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.
Okehampton, England3 Skaigh View Cottages is a charming, mid-terrace cottage based in the village of Sticklepath, Devon. Enclosed courtyard. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Okehampton 3.7 miles; Exeter 21.3 miles.£67From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Paignton, EnglandSteamer Quay Cottage is a contemporary, four bedroom house, only a 100 yards from Goodrington Sands and within easy reach of the many attractions of Paignton and Torquay.
Internally, the property is furnished in a contemporary style and is finished to a high standard throughout. The games room is complete with a pool table. For those looking for a truly relaxing stay, the property offers a sauna to unwind in. Externally, there is a large two tiered patio at the front of the property and a balcony accessed from bedrooms three and four.
Steamer Quay Cottage is ideally located for days out at the beach, with Goodrington Sands being a short walk away. Other attractions in the area include Young’s Park, Spalshdown Quaywest waterpark, the steam railway, a pitch and putt golf course, golf driving range and Torbay Leisure Centre.
Start planning your perfect stay with the help of the Blue Chip Experience holiday planners.£131From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Paignton, England24 Steed Close is a comfortable and well-proportioned three bedroom house set in a quiet, residential area of Paignton.
The property is elegantly furnished and is set over two floors, offering spacious accommodation for up to six guests. Externally, the property offers a private furnished garden with a built-in barbecue that’s perfect for al fresco dining.
Paignton town centre is just a short drive away where you will find a myriad of facilities including a large selection of restaurants, cafés, bars and shops, the multiplex cinema, Splashdown Quaywest Waterpark and Torbay Leisure Centre. Other local attractions include Pitch & Putt, Paignton Zoo, boat trips, fishing trips and of course the beach and pier.
The popular seaside town of Torquay is also within easy reach, where you can explore many attractions including Living Coasts Coastal Zoo and the famous Babbacombe Model Village.£115From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Exmouth, EnglandWith a bright, open plan living space and a contemporary feel throughout, The Penthouse is a two bedroom apartment, perfect for that family break in Exmouth. The private terrace makes a peaceful spot to sit for a while in between family days out, and with views that reach to the Exe Estuary in the distance you’ll be able to sit back, enjoy the tranquillity and embrace the laid back Devon lifestyle.
Back inside, and the corner sofa seats up to four guests with ease, so you can gather the group and enjoy some time out in front of the Freeview TV after a busy day walking the Exe Estuary. Speaking of walks, dogs are welcome at The Penthouse too, and there are more routes and trails for you to wander with your four-legged friend than you can shake a stick at.
The open plan design of the living, kitchen and dining areas means that you can spend time together in style, and we can’t think of a better way to round of a Devon day out than with a family meal. When it’s time to turn in, the master bedroom’s furnished with a welcoming kingsize bed, and you’ll find twin beds in bedroom two.
It’s just a few minutes’ walk from a 2 mile stretch of sandy beach and a thriving water sports scene that means there’s always something going on. Exmouth’s the kind of resort that could have been made for family breaks.
The Penthouse can be booked together with Sunnymead Studio (ref BCSUNSTU) to accommodate up to 6 guests.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Salcombe, EnglandSun Peaks is a beautifully refurbished, reverse level house, situated in a quiet area just a short walk from Salcombe town and North Sands beach. Stylish, modern, well equipped and now with 3 bath/shower rooms, Sun Peaks offers comfortable living with stunning views over the Devon countryside. From the ground floor open plan living, dining and kitchen area, you will enjoy views as far as Dartmoor. The balcony is perfect for your morning coffee in the sunshine or soaking up the sun in the afternoon while gazing over the rolling hills. The secure large garden and lawn is ideal for children to play in. An outside shower with hot and cold water is provided (summer only) for the convenience of washing down dogs, wetsuits or children! The nearest beach to Sun Peaks is North Sands, a pet-friendly beach with fine sand, only a 15-20 minute walk by footpath.
There is a local bus to Salcombe and Kingsbridge (check times locally) plus your closest convenience shop is only a 5-10 minute walk away. The nearest bus stop is a few minutes level walk from the house.
There is plenty for everyone in your party to enjoy in and around Salcombe including great beaches, boat trips, Overbecks House and Gardens, the Salcombe Dairy, excellent restaurants and pubs, and of course being on the famous South West Coast Path, many glorious walks.£96From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Paignton, EnglandSunny Parkside is a spacious and light family home ideally located in the heart of Paignton with its many attractions within easy reach. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing escape in a calming environment or a holiday filled with action and adventure, you couldn’t find a better spot for you and your family.
