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The Dartmouth Hotel

Spa hotel & golf resort in South Devon

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Overview

Nestled in 225 acres of South Devon countryside in Blackawton, close to the historic navel town of Dartmouth, dog-friendly Dartmouth Hotel & Spa presents a picturesque escape for those seeking the serene beauty of the countryside. Its prime location offers an idyllic setting, surrounded by the breathtaking Dartmoor National Park and the tranquil waters of the River Dart. Perfect for a dog-friendly holiday, this stunning backdrop provides an endless playground for outdoor enthusiasts and their canine companions. With miles of walking trails that meander through verdant forests and along scenic riverbanks and pet-friendly beaches that will delight furry friends. Whether you're looking to explore the natural beauty of the South Hams coastline or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the town of Dartmouth, this hotel serves as the perfect base for all your adventures.

Stepping into the Dartmouth Hotel & Spa is like taking a step back in time, yet with all the modern comforts seamlessly woven into its fabric. Originally established as a country retreat, it maintains a cosy homely atmosphere that makes every guest feel special. The property, with its elegantly appointed bedrooms and cottages in the grounds, exudes a classic charm that complements its surroundings. Attention to detail is evident in every corner, from the tastefully decorated interiors to the warm, welcoming service, ensuring a relaxing stay.

The hotel offers an array of facilities with its spa, a sanctuary of wellness offering a wide range of treatments to pamper both body and soul plus an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and gym. For golf loving dog owners there's an 18-hole championship golf course. Guests can also unwind in the stylish bar, savouring locally sourced beverages while soaking in views of the stunning landscape. The hotel's expansive gardens invite leisurely strolls with your four legged friend in tow, while the on-site restaurant serves up exquisite dishes that highlight the best of Devon's seasonal produce.

What Your Dog Can Expect At This Dog-Friendly Hotel

Understanding that dogs are part of the family, the Dartmouth Hotel & Spa offers a warm welcome to four-legged guests. Many of the dog-friendly bedrooms are on the ground floor - perfect for late night and early morning strolls with dog bed and bowls provided ensuring they feel right at home. And with its fabulous gardens, coastal walks, pet-friendly beaches close by, the Dartmouth Hotel & Spa promises a memorable getaway for you and your furry friend.

Dartmouth Green Cottages

Book you stay at one of the hotel's dog-friendly cottages at this link.

Dartmouth Green is a stunning development of properties in an idyllic setting at The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf and Spa. All holiday guests at Dartmouth Green benefit from free use of the Dartmouth Spa facilities (including indoor swimming pool and gymnasium) and reduced green fees on the golf course.

The luxury cottages can sleep up to six people, with 3 en-suite double bedrooms, including master bedroom. All the self-catering cottages offer a spacious and sunny living space with contemporary, modern and tastefully furnished living room and elegantly designed kitchen with cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwashers, washing machine, and microwave. French doors lead out to the South West facing terrace area overlooking the central courtyard.

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Highlights

  • Indoor pool, hot tub, steam room and gym
  • Spa treatments available
  • 18-hole Championship golf course, awarded one of the UK's best by Today's Golfer

Pooch perks

  • 250 acres of stunning grounds
  • Dog bed, bowl and treats are provided
  • Choice of beaches nearby

Bow wow factor

The hotel offers a perfect setting for a dog-friendly escape with lovely grounds, country strolls along the West Coast path and beaches galore for sandy paws.


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Canine Country Break
£111 per night £55.50 pppn
Date changes & cancel 48hrs before check-in unless stated
Price varies with room & dates. Weekend supplements may apply

Package includes:

  • Complimentary welcome drink on arrival (house wine/local beer/tea or coffee)
  • Dinner on one evening (value £29.95 pp, supplements apply to some dishes)
  • 10% of pre booked spa treatments
  • Full use of the spa facilities during your stay
  • Full breakfast for two daily
  • Dine on an additional evening and receive a complimentary bottle of house wine (minimum 2 courses, to include a main)
  • Dogs stay free of charge and guests have access to PawSquad 24hour complimentary vet line throughout their stay
PetsPyjamas customers save up to £70 extra on every stay!
  • YOUR DOG STAYS FREE when you book with PetsPyjamas saving you up to £50
  • Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20

Select your room type:

Double

Well-equipped with stylish and comfortable furnishings, Double rooms offer plenty of space and storage. Get a great night's sleep in the soft and comfortable Vi-spring beds. 

Facilities include:

  • Double bed
  • En-suite bathroom with either walk-in shower or shower over bath
  • TV
  • Free WiFi throughout the hotel
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
£111 per night £55.50 pppn

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Twin

Well-equipped with stylish and comfortable furnishings, Twin rooms offer plenty of space and storage. Get a great night's sleep in the soft and comfortable Vi-spring beds. 

Facilities include:

  • Twin single beds
  • En-suite bathroom with either walk-in shower or shower over bath
  • TV
  • Free WiFi throughout the hotel
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
£111 per night £55.50 pppn

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Bed and Breakfast
£133 per night £66.50 pppn
Date changes & cancel 48hrs before check-in unless stated
Price varies with room & dates. Weekend supplements may apply

Package includes:

  • Full English breakfast daily
  • Your pooch is complimentary along with access to PawSquad 24hour complimentary vet line 
PetsPyjamas customers save up to £70 extra on every stay!
  • YOUR DOG STAYS FREE when you book with PetsPyjamas saving you up to £50
  • Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20

Select your room type:

Double

Well-equipped with stylish and comfortable furnishings, Double rooms offer plenty of space and storage. Get a great night's sleep in the soft and comfortable Vi-spring beds. 

