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.
Tiverton, EnglandSituated in a quiet part of Cadeleigh, these beautiful, detached, barn conversions overlook the ponds and the deer with amazing views across the rolling hills of Devon. Set 100 yards apart within the owner’s 40-acre deer farm, nestled next to the ponds, the properties are accessed by an unmade track and provide beautiful, spacious accommodation. Perfect for friends to get together, celebrations or a family holiday.
The Otters (ref UKC3930) has been decorated and furnished to a good standard, each bedroom has en-suite facilities, and there is a spacious open plan living area with underfloor heating.
The Linhay (ref UKC1290) has a kitchen/dining room with large picture windows offering lovely views down the valley; the living room has a wood burner, ideal for those cosy nights in throughout the winter, and most of the bedrooms have en-suite facilities.
Kingfishers Lodge (ref UK36063) is a luxurious and spacious three-bedroom barn conversion, showcasing open plan living, underfloor heating, a private hot tub and bi-fold doors.
Deer Park (ref UK36064) is a luxurious and spacious three-bedroom barn conversion, showcasing open plan living, underfloor heating and bi fold doors seamlessly blending the living spaces with the outdoor landscape. The kitchen is fully equipped and there is also a utility with a washing machine.
All of the properties have their own private garden and on balmy summer evenings, is the ideal spot to relax with the prossecco which the thoughtful owners will leave for your arrival. Most of the properties have a private hot tub, except Deer Park, so don’t forget your towels!
With these properties being located on a deer farm, red deer and amazing stags can be seen close up, and there are sometimes otters in the ponds. Although the ponds are unfenced, the properties gardens are fenced, so there is some barrier between the garden and ponds.
The village of Cadeleigh lies just 9 miles from Exeter, with its magnificent cathedral and many shops and canalside pubs. Tiverton is just 6 miles away, and Bickleigh Mill with its lovely river walks, small fun railway, shop and café, is nearby. Spend a day exploring tranquil moorland and winding rivers in the Exmoor National Park, as well as the breathtaking coastline full of secluded bays and spectacular cliffs. Exmoor is sprinkled with quaint villages, attractive towns and charming harbours. Enjoy a day out at Tiverton Canal, walk with the horse drawn canal boat or enjoy a boat trip. Alternatively, take a trip to the north Devon coast and explore the dramatic coastlines and sandy beaches. Beach 24 miles. Shop 6 miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 40 guests.£108From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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5.00West Middlewick Farm log cabins and a bungalow are located in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside, a short drive from the town of Tiverton. Set on high ground, these lovely properties make the most of their rural setting with great views of the surrounding countryside. Each property is well appointed and the layout ensures plenty of space for all, with a wood burner to complete that homely feel, as well as a large sitting-out area looking out over the surrounding fields and countryside. The farm features five cosy log cabins and a lovingly furnished bungalow. Each property has name that ties in with the local area and its history; Dartmoor (ref UK12537), Exmoor (ref UK12539), Otter (ref UK12540), Churn (ref UK12536), Dalch (ref UK12538) and The Old Creamery (ref UK12535), which is the bungalow. Dartmoor, Exmoor and Otter have enclosed gardens which are ideal for those bringing pets.
The Old Creamery is ideal for families or a group of friends who want to get together and relax. The property has been thoughtfully and tastefully furnished to ensure a relaxing stay. This lovely bungalow also offers an enclosed patio area, perfect for al-fresco dining.
The owners of the farm are keen for guests to experience life on the farm and there are opportunities to see the cows being milked, feeding the calves and collecting eggs from the chickens. There is also an on-site shop selling local meats and other produce as well as some of the freshest milk around. Guests can enjoy the surrounding land with walks around the farm. There are well-stocked lakes for those who fancy a relaxing day of fishing.
West Middlewick Farm is located just outside the Wiltshire village of Nomansland. With well-maintained roads, the farm is in a great position to get out and about and experience all this lovely area of Devon has to offer.
