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.
West Anstey, EnglandWelcome to Churchtown Farm Cottage, a charming holiday let nestled in the heart of West Anstey, Devon. This idyllic rural retreat offers the perfect getaway for those seeking tranquillity and natural beauty. Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Devonshire countryside, Churchtown Farm Cottage is your gateway to an array of unforgettable experiences. West Anstey, a quintessential English hamlet, is a place where time seems to stand still. The peaceful ambience and unspoiled landscapes provide the ideal backdrop for a relaxing break. Wander through the winding lanes and discover historic thatched-roof cottages, some dating back centuries, or take leisurely strolls along the riverbanks, where the serene waters reflect the lush greenery that surrounds you.
Nature enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise here, with Exmoor National Park just a stone’s throw away. Explore the rugged terrain, take in the breathtaking vistas, and even spot some of the local wildlife, including the famous Exmoor ponies. For those who enjoy outdoor adventures, West Anstey and its surroundings offer an abundance of hiking, cycling, and horseback riding opportunities. The Tarka Trail, with its scenic cycling routes, is necessary for cyclists of all levels. If fishing is your passion, the local rivers and lakes are teeming with fish, making it the perfect spot for anglers to unwind.
If you are a history buff, the region boasts a wealth of historical sites, from medieval castles to charming market towns. Sample local cuisine in quaint pubs or explore traditional tea rooms serving cream teas and scones. Churchtown Farm Cottage in West Anstey, Devon, is your gateway to a peaceful, picturesque, and endlessly captivating holiday experience. Whether you seek tranquillity, adventure, or a blend of both, this charming village and its surroundings have something for everyone. Come and discover the magic of West Anstey for yourself and create memories that will last a lifetime.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Kentisbeare, EnglandA charming cottage in a small quiet village in the Blackdown Hills. Dating back to the 17th century, Lanes Cottage retains many original features including oak beams and a stunning inglenook fireplace with wood burner, perfect for cosy nights in.
Great for couples and families alike, Lanes Cottage is approximately 4 miles from Cullompton and the M5 junction, so is ideally located for exploring Exmoor, Dartmoor and Exeter. It is only 30 minutes’ from the coast at Beer, Sidmouth and Exmouth. Local leisure facilities available are available and include plenty of walks, ideal for for pet owners, fishing, horse riding and swimming. Village shop and pub ¼ mile.£60From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Barnstaple, EnglandSituated in a charming area of Devon, these properties are ideal for those seeking a comfortable, practical holiday base whilst spending lots of time exploring this great part of Devon. Grove Cottages consists of two holiday properties, The Swallows (ref HRRA), a single-storey barn conversion, and Oak Tree Cottage (ref HMMY).
Nearby Instow is an unspoilt seaside village with a large sandy beach and dunes, fishermen’s cottages, village shops and a good selection of pubs and restaurants. A fabulous location that has something for everyone, the area is a must for water sports, sailing enthusiasts and fishermen. Walkers and cyclists can enjoy the famous Tarka Trail. North Devon has wonderful beaches and is well positioned for visits to Exmoor, Dartmoor and North Cornwall. At Croyde and Woolacombe, discover some of the best and cleanest surf beaches in the country, as well as many smaller coves and bays. Exmoor and the South West Coastal Path are located close by and there are NT properties at Arlington and Knighthayes. Shops ½ mile, pub, beach and restaurants approximately ¼ mile.£56From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Swimbridge, EnglandIn the grounds of the owners’ very well-presented and maintained fishing venue, these three holiday properties (refs 29794, 30788 and 31308) are well-equipped to ensure a restful holiday. Kingfisher is a detached, single-storey cottage, sleeping six guests, The Lodge is set over two floors and sleeps four guests, and Mole is semi-detached and also sleeps four guests. The cottages have their own enclosed, lawned garden with sitting-out area and views across the beautiful grounds. There are two well-stocked coarse fishing lakes at Riverton which are included in the price of your stay, as well as a third beautiful lake (members only).