Facilities include:

  • Double bed
  • En-suite bathroom with either walk-in shower or shower over bath
  • TV
  • Free WiFi throughout the hotel
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
£133 per night £66.50 pppn

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Dog friendly
Twin

Well-equipped with stylish and comfortable furnishings, Twin rooms offer plenty of space and storage. Get a great night's sleep in the soft and comfortable Vi-spring beds. 

Facilities include:

  • Twin single beds
  • En-suite bathroom with either walk-in shower or shower over bath
  • TV
  • Free WiFi throughout the hotel
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
£133 per night £66.50 pppn

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Dog friendly


Dine with Your Dog

You can dine with your dog in the bar area of the hotel. Head chef Ricci Smith, a Devonian himself, has a passion for cooking and uses locally sourced ingredients to create great dishes. The Dartmouth smoke house provides all smoked food, bread is baked on the premises, beef locally sourced from Dunterton farm and fish from Dartmouth fishmongers, with fruit and vegetables from a local supplier in Totnes. House favourites include Dartmoor bred sirloin steak and spicy Devonshire beef chilli. Afternoon tea and a Sunday Carvery are also recommended. If you would prefer to dine in the Bistro you can leave your dog for a well earned rest in the room.



Need to know

This hotel has tennis facility
Tennis
This hotel has health spa facility
Health Spa
This hotel has indoor pool facility
Indoor Pool
This hotel has WiFi connection facility
WiFi Connection
This hotel has Accessible rooms facility
Accessible Rooms
This hotel has children welcome facility
Children Welcome
This hotel has Car charging on-site facility
Car Charging On-site

The Dartmouth Hotel Reviews


Nr. Dartmouth, Devon, TQ9 7DE

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The Dartmouth Hotel

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Couple of non-golfers staying for 2 nights in August

Anon, stayed: August 2021

We stayed in a double room overlooking the putting green for a couple of nights in August. As non-golfers we chose the hotel for proximity to lovely Dartmouth and the glorious Blackpool Sands, each of which are 10min drive away.
We ate in the restaurant on our first night. There was plenty of choice on the menu, staff were attentive, and service was good. However the food was underwhelming and we chose to eat elsewhere on our second night.
Breakfast was also disappointing, with little choice for cooked breakfast, narrow selection of fruits/cereals, and poor coffee.
We greatly enjoyed the spa. It offers a good range of well maintained facilities, and was easy to use.
Overall, the hotel felt a little understaffed, which may be a result of a more industry-wide problem coming out of the pandemic. This meant that we were waiting around slightly longer than we would have liked at various times during our stay.
On out next visit to this lovely part of Devon, we will likely opt for a different hotel.



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Dated over priced

Michelle, West Sussex, stayed: July 2021

I do not recommend this hotel I would not even give it 3 star rating.on arrival we were not asked if we needed any help with luggage we then had to walk though the restaurant to reach out hotel room. Room very dated , bathroom had a broken sink plus broken floor tiles on the floor. They advised our room would be cleaned after our second night. When we returned from a day out room was touched plus our dirty goals were still left. The restaurant is ok and good value for money plus staff work very hard when they are very short staffed. Over priced rubbish hotel. I have stayed in travel lodge better than this hotel.



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Great Team, Good food

Samantha R, West Midlands, stayed: July 2021

This is a golfers hotel with groups of golfers staying at the hotel. We are not golfers but still had a lovely stay. Food is very good, obviously the hotel must have a very competent chef as all the food we had was lovely including breakfast. As it is a golf hotel the location is not within walking distance of Dartmouth town so you need a car to drive. Taxis in Dartmouth are not good so if you are using one to get down to the town then make sure you book a return trip. Our hotel room was good. The staff are excellent and it seemed from the communication we saw from the manager he/she drives a great culture in the hotel whereby staff are extremely customer ficused. I would recommend the boat trip to see agatha christies house from the town. A good 2 days away and would recommend



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Map & Directions

Address

Blackawton
Nr. Dartmouth
Devon
TQ9 7DE


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Location & Local Attractions

Start your day with a serene walk from dog-friendly Dartmouth Castle to Little Dartmouth on the South West Coast path or one of the many walks from the door. Or venture out to some of the area's most stunning beaches close by including Castle Cove and Sugary Cove where four legged friends are welcome all year round and where your pooch can enjoy frolicking on the beach and splashing in the sea. Also visit Slapton Sands which also welcomes dogs year round.  For those seeking a unique experience, hop aboard one of the local dog-friendly boats or the nostalgic steam train  - The Dartmouth Steam Railway and River boat company - providing both you and your pet with breathtaking views of the South Devon coast and countryside. Additionally, the region is dotted with dog-friendly pubs and eateries, ensuring that you and your companion can relax and refuel together after a day full of exploration. Whether it's the tranquillity of nature, the excitement of new adventures, or simply unwinding in a welcoming environment, the Dartmouth Hotel and Spa and its surroundings offer the ultimate retreat for dog owners.



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