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.
Newton Poppleford, England
5.00Robin’s Nest is a cosy, detached annexe, set in the grounds of the owner’s home. Stepping inside you’re welcomed into the inviting open-plan living space, where modern design seamlessly blends with comfort. The focal point of the space is a sleek Smart TV mounted on the wall, promising endless entertainment options for cosy nights. A sofa bed, adorned with plush cushions and a soft throw, beckons you to unwind and enjoy the seamless transition from lounging to sleeping. The thoughtful inclusion of this multifunctional piece caters to both relaxation and practicality.
A contemporary kitchen, seamlessly integrated into the living area, boasts the convenience of a dishwasher, elevating the ease of daily living. Stainless steel appliances and clean lines create a modern aesthetic, while the open layout encourages a sense of connectivity, making this living space a harmonious blend of style and functionality. Outside, the enclosed lawned garden exudes tranquillity, with vibrant green grass extending under the embrace of tall hedges, providing a secluded oasis for relaxation and play, while tastefully arranged garden furniture invites moments of repose and conviviality amid the natural beauty.
Located in the village of Newton Poppleford on the edge of Aylesbeare RSPB reserve, it is ideal for walkers, or a getaway from it all holiday. Situated on the edge of the Jurassic Coast, the coast path offers stunning views, where you can experience the drama of sheer cliff faces and wonder at the strangely eroded rock formations. Sidmouth, with its shopping area and lovely promenade, Branscombe, Seaton, Exmouth and Ottery St Mary are all nearby. You will find Westpoint Arena & Exhibition Centre only 3 miles away and Greendale Farm 1 mile away where you can buy fresh fish produce, and enjoy a morning breakfast or lunch/evening meal overlooking the wonderful Devon countryside. There are many National Trust properties all within a short distance. Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks are also worth visiting. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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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
Newton Abbot, England 5.00Situated in a quiet rural location, Bardon Lodge is a spacious property attached to the owner’s home and set within 10 acres of grounds. The property is surrounded by fields and woodland, yet close enough to all amenities. The property has been decorated and furnished to a very good standard and is all on one level with both bedrooms having en-suite facilities. There is a living room with patio doors which lead to the decking area, ideal for dining al fresco. The sitting room also has patio doors leading out to the garden. The owner has horses and free range chickens may even come and visit!
There are so many places to visit and so easy to get to. Take a trip to Totnes where there are many shops, markets and walks along the riverbank. Dartmoor is just a short car ride where you can see the ponies, walk the Tors or simply stop off in one of the many villages for a Devon cream tea. Paignton, Torquay and Brixham are also great places to visit, as are Exeter and Plymouth, both within 30 minutes’ drive. There are many National Trust properties including Agatha Christie’s summer home ’Greenway’, well worth a visit. For the children, there is Crealy Adventure park, or Go Ape in Haldon. If you are bringing a bicycle, there are many cycle ways off road to be explored, including Powderham Castle where there is a cycle track all along the estuary. There is so much to see and do in this glorious part of Devon. Beach 6 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£68From 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
- Tiverton, England 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
Brixham, EnglandMount Pleasant apartment is a one-bedroom, open plan, ground floor apartment, making a great bolthole for guests wanting to explore the surrounding area. As guests enter the property via the rear gate, they find themselves in the rear enclosed courtyard area with sitting-out area. The door then leads into the property itself, into the open plan living/dining, and bedroom area. Here there is sofa seating and smart TV, small table and chairs and an archway which leads into the bedroom area. From the living/dining area, the hallway then leads into the kitchen which is fully equipped with all guests may need to rustle up a good meal. The shower room is then accessed via a door leading from the kitchen.
Brixham itself is a picturesque fishing town located on the southeast coast of Devon. A colourful, vibrant harbour is the heart of Brixham life. Lined with small shops, cafés and bars, it offers a fantastic array of fine places to eat, relax and soak up the atmosphere. Several beaches and coves line the coast and Brixham has its very own open-air, seawater lido. Brixham is part of Torbay, a beautiful coastal stretch taking in the seaside towns of Torquay and Paignton.
Here you’ll find fantastic amenities and inviting sandy beaches. Historic Dartmouth is also within easy reach of Brixham and worth a visit. It is just a short drive south, then a ferry crossing will take you to this beautiful naval town, situated on the banks of the River Dart. Half an hour’s drive inland is the magnificent Dartmoor National Park. It is a paradise for nature lovers and those who enjoy walking and exploring. Beach ½ mile.£89From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Ilfracombe, EnglandLocated just 2 miles from the Victorian seaside town of Ilfracombe and within half a mile of Hele Beach with its gorgeous bay, is this lovely, two bedroom detached lodge. It has ample space for four people, with accommodation comprising a kingsize bedroom with a TV and an en-suite bathroom, and a twin bedroom with TV. There’s also a shower room, and the open plan living space is spacious and airy, with a Smart TV and Firestick, and a contemporary remote controlled electric fire, plus patio doors leading out onto the spacious decking. The kitchen has all that you’ll need for your stay. Outside you’ll find an enclosed decking area to two sides with furniture for you to enjoy al fresco dining and there’s ample unallocated on road parking. The park, which is extremely well maintained, offers additional facilities such as a kids play park, toilet block and showers, laundry, recycling and dog washing stations.
