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.
Chagford , England
4.00The Three Crowns in Chagford, Devon is a 13th century thatched 5 star Inn, set in the heart of Dartmoor with wonderful walks on the doorstep. Very comfortable, offering deliciously locally sourced fayre, the owners are great dog lovers and you can dine with your dog in the charming bar or courtyard area.
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Salcombe, EnglandA stone's throw from the chic seaside town of Salcombe in Devon, the dog-friendly Soar Mill Cove Villas guarantee guests and their pooches a peaceful stay in a picturesque coastal setting.
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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.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fairy Cross, England 1.00The perfect choice for a family holiday or a relaxing break with friends, this delightful, 18th-century, barn conversion is Grade II listed and sits within the pretty hamlet of Ford just a couple of miles from Bideford and the glorious North Devon coast. There is a large garden with fencing, enabling dogs to be able to play freely. With two living areas and a galleried snug, there is plenty of space for all generations to relax and unwind in. There are many lovely coastal villages to explore including nearby Bucks Mills, Peppercombe, Clovelly with its donkey transport, and Hartland. The delightful port town of Bideford has a good selection of town amenities, restaurants and a weekly market. Boat trips are available to Lundy Island from various departure points including Ilfracombe and Clovelly. The historic fishing port and village of Appledore is worth a visit. Garden lovers will enjoy nearby RHS Rosemoor and Docton Mill. This is a superb holiday choice whatever the time of year. The beach at Westward Ho! is just 4 miles; renowned for its beauty, it has 2 miles of sandy beach known as the Golden Bay, and is popular with surfers. Coastal and country walking, golf, surfing, fishing, horse riding, cycling are all on offer close by, and for family fun, The Big Sheep and Milky Way adventure parks are not to be missed. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½miles. £103From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Moretonhampstead, England 5.00Situated within the Dartmoor National Park, set back from a beautiful, leafy stretch of the B3212 and a mile from Doccombe, these three, lodge-style properties (refs W43911, 28924), accessed via a track, are adjacent to the owners’ home. The holiday lodges lie in a lovely setting that offer a comfortable base from which to explore the surrounding area. There are 10 acres of beautiful, ancient woodland, complete with a stream winding its way through the land, plus an abundance of wildlife, ponds and granite boulders. A rich variety of plants and woodland flowers offer an idyllic haven for the resident wildlife. This is a brilliant area for walking, relaxing and star gazing as there is no light pollution. Nearby, a golf club and horse riding over Dartmoor are available. Being in the midst of Dartmoor, there are many superb walks, reservoirs, heather-clad tors and Dartmoor ponies. There are many places of interest for the whole family. If you are a keen walker, the Teign Valley is well known for its delightful woodland footpaths. It is an area of outstanding beauty and in the springtime, the Dunsford woods are famous for beautiful natural daffodils and a little later, a carpet of bluebells. All three properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 7 guests. Exeter is only 10 miles. Beach 14 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£67From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cheriton Bishop, England 5.00Set amid 10½- acre grounds, complete with outdoor heated swimming pool, games room with pool table and darts, mini-gym and children’s play area, these six holiday properties (26767, 26768, 27123, UKC284, UKC285 and UKC1844) occupy a beautiful setting. Named after British apples, they have been imaginatively converted from former fruit barns. On arrival, dive into the welcome pack.
All the properties at Horselake have a private garden or courtyard, whilst enjoying the freedom to roam the grounds and make the most of the shared facilities. Ideal for exploring South Devon with its stunning coastline, and resorts such as Dawlish and Teignmouth. Rugged Dartmoor is only a short drive, and many family attractions are within easy reach including National Trust-owned Castle Drogo, Fingle Bridge, the Teign Gorge, and Canonteign Falls and Country Park. The properties are within 10 miles of the old cathedral city of Exeter, with its many varied attractions including a racecourse, shopping, antique shops, guided tours and a host of summer festivals. Fishing on the River Teign, 3 miles. Golf 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant within 1 mile.£124From 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
Beaworthy, EnglandRosemary Cottage is in a very peaceful and rural location surrounded by lovely Devon countryside and is the perfect place for a getaway for two or for relaxing days out on the beach. You’ll be spoilt for choice in this part of the world with some of the best beaches in the UK being no more than about 45 minutes’ drive away. Or for those who love scenic walks and exploring then the options are endless. The property is located next door to the owner’s home, it is all on one level with comfortable and contemporary accommodation comprising an open plan living area with TV, dining area and kitchen. The bedroom has a double bed and there’s a shower room with a walk-in shower. Outside you’ll find a shared lawn and woodland and a private enclosed courtyard with seating and spaces to enjoy a lovely meal or evening drink.
