Dog-Friendly Hotels Devon

Fabulous waterside views can be enjoyed from this stunning house which is literally a stone’s throw from the beach - an ideal all year round hideaway. Furnished in a New England style, the well-appointed holiday cottage adjoins another property and is a stylish retreat for family and friends. The grand drawing room at first floor level has French doors opening onto the balcony and is the perfect spot to sit and watch the myriad of boats bobbing in the water or sailing by at high tide. There is also a small kennel for a dog in the courtyard.
Instow is an unspoilt seaside village with large stretches of sandy beaches and dunes, fishermen’s cottages, shops and a good selection of pubs and restaurants specialising in locally caught seafood whilst the local village store and delicatessen is a delight. The area is a must for watersports, sailing enthusiasts and fishermen, whilst walkers and cyclists will enjoy the famous Tarka Trail which passes close by.
Further afield, the rugged North Devon coastline and wonderful surfing beaches of Croyde or Woolacombe are just a short drive away. North Devon is well positioned for visits to Exmoor, Dartmoor and North Cornwall including the local beauty spots of Bucks Mill, Clovelly and Hartland. With so much to explore in this lovely part of North Devon, this is the perfect base for a memorable holiday. Golf is available locally, and Bideford is just 3 miles away, with family attractions including The Big Sheep and The Milky Way adventure parks. There is an excellent choice of restaurants within a 5-minute walk. Shop 30 yards, pub 250 yards.

The 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.

As you enter the recently renovated Harbour Retreat, you find yourself in the downstairs hallway. The fully equipped kitchen is straight ahead and the open bright and airy living/dining area is to your right. The living/dining area leads out onto the pleasant enclosed rear garden via a sliding door, with decked area, hot tub and BBQ as well as part lawn with shrubs; a great area to sit out and enjoy the last of the sun after a long day at the beach! Upstairs is the family walk-in shower room and two bedrooms. One of the bedrooms benefits from a kingsize bed, the second bedroom is a double room but also has a pull out single bed, handy for if friends come to stay. The third bedroom contains bunk beds and is a great children’s room.
The property is situated just around the corner from Paignton Harbour where there are plenty of restaurants and bars to visit. There is also a beautiful small cove named ’fairy cove’ just a minutes walk towards the harbour and large park, and coastal walks at your very doorstep. Whether its spending a day locally or venturing slightly out to see what the beautiful English Riviera has to offer, Harbour retreat is a great place to start! Beach 5-minute walk.

Elizabeth House is quietly situated in the outskirts of the pretty village of Bampton on the edge of the Exmoor National Park. This holiday home is perfect for guests looking to enjoy the peace and quiet of a Devon beauty spot. Upon entering the property, guests will find the spacious living room where they can relax in front of the electric fire watching your favourite movie on the Freeview Smart TV. The open plan kitchen/dining room is fully equipped with high-end appliances and modern units, whilst the dining table provides a great space to enjoy a family meal. Outside guests will enjoy the private enclosed garden with outdoor seating, a lovely spot for relaxing in the sunshine. Heading upstairs to the first floor where there is a double room and a single room. On the second floor is the spacious master bedroom which has a double bed and an en-suite shower room, the family bathroom is also on the second floor.
The local scenery is beautiful and there are many walks from the doorstep. Exmoor and Wimbleball Lake are close by for walking, cycling, fly fishing, horse riding and a wide variety of water sports. Bampton has a wide range of amenities with butchers, bakers, greengrocer, three pubs, restaurants and cafés, two convenience stores, two antique shops and a children’s play park. While great pubs, restaurants and delicious local food also available in Dulverton. This is a fantastic location for exploring many villages and local sites especially on Exmoor; Dunkery Beacon, Porlock, Landacre and Dulverton. There are several National Trust stately homes and gardens within easy reach, including Knightshayes Court, a striking gothic mansion with extensive grounds. The large town of Tiverton is just 4 miles away and offers some interesting places in amongst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, including Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life, which is one of the largest social history museums in the South West. The rolling wild green hills of Exmoor are nearby, where you may find stags, streams and breathtaking scenery, along with the town of Dulverton and Dunster village. Exeter and Taunton are a short 35-minute drive away offering shops, theatres and restaurants, or visit the beaches of North Devon and even the Jurassic Coast. This is a perfect base for touring rural inland Devon, often missed by tourists heading for the coast. With lots of day out opportunities from your doorstep, make Elizabeth House the base for your next Mid Devon holiday.

