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.
Dartmouth, EnglandFrom the moment you turn into The Dartmouth Golf and Country Club’s sweeping driveway, you will feel a sense of peace and tranquillity. Slowly pass the keen golfer taking his next shot, gaze in awe at the views over the greens and know that your holiday has truly begun. Pull up and make your way to Toffee Apple, a gorgeous stone-built property tucked away in a commanding quiet spot overlooking the golf club and greens beyond.
As you step through the front door you will be wowed by the boutique feel with no expense spared in ensuring your stay is luxurious and comfortable. The fully fitted kitchen lends itself beautifully to the sociable living being open plan with a sumptuous living area. With Neff and Smeg appliances and a grand larder cupboard, you will be sure to cook up some wonderful meals after a round of golf or a day exploring Dartmouth and beyond. The living room benefits from a range of comfortable seating around a Smart TV with DVD player and bluetooth speaker, and on a chilly evening the all-important wood burner, perfect for warming your toes after your day’s adventures. Gather in the conservatory to take in the beautiful views, enjoy a breakfast feast or simply relax with a book. Doors lead down into the garden which features garden furniture and a charcoal BBQ. Three bright and airy bedrooms can be found on the first and second floors, all with luxury ensuite bathrooms and added luxury toiletries to ensure a perfect pamper. A great night’s sleep shall be had by all.
Set on the Dartmouth Golf and Country Club Estate, Toffee Apple is perfectly situated to enjoy the golf course (fees apply), and guests have free access to the swimming pool and spa facilities on site. Enjoy a round of golf by day, a cold tipple on the terrace of an afternoon and a dreamy night’s sleep by night.
If a break from golf is what you crave, the Royal Naval Town of Dartmouth is a short drive away, here you will find quirky shops, galleries, and wonderful restaurants as well as the opportunity to take to the river and explore the surrounding area by boat. The children will love Woodlands Family Leisure Park, under a mile away, a fantastic day out to let off some steam and make memories together. The beaches of Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands are within easy reach, so pack up your golf clubs, bucket and spade and sense of adventure and head to Toffee Apple for a holiday to remember!£134From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Dartmouth, EnglandThis stunning apartment offers outstanding views of the river Dart and across to Kingswear. Overlooking the ‘Boat Float’ (inner harbour), this stylish character property provides excellent accommodation for visitors looking for the convenience of the shops, restaurants and quays right on your doorstep. A wonderful place from which to watch the world go by.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dartmouth, EnglandTawny Cottage at Woodbury Farm Cottages boasts both character and contemporary aspects. Based in a rural setting on the owner’s farm, the surroundings give guests the feeling of peace and space while still being just a stone’s throw from the main town of Dartmouth itself. At the front of the property is a patio with seating, making this a great place to enjoy looking out across the rolling nearby fields with a morning coffee or a late-night glass of wine.
Upon entering the property on the ground floor are the three bedrooms. One bedroom contains twin single beds, another with a kingsize bed with its own en-suite shower room, and the final bedroom again contains a kingsize bed with access to the main bathroom from the bedroom and the hallway. Upstairs then leads to the large open plan living/dining/kitchen area, with high vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light, this space feels spacious, bright and airy. Here the kitchen is well-equipped, just next to the dining area with table and chair seating and a cosy wood burner in the living space with Smart TV and sofa seating.
The main town of Dartmouth is just a 10-minute drive away, as are the local supermarkets and petrol stations, just a 5-minute drive in the same direction. The popular Dartmouth golf club is only an 8-minute drive in the opposite direction, as is the family fun adventure park, Woodlands. Guests wanting to venture further afield can take the ferry from Dartmouth acrpss to Kingswear and onto the famous fishing town of Brixham, or alternatively drive into the market town of Totnes and explore the rest of the South Hams
Beautiful local beaches include Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands which stretches for three miles along the coast, part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Away from the coast take a trip to the wild beauty of Dartmoor, 40 minutes’ drive away. Regardless of the nature of your visit, Tawny Cottage is a fantastic place to start.£111From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dartmouth, EnglandThis superb apartment, set over two floors, comes as part of the Grade II listed, former Dartmouth Pottery, and sits just outside of the beautiful town centre. Exuding style and character, you will adore this holiday home, which is perfectly placed for touring the idyllic South Hams.
The entrance hall that welcomes you is an uplifting, bright area, enhanced by a stunning exposed stone wall. Step into the gloriously bright dual aspect living area, with a welcoming open-plan layout improved by stunning oak furnishings and offering a Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker so you can kick back and relax in style. The kitchen is slick and well appointed. To find the main bedroom at the property, take the stairs to the lower ground floor, which reveals a delightful kingsize bed, the room also benefits from a fabulous en-suite shower room for your convenience. On the ground floor, up three steps, there is also a modern bathroom where you can enjoy a relaxing soak after enjoying one of the many glorious walking and cycling paths in the area. Just to the front of the property, you will find a bench and a romantic table for two, where you can take your morning coffee and soak up the sun for a while.