The popular market town of South Molton has a weekly farmers’ market and a variety of shops, antique and curio shops, pubs and restaurants. Barnstaple, 12 miles, has a theatre, cinema and leisure activities, and places of interest include the Museum of North Devon, Pannier Market, 14th-century St Anne’s Chapel and 18th-century Queen Anne’s Walk. Other family attractions in the area include RHS gardens at Rosemoor, The Big Sheep, The Milky Way, Kilarney Springs, Exmoor Zoo and the Dinosaur Park. Spectacular beaches at Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough, Woolacombe and Westward Ho! are all within easy driving distance. Sailing, windsurfing and fishing can be enjoyed at Tamar Lakes and Wimbleball Lake, or visit the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks for a fun filled day of exploration. Beach 33 miles. Shop 1¼ mile, pub ¾ mile and restaurant 9 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 40 guests.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tiverton, England 5.00Barn Court Cottage is a lovely detached holiday home set in the heart of the Devonshire countryside within a beautifully rural location.
Situated on the outskirts of Lurley, near Tiverton, the cottage is approached by a country lane with beautiful views just waiting to be discovered. With delightful walks right on your doorstep accessed by the public bridleway which runs past the property, the cottage is perfect for guests looking to enjoy the peace and quiet of a Devon beauty spot in the company of birds and wildlife. Whether you are bringing along the family or travelling with friends, Barn Court Cottage promises guests a relaxing getaway, a retreat wrapped in charm and tradition, to make your holiday that much more memorable.
The kitchen is fully equipped and the dining table provides a great space to enjoy a family meal. After a fun-filled day exploring Devon, you can kick back on the sofas in front of the electric wood burner, relax and watch your favourite movie on the Smart TV with Freeview. Upstairs, two bedrooms await, the first is presented as a double, whilst the second has twin beds. Both are comfortably furnished and feature Velux windows for a light, airy effect. Lastly, an all-white bathroom accompanies the interior, fitted with a shower over the bath, a heated towel rail, toilet, shaver socket and wash basin.
Situated in a beautiful wooded Exe Valley to the north of Tiverton, the small rural hamlet of Lurley provides a quiet retreat for the discerning holidaymaker. There are plenty of footpaths, fly fishing in the glorious clear waters of the River Exe and natural wildlife in the area, plus there are several National Trust stately homes and gardens within easy reach, including Knightshayes Court, a striking gothic mansion with extensive grounds.
Tiverton, a large town just four miles away offers some interesting places in amongst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, including Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life, which is one of the largest social history museums in the south west. Lurley is located only 10 miles from the rolling wild green hills of Exmoor, where you will find stags, streams and breath-taking scenery, along with the town of Dulverton and Dunster village. Exeter and Taunton are a short 35 minutes drive away offering shops, theatres and restaurants. Within an hour are a variety of beautiful beaches for guests to enjoy on the North and South Devon coast such as Woolacombe, Saunton, Sidmouth and Exmouth. With beautiful surroundings, Barn Court Cottage is the perfect choice for a truly memorable holiday. This is a great base for touring rural inland Devon, often missed by tourists heading for the coast.£52From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tiverton, EnglandA pretty cottage set in the rural village of Bampton, Devon. Spacious dwelling. Near national park. Pet-friendly. Dulverton 6.5 miles; Tiverton 6.5 miles.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tiverton, EnglandTallTrees is a beautiful purpose built contemporary detached lodge that occupies a private part of the owner’s vast grounds with lovely far reaching views across the meadows. Guests of this site adore the beautiful location and especially the quietness and dark starry night skies that can be enjoyed from the decking and luxurious private hot tub. There are also plentiful grass areas to roam around in and a pleasant pond nearby.
Available to book with two other properties on-site, this lodge is extremely well appointed and spacious and the quality inside is not the norm expected from a holiday lodge. This is the perfect location for families or friends looking for a peaceful retreat for a holiday or celebrating a special occasion and the perfect spot for those looking to explore the wider surrounding area. Inside you’ll find three bedrooms, a king size and a bunk room on the ground floor, and a lovely gallery-style kingsize (but with a door and glazing) with en-suite shower room on the first floor that overlooks the open plan living areas downstairs. The lounge area has a smart TV, cosy wood burner, bluetooth speakers in the ceiling and bi-fold patio doors leading out onto the decking with countryside views, and the kitchen area has all you’ll need for your stay including a washing machine, dishwasher and large retro style fridge/freezer, plus additional patio doors leading out to the side decking area where you’ll find a table and chairs perfect for a peaceful summer’s breakfast with those amazing views. Ample private parking is available just by the lodge which is accessed by a meandering tree-lined driveway.