If you are not fishing, there is still plenty to do in this lovely part of Devon. Located just outside the regional town of Barnstaple, the cottages are in an ideal location to explore this stunning part of the British Isles. A few miles away, you have access to some of the best beaches in the country including Woolacombe and Saunton. The nearest beach at Instow is ideal for children or just a great place to walk off life’s stresses, and then enjoy a meal or drink at one of the pubs and restaurants along the front. The town of Barnstaple is only a short drive away and has most amenities you may require as well as a busy high street and market. There are numerous places of interest close by including the RHS gardens at Rosemoor, Dartington Crystal and the historic fishing village of Clovelly. For the younger ones, a visit to the Big Sheep or Milkyway is a good option. There is walking on Dartmoor or hire a bike and cycle the Tarka Trail. Clay pigeon shooting can be organised by prior arrangement with the owner. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£59From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lewdown, EnglandSituated in glorious rolling countryside on a farm on the border between Devon and Cornwall, Stowford Barton Cottages are the perfect idyllic retreat where you can relax, get away from it all and recharge your batteries. Rosebank Cottage (ref W4218) is a delightful, 18th-century, converted stone barn with a bright open plan living area on the first floor opening out onto a pretty lawned garden, the ideal spot for a summer BBQ or to relax with a good book. It has retained much of its original charm with exposed wooden beams. Swallows Nest (ref W43165) is a spacious, detached barn conversion, again retaining lots of its charm and with a lovely garden and patio area to enjoy an alfresco supper or a morning coffee. Both cottages enjoy shared use of an on-site games room with pool table, table tennis, dart board and football table, so there is something to keep everyone entertained.
This is a perfect location from which to explore the beauty of both Devon and Cornwall. The award-winning Lifton Farm Shop is just 4 miles away, with its vast array of fresh farm produce, bakery, deli and highly acclaimed restaurant. There are many superb walks and cycle tracks locally, whilst the wild beauty of the Dartmoor National Park is just 7 miles. The popular resort of Bude and the breathtaking north Cornish coast lies just 20 miles away, and has an excellent range of shops, restaurants and three lovely sandy beaches. Historic Launceston, the ancient capital of Cornwall, is just 9 miles with its castle ruin, steam railway, shops, restaurants and supermarket. Nearby Roadford Lake offers coarse and trout fishing, sailing, lovely dog friendly lakeside walks, picnic areas and water sports. Golf, tennis and riding are all available locally. The famous Eden Project and Lydford Gorge (National Trust) are within easy reach, as are many other family attractions including Trethorne Leisure Park and Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, making this an ideal holiday location for all ages. Shop and pub serving food 1½ miles.£56From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lewdown, EnglandSituated in glorious rolling countryside on a farm on the border between Devon and Cornwall, Stowford Barton Cottages are the perfect idyllic retreat where you can relax, get away from it all and recharge your batteries. Rosebank Cottage (ref W4218) is a delightful, 18th-century, converted stone barn with a bright open plan living area on the first floor opening out onto a pretty lawned garden, the ideal spot for a summer BBQ or to relax with a good book. It has retained much of its original charm with exposed wooden beams. Swallows Nest (ref W43165) is a spacious, detached barn conversion, again retaining lots of its charm and with a lovely garden and patio area to enjoy an alfresco supper or a morning coffee. Both cottages enjoy shared use of an on-site games room with pool table, table tennis, dart board and football table, so there is something to keep everyone entertained.