Plum Tree Cottage is a charming property set in a wonderful village location, yet just 3 miles from the bustling town of Sherborne. The cottage is just perfect for families or friends to enjoy some quality time together in peaceful surroundings. The cottage offers perfect staycation accommodation, with its cosy living room with an open fire; perfect to relax on cooler evenings. There is a large, social, open-plan kitchen/dining room, the ideal space to catch up, relax or rustle up supper. Upstairs, its four bedrooms are spacious, with three kingsize rooms and a separate bedroom annexe with twin beds.
Surrounded by stunning Dorset countryside this is a walker’s haven, with wonderful walks right from the door, perfect for guests seeking space and fresh air. Sherborne is a must-visit during your stay with a stunning range of independent boutique shops, pubs and places to eat, along with a supermarket and the stunning Abbey. If you are searching for a rainy day excursion, then head to the Haynes Motor Museum, just 9 miles away, or the Fleet Air Arm Museum a little over 6 miles away. When the weather is kind, why not head to the coast and explore the natural beauty of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with coves, sandy beaches, harbour towns and villages, and some great places to eat along the way? We are certain that the charm of Plum Tree Cottage will have you longing to return again and again.

North Barn is a luxurious, detached barn conversion with four immaculate bedrooms, accommodating up to eight guests in total. No attention to detail has been forgotten, it is a truly idyllic holiday home retreat. Walk in from the private garden, straight into the hallway which leads to the homely, light and spacious open plan living space, which is attractively furnished with plenty of space for families or a group of friends. The kitchen has sleek grey units with ample preparation and storage space, and is fully equipped with a range of integrated appliances. The large island in the centre of the kitchen is a great spot to catch-up over coffee, and the large dining table is the perfect sociable area for a celebratory meal where you can entertain your guests and toast to the good times that lie ahead. The spacious living area has a 55" Smart TV and two large sofas. Perfect to relax in after a busy day exploring this part of Devon.
Upstairs, the bedrooms and landing have beautiful features, including wooden beams, sky lights, a glass balustrade staircase and high ceilings. There is one cosy twin bedroom and one standard double bedroom which have shared use of the family bathroom. There are also two spacious kingsize bedrooms which each have their own contemporary en-suite shower room. Each of the bedrooms are furnished with a Smart TV, built-in wardrobes and bedside tables with lamps.
This first-rate home-away-from-home offers splendid outdoor spaces, including a patio at the front of the property with an outdoor picnic bench and parasol. There is also an enclosed lawned garden at the back of the property. The patio area is a lovely spot in the evenings to enjoy the sun setting with a glass of your favourite tipple in hand.
North Barn is an absolute delight and there is also the option to book South Barn (ref BCSBARN), which is a luxurious three-bedroom property located on the other side of the courtyard area, together they can accommodate a total of 14 guests.
This beautiful holiday home benefits from lovely countryside walks close by on Dartmoor and Exmoor, and cyclists and walkers are well catered for in the area with the famous Tarka Trail within easy reach as well as The Granite Way. The Tarka Train Line is a great alternative to a day driving, catch this local line at Eggesford Junction and head up to the coast or to the cathedral city of Exeter.
Iddesleigh, Hatherleigh and Winkleigh are just a short drive away and offer shops and pubs. The village of Iddesleigh, which is a 5-minute drive away, is known as War Horse Country as this is where Michael Morpurgo wrote the novel ’War Horse’. You will also be within easy reach of a riding stable, coarse fishing at Stafford Moor and War Horse Valley Farm Park, and slightly further afield are RHS Rosemoor Gardens, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way.
The stunning surfing beaches of the North Devon and North Cornwall coastline are an easy drive away for a day out, with sandy beaches and sheltered coves to explore including Bude, Saunton Sands, Croyde and Westward Ho! Discover the magnificent points of High Willhays and Yes Tor at Dartmoor National Park, where you can enjoy a scenic hike to the summit for unrivaled views, before embarking on an exhilarating outdoor adventure of canoeing or climbing with Adventure Okehampton. A visit to Castle Drogo is also not to be missed, an extraordinary castle with fantastic gardens, a shop and a restaurant with the moors as the backdrop.

