 guests. Beach 5 miles. Shop 3½ miles. Pub and restaurant 1 mile.£53From 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
Hartland, EnglandPeacefully located within glorious countryside just 3 miles from the breathtaking North Devon Coast, Bramble, Hawthorn and Tamarisk cottages offer the perfect holiday choice for couples, family and friends holidaying with their furry friends at any time of year. Located on the owner’s farm with horses, donkeys, sheep and chickens within the Hartland Peninsula, it is the ideal base to explore this unspoilt area of North Devon. These three delightful cottages are beautifully presented with glorious country views towards the coast and Lundy Island. The village of Hartland lies a short distance away and offers a post office, café, two well-stocked shops for provisions, a fish & chip shop and a choice of three popular dog-friendly pubs serving food. The area has a great deal to offer with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Sites of Special Scientific Interest on your doorstep, along with Hartland Quay, Hartland Abbey and the lighthouse at Hartland Point. English Heritage Coastline can be accessed from a maze of footpaths within a mile of your doorstep. The nearby beaches and coves are a treat to explore and keen surfers and beach lovers have an abundant choice of far-reaching sandy beaches in the area, with Bude and Westward Ho! within easy driving distance. There is even the added benefit of an outdoor washing point at the properties, perfect for sandy dogs, and the choice of two fields to safely exercise your dog off lead. Fishing, watersports and sailing at nearby Tamar Lakes. Golf, riding and cycling on the Tarka Trail all close by. The fishing villages of Clovelly and Bucks Mills are within an easy drive or walking distance for keen walkers along the National Trust coastal paths. Lundy Island trips by helicopter or boat can be taken from Bideford, a historic port and market town which offers a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. Shops, pubs and restaurant 1 mile.£72From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Axminster, EnglandSet in the heart of River Cottage land, just outside the town of Axminster, these two properties have amazing views and are surrounded by rolling hills, and are just 10 minutes’ from the beach. Shepherds Knapp Lodge (ref UK13284) is a beautiful, detached, two bedroom lodge with a large well laid out living/kitchen/dining area, with a large comfy corner sofa. The pine dining table is perfect for mealtimes as well as socialising in the evening playing games or enjoying a glass of wine after a long day exploring. The two bedrooms are warm and comfortable with a double and a twin and the good sized shower room has a corner shower cubicle.
Shepherds Knapp (ref UK13285) is a stunning semi-detached, two bedroom cottage, the beautiful and well-equipped kitchen/dining room has granite worktops, marble dining table and range cooker. The large living room has gorgeous leather sofas, a Smart TV and an PlayStation 3, perfect for rainy days. The large French doors lead onto the balcony with picture perfect views over the hills beyond. Upstairs are two sumptuous bedrooms with the main bedroom having a kingsize French bed. There is a twin bedroom and a beautiful shower room with Italian tiles and walk-in shower. Outside there are two seating areas, to the rear an enclosed private courtyard and to the front a private balcony with countryside views.
The properties are perfect for attending courses at River Cottage or if you just want to head to the River Cottage Kitchen in Axminster to sample some of their tasty delights. Just 10 minutes drive away is the gorgeous seaside town of Lyme Regis with its sandy beach and seaside stores, the harbour town of West Bay (made famous by the TV series Broadchurch) is reachable within 20 minutes. Heading slightly further afield you will find the city of Exeter with its shops, restaurants and entertainment. You can also catch the train from nearby Axminster. Beach 4¾ miles. Shop 2½ miles, pub 1 mile and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Ilfracombe, EnglandThe Admiral’s House - five well-furnished and equipped apartments (three of which are featured here) - is stunningly located on the edge of Ilfracombe’s Heritage harbour with great harbour and beach views from all living rooms and bedrooms .The Admiral’s House is centrally located for Ilfracombe’s main attractions. There are friendly pubs and restaurants, including Damien Hirst’s The Quay (opposite side of harbour), and shops and cafes within a few minutes’ stroll. There are local boats for trips and fishing. For special experiences, the summer Lundy Island ferry runs from the harbour. Sometimes the famous Waverly Paddle Steamer offers coastal cruises. The Admiral’s House is a 5-minute walk to the Landmark Theatre. The path at the front of the house is the start of the coastal path leading to Hillsborough Nature Reserve and the coves of Reparee and Larksdown. Hele beach is a short walk, or there is paddling on the sandy beach just below the window. A great base for touring, surfing at Croyd and Woolacombe, cream teas at many gardens, National Trust properties, unspoilt Exmoor, the Victorian cliff railway at Lynton and Lynmouth and many mini theme parks within a short drive. Returning to the harbourside holiday apartment, fishing boats can be seen landing their catch, and crab and lobster can be bought for supper! Shops 100 yards.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Plymouth, EnglandBeautifully situated, this iconic group of listed apartments (refs UKC90, UKC91 and UKC92) have been imaginatively designed using limestone and granite. The Grade I* listed Royal William Yard Harbour was once the Royal Naval victualling yard, which is now a range of luxury apartments, brought alive with bistros, cafés, art galleries and museums. These beautiful architectural apartments have timber roof beams, steel lintels and arched windows. They offer contemporary living with sleek style and home from home essentials provided. The location is perfect for both business and for enjoying the wonderful waterfront city of Plymouth. The Royal William Yard is a popular place in Plymouth with a wide choice of fabulous restaurants on your doorstep, offering quiet surroundings, a great ambience and wonderful views. Shop ½ mile, pub 100 yards and restaurant 550 yards.
