Dog-Friendly Hotels Devon

Gorgeous, thatched 'chocolate box' cottage with indoor pool. Parking. Pet friendly. WiFi. Sampford Courtenay 1 mile.

Town Mills is a historic, Grade II listed former Mill and Manor House situated on the banks of the River Torridge on the outskirts of Great Torrington in North Devon. Built by Lord Rolle in 1823 and made famous as ‘Tarka’s Mill’ in Henry Williamson’s book ‘Tarka The Otter’, Town Mills started life as a Grain Mill and a Saw Mill, both mills being powered by waterwheels. Now, almost 200 years later, Town Mills has been sympathetically converted into seven well-appointed holiday cottages all with their own charm and personality.
From a cosy holiday cottage that sleeps three people, to a larger six-bedroom holiday cottage that sleeps twelve, every cottage benefits from character and charm combined with modern convenience. Located in the beautiful North Devon countryside, Town Mills is ideally situated for visiting the North Devon Coast, Exmoor, travelling The Tarka Trail, or visiting our next-door neighbour, the RHS Gardens at Rosemoor.
Riverside is one of the most popular cottages at Town Mills, partly because of its location and private veranda overlooking the river. This charming two-storey cottage originally formed part of the stable blocks almost 200 years ago. It is a good-sized four-bedroom property. On the ground floor there is a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, and a twin bedroom. Both of these bedrooms have French windows offering easy access to the veranda. With nobody to overlook you, waking up to the views of the river and countryside is a great way to start the day. The main bathroom is also downstairs, and has an over-bath shower, plus toilet and wash basin. Two further twin rooms are located upstairs. A selection of outdoor furniture on the veranda provides the ideal setting for enjoying a little al-fresco dining whilst looking at the local wildlife. You may spot an otter if you’re lucky.
On-site, there is a indoor shared swimming pool which is kept warm between 31-32 degrees, so is suitable for even the smallest guests. The owners offer the opportunity to reserve the pool for your exclusive use, allowing you the chance for a session of family fun, or a quiet moment to relax. There is a games room with a free pool table and a classic table football, along with a dart board and fruit machine. Located by the riverside, but securely fenced, the children’s play area offers picnic bench seating with swings, slide and climbing frame, as well as an elevated playhouse, its the ideal spot to spend a lazy afternoon with a picnic whilst trying to spot an otter or some of the other many local wildlife visitors. For younger guests, there is a kids hideaway where they can escape to. On the opposite side of the Mill there is a garden where you can enjoy a few moments, maybe have a picnic or watch the peacocks as they wander around.
The countryside around Town Mills is dotted with sleepy villages nestled among the hills, while extensive woodlands, traversed by many footpaths, offer the chance to experience the area’s natural beauty. Local attractions include the renowned RHS gardens at Rosemoor (adjacent) and Dartington Crystal, offering a factory tour and visitor centre. Great Torrington is only a mile away with good shopping and amenities, and there is golf at nearby Hartland. Town Mills adjoins Torrington Common which extends to 365 acres, incorporating 20 miles of footpaths. The common is a haven for wildlife. The ‘Big Sheep’ and ‘Milky Way’ theme parks are each less than 10 miles away.
The River Torridge runs downstream to the ancient port of Bideford, still with a working quay offering boat trips to Lundy Island. Just around the corner is the attractive little town of Appledore with its colourful houses and narrow streets. To either side lies Devon’s most spectacular stretch of coastal scenery – a chain of magnificent cliffs and rocky promontories, interspersed here and there by long flat sandy beaches, where the Atlantic breakers roll in to create ideal surfing conditions. There are splendid beaches at Instow and Westward Ho!, the latter bordered by the Royal North Devon Golf Club, and the Northam Nature Reserve. Further west is the supremely picturesque Clovelly, with narrow, cobbled main street descending at a dizzying gradient to the little harbour below. The cathedral city of Exeter can be reached via a delightful drive through lush river valleys.
Town Mills offers very attractive accommodation set in 3 acres of beautiful gardens with streams, waterfalls and the water wheel which is still operational. This superb location makes a wonderful holiday base, especially for families, with sandy beaches on the North Devon coast only 10 miles away. Shop ½ mile.

Neat single storey farm cottage. 130 acre traditional Devon farm. Outdoor swimming pool with paddling pool. Sunbathing terrace. Picnic area. Private enclosed garden. Bideford 2 miles.

Comfortable semi-detached cottage converted from 17th century farmhouse. Beams, sash windows, wood burning stove. En suite bedrooms. Shared use of indoor pool, play area, trampoline, games room. Big traditional farm to walk. Halwell 1 mile.

Ivory Cottage provides accommodation on two floors, on the first floor there are two bedrooms, a double and the second with bunk bed, also the bathroom with bath and shower are situated on the first floor. Downstairs you will find an open plan living/kitchen/dining area with all you need to make your stay a comfortable and convenient one. The kitchen has a washing machine and dishwasher. There is an electric fire and Smart TV in the living room. Outside you can enjoy the shared grounds of this large Devonshire estate including adjacent courtyard, outdoor heated swimming pool, children’s play areas and a clubhouse with Wi-Fi and pool table at cost. The estate offers you the freedom to walk around enjoying the countryside views and abundant wildlife of the South West Coast Path and popular Tarka Trail which provides the unique opportunity to follow a disused railway line allowing you to enjoy some of Devon’s finest river and countryside scenery all within easy reach of the estate.
If you head to the beach to surf or to just relax then Woolacombe offers some of the best expanses of beach in the country it boasts 3 miles of golden sands, great surfing waves and a fantastic coastal footpath where there are numerous walks to be taken. Families can enjoy spending the day by the sea, which is patrolled by lifeguards in the summer, building sandcastles, playing beach games, exploring the rockpools for marine life and making the most of the location for its beautiful sunsets, one of the spectacles regularly enjoyed by locals and surfers out on their boards. There are shops, cafés, restaurants and a great boutique cinema in a local hotel too, all just 2½ miles away Woolacombe really does have something for everyone. Exmoor National Park with its magical night skies in Europe’s first Dark Sky Reserve is just 10 miles away and Lynton and Lynmouth 19 miles to the east with its incredible sea views, rugged cliffs and amazing funicular cliff railway. This opened in 1890 being the highest and steepest totally water powered railway in the world. There are several world-class beaches such as Saunton Sands, Croyde and Westward Ho! – all of which are famous for their surfing qualities, vast stretches of sand and great dunes. The Championship Links golf course at Saunton which is just 7 miles away and fishing is available nearby. There are also many family-oriented places to visit including Exmoor Zoo, Milky Way Adventure Park, The Big Sheep farm-themed park, Watermouth Castle family theme park and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park to name just a few.
Ivory Cottage and Pump Cottage (UK40482) can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.

Huge splendid detached house converted from a barn on a traditional working farm Shared indoor swimming pool, games barn, play area. Farm to wander. Smart and stylish. Halwell 1 mile.

Detached cottage converted from a barn on a traditional Devon working farm. Shared indoor pool, play area, games room and trampoline. Barbecue. En suite bedrooms. Halwell 1 mile.

Converted, 17th century farmhouse. woodburning stove. Four-poster bed. Shared indoor swimming pool, games room and play area. In Halwell.

Beautiful beachside apartment with stunning beach/sea views. Terrace. En suite bedrooms. Shared indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym. Restaurant/bar. In Bigbury-on-Sea.

Unique riverside house in Dartmouth. Fabulous large family property with indoor heated swimming pool, gym, games. Two large river facing balconies with patio furniture and fabulous view. Short walk to restaurants, shops and coffee shops. Parking.