Inside, Sunny Parkside is finished to a high standard and has every home comfort you might need for a relaxing getaway. The warm yet large living area has a flatscreen TV complete with a DVD player for those chilled out nights in. The open plan kitchen and dining area has a table to seat the whole gang and windows looking out to the park, this is a wonderful space to gather and enjoy a meal with your loved ones
The kitchen opens out onto the large garden and decked area. With patio table and chairs and children’s toys, this will be perfect for summer days when you want to relax in the warm weather. There’s even a private covered hot tub which you can enjoy all year round. You can bring your four legged friend to enjoy the family holiday with you too.
The house is set in a quiet area of Paignton overlooking a family friendly park, however you won’t be far from this area’s famous attractions and you will find Paignton Zoo, sandy beaches and the leisure centre and swimming pool just a stone’s throw away.£98From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torrington, EnglandMole Hall is a beautiful, detached, thatched 18th-century barn conversion, in the heart of the Devon countryside. The property takes advantage of far reaching rural views from many rooms and is only a 20-minute drive from the thriving market town of Bideford.
Internally, the property is cosy with traditional features whilst having a modern touch. The open plan kitchen/dining area has access to the garden through French doors that fill the room with light. The living room is on the first floor offering exposed beam ceilings and a seating area with a desk to relax and unwind. Externally, the property has a lawned garden and patio with garden furniture, perfect for enjoying the afternoon sun. There is a lake on-site which is stocked with carp perfect for any keen fishermen.
North Devon holds many interesting attractions for all ages. RHS Rosemoor is approximately a 10-minute drive away from the property, and is an internationally renowned collection of gardens. The Tarka Trail is also nearby which features a series of footpaths and cycle paths that go around north Devon following the route taken by Tarka the Otter in the book of that name. The Milky Way Adventure Park is also only a half hour drive from the property and is a great family day out. Home of north Devon’s biggest indoor adventure play area with assault courses and slides built for adults and children along with shows and displays to enjoy too.
Only an hours drive away is Exmoor National Park offering an amazing variety of landscapes within its 267 square miles. A unique landscape of moorland, woodland, valleys and farmland; shaped by people and nature over thousands of years. Where high cliffs plunge into the Bristol Channel, and cosy pubs and tearooms offer delicious local produce.£181From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Holsworthy, EnglandNestling amidst glorious Devon countryside, these stylish lodges (refs W43657, W43658 and W43659) are the perfect choice for a relaxing country retreat, yet only 1 mile away from the small market town of Holsworthy, with its local shops, pubs and cafés. These eco-friendly, detached, contemporary lodges with grass roofs are well-appointed and comfortable. They have been built to high specifications and finished to a very good standard. The spacious open plan living areas have lovely views across the fishing lakes and countryside, and the French doors lead to a decked area, where you can enjoy a lazy breakfast whilst planning your day. Each property has received a gold award from The Green Tourism Business Scheme. Guests are free to enjoy the owners 19 acres of land, including 10 acres of nature walks and picnic spots. Anglers can enjoy some coarse fishing on the two well-stocked fishing lakes, and children will love the play area with a play boat.
The wide golden sands of Bude and Widemouth Bay are just 10 miles away, with excellent surfing, pretty coves and dramatic coastal walks, along with shopping and leisure facilities. Holsworthy, has a good selection of local shops and supermarkets, along with a leisure centre and weekly market. The market towns of Launceston and Okehampton are a short drive away, and the rugged coastlines of North Devon and Cornwall are just 9 miles away, where there is beautiful scenery and excellent surfing opportunities. Coastal and country walking, golf, surfing, fishing, horse riding and cycling are all available close by, and for family fun, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way Adventure Park are not to be missed. These superb lodges are a fantastic holiday choice whatever time of the year. Beach 10 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£61From 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.£110From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brixham, EnglandThis cosy, terraced cottage, ideal for a couple, lies just 1 minute’s walk from the bustling harbour of Brixham. With a modern interior, large L-shaped sofa and a cosy bedroom at the rear, it’s perfect for seaside holidays or romantic short breaks throughout the year. This old fishing store has been lovingly converted into a super little cottage. It was previously used as a store for the local fishermen working out of the harbour, and has probably seen an array of fishing characters come through the door in its long history.
The picturesque harbour town of Brixham lies in the heart of the English Riviera and boasts a thriving fishing industry which lends itself to the many seafood restaurants around the harbour. There are many smugglers stories abound and a full sized replica of Sir Francis Drake’s Golden Hind to explore, along with craft markets and lots of festivals. The award-winning sandy beaches of Paignton and the historical town of Dartmouth are 5½ miles. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