Close by are the Grand Western Canal and Country Park, offering boat trips and great walking and cycling. And there’s Knighthayes National Trust, just 3 miles away. Being conveniently located for the M5 motorway, the property is within easy reach by car of Exmoor’s seaside resorts, amazing Dartmoor National Park, the city of Exeter with its stunning cathedral and south coast towns. And via the A361 the famous North Devon coastal surfing beaches (some of the best in the UK) are all easily accessible too and just an hour or so away.£131From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tiverton, EnglandThe Annex is attached to the owner’s Grade II listed cottage – a traditional picture-postcard cottage you’d expect to see in Devon.
Sitting on the banks of the River Exe, with great access to Exeter which is just 10 miles or so away, and Tiverton, just 4 miles on the A396 that passes directly past the cottage. The original house was built in the 17th century and had been used as a guest house for many years.
The Annex itself is a lovely property with two double bedrooms, both with en-suites, and one with beautiful river views. Downstairs is a cosy living room facing the river, with Smart TV, electric fire and a games console. Outside you can enjoy the gorgeous location on the patio and treat yourself to an al-fresco meal or evening drink as you look up at the stars and listen to the water flowing past. Young children should be supervised as the property sits on the water’s edge. There is also a lawn area the owner is happy to share, which also offers access to the main section of the location, where you will find a restaurant just over the lovely bridge.
The location, which is well known for its riverside walks, is just 10 miles from Exeter, with its magnificent cathedral, many shops and canal-side pubs. Spend a day exploring tranquil moorland and winding rivers in Exmoor National Park, as well as the breathtaking coastline full of secluded bays and spectacular cliffs. Exmoor is sprinkled with quaint villages, attractive towns and charming harbours. Enjoy a day out at Tiverton Canal, walk with the horse-drawn canal boat or enjoy a boat trip. Alternatively, take a trip to the North Devon coast and explore the dramatic coastlines and sandy beaches, some of the best in the UK!£146From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tiverton, EnglandCowslip Cottage is a two-bedroom holiday home dating back to 1850, peacefully set in a stunning rural location in the Mid Devon countryside. Guests will love the tranquil surroundings with farm animals in the nearby fields, plenty of wildlife, a private garden, free parking and reverse level living, making the most of the views with the open plan kitchen, dining and living area on the first floor.
The accommodation is close to the village of Withleigh, which is just a 5-minute drive to the historic Mid Devon town of Tiverton. The National Trust Buzzards Woodland is just a short walk away along the public footpath with the opportunity to see plenty of wildlife and beautiful views. This part of Devon is an excellent touring base with easy access to lots of places of interest.
The accommodation is set midway between Devon’s two coastlines, convenient for a day out to either. The award-winning North Devon coastline is within a 50-minute drive with its golden sandy surfing beaches, and the Jurassic South Devon coastal beauty spots are within an hour’s drive. Nearby you can explore the Two Moors Way, visit RHS Rosemoor, The Grand Western Canal, Knightshayes House or the breath-taking scenery at Exmoor National Park, a short drive away.£69From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tiverton, EnglandThe Cow Shack is a one-bedroom holiday home in a stunning rural location in the mid-Devon countryside. Guests will love the tranquil location with farm animals in the surrounding fields, plenty of wildlife, free parking and open plan kitchen, dining and living area. The well-equipped kitchen has an electric oven, electric hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/ freezer, washing machine and there is also a dining table and chairs to enjoy a home-cooked meal. The living area offers a cosy place to unwind after a busy day exploring Devon, with comfortable seating and a Smart TV with Freeview. Patio doors open out to the front parking area with a bistro table and chairs, offering a peaceful spot for your morning coffee. Head upstairs to discover the bedroom suite which has a handy dressing table/study area as you walk through with a double day bed that can accommodate two additional guests. There is also a super kingsize zip and link bed (can be set up with twin beds if requested) and a stylish en-suite with a walk-in shower, heated towel rail, toilet and sink.