This is a perfect location from which to explore the beauty of both Devon and Cornwall. The award-winning Lifton Farm Shop is just 4 miles away, with its vast array of fresh farm produce, bakery, deli and highly acclaimed restaurant. There are many superb walks and cycle tracks locally, whilst the wild beauty of the Dartmoor National Park is just 7 miles. The popular resort of Bude and the breathtaking north Cornish coast lies just 20 miles away, and has an excellent range of shops, restaurants and three lovely sandy beaches. Historic Launceston, the ancient capital of Cornwall, is just 9 miles with its castle ruin, steam railway, shops, restaurants and supermarket. Nearby Roadford Lake offers coarse and trout fishing, sailing, lovely dog friendly lakeside walks, picnic areas and water sports. Golf, tennis and riding are all available locally. The famous Eden Project and Lydford Gorge (National Trust) are within easy reach, as are many other family attractions including Trethorne Leisure Park and Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, making this an ideal holiday location for all ages. Shop and pub serving food 1½ miles.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bradworthy, EnglandNestling in glorious Ruby Country, an unspoilt area of North Devon, Heath Farm provides the ideal relaxing holiday location. These two delightful holiday properties are spacious and well presented and retain much of their original charm. Each stand within their own large lawned gardens which provide a great place for children to play and al-fresco dining. Riding, cycling and walking trails are in abundance and the famous Tarka Trail, 8 miles, is popular with cyclists and walkers. A public footpath passes through the owner’s 40 acres of pasture and woodland. Guests are free to enjoy the grounds and if you bring your own fishing rod you can cast your line in one of the owner’s three coarse fishing lakes. Bradworthy is only 2 miles away with village shops and amenities along with a popular 14th century village inn. Some of the west country’s prettiest coastline is within a short drive including Bucks Mill, Clovelly and Hartland. Bude, famous for its surfing and sandy beaches, is 10 miles and has restaurants, indoor splash pool, ten pin bowling, golf, shops and galleries. The Big Sheep and The Milky Way adventure parks are close by and the villages of Boscastle and Tintagel and The Eden Project are all within easy reach. Water sports are available within 5 miles. Shop and restaurant 2 miles, pub 1½ miles.£99From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bradworthy, EnglandNestling in glorious Ruby Country, an unspoilt area of North Devon, Heath Farm provides the ideal relaxing holiday location. These two delightful holiday properties are spacious and well presented and retain much of their original charm. Each stand within their own large lawned gardens which provide a great place for children to play and al-fresco dining. Riding, cycling and walking trails are in abundance and the famous Tarka Trail, 8 miles, is popular with cyclists and walkers. A public footpath passes through the owner’s 40 acres of pasture and woodland. Guests are free to enjoy the grounds and if you bring your own fishing rod you can cast your line in one of the owner’s three coarse fishing lakes. Bradworthy is only 2 miles away with village shops and amenities along with a popular 14th century village inn. Some of the west country’s prettiest coastline is within a short drive including Bucks Mill, Clovelly and Hartland. Bude, famous for its surfing and sandy beaches, is 10 miles and has restaurants, indoor splash pool, ten pin bowling, golf, shops and galleries. The Big Sheep and The Milky Way adventure parks are close by and the villages of Boscastle and Tintagel and The Eden Project are all within easy reach. Water sports are available within 5 miles. Shop and restaurant 2 miles, pub 1½ miles.£121From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Kentisbury, EnglandLocated in the quiet hamlet of Patchole, this converted detached holiday barn The Threshing Barn (ref HSSW), offer a combination of both character and contemporary design. Spacious accommodation goes hand in hand with very good facilities and all the modern conveniences guests may require during their stay. The barn overlooks the courtyard of the owner’s farmhouse with sitting-out areas. Patchole is set in the heart of the North Devon countryside and is well suited for exploring this area. At Croyde and Woolacombe, some of the best and cleanest surf beaches in the country can be found, as well as many smaller coves and bays. Barnstaple, the regional town, offers a range of shops. Golf nearby. Shop 1 mile, pub 2 miles.£86From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hartland, EnglandNestling in a peaceful rural hamlet just 4 miles from the popular village of Hartland, and one mile from North Devon’s English Heritage Coastline, these two character barn conversions, completed to a very good standard and full of modern comforts, are set within their own private gardens. Situated within easy reach of all the local attractions, the cottages make a perfect holiday destination for all ages. Rugged English Heritage Coastline can be picked up from a maze of footpaths literally from your door to take in the spectacular Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and SSSI delights, a haven for keen walkers, bird watchers and naturalists. Hartland itself is a thriving rural village with post office, stores, garage and church along with local pubs serving food. Nearby beaches and coves include Speke’s Mill Mouth, Hartland Quay and Welcome Mouth, Bude Widemouth Bay and Westward Ho! are a treat to explore. Golf at nearby Bude and sea fishing close by along with fishing, water sports and sailing at nearby Tamar Lakes. The pretty fishing villages of Clovelly, Bucks Mills and Appledore are within an easy drive or walking distance for keen walkers taking you through National Trust coastal paths. Lundy Island by helicopter or boat can be picked up at Clovelly or the historic port and market town of Bideford, offering a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. Local family attractions include the Big Sheep and Milky Way, and gardens at Docton Mill, Hartland Abbey and Clovelly Court. Fishing nearby. Shops and pubs 4 miles.£55From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