Walkers and cyclists will find many scenic paths and trails from the doorstep of the property. A short walk can also take you into the centre of the beautiful town of Dartmouth, this riverside spot comes bursting with first-rate restaurants to enjoy, while also offering galleries, festivals, events and a picturesque waterfront to admire. The South West Coastal Path will guide you through magnificent scenery suitable for dog walking. In both directions you will find a series of fabulous spots to enjoy the coastal vista from. Discover the heavenly South Devon from this marvellous duplex apartment.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dartmouth, EnglandThis beautiful holiday home has got to have one of the most stunning panoramic sea views in the whole of South Devon! Perched high on the cliffs above Slapton Sands, Seacliff Cottage is a three-storey detached house, built in the 1970s, with extensive sea facing balconies and large decked terraces looking directly out to sea and all along the coast with the fresh water lagoon, right over to Start Point Lighthouse. Slapton is a 3-mile, pebbly beach, a favourite with holiday makers in the summer, and fishermen in the winter, and of course, the location of the rehearsal site for the D-Day landings. It is also featured in the book ‘Adolphus Tips’ by Michael Morpurgo. Slapton Ley is a nature reserve where wonderful bird life can be seen, take a quiet walk with your binoculars and your camera and you will be thrilled at what you find.
Seacliff Cottage is a great house for a family or a group of friends, with a spacious living room on the top floor and huge windows and balconies. There is a spacious dining room on the first floor, again with the most terrific views and a second sitting room leading off one of the bedrooms. This is perfect location for a holiday at any time of the year, not just for summer but for fabulous spring, autumn and winter short breaks, a great get-away location for people of all ages. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£114From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dartmouth, EnglandThis completely renovated two bedroom chalet has been finished to a high standard, nestled away in a site just 5 minutes outside of the main town of Dartmouth. As Dartmouth can get very busy due to its popularity, it is nice to find somewhere that feels relaxing and peaceful but without being too far away from the action.
The property is suitable for couples and families looking to take a break away in the area. Upon entering Hideaway, you will see a touch of opulence throughout. With state of the art wall-mounted Smart TV in the living area and comfortable corner sofa to the high end appliances in the newly fitted kitchen and ’Tempur’ mattrress in the master bedroom.
From the property as a base, there are many different things to do such as visiting the Royal Naval College, Collaton fishacre and Greenway House amongst other national trust properties. There are family friendly days out such as ‘Woodlands’ theme park which is only 3 miles away or why not take the ‘Round robin’ tour taking you to a variety of local towns via different modes of transport for a full day of sightseeing. Of course there is the main town of Dartmouth itself just 2 miles away. Dartmouth has an array of shops, pubs and restaurants but the nearest of these being 0.5 miles and 1.7 miles away. Beach 2 miles.£52From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dartmouth, EnglandNumber 10, situated a stone’s throw from the famous Dartmouth Royal Naval College, has everything you need for a wonderful stay in South Devon, whilst being within walking distance of all the attractions Dartmouth has to offer. Take a stroll down the hill into the town, marvel at the masts of the boats as they bob on the river, enjoy a game of tennis right beside the blue waters or venture further into the vibrant town where you will find exquisite restaurants including the Michelin-starred The Angel Restaurant on The Embankment, or perhaps a lower key meal is your choice then you will be spoilt for choice.
Number 10 benefits from parking on the private driveway where you will be invited in by the porch, perfect for storing your flip-flops, walking boots or heels. The hall leads you into the lounge with a large bay window to the front, a great space to relax after a long day exploring the local area. The large kitchen/dining room is the brilliant space to gather while a sumptuous meal is prepared, a toasty fire is lit, and games are played on the imposing dining table. A very useful pantry leads off the kitchen where you can store all your local produce goodies picked up on your travels. A handy downstairs shower room off the pantry is perfect to refresh yourself before heading through the bright and airy conservatory to the garden for a dip in the hot tub, situated at the bottom of the garden with an adjoining patio. Enjoy a sundowner in the hot tub, stock up the fridge in your own bar in the summerhouse and join together for a table football game or even try your hand at darts! As the evening draws in retire to the conservatory as you watch the sun go down after a fantastic day. Upstairs are four very comfortable bedrooms, all with large windows, the bedrooms at the rear looking over the garden and rolling countryside beyond. Take your pick from one super kingsize or two kingsize bedrooms, two with an added basin and mirror unit. The fourth bedroom with a single bed is the perfect space for a child and adults alike. The newly renovated in 2023 family bathroom is a wonderful size and features a bath for those pampering evenings, or a large shower if you’d prefer.
