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.
Barnstaple, England
5.00This delightful first-floor apartment, with views out towards the estuary at Appledore, makes an ideal destination for a holiday. Located just down the road from the popular coastal village of Instow, there is plenty to do and see during your stay. Instow is a pretty village with two shops, eateries and pubs, and all within easy walking distance. The wonderful beach with its lovely sand dunes is ideal for all ages and has its own appeal at most times of year. The town of Bideford is a short journey away, with a range of facilities, and a trip to Lundy Island can be organised from the quayside. Westward Ho! (3 miles) has a long stretch of sand and good surf. There is also an indoor swimming pool at Northam (2½ miles). The house is ideally located to explore either Exmoor to the east and its surrounding attractions, or to the west, there is the North Cornish/Devon coastline, with its excellent walking and hidden treasures, like Clovelly, Bucks Mill and Hartland Quay. The Big Sheep farm park, The Milky Way activity park, Dartington Crystal and RHS Rosemoor are other places of interest to visit. The Tarka Cycle Trail and footpath can be accessed from the village, which will ensure there is something for everyone to enjoy. Beach 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Barnstaple, EnglandSituated in a charming area of Devon, these properties are ideal for those seeking a comfortable, practical holiday base whilst spending lots of time exploring this great part of Devon. Grove Cottages consists of two holiday properties, The Swallows (ref HRRA), a single-storey barn conversion, and Oak Tree Cottage (ref HMMY).
Nearby Instow is an unspoilt seaside village with a large sandy beach and dunes, fishermen’s cottages, village shops and a good selection of pubs and restaurants. A fabulous location that has something for everyone, the area is a must for water sports, sailing enthusiasts and fishermen. Walkers and cyclists can enjoy the famous Tarka Trail. North Devon has wonderful beaches and is well positioned for visits to Exmoor, Dartmoor and North Cornwall. At Croyde and Woolacombe, discover some of the best and cleanest surf beaches in the country, as well as many smaller coves and bays. Exmoor and the South West Coastal Path are located close by and there are NT properties at Arlington and Knighthayes. Shops ½ mile, pub, beach and restaurants approximately ¼ mile.£101From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Barnstaple, EnglandSpacious detached family house in Heanton Punchardon. Lovely countryside views. Close to Saunton and other sand/surf beaches. Easy reach of Exmoor. Braunton 2 miles.£136From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Barnstaple, EnglandLiterally IN the tree-tops! A fabulous hideaway with breath-taking cliff top views.£83From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Barnstaple, EnglandA delightful cottage situated by the village of Barnstaple, Devon. Conservatory. Enclosed garden with furniture and BBQ. Woodburning stove.£134From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Barnstaple, EnglandKingsleys Lodge was built in 2022 and is the perfect base for discovering all that beautiful North Devon has to offer. It is both bright & airy and offers simple and comfortable accommodation on the first floor. The accommodation comprises one spacious double bedroom with a king size bed and an en-suite shower room with double shower.
There’s an open plan living room/diner/kitchen with a Juliette balcony and the added luxury of air conditioning – a rare and pleasant addition. Directly outside is a private parking for one car and just across the driveway is a small private patio garden area with seating for you to enjoy some al-fresco meals or a peaceful evening drink.
Located in one of Barnstaple’s most sought-after residential areas, Kingsleys Lodge is the perfect choice for a couple who want to enjoy both convenience and a location that’s within easy reach of beaches, walks and stunning scenery. Barnstaple is the regional capital where you can have a taste of North Devon life by wandering the streets and river front or enjoying the weekly pannier market and many cafés and restaurants. Or why not take in a show at the Queens Theatre or enjoy a movie at the multi-screen cinema? The town also offers a leisure centre with swimming pool, a purpose-built tennis centre with indoor and outdoor courts, an indoor trampoline centre and Rock Park which is popular with locals as well as visitors alike and where the local weekly Junior and 5km Park Runs are held. The town centre is just over a mile away and the location is perfect for exploring North Devon and all its attractions such as Exmoor National Park with its magical night skies in Europe’s first ’Dark Sky Reserve’, the many rugged coastal towns and quaint villages such as Lynton & Lynmouth, Ilfracombe and the world-famous Clovelly Village with their awe-inspiring scenery.