A charming, character cottage situated in an elevated position with roof top views to Snapes and South Pool. The property is comfortably furnished, well equipped and has a pretty, child friendly garden. There’s also a Juliet balcony but this is for decorative purposes only. There is off road parking for two cars and a local convenience store is a 2-minute walk away.

Lemon Cottage is a fantastic 2021 refurbished self-catering holiday property nearby to the owner’s property, in the village of Bickington. Bickington is a village and civil parish in the Teignbridge district of Devon, England, on the east edge of the Dartmoor National Park. The village is about five miles west of Newton Abbot, on the River Lemon. The cottage is also just a 5-minute drive away from the nearby town of Ashburton, with its fantastic local antique shops, restaurants & bakery. In addition, Lemon Cottage is a 10-minute drive from Dartmoor and the famous Haytor Rock, a great day out for walking/hiking with a picnic and taking in the natural beauty and wildlife.

As you enter Lemon Cottage, there is a handy area for your coats and shoes along with dog beds for those four-legged friends. There is also a wet room by the front door, perfect for rinsing down after a day on the beach, or cleaning up mucky paws. Through the entrance hallway and into the fitted kitchen with breakfast bar overlooking the living/dining area. The living/dining area benefits from a cosy wood-burner to sit in front of playing board games, and has French doors which open out onto the rear garden. The rear garden is mainly lawned, but also has a small patio area, partially under cover with seating to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening or a fresh morning coffee. The rear garden boasts a hot tub, absolutely perfect for unwinding after a long day!

The first floor of Lemon Cottage is where the main bathroom is located, with bath & shower over as well as large double sink. Next to the bathroom is a double bedroom. Onto the second floor, and there are a further two bedrooms, a small twin room and a second double bedroom. All in all, Lemon Cottage is a beautifully cosy cottage with all the facilities you could want for a great holiday.

As you enter Lyndoch through the front door you feel immediately at home. The warm tones and decoration really make this property feel like a home away from home. Directly in front of you is the kitchen area, fully equipped with all you could need for a comfortable stay. This leads into the conservatory with an eight seater extending dining table and sofa area too. From here there are doors leading out onto the rear patio with seating making this area a lovely social space. Up the garden steps leads you to another patio area with garden furniture and far reaching views over the estuary. Back into the dining area and this leads into the living room. A really lovely area for relaxing in front of the open fire on one of the comfortable sofas after a long day exploring. The beautiful bay window with seating, looks out across the estuary, no better place to sit and enjoy a morning coffee. This entrance floor also benefits from a separate toilet. Down a set of stairs in the hallway leads to the lower ground floor bedroom which contains a kingsize bed, an en-suite shower room and doors leading out onto a small patio area with seating at the front of the house.
The first floor is where the remaining three bedrooms and family bathroom are located. Facing the front of the property with estuary views is a kingsize bedroom with double wardrobes and TV. Overlooking the rear landscaped garden are another two bedrooms, one with a double bed and wardrobe storage and one with a double bed and additional single ’top bunk’ like bed accessed via a small ladder, a perfect children’s room.
The property as a whole makes for a wonderful holiday accommodation and is situated in a great location for accessing all that Salcombe has to offer. Whether you are looking for a family getaway, having a get together with friends or a special occasion, Lyndoch will make a great base to start!