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.
Barnstaple, England
4.67Tucked away in the beautiful rolling hills of Exmoor National Park, dog-friendly Hunter's Inn in Devon is bursting with heritage and character.
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Barnstaple, England 5.00This delightful first-floor apartment, with views out towards the estuary at Appledore, makes an ideal destination for a holiday. Located just down the road from the popular coastal village of Instow, there is plenty to do and see during your stay. Instow is a pretty village with two shops, eateries and pubs, and all within easy walking distance. The wonderful beach with its lovely sand dunes is ideal for all ages and has its own appeal at most times of year. The town of Bideford is a short journey away, with a range of facilities, and a trip to Lundy Island can be organised from the quayside. Westward Ho! (3 miles) has a long stretch of sand and good surf. There is also an indoor swimming pool at Northam (2½ miles). The house is ideally located to explore either Exmoor to the east and its surrounding attractions, or to the west, there is the North Cornish/Devon coastline, with its excellent walking and hidden treasures, like Clovelly, Bucks Mill and Hartland Quay. The Big Sheep farm park, The Milky Way activity park, Dartington Crystal and RHS Rosemoor are other places of interest to visit. The Tarka Cycle Trail and footpath can be accessed from the village, which will ensure there is something for everyone to enjoy. Beach 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£50From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Barnstaple, EnglandSpacious detached family house in Heanton Punchardon. Lovely countryside views. Close to Saunton and other sand/surf beaches. Easy reach of Exmoor. Braunton 2 miles.£136From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Barnstaple, EnglandDog-friendly Priory House in North Devon is a beautiful, 5 bedroomed detached country house surrounded by fields for your dog to roam.
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Barnstaple, EnglandA delightful cottage situated by the village of Barnstaple, Devon. Conservatory. Enclosed garden with furniture and BBQ. Woodburning stove.£85From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Barnstaple, EnglandCharming characterful barn conversion with stunning views, extensive grounds, tennis, indoor squash court. Games room. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. In the hamlet Knightacott on the shoulder of Exmoor, Devon. . Barnstaple 8.5 miles; Combe Martin 8.6 miles.£213From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Barnstaple, EnglandSlade Cottage is a cosy and idyllic rural retreat located just a couple of miles away from Exmoor and 1 mile from the quiet hamlet of Charles. It lies on Slade Farm in a tranquil valley on the owners’ working sheep and goat farm overlooking a forest and fields with deer and wildlife wandering past, and surrounded by quiet country lanes. Semi-detached and with views over some farm buildings, this semi-detached barn conversion is split level in design and benefits from an open-plan country style layout with underfloor heating throughout. The spacious, open plan sleeping and living area has a double bed at the far end of the room and patio doors leading to the patio area. There is also a large corner sofa bed, which can accommodate an additional two guests, and a Freeview TV. Three steps lead to the well-equipped kitchen/dining area, from where the shower room leads off. Outside, the large west-facing patio, which benefits from the late evening summer sun, overlooks the secluded garden in which children and dogs will enjoy playing.
The village of Brayford is 2 miles from the cottage with its 900-year-old Church of All Saints High Bray set on the hill above the Bray Valley. There are also many charming village pubs and restaurants to explore nearby. The village is close to the dramatic North Devon coast with some of the best beaches in the country; a day trip to Woolacombe and Saunton are not to be missed. The South West Coastal Path and the Tarka Trail are superb for walking and the coastline is varied and interesting.
RHS Rosemoor, Marwood Gardens, Arlington Court, Clovelly, Exmoor Zoo, the Combe Martin Dinosaur Park and Hartland Abbey are all within driving distance. For the keen golfers, Portmore Golf club in Landkey and Saunton Golf club are both nearby. Visit the National Trust’s Watersmeet Gorge, Valley of the Rocks and the funicular cliff railway. Up on Exmoor, there are various walks to suit all abilities, as well as pretty places worth visiting including Tarr Steps, Landacre Bridge and the charming little village of Withypool. This holiday home is ideal for a couple searching for a rural base in North Devon with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Beach 12½ miles.
Slade Cottage can be booked together with Slade Barn (UK42977) to accommodate up to 12 guests.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Barnstaple, EnglandA charming three-bedroom cottage resting in Fremington, Devon. Child and pet-friendly. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Yelland 1.4 miles; Barnstaple 3.4 miles; Bideford 6.5 miles.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Barnstaple, EnglandWest Brae is a lovely bungalow offering a fantastic view over the river valley to the rear and comfortable modern accommodation comprising two double bedrooms, a utility room and a gorgeous open plan living room and kitchen/diner where you can enjoy your meals either at the breakfast bar or dining table. Sit on the relaxing sofa and take in the view and weather from the large picture window or go outside and walk, play or run around the one-acre garden enjoying the Taw Valley from a closer perspective. If you’re not feeling very energetic why not sit out on the elevated patio and enjoy a BBQ and drink while taking in the scenery? There are 16 steps down to the West Brae’s entrance immediately as you open the gate.
