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.
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.£48From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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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.£118From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- 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.£138From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Torquay, EnglandTorwood Gables is a small collection of stunning apartments which have been converted from a Victorian primary school, and each one is majestic, contemporary and brimming to its beamed ceilings with charm. The original wooden beams and windows give 3 Torwood Gables that much loved touch of antiquity that really make the modern solid wood floors, fitted carpets and ceramic tiles burst into life.
The open plan living, kitchen and dining area is the perfect place to gather your friends or family to have a lovely evening in with a homemade meal and a glass of wine, whilst both bedrooms will be great to lay back, relax and watch the world passing from the floor to ceiling windows.
Tucked away in a peaceful corner of Torquay town, the quiet location offers easy access to the harbour with its restaurants, cafés, shops, the Princess Theatre and the popular Fleet Walk Shopping Centre. To the left of the harbour you will find Living Coasts where you can enjoy coming face to face with the penguins.
For larger parties, this property can be booked with the neighbouring properties at Torwood Gables to accommodate up to 22 guests.£101From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hartland, EnglandThese two lovely properties are situated in the village of Cranford, just a short drive from the secluded, dog friendly, sand and shingle beach in the tiny cliff top hamlet of Bucks Mills, one of the most beautiful villages in North Devon. This secluded, hidden gem, with pretty white washed cottages speckled along a wooded valley at the end of a no-through road, makes the perfect location for a holiday all year round. The owner lives nearby and is on hand should you need advice or assistance during your stay.
The Old Coach House (ref UK11507) is a detached barn conversion with a cosy open plan living space on the first floor and two lovely bedrooms on the ground floor. This upside-down design makes a great base for couples and families looking to escape to Devon’s picturesque countryside. A fully enclosed garden can be found beside the property and is ideal for an al fresco supper. Both properties also have use of a 2-acre field just across the lane, ideal for summertime picnics and walks with your four-legged friends.
Cranford House (ref UK110938) has a large, living/dining/sun room, which is really the heart of this wonderful property. Sit back and relax in front of the cosy wood burner, or gather in the evening for a pre-dinner glass of something chilled as you recount your stories of the days adventure. The large kitchen will surely be a hit with the family chef, so you can rustle up something tasty and sit down to an evening meal surrounded by your loved ones. The games room houses a pool table, which will be sure to keep everyone entertained with a little family friendly competition.
There is something for everyone in this stunning location with birdwatching, fishing, horse riding, golf, surfing and sailing close by. The nearby coastal path leads you to the popular fishing village of Clovelly and the unspoilt beach at Peppercombe, or if you are feeling energetic you can walk all the way to Westward Ho!. A village store and post office are just 1 mile away for your daily essentials and the popular village inn at Woolsery and adjacent fish and chip shop make for a perfect evening out or in. Nearby Bideford has restaurants and town amenities along with boat trips to Lundy Island, or why not hire a bike and explore the Tarka Trail? RHS Rosemoor Gardens, Docton Mill and Hartland Quay are well worth a visit, along with many pretty fishing villages to explore including nearby Instow and Appledore. For family fun, the North Devon Wake Park, Ultimate Adventure, Big Sheep and Milky Way Adventure parks are a must. Beach 10 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 1¼ miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 16 guests.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Teignmouth, EnglandOrestone House is unique in that it’s home to an upper apartment and a lower ground apartment, and it sleeps up to 10 guests. Perfect for that break with your wider family or a group of friends, this contemporary home from home has plenty of space for the whole group to enjoy being together, yet still unwind in their own space.
You’ll find two living areas – one on the lower ground floor of the house and one on the ground floor – and both have access to a terrace through sliding doors. Just imagine returning from a busy day and sitting down with a glass of bubbly and the terrace doors open so you can enjoy the sea views.
When it comes to gathering the group for dinner, you’ll find a stylish kitchen in the main part of the house with everything you need to create a culinary masterpiece, as well as one on the lower ground floor. The main kitchen’s open plan with the living and the dining space too, so you can spend time with your family while you’re busy cooking. Better yet, terrace access from this kitchen means you can step outside to enjoy the sea breeze now and then...now that’s how cooking should be.
On sunny days, pull up a sun lounger on the lawn and enjoy that South Devon climate, and the property’s two sun terraces make it easy to make the most of the views out to sea in between adventures. With a setting on the coast close to the picturesque town of Teignmouth, Orestone House is within easy reach of the South West Coastal Path, sandy beaches and all kinds of family attractions.£114From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandNassau Court is an exclusive development built on the shoreline at Westward Ho!. This unique position benefits from one of the most spectacular sea views in the South West.
Sand Dunes is a stunning three bedroom, first floor duplex apartment finished to a very high standard with the main focal point being the stunning uninterrupted sea views and amazing sunsets from the living area, which span right across the beautiful Westward Ho! and Northam Burrow beaches. The floor to ceiling windows and large private balcony running across the living area will ensure you make the most of this exclusive location.
This is a reverse-level duplex with the bedrooms and the bathrooms on the main floor and open plan living/dining/kitchen space on the first floor, accessed by a staircase of 23 steps. This property has allocated parking with a lift to the apartment.
Westward Ho!, a few minutes flat walk from the apartment, offers an array of seaside amenities, quaint streets, colourful architecture and fascinating curiosity shops. The beach in front of the apartment is known as the Golden Bay, whilst the South West Coastal Path also runs through Westward Ho! – a must for keen cyclists and walkers - plus swimming, surfing, canoeing and fishing are all close by. The Tarka Trail is also in close proximity, providing the unique opportunity to follow a disused railway line amidst some of Devon’s finest countryside and scenery.
For a day with a difference take a trip across to Lundy Island, home to England’s first statutory Marine Nature Reserve due to its unique flora and fauna. Measuring just 3 miles by ¾ mile, this entire island has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
For visitors seeking a piece of Devon life then the towns of Barnstaple and Bideford provide the opportunity to wander during their weekly pannier markets, with a host of local produce and crafts on offer.£111From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brixham, England42 Moorings Reach is a 4-Star rated, three-bedroom, first floor apartment in this award-winning development in Brixham. The property is situated on the first floor of a crescent overlooking the marina. Set back from the waterfront, it allows degree of peace and tranquillity, whilst retaining the benefits of the location overlooking the marina and harbour. A long balcony with seating and a table is the ideal spot to enjoy the atmosphere.
Brixham centre is a few minute’s leisurely walk along the harbour to where the local shops, restaurants and attractions are located.£85From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Paignton, EnglandPart 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.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Paignton, EnglandBelvedere Court is a select development of apartments on the sea front in Paignton. The location offers a fantastic position on Preston Sands beach, while the centre of Paignton is a leisurely 10-minute stroll along the sea front. No. 4 is an apartment on the first floor with an allocated parking space and offers panoramic views across the bay.£85From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
