Dog-Friendly Hotels 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.
Holsworthy, EnglandWelcome to Glebe House Cottages, nestled in the picturesque village of Bridgerule, near Bude, Devon. Our collection of charming holiday homes is the perfect base for an unforgettable escape to the heart of the English countryside. With rolling hills, a stunning coastline, and a rich tapestry of history and culture, Bridgerule and its surroundings offer a wealth of activities and experiences for guests of all ages. explore the Natural Beauty: Bridgerule is a gateway to some of Devon’s most breathtaking landscapes.
Start your day with a stroll through the lush countryside, where you can enjoy the sight of wildflowers in full bloom and hear the soothing trickle of streams. For those seeking more adventure, the South West Coast Path beckons, offering stunning vistas of the rugged coastline. Beach lovers can head to Bude, just a short drive away, to soak up the sun, build sandcastles, or try their hand at surfing. Historic Adventures: History buffs will find themselves in their element in Bridgerule. The village itself boasts a rich heritage, with its historic church and charming thatched cottages. Nearby, the ancient market town of Holsworthy is a treasure trove of stories from times gone by. Explore its medieval streets, discover the tales of the past in the local museum, or pay a visit to the beautiful Launceston Castle, a testament to centuries of history.
Family-Friendly Fun: Glebe House Cottages are perfect for family getaways. Take the kids on a journey back in time at the Victorian-themed Milky Way Adventure Park, where rides, shows, and attractions promise a day full of laughter and excitement. Alternatively, head to The Big Sheep for farmyard fun, animal encounters, and thrilling rides. Culinary Delights: After a day of exploration, treat your taste buds to the flavours of Devon. The region is known for its delicious local produce. Be sure to sample traditional cream teas, freshly caught seafood, and hearty pub grub in one of the charming local eateries.
Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or a blend of both, Glebe House Cottages provide the ideal base for your Devonshire holiday.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Modbury, EnglandLovely detached property overlooking Burgh Island with spacious garden and panoramic sea views; 300 meters to the coastal path and sandy beaches beyond.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bradworthy, EnglandA charming, detached barn conversion sitting on a small holding near Bradworthy. Woodburner. Idyllic location. Enclosed garden. Bude 8.8 miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torquay, EnglandSet on the coastal road, just 600 yards above sheltered Maidencombe Beach and the village’s pretty thatched inn, these six very comfortably furnished holiday properties all have separate entrances and enjoy the use of an acre of attractively landscaped gardens with extensive sea views (except 28865). They are ideally situated for the coastal path, yet still enjoy a peaceful and tranquil setting for abundant local wildlife. Bluebell (ref 28864, set on the first floor) and Foxglove (ref 28867, on the second floor with a roof terrace giving spectacular sea views) are situated in a purpose-built extension to the owner’s Victorian residence, whilst Poppy (ref 28865, a first floor apartment) is part of the original house. Lavender (ref 28868, set on the first floor above the owner’s accommodation) is accessed through the main reception, and Laurel (ref 28863) and Chestnut (ref 28866) are comfortable two-storey properties, and all the properties accept pets, apart from Lavender (ref 28868). The ‘English Riviera’ is famous for its mild climate and is ideal for year-round breaks. Torquay, with its many amenities is only 2 miles away. These are the perfect properties for family get-togethers, friends’ reunions and celebrations. There are 22 miles of coastline, cliffs, coves, beaches and walks with opportunities for surfing, swimming, diving, sailing and angling. Torquay is an ideal base from which to visit Dartmouth, Totnes, Exeter and Plymouth. It is a place in which to relax, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a holiday in a classic English seaside resort. Torquay town centre and Living Coasts are about 5 minutes away. Oddicombe Beach is also close by, and discover the shopping area of St Marychurch, a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the harbour area. Oddicombe Beach can be reached by foot down a very steep, wooded lane, or choose a more gentle ascent on the historic Babbacombe Cliff Railway. One of only a few original working funicular railways, the Babbacombe Cliff Railway has been transporting visitors up and down the 240 foot cliff-face since 1926. A short stroll from Oddicombe Beach leads to Babbacombe Beach and a pub. Nearby, visit the Babbacombe Model Village. Exeter and Plymouth are within an easy drive. There are many National Trust properties, including Agatha Christie’s summer house in Galmpton. Golf and walking locally. Shops 2 miles, pub and restaurant 600 yards.
The properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 24 guests.£223From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bideford, EnglandSet near the breathtakingly beautiful North Devon Coast running on ground and air source renewable energy, this friendly, family run complex is peacefully located within 10 acres of grounds with outstanding views over the glorious Devon countryside. Moorhead Country Holidays is the perfect holiday choice for family, friends, and couples at any time of year. The complex comprises of 16 properties, 10 apartments for families accommodating between 3 and 6 people set together in the grounds, 6 apartments for couples (and older children) set in a barn conversion attached to the main complex. The complex has fantastic on-site facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool (open all year), and hot tub area, a well-equipped gym, Wi-Fi (in the communal areas), games room and separate snooker room.
Located on a 1½-acre, well-stocked coarse fishing lake, with carp weighing up to 25lb, in stunning surroundings, there is also a Just for Fun 9-hole pitch and putt (weather dependant), and full size Boulee court. In the evening there is a delightful fully licensed bar and restaurant to enjoy and give a relaxing end to the day (open between Easter - October, 6:30pm and 8:15pm (Closed February half term and Sundays) reservations for the restaurant to be made before 5pm each day). Guests staying over the New Year week can enjoy a complimentary party with a buffet and music to welcome in the New Year. There is plenty to keep everyone entertained whatever the weather.
Only 4 miles from the coast, this stunning location is perfect to explore the dramatic North Cornwall and North Devon coastline. There is the Hartland Peninsula, the pretty town of Bideford with a good range of facilities, and a trip to Lundy Island can be organised from the quayside. Westward Ho! and the popular Cornish resort of Bude have fantastic beaches, renowned for excellent surfing, whilst Bude’s vibrant town centre has a vast array of good restaurants and bars. Both walkers and cyclists will enjoy the nearby Tarka Trail and Moorhead Country Holidays is the perfect touring base to explore the delights of both North Devon and North Cornwall. Coastal walks, and for family fun, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way Adventure Parks are a must. Garden lovers will enjoy RHS Rosemoor, Docton Mill and Tapeley Park, and there are many pretty fishing villages nearby including Clovelly, Instow and Appledore. Tennis, horse riding, mountain boarding, paintballing and quad biking are all on offer locally and for a great day out, why not visit the famous Eden Project. Village shop 1 mile.£169From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandBlack Sea Horse is a coastal retreat located just a short walk from the picturesque seaside village of Westward Ho!
This reverse level accommodation offers three stylish bedrooms where you can look forward to sinking into either the super kingsize bed or one of the kingsize beds after a long day at the beach. There is also the flexibility to adapt two beds into singles upon request.
Start your morning with the ease of knowing you can enjoy one of the two en-suite shower rooms or family bathroom so everyone can take their time. As you go upstairs you will be blown away with the open plan living accommodation where you can open the bi-fold doors letting in an abundance of light. Outside on the balcony there is ample seating perfect for socializing together. Before retiring for the evening, you can jump into the 6 seater Jacuzzi or enjoy the enclosed sun-trap garden where guests can relax and unwind.
Westward Ho! beach, just a short stroll away, has everything you need from rock pooling, surfing or flying kites, and the village itself has an array of restaurants, bars, shops, cafés and amusements. Nearby, Bideford provides both a pannier and open-air market and from the pretty quay you can enjoy a trip to Lundy Island on the famous Oldenburg. Other attractions in the area include the fishing villages of Appledore and Clovelly, Instow, Hartland Abbey, Tapeley Park, The Big Sheep, The Milky Way, Royal North Devon Golf Club and dog friendly beaches. If you still have enough energy after exploring the area why not use the private access from the resort to enjoy the amazing views across over the South West Coast Path and walks across the Burrows.£160From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hartland, EnglandPeacefully located within glorious countryside just 3 miles from the breathtaking North Devon Coast, Bramble, Hawthorn and Tamarisk cottages offer the perfect holiday choice for couples, family and friends holidaying with their furry friends at any time of year. Located on the owner’s farm with horses, donkeys, sheep and chickens within the Hartland Peninsula, it is the ideal base to explore this unspoilt area of North Devon. These three delightful cottages are beautifully presented with glorious country views towards the coast and Lundy Island. The village of Hartland lies a short distance away and offers a post office, café, two well-stocked shops for provisions, a fish & chip shop and a choice of three popular dog-friendly pubs serving food. The area has a great deal to offer with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Sites of Special Scientific Interest on your doorstep, along with Hartland Quay, Hartland Abbey and the lighthouse at Hartland Point. English Heritage Coastline can be accessed from a maze of footpaths within a mile of your doorstep. The nearby beaches and coves are a treat to explore and keen surfers and beach lovers have an abundant choice of far-reaching sandy beaches in the area, with Bude and Westward Ho! within easy driving distance. There is even the added benefit of an outdoor washing point at the properties, perfect for sandy dogs, and the choice of two fields to safely exercise your dog off lead. Fishing, watersports and sailing at nearby Tamar Lakes. Golf, riding and cycling on the Tarka Trail all close by. The fishing villages of Clovelly and Bucks Mills are within an easy drive or walking distance for keen walkers along the National Trust coastal paths. Lundy Island trips by helicopter or boat can be taken from Bideford, a historic port and market town which offers a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. Shops, pubs and restaurant 1 mile.£72From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hartland, EnglandCopingers Cottage takes its name from ’Cruel Copinger’, a notorious 18-century smuggler that once lived here. This delightful, spacious, semi-detached, ground floor cottage is the perfect romantic coastal retreat, nestled within an idyllic rural setting, just a mile from the coastal path. The cottage sits in a peaceful location at the head of the famous Spekes Valley with its majestic waterfall cascading down a shear rock face 60ft, through a series of four smaller falls before finally reaching the sea. There are beautiful views, countryside and walks from the doorstep with an abundance of birds and wildlife to be seen.