Bishops Tawton is a small village located within two miles of Barnstaple; North Devon’s regional capital and ancient river-port town at the lowest crossing point of the River Taw flowing into the Bristol Channel. The lovely waterside village of Instow, where you can enjoy the quiet inlet with sand dunes and a sandy beach along with a selection of pubs, restaurants and the excellent John’s of Instow delicatessen, is just seven miles to the west. Just across the water is Appledore, where you’ll find plenty of quaint village streets to simply wander and take in the surroundings and traditional fisherman’s cottages. The historic port town of Bideford is just a further two miles away and offers a taste of traditional North Devon life with its weekly pannier market, much like Barnstaple’s. Some of the best beaches in the UK, like Saunton Sands, Woolacombe, Westward Ho! and Croyde are easily reached by car from the property and are popular with surfers, windsurfers and beach lovers alike. There are plenty of local attractions and amenities nearby, including a leisure centre with swimming pool, purpose-built tennis centre, bowling alley, trampoline centre and an array of adventure and activity places to enjoy. The region offers family attractions such as the Big Sheep and Milky Way theme parks, Dartington Crystal Factory, Tapeley Park, Rock Park. The Tarka Trail goes past the front of the property giving easy access to all the walking and cycling that this offers, following a disused railway line spanning from Barnstaple to Braunton northwards and all the way to the fringes of Dartmoor National Park in the south. Other stunning areas to consider visiting whilst in North Devon are Lynton & Lynmouth, Valley of the Rocks and Exmoor National Park to name just a few. And then there’s the South West Coast Path which offers, in North Devon alone, 90 miles of walks with amazing and dramatic coastal views. Whether you’re seeking the perfect base to explore all that North Devon has to offer or the perfect getaway location to relax and unwind in complete comfort whilst making the most of the one-acre garden, West Brae is the perfect choice for a family of four or two couples. Beach 8 miles.£64From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Barnstaple, EnglandFolly View is a lovely spacious house with fantastic views over the river valley to the front and offers comfortable, modern accommodation. The three bedrooms are found on the first floor - a double with its own small terrace and access to the rear garden, a second double with an en-suite shower room, and a super kingsize bedroom that can be made up as a twin on request. A bathroom with a bath and shower cubicle is also on this level. On the ground floor you’ll find an open-plan, horseshoe-shaped living space with access via patio doors to the front terrace. The cosy living area is hidden away and has a comfy corner sofa and a Smart TV and the kitchen area is open to the dining room with its lovely wood burner. Adjacent is the utility room, where the main access to the property is, and also a handy downstairs toilet. Outside you will benefits from various seating areas, lawns and a large terrace from where you can soak up the sun and take in the gorgeous views or sit with a quiet drink staring up at the starry night sky and enjoying the view towards Tawstock Castle, which looks lovely when lit up.
Bishops Tawton is a small village with its own very popular thatched pub within walking distance. It is less than 2 miles from Barnstaple town centre, North Devon’s regional capital and ancient river-port town at the lowest crossing point of the River Taw flowing into the Bristol Channel. At the lovely waterside village of Instow, 7 miles to the west, you can enjoy the quiet inlet with sand dunes and a sandy beach along with a selection of pubs, restaurants and an excellent delicatessen. Across the water is Appledore with its traditional fisherman’s cottages and quaint village streets to simply wander around and take in the surroundings.
The historic port town of Bideford is just a further 2 miles away and offers a taste of traditional North Devon life with its weekly pannier market, much like Barnstaple’s. Some of the best beaches in the UK like Saunton Sands, Woolacombe, Westward Ho! and Croyde are easily reached by car from the property and are popular with surfers, windsurfers and beach lovers alike. There are plenty of local attractions and amenities nearby including a leisure centre with swimming pool, purpose-built tennis centre, bowling alley, trampoline centre and an array of adventure and activity places to enjoy. The region offers family attractions such as the Big Sheep and Milky Way theme parks, Dartington Crystal Factory, Tapeley Park, Rock Park and the Tarka Trail, which is popular with walkers, runners and cyclists and follows a disused railway line spanning from Barnstaple all the way to the fringes of Dartmoor National Park. Other stunning areas to consider visiting while in North Devon are Lynton & Lynmouth, Valley of the Rocks and Exmoor National Park to name just a few. And then there’s the South West Coast Path which offers in North Devon alone, 90 miles of walks with amazing and dramatic coastal views. Whether you’re seeking the perfect base to explore all that North Devon has to offer or the perfect getaway location to relax and unwind in complete comfort while making the most of the impressive views, this is the perfect choice for a family or small group of friends.£186From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
