Dog-Friendly Holidays 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.
Southleigh, EnglandBig detached house on a large farm. Smart and stylish. Optional outdoor activities. Hot tub. Play area. Paddock for games. Beer 5 miles.£351From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Hartland, EnglandThese two lovely properties are situated in the village of Cranford, just a short drive from the secluded, dog friendly, sand and shingle beach in the tiny cliff top hamlet of Bucks Mills, one of the most beautiful villages in North Devon. This secluded, hidden gem, with pretty white washed cottages speckled along a wooded valley at the end of a no-through road, makes the perfect location for a holiday all year round. The owner lives nearby and is on hand should you need advice or assistance during your stay.
Cranford House (ref UK10938) has a large, living/dining/sun room, which is really the heart of this wonderful property. Sit back and relax in front of the cosy wood burner, or gather in the evening for a pre-dinner glass of something chilled as you recount your stories of the days adventure. The large kitchen will surely be a hit with the family chef, so you can rustle up something tasty and sit down to an evening meal surrounded by your loved ones. The games room houses a pool table, which will be sure to keep everyone entertained with a little family friendly competition.
The Old Coach House (ref UK11507) is a detached barn conversion with a cosy open plan living space on the first floor and two lovely bedrooms on the ground floor. This upside-down design makes a great base for couples and families looking to escape to Devon’s picturesque countryside. A fully enclosed garden can be found beside the property and is ideal for an al fresco supper. Both properties also have use of a 2-acre field just across the lane, ideal for summertime picnics and walks with your four-legged friends.
There is something for everyone in this stunning location with birdwatching, fishing, horse riding, golf, surfing and sailing close by. The nearby coastal path leads you to the popular fishing village of Clovelly and the unspoilt beach at Peppercombe, or if you are feeling energetic you can walk all the way to Westward Ho!. A village store and post office are just 1 mile away for your daily essentials and the popular village inn at Woolsery and adjacent fish and chip shop make for a perfect evening out or in. Nearby Bideford has restaurants and town amenities along with boat trips to Lundy Island, or why not 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. For family fun, the North Devon Wake Park, Ultimate Adventure, Big Sheep and Milky Way Adventure parks are a must. Beach 10 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 1¼ miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 16 guests.£132From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hartland, EnglandThese two lovely properties are situated in the village of Cranford, just a short drive from the secluded, dog friendly, sand and shingle beach in the tiny cliff top hamlet of Bucks Mills, one of the most beautiful villages in North Devon. This secluded, hidden gem, with pretty white washed cottages speckled along a wooded valley at the end of a no-through road, makes the perfect location for a holiday all year round. The owner lives nearby and is on hand should you need advice or assistance during your stay.
The Old Coach House (ref UK11507) is a detached barn conversion with a cosy open plan living space on the first floor and two lovely bedrooms on the ground floor. This upside-down design makes a great base for couples and families looking to escape to Devon’s picturesque countryside. A fully enclosed garden can be found beside the property and is ideal for an al fresco supper. Both properties also have use of a 2-acre field just across the lane, ideal for summertime picnics and walks with your four-legged friends.
Cranford House (ref UK110938) has a large, living/dining/sun room, which is really the heart of this wonderful property. Sit back and relax in front of the cosy wood burner, or gather in the evening for a pre-dinner glass of something chilled as you recount your stories of the days adventure. The large kitchen will surely be a hit with the family chef, so you can rustle up something tasty and sit down to an evening meal surrounded by your loved ones. The games room houses a pool table, which will be sure to keep everyone entertained with a little family friendly competition.
There is something for everyone in this stunning location with birdwatching, fishing, horse riding, golf, surfing and sailing close by. The nearby coastal path leads you to the popular fishing village of Clovelly and the unspoilt beach at Peppercombe, or if you are feeling energetic you can walk all the way to Westward Ho!. A village store and post office are just 1 mile away for your daily essentials and the popular village inn at Woolsery and adjacent fish and chip shop make for a perfect evening out or in. Nearby Bideford has restaurants and town amenities along with boat trips to Lundy Island, or why not 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. For family fun, the North Devon Wake Park, Ultimate Adventure, Big Sheep and Milky Way Adventure parks are a must. Beach 10 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 1¼ miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 16 guests.£62From 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.£106From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Plymouth, EnglandBeautifully situated, this iconic group of listed apartments (refs UKC90, UKC91 and UKC92) have been imaginatively designed using limestone and granite. The Grade I* listed Royal William Yard Harbour was once the Royal Naval victualling yard, which is now a range of luxury apartments, brought alive with bistros, cafés, art galleries and museums. These beautiful architectural apartments have timber roof beams, steel lintels and arched windows. They offer contemporary living with sleek style and home from home essentials provided. The location is perfect for both business and for enjoying the wonderful waterfront city of Plymouth. The Royal William Yard is a popular place in Plymouth with a wide choice of fabulous restaurants on your doorstep, offering quiet surroundings, a great ambience and wonderful views. Shop ½ mile, pub 100 yards and restaurant 550 yards.