Number Ten Clarence (UKC90), Number Six Mills Bakery (UKC91) and Number Fifteen Mills Bakery (UKC92) can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.£149From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Paignton, EnglandSituated between wild Dartmoor and the holiday town of Paignton, Newbarn Farm is the perfect base for exploring dozens of attractions. The farm really does have everything: glorious views, barbecues, even a football field. There are lots of special touches to make your holiday magical, and adults will love the breathtaking views.
As you meander down the private drive to Newbarn Farm, you’ll discover just how special it is, and a haven you’d never expect to find just a stone’s throw away from so many amenities. Newbarn Farm is home to several holiday cottages, each with its own character and charm. Renovated to a very good standard, each cottage is extremely thoughtfully equipped, and is ideal for families, for friends to get together, as well as couples, and offers all the creature comforts to help you relax after exploring Devon. If you want a ‘good for the soul’ living experience, the complex is close to an abundance of fine dining and is relatively close to Michelin Star restaurants. It is central to a plethora of food fairs and shows, which after having visited, you can relax outside, barbecue some steaks, open some claret and champagne and watch the hot air balloons float across Dartmoor. When you have pampered your palate, take a walk from the property, with or without your dogs, and admire the sea views. Just before you go to bed at the end of a perfect day, look up to the night sky, ablaze with stars arching across the world and sliding down over Dartmoor, then wake up in the morning to the plaintive cry of a buzzard, the call of a pheasant, or watch the deer and trace the occasional fox slinking along the hedgerows.
Ideas about what to do on holiday include experiencing wild Dartmoor and enjoying Devon ice cream in Paignton. Or take a birdwatching trip from the harbour. You can do nothing or everything from your holiday base at Newbarn Farm which is situated on the south coast of Devon. It is in an ideal location for fishing with well-stocked, tranquil lakes easily accessible. The county promises to leave a lasting impression, and with breathtaking scenery; it is the perfect place to introduce the family to carp and specimen fishing. There are a number of lakes at the property and payment is available per day, or you can get a 24 hour ticket to go night fishing. Walkers and hikers can also enjoy the wild and rocky coastline, which is ideal for birdwatchers, dog walkers, or just to enjoy some peace and quiet. South Devon has much to offer including Paignton with its steam railway, which will take you to Dartmouth. The award-winning Paignton Zoo makes a great day out for the whole family, and there are sandy beaches at Goodrington and Paignton. Take a trip to Brixham and nearby Dartmouth to see the castle and take a boat trip around the bay. Torquay has a theatre with many shows, the Living Coasts (a coastal zoo) is ideal for a family day out, and there are also many NT properties close by including Agatha Christie’s summer home Greenway. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£48From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Totnes, England"Devon’s best kept secret... Just inland from some of Devon’s loveliest and most natural beaches lies the village of Tuckenhay set along Bow Creek on the River Dart...."
In a setting of stunning natural beauty, Mill Bank (ref UK33902) is the latest addition to a superb choice of cottages at Tuckenhay Mill. An extremely spacious two-person cottage having a living, dining, kitchen area on the higher level with two south-facing balconies overlooking the stream towards the Mill. The master bedroom and en-suite shower room are on the lower level, together with the riverside day room. Your own footpath leads from the garden via a footbridge to the facilities at the Mill.
Tuckenhay Mill is the centrepiece of a cluster of country homes and cottages with superb leisure facilities including two indoor and one outdoor pools.
The Mill which once produced some of the finest paper in the land, nestles in the green and shady Bow Creek, a languid inlet of the River Dart where private yachts have replaced the old tall-masted ships and barges. Around the mill are all the buildings which once went to make up a small bustling village port. These listed buildings have been sympathetically restored and converted to a delightful range of holiday properties to suit larger family parties. Awards have been won for the conversion of buildings and the conservation of the area. With so much to do, many holidaymakers return year after year. There is golf nearby and a pub within 1 mile.
South Devon awaits you
Tuckenhay is only a 20-minute drive from the superb award-winning beach at Blackpool Sands and about 30 minutes from a surfing beach at Bantham, as well as some of the best natural beaches to be found anywhere in the UK.
There is also extensive access to the coastal footpath for walking and the wilderness that is Dartmoor for walking, climbing and riding.
This is a mecca for ramblers, bird-watchers, swimmers, surfers, horse riders, golfers and those interested in fishing, boating, sailing and windsurfing.
In addition, there are many historic NT houses to visit including Agatha Christies’s Greenway as well as a local vineyard.
Tuckenhay is only 5 miles inland from Dartmouth and 3 from the market town of Totnes. Village shop 3½ miles. Riverside inn and restaurant within walking distance.
A superb choice of cottages
Great care has been taken to retain the feel of the original buildings. Most have garden, terrace or patio. Many cottages have more than one bathroom and some have an en-suite bathroom to every bedroom. Kitchens are comprehensively equipped: most have dishwashers and all have microwave cookers.
Couples and honeymooners will feel snug and comfortable in the cottages: Mill Leat, Mill Stream, Mill Spring and now Mill Bank. Families can spread out in Papermaker’s or Turbine Cottages, while Mill Lodge, Edgecombe Barn and Tuckenhay Mill House will sleep larger parties in comfort. Of course, combinations of cottages can accommodate bigger gatherings of family or friends.£75From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
