Dog-Friendly Lodges Devon
The delightful county of Devon in the UK’s Southwest showcases scenic natural wonders, delicious local produce and dog-friendly lodges. 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 lodges for your idyllic short break with your furry best friend.
Torquay, EnglandBelow Deck is a spacious one-bedroom apartment located on the lower ground floor of the owner’s home. Based in a quiet residential part of Torquay, although conveniently just a 10-minute walk into town or an 18-minute walk to the beach, marina and the English Riviera’s coastline.
The apartment is furnished to a very high standard, and the galley kitchen is well equipped with quality kitchenware and appliances. The large living/dining room is the perfect space to read a book in front of the cosy glows of the wood burner or enjoy a film on the Smart TV. There’s also a handy study area here in case you should need to get any urgent emails done whilst away. There is a pretty enclosed patio area at the front entrance secured by a gate with outdoor seating; the perfect spot to enjoy a refreshing glass of something after a busy day exploring Torbay. As the evening draws to a close, discover the stylish super kingsized bedroom which leads off the living room, and there’s an adjacent shower room with luxurious floor to ceiling tiles and contemporary fittings.
This beautiful holiday home is just a short walk to the town centre and seafront, where you will find an array of shops, restaurants and independent cafés serving excellent coffee and fresh local fare. Many attractions are nearby, including Kent’s Cavern, Babbacombe Model Village, Bygones and Torquay Museum.
View the coast from a different perspective by enjoying a scenic ferry crossing to the neighbouring towns of Paignton and Brixham, or by taking a fishing trip. For those who like to keep their feet on firm ground, the South West Coast Path with its fantastic scenery is within walking distance. When the sun sets over the English Riviera, choose from an eclectic mix of restaurants showcasing the finest in West Country dining. Many offer wonderful sea views and provide the perfect setting to end your day. If you are still looking for some evening entertainment, then Torquay is proudly home to three theatres offering a variety of local and touring productions throughout the year.£56From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Dartmouth, EnglandThis superb apartment, set over two floors, comes as part of the Grade II listed, former Dartmouth Pottery, and sits just outside of the beautiful town centre. Exuding style and character, you will adore this holiday home, which is perfectly placed for touring the idyllic South Hams.
The entrance hall that welcomes you is an uplifting, bright area, enhanced by a stunning exposed stone wall. Step into the gloriously bright dual aspect living area, with a welcoming open-plan layout improved by stunning oak furnishings and offering a Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker so you can kick back and relax in style. The kitchen is slick and well appointed. To find the main bedroom at the property, take the stairs to the lower ground floor, which reveals a delightful kingsize bed, the room also benefits from a fabulous en-suite shower room for your convenience. On the ground floor, up three steps, there is also a modern bathroom where you can enjoy a relaxing soak after enjoying one of the many glorious walking and cycling paths in the area. Just to the front of the property, you will find a bench and a romantic table for two, where you can take your morning coffee and soak up the sun for a while.
Walkers and cyclists will find many scenic paths and trails from the doorstep of the property. A short walk can also take you into the centre of the beautiful town of Dartmouth, this riverside spot comes bursting with first-rate restaurants to enjoy, while also offering galleries, festivals, events and a picturesque waterfront to admire. The South West Coastal Path will guide you through magnificent scenery suitable for dog walking. In both directions you will find a series of fabulous spots to enjoy the coastal vista from. Discover the heavenly South Devon from this marvellous duplex apartment.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fluxton, England
4.75These two 16th-century barn conversions, two of three, are situated in the grounds of the owner’s home. They were once stables of the Mayor of Exeter, then became a workshop, and now are two delightful holiday cottages. Both are decorated and furnished uniquely and offer an ideal base from which to explore East Devon. Situated in the picturesque hamlet of Fluxton, nestled at the foot of rolling hills which ascend from the River Otter, located 2 miles from Ottery St Mary and 5 miles from Sidmouth.
The area is dominated by lush green hills, wooded valleys and the dramatic Jurassic Coast. An ideal location to walk the Jurassic Coastline, taking in Beer, Sidmouth and Seaton. There are plenty of activities all within easy reach, including cycling, horse riding, birdwatching and many National Trust properties. Exeter’s 2000 year old history is reflected in its heritage attractions, such as the Gothic St Peter’s Cathedral and the Roman city wall. Explore beneath the city’s streets at Exeter’s underground passages, which were originally built to bring fresh water into the city in the medieval times. Find out more about Exeter’s fascinating history on one of the free Red Coat Guided Tours. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£54From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hartland, England 5.00Peacefully located within glorious countryside just 3 miles from the breathtaking North Devon Coast, Bramble, Hawthorn and Tamarisk cottages offer the perfect holiday choice for couples, family and friends holidaying with their furry friends at any time of year. Located on the owner’s farm with horses, donkeys, sheep and chickens within the Hartland Peninsula, it is the ideal base to explore this unspoilt area of North Devon. These three delightful cottages are beautifully presented with glorious country views towards the coast and Lundy Island. The village of Hartland lies a short distance away and offers a post office, café, two well-stocked shops for provisions, a fish & chip shop and a choice of three popular dog-friendly pubs serving food. The area has a great deal to offer with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Sites of Special Scientific Interest on your doorstep, along with Hartland Quay, Hartland Abbey and the lighthouse at Hartland Point. English Heritage Coastline can be accessed from a maze of footpaths within a mile of your doorstep. The nearby beaches and coves are a treat to explore and keen surfers and beach lovers have an abundant choice of far-reaching sandy beaches in the area, with Bude and Westward Ho! within easy driving distance. There is even the added benefit of an outdoor washing point at the properties, perfect for sandy dogs, and the choice of two fields to safely exercise your dog off lead. Fishing, watersports and sailing at nearby Tamar Lakes. Golf, riding and cycling on the Tarka Trail all close by. The fishing villages of Clovelly and Bucks Mills are within an easy drive or walking distance for keen walkers along the National Trust coastal paths. Lundy Island trips by helicopter or boat can be taken from Bideford, a historic port and market town which offers a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. Shops, pubs and restaurant 1 mile.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hartland, England 5.00Set within a quiet wooded valley on the edge of the remote village of Hartland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this converted shippen (barn), has been completed to a very good standard with a well-equipped kitchen and a delightful cosy interior, making this a romantic holiday retreat.