Number Ten Clarence (UKC90), Number Six Mills Bakery (UKC91) and Number Fifteen Mills Bakery (UKC92) can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.£149From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandThe Pink House is a luxurious holiday home, renovated in 2020 and set within Branscombe, which is one of the prettiest villages on the East Devon coast, with a cluster of thatched and stone cottages nestled alongside a narrow lane at the bottom of a wooded valley. Less than a 10 minute easy walk to the beach, boasting a private hot tub, underfloor heating downstairs and four en-suite bedrooms, The Pink House is the ultimate luxurious coastal retreat boasting homeliness and charm which can be felt upon approaching the property, and this continues to the inside.
On entering, guests will love the contemporary open plan living, dining and kitchen areas which are spacious and full of light with a set of bi-fold doors opening out into the garden. The kitchen has everything you need including a Rangemaster electric oven with an induction hob, a built-in microwave, American fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a Nespresso coffee machine. The dining area is a great space to enjoy a family meal and after a fun-filled day exploring East Devon, you can kick back on the plush sofas in the living area, relax in front of the wood burner and the watch your favourite movie on the Smart TV with a Sonos sound system. If you don’t feel like cooking, then why not dine in the popular Masons Arms pub next door which serves delicious meals? Stepping outside the property, there is plenty of outdoor seating, a private 5-seater hot tub and a utility room which has a washing machine and sink.
The first of the bedrooms is located on the ground floor with a kingsize zip and link bed which can be split into 2ft6 single beds on request at the time of booking. This room has an en-suite shower room. On the first floor, you will find the other three en-suite bedrooms, two kingsize and one superkingsize with zip and link beds which can be split into 3ft singles on request.
Branscombe boasts a beautiful pebbly beach which is a natural sun trap, and a beautiful coastal path on the Jurassic Coast, just waiting to be explored. The one hour cliffside walk from Branscombe to the quintessential fishing village of Beer is a particular highlight with breathtaking scenery and ocean views. You can explore Heritage coast footpaths from Branscombe and Sidmouth in one direction and Lyme Regis and Seaton in the other. Enjoy freshly caught fish and chips and an ice cream whilst searching for fossils along the Jurassic Coast. The Regency seaside town of Sidmouth is just three miles away where you’ll find a great range of attractions and activities, including a visit to the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary. For the little ones, the World of Country Life, Crealy Adventure Park, Beer Quarry Caves, Bicton Gardens and Pecorama are all within a short drive. With beautiful surroundings and close to the sea, The Pink House is the perfect choice for a truly memorable family holiday.£255From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torquay, EnglandTrinity Mews holiday apartments, (UKC45, UKC46, UKC47, UKC48, UKC49, UKC50, UKC1530, UKC3308 and UKC3309), are located in the very heart of Torquay. Situated just off the harbour and within a short walk of a wide selection of cafés, restaurants, shops and entertainment - yet based in a tranquil setting on a quiet no-through road. These picturesque mews apartments provide ideal self-catering accommodation for holidays at any time of the year. They offer some specially selected choices to enhance your stay, including a membership to one of Torquay’s top leisure facilities at the nearby Imperial Hotel (at cost).
There are miles of walks including along the South West Coastal Path, over Dartmoor and riverside walks. Swimming and beaches can be found along the 22 miles of the English Riviera coastline, where there are 20 beaches that range from wide sandy stretches to hidden rocky coves. Boat trips in the bay are bookable from the harbourside and piers, and small boats and pedaloes for hire from most beaches. There is an attractive list of sailings for trips by sea or river bookable at Princess Pier, Haldon Pier and the harbourside, while there is unequalled sailing and yachting in Torbay, and the regattas in August are a superb spectacle. The Royal Torbay Yacht Club is at Beacon Terrace, a short walk away, and for those wishing to learn more there are two sailing clubs in Torquay. Sea fishing is available from Princess Pier and Haldon Pier, or from rocks and beaches around the coastline. The beautifully situated 18 hole course at Torquay Golf Club is on Petitor Road, Saint Marychurch.
Going further afield, you can ramble across the wilds of Dartmoor National Park, see the Dartmoor Ponies, and visit places of interest such as Widdecombe, while Totnes and Dartington Hall are less than 30 minutes away. Totnes is an Elizabethan river town with an ancient castle, and Dartington Hall has glorious gardens and world famous arts and music activities, making this an essential place to visit. Dartmouth, Dartmoor, Salcombe, Exeter and Plymouth can all be easily reached. Paignton Zoo is only a mile or so away and there are river and sea cruises, and steam train trips nearby. In addition to this, the South Hams has some of the most beautiful beaches you’ll find anywhere. Whether walking and exploring the rugged Dartmoor landscape with its great granite tors and Dartmoor ponies, climbing, letterboxing, horse riding, golfing, or just having a very relaxing break, Dartmoor has it all.