Copingers Cottage is beautifully presented and has a spacious living room and cosy wood burner to curl up beside on a cooler evening, along with a private patio to enjoy an al fresco supper on a summer evening. This pretty barn conversion sits within the Hartland Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the North Devon coast with many dog friendly, long sandy beaches and hidden coves to explore, where occasionally dolphins can be seen frolicking in the Atlantic surf.
This is an ideal location for touring, walking, beaches or just relaxing. The timeless village of Hartland is only 1½ miles away and has a good selection of village shops and pubs serving food along with a post office, general store, bakery and craft shops. The hamlet of Stoke and the church of St. Nectan, known as the ’Cathedral of North Devon’, is just a short walk and the view from the church tower shows Hartland Abbey set in this beautiful valley with its many enchanting and delightful walks. Bude, 13 miles, has a good selection of shops and restaurants, many specialising in locally caught seafood, along with a golf course, indoor ’splash’ pool, surf schools and bowling. The delightful port town of Bideford, 15 miles, has a good selection of town amenities, restaurants, a weekly market and boat trips to Lundy Island. Coastal walking, cycling, golf, horse riding, fishing, surfing and sailing are all available in this stunning area. Docton Mill, Hartland Quay and Hartland Abbey are close by, along with many pretty fishing villages to explore including nearby Clovelly, Instow and Appledore. Beach 1½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£42From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Combe Martin, EnglandLocated close to North Devon’s spectacular coast, this single-storey cottage is ideal for a lazy weekend or a full week of exploring. Suited to couples, friends and young families, the cottage is very well appointed with two en-suite bedrooms and a light and spacious open plan living area. Located on the outskirts of the quiet village of Kentisbury, next to the owner’s home, the cottage is perfectly positioned for your stay in this stunning part of the British Isles. Nearby Combe Martin has a beach which is great for rock pooling at low tide and the village has a good range of shops and pubs.
There are numerous attractions within easy reach of the property, including the Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park, Watermouth Castle and the Lynton to Lynmouth cliff railway. At Croyde and Woolacombe you will find some of the best and cleanest surf beaches in the country as well as many smaller coves and bays. Exmoor is a short distance away where, on a clear day, the views can be spectacular. Highlights on Exmoor include Withypool, Tarr Stepps and Dunkery Beacon. There are National Trust properties at Arlington and Knightshayes and the RHS gardens at Rosemoor and Great Torrington as well as horse riding, fishing and golf, all available locally. Beach 3¼ miles. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant 3 miles.£86From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brixham, EnglandWith views of the sea as you approach this holiday property, Honeysuckle Bay Cottage is one half of a 17th-century former public house, which has been tastefully decorated and furnished offering spacious accommodation. This semi-detached house has views across Torbay from upstairs, with a balcony in the main bedroom. Close by are Napoleonic forts, which are now part of the Berry Head Nature Reserve, and can be visited at any time. Shoalstone Pool, an outdoor saltwater pool, is an Art Deco icon of the South Devon coastline, and is just ¼ mile away.
This is a popular destination with walkers, birdwatchers, nature lovers or people looking for a good old family holiday. Visit Greenway House and Gardens, Agatha Christie’s stately home, or Dartmoor, with its tors and quaint villages. Take a ferry to Torquay, with its bustling shops, bistros, cafés and the Living Coasts coastal zoo. Enjoy a boat trip to maritime Dartmouth, where you can ride on the steam railway, or take a leisurely cruise along the River Dart. Honeysuckle Bay Cottage is the ideal base from which to discover South Devon, Dartmoor, Torbay and Brixham. Beach ¼ mile. Shop ¼ mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£89From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
