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.
Bideford, EnglandThe Orangery is the perfect holiday retreat in the port town of Bideford with its pastel coloured houses and tree lined quay. With plenty of activities and attractions for both families and adults just a short drive away. Just a few to mention include the Big Sheep Family attraction, the Milky Way Adventure park, Tapely Park Gardens and Rosemoor Gardens. You are just a few minutes’ walk to the town centre with several shops, bars, restaurants and the Pannier Park. Bideford also boasts a lovely large park with a good size adventure playground for children, park café and outdoor paddling pool, free to use in the summer months. North Devon is the ideal location for those bringing their dogs on holiday with them with many of the local beaches being dog friendly, as are several pubs. This charming wing of the owner’s grand Georgian home sits at the end of a sweeping drive in a quiet edge of town location and has been refurbished to a very good standard providing quality and two bedroom accommodation with the added bonus of a private hot tub. Shop, pub and restaurants ¼ mile.£96From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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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
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
Southleigh, EnglandBig detached house on a large farm. Smart and stylish. Optional outdoor activities. Hot tub. Play area. Paddock for games. Beer 5 miles.£332From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandThe Pink House is a luxurious holiday home, renovated in 2020 and set within Branscombe, which is one of the prettiest villages on the East Devon coast, with a cluster of thatched and stone cottages nestled alongside a narrow lane at the bottom of a wooded valley. Less than a 10 minute easy walk to the beach, boasting a private hot tub, underfloor heating downstairs and four en-suite bedrooms, The Pink House is the ultimate luxurious coastal retreat boasting homeliness and charm which can be felt upon approaching the property, and this continues to the inside.
On entering, guests will love the contemporary open plan living, dining and kitchen areas which are spacious and full of light with a set of bi-fold doors opening out into the garden. The kitchen has everything you need including a Rangemaster electric oven with an induction hob, a built-in microwave, American fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a Nespresso coffee machine. The dining area is a great space to enjoy a family meal and after a fun-filled day exploring East Devon, you can kick back on the plush sofas in the living area, relax in front of the wood burner and the watch your favourite movie on the Smart TV with a Sonos sound system. If you don’t feel like cooking, then why not dine in the popular Masons Arms pub next door which serves delicious meals? Stepping outside the property, there is plenty of outdoor seating, a private 5-seater hot tub and a utility room which has a washing machine and sink.
The first of the bedrooms is located on the ground floor with a kingsize zip and link bed which can be split into 2ft6 single beds on request at the time of booking. This room has an en-suite shower room. On the first floor, you will find the other three en-suite bedrooms, two kingsize and one superkingsize with zip and link beds which can be split into 3ft singles on request.
Branscombe boasts a beautiful pebbly beach which is a natural sun trap, and a beautiful coastal path on the Jurassic Coast, just waiting to be explored. The one hour cliffside walk from Branscombe to the quintessential fishing village of Beer is a particular highlight with breathtaking scenery and ocean views. You can explore Heritage coast footpaths from Branscombe and Sidmouth in one direction and Lyme Regis and Seaton in the other. Enjoy freshly caught fish and chips and an ice cream whilst searching for fossils along the Jurassic Coast. The Regency seaside town of Sidmouth is just three miles away where you’ll find a great range of attractions and activities, including a visit to the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary. For the little ones, the World of Country Life, Crealy Adventure Park, Beer Quarry Caves, Bicton Gardens and Pecorama are all within a short drive. With beautiful surroundings and close to the sea, The Pink House is the perfect choice for a truly memorable family holiday.£255From 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
Bideford, EnglandHigh Park House is the perfect venue for a large family holiday or group reunions/getaways. Built in 1845 High Park House features on the ground floor two living rooms with cosy wood burners and smart TVs, a formal dining room, a large kitchen/diner perfect for creating holiday feasts. There’s also a utility room, a handy separate toilet and a boot room. And for some family fun there’s a games room with a pool table. Up on the first floor are seven bedrooms with five en-suites, to comfortably sleep sixteen guests. Within the grounds is an indoor swimming pool and hot tub which can be booked for exclusive use and a large natural lake with a decked terrace, to the front of the house is a large private lawn area and ample parking.
High Park House offers easy access to beaches, moors, golf courses, children friendly fun parks, and many other recreational activities. Bideford is the second largest town in North Devon with plenty to see and do including a lovely river front and port. The Southwest Coastal Path is a must for keen walkers and runners, as is the popular Tarka Trail, which stretches for c.180 miles and can be accessed locally. Swimming, surfing, canoeing and entertainment for all the family plus fishing are all close by. For a day with a difference why not take a trip across to Lundy Island? With regular trips from Bideford, measuring just 3 miles by ¾ mile, this entire island has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Westward Ho!, the nearest seaside village offers an array of seaside amenities including some fascinating curiosity shops, restaurants and cafes. Within easy reach are two popular top attractions, The Big Sheep amusement farm park and The Ultimate Adventure Centre! Being very close to the A39 Atlantic Highway, the property is conveniently located for day trips to other beautiful places such as Exmoor National Park with stunning dark skies for great star gazing and locations such as Clovelly, Hartland and North Cornwall. Beach 4 miles.£449From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