If stunning beaches are your thing, then North Devon will leave you spoilt for choice with Saunton, Woolacombe, Croyde and Westward Ho! Beaches - all within easy reach by car. The fantastic Southwest Coastal Path runs through the region’s rugged coastline and is perfect for walkers and view seekers offering 90 miles of stunning walks. The popular Tarka Trail can be accessed from the town centre, providing the unique opportunity to follow a disused railway line on foot or by bicycle allowing you to enjoy some of Devon’s finest countryside and river scenery which will take you through Fremington Quay with its excellent café, Instow with its estuary beach and view towards the lovely fishing village of Appledore through to Bideford and beyond.
For a day with a difference why not take a trip across to Lundy Island, home to England’s first statutory Marine Nature Reserve due to its unique flora and fauna? Measuring just 3 miles by ¾ mile, this entire island has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.£46From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Barnstaple, EnglandFolly View is a lovely spacious house with fantastic views over the river valley to the front and offers comfortable, modern accommodation. The three bedrooms are found on the first floor - a double with its own small terrace and access to the rear garden, a second double with an en-suite shower room, and a super kingsize bedroom that can be made up as a twin on request. A bathroom with a bath and shower cubicle is also on this level. On the ground floor you’ll find an open-plan, horseshoe-shaped living space with access via patio doors to the front terrace. The cosy living area is hidden away and has a comfy corner sofa and a Smart TV and the kitchen area is open to the dining room with its lovely wood burner. Adjacent is the utility room, where the main access to the property is, and also a handy downstairs toilet. Outside you will benefits from various seating areas, lawns and a large terrace from where you can soak up the sun and take in the gorgeous views or sit with a quiet drink staring up at the starry night sky and enjoying the view towards Tawstock Castle, which looks lovely when lit up.
Bishops Tawton is a small village with its own very popular thatched pub within walking distance. It is less than 2 miles from Barnstaple town centre, North Devon’s regional capital and ancient river-port town at the lowest crossing point of the River Taw flowing into the Bristol Channel. At the lovely waterside village of Instow, 7 miles to the west, you can enjoy the quiet inlet with sand dunes and a sandy beach along with a selection of pubs, restaurants and an excellent delicatessen. Across the water is Appledore with its traditional fisherman’s cottages and quaint village streets to simply wander around and take in the surroundings.
The historic port town of Bideford is just a further 2 miles away and offers a taste of traditional North Devon life with its weekly pannier market, much like Barnstaple’s. Some of the best beaches in the UK like Saunton Sands, Woolacombe, Westward Ho! and Croyde are easily reached by car from the property and are popular with surfers, windsurfers and beach lovers alike. There are plenty of local attractions and amenities nearby including a leisure centre with swimming pool, purpose-built tennis centre, bowling alley, trampoline centre and an array of adventure and activity places to enjoy. The region offers family attractions such as the Big Sheep and Milky Way theme parks, Dartington Crystal Factory, Tapeley Park, Rock Park and the Tarka Trail, which is popular with walkers, runners and cyclists and follows a disused railway line spanning from Barnstaple all the way to the fringes of Dartmoor National Park. Other stunning areas to consider visiting while in North Devon are Lynton & Lynmouth, Valley of the Rocks and Exmoor National Park to name just a few. And then there’s the South West Coast Path which offers in North Devon alone, 90 miles of walks with amazing and dramatic coastal views. Whether you’re seeking the perfect base to explore all that North Devon has to offer or the perfect getaway location to relax and unwind in complete comfort while making the most of the impressive views, this is the perfect choice for a family or small group of friends.£161From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Salcombe, England 4.55Just a stone’s throw from the chic seaside town of Salcombe in Devon, dog-friendly Soar Mill Cove Hotel & Spa offers warm and welcoming hospitality in a picturesque coastal setting.
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Salcombe, EnglandLocated on the stunning coast of Devon, South Sands Hotel is the perfect dog-friendly seaside retreat.£210Price per night fromExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Blackawton, England 3.50Nestled 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.
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