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.
Hartland, England
4.00This is a really dog-friendly area with some local dog-friendly beaches. The history of the cottage is amazing and was previously the village Drapery Shop. Enjoy glorious valley views from this stunning terraced holiday house, ideally located within the historic village of Hartland on the breathtaking North Devon coast. It is the ideal choice at any time of year. The spacious living room with cosy wood burner is the perfect place to curl up on a chilly evening or enjoy a lazy breakfast in the pretty garden room, with views of the birds and the wildlife across the valley. Relax in the sunny garden and enjoy beautiful views from the rear of the house and views over the traditional village square to the front. Well-furnished, this stylish cottage is the perfect spot to unwind, yet is just a stroll away from the centre of the village where you will find three village pubs, village shops with local produce, along with pretty craft shops, galleries and the local café just 150 yards away.
This stunning area has much to offer with the Heritage coastline being popular with walkers and bird-watchers, and the dramatic beach at Hartland Quay is just 2 miles away. The famous surfing beaches of Westward Ho! and Bude are an easy drive and for family fun, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way adventure parks are close by. There are numerous National Trust properties in the area, as well as the RHS gardens at Rosemoor and Docton Mill. Hartland Abbey is well worth a visit, along with the lighthouse at Hartland Point and even the shipwreck museum at Hartland Quay. Clovelly with its quaint cobbled streets and picturesque harbour is a must. This beautiful area is a very famous filming location for many films and TV programmes. Beach 2 miles. Shops and pubs serving food 50 yards.£133From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Bradworthy, England 1.00Relax and unwind amidst glorious countryside at these delightful lodges (refs W43106, W43107, W43108, W43109 and W43362). All these delightful holiday properties stand detached within their own gardens and four of them offer single-storey accommodation (all except ref W43108). This is the ideal country retreat, but is just a short drive to the breathtaking north Devon and north Cornish coasts, with many stunning, dog-friendly beaches.
The pretty village of Bradworthy is approximately 1 mile and has a pub, church, post office, butchers, general stores and a fish and chip shop. This is a superb location with something for everyone. Fishing, sailing, surfing, horse riding and mountain boarding are available locally, whilst the coastal resort of Bude, 9 miles, has fine sandy beaches and excellent surfing, as well as an 18-hole golf course, restaurants, gift shops and galleries. The Tamar Lakes are within a short drive, offering a variety of activities including walking, fishing, sailing, kayaking and windsurfing. Picturesque Clovelly, with its cobbled streets and donkey transport, is close by or for a day out, the famous Eden Project is within easy reach, as are many other family attractions including The Big Sheep and The Milky Way Adventure Park. Beach 9 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cheriton Bishop, England 5.00Set amid 10½- acre grounds, complete with outdoor heated swimming pool, games room with pool table and darts, mini-gym and children’s play area, these six holiday properties (26767, 26768, 27123, UKC284, UKC285 and UKC1844) occupy a beautiful setting. Named after British apples, they have been imaginatively converted from former fruit barns. On arrival, dive into the welcome pack.
All the properties at Horselake have a private garden or courtyard, whilst enjoying the freedom to roam the grounds and make the most of the shared facilities. Ideal for exploring South Devon with its stunning coastline, and resorts such as Dawlish and Teignmouth. Rugged Dartmoor is only a short drive, and many family attractions are within easy reach including National Trust-owned Castle Drogo, Fingle Bridge, the Teign Gorge, and Canonteign Falls and Country Park. The properties are within 10 miles of the old cathedral city of Exeter, with its many varied attractions including a racecourse, shopping, antique shops, guided tours and a host of summer festivals. Fishing on the River Teign, 3 miles. Golf 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant within 1 mile.£124From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brixham, EnglandLife at Shipshape is all about waking up, stepping out onto the balcony and watching the boats bobbing in the marina below while you decide how to spend your day. With an open plan design that gives the living, kitchen and dining area a bright, spacious feel, Shipshape makes the perfect waterside setting for a break with friends or as a family.
After a busy day enjoying Brixham’s many attractions or the nearby South West Coastal Path, gather the group in the living space and enjoy time together while the sun sinks behind the sea. The dining space seats up to six, so if you stock up on fresh fish from the shops that line the harbour you’ll be able to enjoy the catch of the day over a leisurely dinner.
Shipshape’s set over three floors, and you’ll find the en-suite bedroom on the ground floor, and the master and third bedrooms on the third floor. The master bedroom’s been designed with relaxation firmly in mind, from the kingsize bed to the private balcony.
Part of the section of South Devon coastline that’s known as Torbay, Brixham’s a bustling fishing town with a friendly atmosphere and beautiful scenery. From Berry Head Nature Reserve (where you can access the South West Coastal Path), to attractions such as the Golden Hind and Shoalstone Pool, there’s something for everyone.£101From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Charmouth, EnglandAttractive detached cottage close to Charmouth in Dorset. Spacious. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. WiFi. Enclosed courtyard. Charmouth 0.2 miles; Beer 3 miles; Lyme Regis 3.2 miles; Weymouth 25.7 miles.£130From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Charmouth, EnglandAn attractive split-level holiday home within walking distance of Charmouth in Dorset. Sea views. Dog-friendly. Family-friendly. WiFi. Charmouth 0.4 miles; Lyme Regis 3.1 miles; Bridport 7.2 miles; Seaton 11.7 miles.£200From 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
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
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.£254From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Brentor, EnglandEdge of Dartmoor cottage. wood burning stove. Indoor pool. Shared outdoor pool, tennis court, games room. Farm to help on. Lydford 2 miles.£141From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