Exeter is the regional capital for culture, leisure and shopping. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and just a few miles from the sea, it brims with colourful character and offers a delightful mix of attractions, restaurants and shops in a setting of architectural splendour. Enjoy heritage, arts, festivals and award-winning locally produced food and drink, or venture beyond the city and explore the Jurassic Coast of East Devon and the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.
These apartments can be booked together to accommodate up to 36 guests.£99From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandThe Wicket is a beautiful three-bedroom holiday home located in the village of Newton Ferrers, just a short walk to the water’s edge of Newton and Noss Creek on the River Yealm. A bright and stylish property, conveniently located for a relaxing break within this pretty nautical village and showcasing views across the village and beyond to the countryside above Noss Mayo. As you enter the house you are welcomed into the open plan kitchen, living and dining area which feels cosy and homely with coastal blue tones and high vaulted ceilings. The living area has deep comfortable sofas, a Smart TV with Freeview, a wood burner and the dining space is the perfect spot to enjoy a homecooked meal. The kitchen is fully equipped with a large electric and gas range cooker, wine fridge and a Tassimo coffee machine. Leading to the living space is a wet room with a shower, toilet and heated towel rail and a utility with a washing machine and tumble dryer. Patio doors open out from the kitchen into an enclosed courtyard patio area with a bistro table and chairs; a lovely suntrap for enjoying your morning coffee or for a peaceful escape. There is also a small patio area at the front of the property with garden furniture and a barbecue for al fresco dining, leading down to the lawn and well-established garden. From here the garden path leads down steps beyond the gate to the parking below. Head upstairs to discover three bedrooms, two of which each have a kingsize bed and the third has a standard double bed, Please note space is restricted in this room if utilised by two guests. The family bathroom is fitted with a shower over the bath, heated towel rail and toilet.
The Wicket is the perfect bolthole within walking distance to all the major amenities in the waterside village of Newton Ferrers including shops, public house, the Yacht Club and a beautiful church. Only a short walk from the wooded riverside of the Yealm estuary, a sailing mecca, where the twin villages of Noss Mayo and Newton Ferrers lie opposite each other. A causeway, ’The Voss’, between the two villages can be crossed at low tide giving access to marvellous walking and there are superb inns on the water’s edge in both villages. The location is perfect for watersporting enthusiasts with the slipway literally on the doorstep, offering a great environment for kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding and sailing. Walkers can look forward to exploring the South West Coast Path, coming to beautiful sections of coastline backed by rugged cliffs, small beaches and coves. Beaches within a short drive include the family friendly Wembury, the hidden gem of Mothecombe, and Wonwell which has limited parking and no facilities, but low tide exposes acres of golden sand which is heaven for dogs to race across. Newton Ferrers is also conveniently close to the maritime city of Plymouth with its lively Barbican area, fascinating National Marine Aquarium, and the iconic Hoe and lighthouse offering fantastic views across one of the most perfect natural harbours in the world. Your stay at The Wicket will provide peace, relaxation, and a taste of riverside life in Devon. Beach 2½ miles.£92From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandHaselmere is set in the heart of the picturesque Devon fishing village of Beer, just 150 yards from the beach and even closer to the village pubs, tea rooms and shops. Beer is a beautiful, unspoilt holiday destination located on the Jurassic Coast, which is a World Heritage Site, and is part of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As you enter the cottage, you instantly feel at home with quaint features blended with modern furnishings to ensure comfort during your stay. The living room is furnished with a Smart TV with Freeview and comfortable seating, perfect for winding down and watching a film here after a busy day exploring the coastline. The kitchen/dining room is spacious and well-equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine and there is also an island with two stools. The dining table is a great spot for enjoying a home cooked meal with your family and friends. Open the patio doors from the kitchen/dining room and head into the private courtyard area which is a real suntrap and has a rattan corner suite with a table; a great spot for enjoying your morning coffee. Head upstairs where you will discover three beautiful bedrooms; the first with two zip and link singles which can be made into a double on request, and the other two each have a kingsize bed. The family shower room is fitted with a large walk-in shower, heated towel rail, toilet and sink, and there is also an additional toilet halfway up the stairs.
When you can pull yourself away from the cottage, the beautiful, unspoilt village of Beer awaits you. Head down to the famous Horseshoe beach, a real sun trap with clean waters, rock pools at low tide and beach cafés serving great breakfasts and home-made treats. See the local fishermen bring in their catch, hire a boat, watch some sailing and then curl up for the evening at your holiday cottage. Just 100 yards from the natural suntrap of Beer’s pebbly beach, beautiful walks on the coastal path to Branscombe and Sidmouth in one direction and Lyme Regis and Seaton in the other. Enjoy fishing and searching for fossils along the Jurassic Coast. Local attractions include Beer Quarry Caves, Pecorama, Seaton Tramway, Crealy, Bicton Gardens and the Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth. You’ll struggle to fit everything into one visit to Haselmere and you will certainly want to stay time and time again. Beach 100 yards.£168From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Charmouth, EnglandA detached bungalow resting in Charmouth, Dorset. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Sea-friendly. Lyme Regis 3 miles; West bay 8.5 miles; Beer 13.5 miles.£185From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