There’s a great pub within a 10-minute drive that does takeaway food and has good ratings. The accommodation is close to the village of Pennymoor which is nearby to the historic Mid Devon town of Tiverton. This part of Devon is an excellent touring base with easy access to lots of places of interest. The accommodation is set midway between Devon’s two coastlines, convenient for a day out to either. The award-winning North Devon coastline is within a 50 minute drive with its golden sandy surfing beaches and the Jurassic South Devon coastal beauty spots are within an hours drive. Beach 25 miles.£58From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tiverton, EnglandThe Knowstone and Rackenford glamping pods at Secret Skies are located within a rural smallholding between South Molton and Tiverton, offering a peaceful retreat with easy access to the North Devon link road. This is a glamping experience with stunning views across Exmoor and the surrounding fields with ponies and sheep grazing, an enclosed garden and an open plan kitchen, dining and sleeping area. As you enter the pod, you will be welcomed into the cosy open plan kitchen, dining and sleeping area which is comfortably furnished with an adjoining shower room. The kitchen is equipped with a two-ring electric hob, convection oven microwave, under-counter fridge and breakfast bar with two stools. The kingsize bed is positioned in the centre of the pod to make the most of the beautiful countryside views and it also faces the Smart TV. The shower room is fitted with a shower cubicle, heated towel rail, toilet and sink. After a busy day exploring the area, step into the fully enclosed garden which has a fire pi/BBQ, outdoor seating and a hot tub. This outdoor space is a real sun trap and it is a great spot for enjoying your morning coffee.
The accommodation is peacefully located 3 miles from the small local village of Rackenford which offers a good local shop, and the bustling market town of South Molton is 11 miles away. Keen walkers should know that you are able to walk to the moors from the property! Head to Exmoor National Park which is just a short drive away and the beautiful North Devon coastline is within a 40-minute drive. To the north you have the beautiful sandy beaches at Combe Martin, Croyde and Woolacombe and a collection of pretty fishing villages and towns such as Clovelly, Lynton, Lynmouth and Porlock. To the south you have the dramatic red cliffs of Sidmouth, Beer and Branscombe with its pebbled beaches, and Exmouth with its various water sports on offer. For those looking for an adventure, then you must discover the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor which are renowned for their changing landscape, stunning views and rugged, wide open spaces. With lots of day-out opportunities from your doorstep, make Secret Skies glamping pods the base for your next North Devon holiday.£122From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tiverton, EnglandEscape to the leafy countryside of Devon and indulge in wonderful comfort in these beautiful cottage. This is the ideal place for blissful escapes, rural adventures and memorable breaks with friends and family.
Fair Maid (ref UK11078) sits in the courtyard of a former farm in the heart of the village of Kentisbeare, East Devon. With its wood clad exterior, it is well laid out with a comfortable interior, making the property perfect for couples, friends or a small family. There is an enclosed patio at the rear of the barn which is bordered by a stream and is the ideal spot for a morning coffee or a glass of your favourite tipple on a balmy summer’s evening. This is a superb house which has been decorated and furnished to a very good standard and boasts a cosy wood burner, together with many original features. The kitchen/breakfast room looks out over the grounds.
Glimsters Cottage (ref UK31014) is a lovely thatched cottage which has been sympathetically restored to uncover much of its original charm and character boasting original exposed beams, stone walls and lots of welcoming touches such as a blazing a wood burner. A spacious living room and a well-equipped kitchen/dining room have been make up the ground floor. On the first floor you will find two sumptuous bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, as well as a family bathroom.
Famed for its laid back vibe and surfing lifestyle, Devon hosts an enchanting cocktail of golden beaches, traditional villages and a rich, rolling countryside steeped in history. For walkers and birdwatchers, this really is the most suitable location as there are so many walks to enjoy from the front door. Many activities available in the area include golf, fishing, horse riding and sailing. There are also numerous National Trust properties within a short drive. Exmouth is close by and has a lovely 2-mile stretch of beach and was once home to the wives of Horatio Nelson and Lord Byron, whilst a little further afield lies the genteel town of Budleigh Salterton with its white-washed and thatched cottages which attracted visitors such as Noel Coward and PG Wodehouse. At Exeter, the South West Coastal Path Park is an ideal family day out. Exmoor National Park is also worth a visit with its rugged landscape and roaming ponies. Beach 19 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 250 yards.
These cottages can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