Ilfracombe Harbour and port, which dates back to at least the 12th century, offers quality ice cream, fish & chips, and various craft shops and art galleries to enjoy, plus Damien Hirst’s ’Verity’ statue which is a must see. The surrounding area has many attractions waiting to be discovered such as Cairn Woodland Nature Reserve, Hillsborough and Rapperee Cove, The Torrs, Watermouth Bay and the South West Coast Path. Then there’s the lovely Fuchsia Valley and for the family, Watermouth Castle and Theme Park. Why not take a trip to Lundy Island or enjoy coastal cruises, fishing, sea-life safaris and diving which are all available locally?
Ilfracombe is also perfectly situated to the enjoy the countless other North Devon attractions such as the popular Tarka Trail, which provides the unique opportunity to follow a disused railway line allowing you to enjoy some of Devon’s finest countryside and scenery, stretching from Barnstaple through to Bideford and beyond. If you don’t fancy cooking after a full day out, then there are several good quality and popular restaurants to try out in Ilfracombe, many of which are regularly visited by locals from all over North Devon for their tasty local and ethnic fayre.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torquay, EnglandHoneybrook Holiday Home is a modern, holiday property located in the sought-after residential area of Shiphay in Torquay. The property is located within walking distance of the well-regarded local pub and restaurant The Devon Dumpling. There is also a local convenience store and takeaway restaurants just around the corner, within easy walking distance. Just a 5-minute drive away is Torquay seafront with its array of bars and restaurants, the marina and beach as well as large green, golf, and Riviera centre. The property is situated close to the nearby Torquay railway station for guests not wanting to drive.
As you enter Honeybrook through the gate into the secure driveway, guests are greeted with the enclosed and landscaped front garden area. With a patio and lawned area as well as garden furniture and seating to enjoy. The private driveway has enough space to park two cars. Into the entrance hallway of the property via the front door and all rooms are located on the ground floor. The living room is to the right boasting a wood burner, large Smart TV with Sky, as well as a corner sofa which turns into a double sofa bed if needed. The dining area is at the end of the hallway with a table and seating with a Smart TV. The kitchen is located next door to the dining area and is fully equipped with all you could need to rustle up a good meal. The family bathroom is large and modern with free standing bath and separate shower enclosure. The two bedrooms are on either side of the bathroom, one containing a super kingsized bed with built-in wardrobes and the other with a double bed, built-in wardrobes, and built in Smart TV.
Whether guests are looking to stay in Torquay and all it has to offer or to venture out slightly further afield exploring the rest of the beautiful English Riviera and South Hams as a whole, Honeybrook is a great base to start. Beach 2 miles.£79From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Paignton, EnglandBroadshade Holiday Apartments are self-catering apartments located just a few minutes’ walk from Paignton, a seaside town making up part of the beautiful English Riviera. The harbour is just down the road with an array of bars and restaurants as well as a small convenience store for stocking up on essentials. Slightly further past the harbour is the large green and beach for a great day out. There are an abundance of activities to do nearby such as a large cinema, crazy golf course, leisure arcades and the pier all located on the stretch of green/beach, plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Within the town there is also a train and bus station, very handy for guests not wanting to drive. From the train station guests can also take the ’Round Robin’ tour, this famous and award winning tour is the best way to explore South Devon! Includes steam train, river boat and bus visiting the quaint towns of Paignton, Dartmouth and Totnes. A great day out for all the family.
Guests wanting to venture further afield can explore the nearby famous fishing town of Brixham, Kingswear and Dartmouth via the ferry with their beautiful river views and boat tours as well as the rest of the stunning South Hams including the market town of Totnes and the boating town of Salcombe. Beach 175 yards. Pub and restaurant ½ mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 58 guests.£114From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Newton Abbot, EnglandThe aptly named Moor View with its views of Dartmoor into the far distance is located on the outskirts of Newton Abbot, Devon. Within easy access of not only Newton abbot itself, but Torquay, Teignmouth, Shaldon and Exeter which are all within a short driving distance. Whether visiting the local beaches or the beautiful moors, the property is situated in a great location for both.
As you approach the newly refurbished property there is driveway parking for up to two cars, as well as plenty of free on road parking. Into the property, guests find themselves in the porch area, a very useful space for storing coats and shoes. Just past this area is the fully equipped kitchen and door leading out onto the sunny rear decked and patio area. The cosy living area with seating and TV looks out onto the front patio via a sliding door. A great area for sitting out and enjoying that early morning coffee or late-night glass of wine. One of the bedrooms at the front of the property contains twin zip together single beds and the other bedroom contains a double bed and benefits from French doors leading out onto the rear decked area and access ramp. Lastly, the family shower room benefits from a power shower with jets.
As well as the wonderful places in the immediate surroundings of the bungalow, there are also many more local hot spots within driving distance, or using the nearby public transport via the nearby bus stops and train station. Torquay, Paignton and Brixham making up the famous English Riviera, and the likes of Dartmouth and Kingswear as well as Salcombe being just a few popular places throughout the South Hams.£99From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