Approached by a steep, narrow lane, Thimble Cottage stands detached within it’s own grounds with an orchard and garden overlooking the river valley below.
This is a remote and wild area yet which has much to offer with a rugged heritage coastline, breathtaking cliff top coastal walks, Hartland Quay, the beautiful gardens at Docton Mill and Hartland Abbey. The popular village of Clovelly with it’s quaint cobbled streets and picturesque harbour, can be reached easily.
There are lots of local walks and footpaths close by, the village has three pubs and a renowned restaurant just a short walk away. The nearest supermarkets are 13 miles away in Bideford and Bude, but the local shops in the village are well stocked. Just a ¼ mile away is a post office, village store, café, fish and chip shop, vet, doctors surgery, a pottery and art galleries.
The property welcomes pets and the owners provide a doggy welcome pack. The coastline, 2½ miles away, is rocky with sandy areas depending on the tide. For large sandy beaches, visit Instow and Bude, about 15 miles away. Beach 2½ miles. Shops, pubs and restaurants ¼ mile.£52From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Plymouth, England 5.00This first-floor studio apartment offers city views. There is a lounge with a double sofa bed, TV and dining area, separated by a kitchenette complete with a dishwasher. There is also a communal laundry room at Elliot Terrace. There is a double bed in the sleeping area and a small fully tiled bathroom with a shower. Well behaved dogs are welcome in this apartment at an additional charge. This apartment can sleep up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Heybrook Bay, England 4.00The Ravine is a contemporary and stylish annexe, boasting spacious open-plan living and a balcony with seating, perfect for enjoying views of the sea and surrounding countryside after a day exploring the beautiful landscape on one of the many coastal walks opposite. Just half an hour’s coast path walk leads to Bovisand, a beach designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You can also discover the sights of Wembury, a wildlife haven with nesting sea birds and an array of marine plants and animals. Shop 1 mile, pub 100 yards.£46From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bradworthy, England 5.00This beautiful detached, single-storey barn conversion rests on the outskirts of Bradworthy, Devon. Pet-friendly. Open-plan. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Bude 8.6 miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torquay, EnglandThis ground floor apartment has a lounge with a double sofa bed, TV and dining area. There is a well-equipped kitchen with washing machine. There is a double bedroom and a fully tiled bathroom with a shower over the bath. This apartment can sleep up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Well behaved dogs are welcome in this apartment at an additional charge.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hartland, EnglandHartland Holiday Barns are located in the perfect place to enjoy the peace of rural life but are just a short drive to stunning North Devon coastal villages such as Hartland and Clovelly, and slightly further to the broad sandy beaches in Bude, Cornwall. Being situated in one of North Devon’s finest rural and coastal areas, overlooking the meadows, these three barn conversions (refs UK12106, UK12107 and UK12108) are popular with those who enjoy walking holidays, want to relax and recharge their batteries, and those who wish to bring a four legged friend. With high vaulted ceilings and oak floors throughout, these impressive barns have been given contemporary interiors crafted from eco-friendly, and where possible, sustainable materials without compromising on comfort or modern facilities. Relax with your morning coffee on your courtyard seating area, or why not enjoy a barbecue in the shared area surrounded by a herb garden. Additional shared facilities include a large meadow, perfect for walking the dog or leisurely picnics.
The owner’s private smallholding adjacent includes a large organic vegetable plot and greenhouse, chickens, geese, ducks, cats and a dog. They have instituted a rolling management of hedges to encourage all kinds of wildlife and have positioned owl, bat, bird and nature boxes. They have also created covered shelters and small ponds for amphibians around the shared meadow. Guests are encouraged to use the owl observatory to enjoy the local wildlife and take advantage of the sunsets and dark skies to star gaze on clear evenings.
There are many lovely coastal villages to explore including nearby Bucks Mills, Peppercombe, Clovelly, with its donkey transport, and Hartland. Just a short drive from the secluded, dog friendly, sand and shingle beach in the tiny clifftop hamlet of Bucks Mills, one of the most beautiful villages in North Devon, a secluded hidden gem with pretty white washed cottages speckled along a wooded valley at the end of a no through road. Storage for cycles, surfboards and kayaks, and access to an outdoor water supply and a drying area, are provided at the properties to help those looking for more active holiday pursuits.
The pretty village of Woolfardisworthy (Woolsery) is just 2 miles away and has a well stocked village store and post office for your daily essentials. There is also a popular village inn and adjacent fish and chip shop which serves delicious home cooked food, perfect for an evening out or an evening in with fish and chips. The beach at Westward Ho! is just 13 miles away and is renowned for its beauty. It has 2 miles of sandy beach known as the Golden Bay and is popular with surfers. Nearby Bideford has restaurants and town amenities, along with boat trips to Lundy Island, or hire a bike and explore the Tarka Trail. RHS Rosemoor Gardens, Docton Mill and Hartland Quay are well worth a visit, along with many pretty fishing villages to explore including nearby Instow and Appledore. Beach 2½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 6 guests.£96From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