Locally you will find an archery centre and the famous Warhorse Museum. Hatherleigh is nearby, with two pubs, a shop, fish and chip shop, tourist information and a great café that does all day breakfasts and delicious homemade cakes. This part of rural Devon is known as Ruby Country, ideal for walkers and countryside lovers, and is also within easy reach of the Tarka Trail which offers spectacular off-road walking and cycling.
Further afield, the stunning coastline offers plenty of beaches, ideal for surfing, swimming, and rock pool fun. The coastal towns of Bude, Clovelly, Bideford and Westward Ho! are all within easy reach by car, where you will find traditional seaside activities, surfing and the Southwest Coast Path. The pretty fishing villages of Padstow and Port Isaac, made famous by ’Doc Martin’, the hit TV series, are well worth a visit, as is mystical Tintagel with the legendary King Arthur’s castle. A shorter drive south takes you to the wild beauty of Dartmoor National Park where you can have a delightful pub lunch in the village of Belstone or take a walk on the moors and see Dartmoor ponies. Stunning Exmoor with its amazing night skies, Bodmin Moor, RHS Rosemoor at Great Torrington, several National Trust properties and a good variety of visitor attractions are all within easy reach too. Rosemary Cottage can be booked together with Bay Tree Cottage (UK42034) to accommodate up to 4 guests.£63From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bideford, EnglandFoxgloves Bungalow is situated in the village of Welcombe, which is just over a mile from Welcombe Mouth Beach, and 7 miles or so from stunning Hartland and its dramatic Quay. The bungalow is a few minutes’ walk to the beautiful 13th century thatched inn, serving good food and drinks, with lovely gardens to dine outside. Walk 500’ down into the valley where you can discover stunning valley scenery and onwards to the dog-friendly beach, waterfall and spectacular coastal path. Also highly recommended for walkers is a visit to the nearby stunning Marsland Valley and a short drive away, Sandymouth Bay beach, dog friendly all year round. The accommodation is all on one level and comprises of two comfortable bedrooms; a double and a twin, a bathroom with bath and shower over, and an open plan living room/diner/kitchen with TV and everything you’d expect for a comfortable holiday including a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. There’s an open plan shared garden with patio and furniture where you can enjoy the views and one allocated parking space (no. 2 bay).
Located just 12 miles from the North Cornish town of Bude the property is in a great position, perfect for exploring both North Devon and North Cornwall with attractions such as Milky Way Adventure Park, the world-famous Clovelly Village, The Big Sheep family farm themed park, Hartland Abbey, Hartland Point Lighthouse and many more places to spend your days. If stunning beaches are your thing, then North Devon will leave you spoilt for choice with Saunton, Woolacombe, Croyde and Westward Ho! Beaches all within easy reach by car. The fantastic Southwest Coastal Path runs through Hartland’s rugged coastline and is perfect for walkers and view seekers. The popular Tarka Trail can be accessed from the old port town of Bideford providing the unique opportunity to follow a disused railway line allowing you to enjoy some of Devon’s finest countryside and scenery.
Then there’s Exmoor National Park with its magical night skies in Europe’s first ’Dark Sky Reserve’ and the many rugged coastal towns and quaint villages such as Lynton & Lynmouth. For a day with a difference take a trip across to Lundy Island, home to England’s first statutory Marine Nature Reserve due to its unique flora and fauna. Measuring just 3 miles by ¾ mile, this entire island has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. For visitors seeking a piece of Devon life then the towns of Barnstaple and Bideford provide the opportunity to wander during their weekly pannier markets, with a host of local produce and crafts on offer.
This property can be booked with Hollyhocks Bungalow (ref UK39617), Robins Nest Bungalow (ref UK39619) and Sea Breeze Bungalow (UK39813) to accommodate up to 16 guests, and also Leddon Farm Annexe (UK39616) within walking distance.£51From 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