Number 10 is a great base for friends and families, with so many wonderful features you will find it hard to tear yourself away. If you do manage to leave the comforts of Number 10, you will find Dartmouth Golf and Country Club nearby, the famous Blackpool Sands Beach in Stoke Fleming a short drive away and an abundance of boat trips to neighbouring towns from the River Dart. Why not hire your party a private vessel for the day and explore the hidden coves and beaches along the headland?£147From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dartmouth, EnglandOozing nautical glamour with a sprinkling of Victorian features and modern furnishings, Midships is a light and spacious property set a stroll away from the centre of the vibrant riverside town of Dartmouth. Famous for its Royal Naval College, its crowd stopping regattas and the beauty of the River Dart, you will wish you had booked another week to enjoy the house and the endless adventures.
At the front of the property sits a sunny seating area, elevated and enjoying views over the town. Rest your weary feet after a ramble along the coast paths with your furry friend while sipping on a cold drink. Beautiful wooden floors greet you upon entering Midships giving a rustic feel. Head into the living room where sumptuous leather sofas invite you to relax whilst watching your favourite movie on the large Smart TV. The dining room boasts a wood burner, great for the chilly winter evenings whilst you gather around the dining table for a tasty meal. The fitted kitchen has all the appliances you would need to prepare your favourite treats, ready to fuel up for another day exploring the glorious South Hams. A sunny, enclosed courtyard is accessed from the kitchen, perfect for starting the day slowly whilst you sip on your morning coffee. Upstairs are three great size bedrooms, all with high quality mattresses and bedding to ensure a great night’s sleep when the wonderful day comes to a close. The master bedroom has a bay window giving great views over the rooftops down to the town, and boasts a super kingsize bed and en-suite facilities. If a soak in the bath is your idea of pampering this can be found in the bunk bedroom. A further bedroom with zip and link twin beds which can be arranged as super kingsize bed is also on the first floor.
Midships has been lovingly decorated by the owners and adorned with quirky artwork and furnishings making this property anything but ordinary. Family and friends can gather for a truly Devonshire riverside holiday with the spectacular beaches of the South Hams close by. Whether you wish to explore the coast from land or on the water, Midships is the perfect nautical Dartmouth bolthole.£117From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dartmouth, EnglandChalet Peace, here, the secret is in the name, a place of serenity amongst nature, set in 22 acres of grounds, yet just a short drive from the vibrant seaside town of Dartmouth. The perfect base to relax, restore and from which to explore the unrivalled beauty of The South Hams. Nestled in a quiet corner of the family friendly Norton Park Holiday village sits Chalet Peace, with stunning views over the rolling hills and a bright, fresh interior, the property has all you need for a comfortable stay.
Extensively renovated to a high standard and beautifully furnished, Chalet Peace offers light and airy open plan accommodation, the living/dining room features an electric fire centre-piece, great for warming up after a long walk along the many beautiful coastal walks nearby. The modern fitted kitchen has all the appliances you will need to rustle up a hearty breakfast or romantic dinner. As the day closes in, retire to the bedrooms, continuing the fresh feel, relax into bed and dream of your next adventure. The shower room with a large shower cubicle is perfect for an invigorating start to your day. Outside, 22 acres of communal well kept grounds are there for you to enjoy. A grassed lawn sits in front of Chalet Peace, the perfect spot for your morning coffee listening to the bird song.
Enjoy days on the water in Dartmouth and Salcombe, or the beaches of Bigbury-on-Sea and Batham just 25 minutes drive away, be sure to pack your buckets and spades! The English Riviera is also nearby, visit the fishing port of Brixham, the Pier in Paignton and take a trip to the Theatre in Torquay. Beach 3 miles.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dartmouth, EnglandThe Salt Box is a charming and inviting holiday accommodation located just a short walk away from Dartmouth’s town centre. This lovely, two-bedroom property offers a comfortable and enjoyable stay for visitors looking to explore the beauty of Dartmouth and its surroundings. The main bedroom boasts a large bay window that allows natural light to flood the room, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. This feature provides guests with a relaxing space to unwind in. For families or groups, there is a spacious family room equipped with a double bed with a single bunk over. A well-appointed family bathroom is available, ensuring that guests have all the necessary amenities for a convenient and pleasant stay.
The living area is tastefully furnished with comfortable sofas and a Smart TV, perfect for cosying up in after a day of exploring Dartmouth. Additionally, the room features patio doors that lead to a balcony, which offers views over the rooftops towards the town. This outdoor space is a highlight of the property, providing an ideal spot to enjoy a morning coffee, sunsets, or simply soak in the tranquil atmosphere. The large kitchen/dining room is equipped with modern appliances and amenities, making it easy for guests to prepare and enjoy their meals together. The spacious layout allows for a pleasant dining experience, with the large breakfast bar with seating for three.
Overall, The Salt Box offers a delightful combination of comfort and convenience. Whether you’re looking to explore the town or relax with loved ones, this holiday accommodation provides an excellent base for your Devon adventure. Dartmouth offers a blend of natural beauty, historical intrigue, and artistic charm, making it an appealing destination for tourists with diverse interests and a love of coastal exploration.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
