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.
Beaworthy, EnglandSheepwash Square House located in a quaint North Devon village is a 1600’s Grade II listed thatched house accommodating up to twelve guests.
Perfect for families or groups of friends with spacious rooms and a ‘cottage chic’ theme with wooden shutters throughout. The well equipped kitchen is a delight with everything you could need, the large island makes a great place to socialize whilst cooking under the beautiful vaulted ceiling. The large living room overlooks the village square, and has a beautiful fireplace, wood burner and upright piano. The six bedrooms each have tea and coffee facilities, a writing desk and lamp, fluffy towels and quality Egyptian bedding. On the first floor the first bedroom, the ‘George Room’, is spacious, with double aspect views over the village square and the rear fields. It has a kingsize double bed, chaise longue, armchair with footstool and rustic hanging rails. The second bedroom, the ‘Jones Room’, has a single bed, hanging rail, small armchair and a view of the village square. The third bedroom, the ‘Martin Room’, has a double bed and an en-suite shower room. The fourth bedroom, the ‘Dufty Room’, has a double bed and a small armchair. The fifth bedroom, the ‘Hewitt Room’, has a double bed, French style chaise longue and a hanging rail. It has a fabulous en-suite shower room with a corner shower cubicle. The sixth bedroom on the ground floor, the ‘John Slee Room’, has a day bed which converts into a double, electric wood burner, massage chair and an armchair. There is an upstairs bathroom with shower over P-shaped bath, and a downstairs shower room with walk-in shower.
There is a lot of outdoor space including a charming walled garden, along with a studio, including mini home gym with exercise equipment, a 50” TV with Netflix and Sky, armchairs, massage chair, rocking chair and a small library. The lawned walled garden and courtyard has lots of seating with parasols for sunny days. There is a delightful summer house to the rear of the garden and a firepit for sultry evenings. The ’dog lobby’ by the back door is ideal for a well-behaved pooch and it has a dog flap which leads into the courtyard. There are also some dog beds and spare leads that guests can use if needed.
Sheepwash is a delightful base to explore North Devon. There is a village shop which is open several times a week selling fresh local supplies and it has a post office. The local pub does takeaways and organises fishing on the River Torridge. Just a little further by car are the market towns of Holsworthy, Hatherleigh and Okehampton. Westward Ho! in Devon or Bude in Cornwall are within a 40-minute drive. Westward Ho! has a long golden sandy beach backed by a pebble ridge. On the northern end is the Northern Burrows, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with sand dunes, salt marsh, grassland, rocky shore and is teeming with wildlife. A shorter drive south takes you to Dartmoor National Park where you can have a delightful pub lunch in the village of Belstone or take a walk on the moors and see Dartmoor ponies. Or catch a ferry to Lundy Island from Bideford, where you can also hire bikes and head along the Tarka Trail. Beach 18¼ miles. Shop 5½ miles, pub and restaurant 90 yards.£200From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Beaworthy, EnglandRosemary Cottage is in a very peaceful and rural location surrounded by lovely Devon countryside and is the perfect place for a getaway for two or for relaxing days out on the beach. You’ll be spoilt for choice in this part of the world with some of the best beaches in the UK being no more than about 45 minutes’ drive away. Or for those who love scenic walks and exploring then the options are endless. The property is located next door to the owner’s home, it is all on one level with comfortable and contemporary accommodation comprising an open plan living area with TV, dining area and kitchen. The bedroom has a double bed and there’s a shower room with a walk-in shower. Outside you’ll find a shared lawn and woodland and a private enclosed courtyard with seating and spaces to enjoy a lovely meal or evening drink.
Locally you will find an archery centre and the famous Warhorse Museum. Hatherleigh is nearby, with two pubs, a shop, fish and chip shop, tourist information and a great café that does all day breakfasts and delicious homemade cakes. This part of rural Devon is known as Ruby Country, ideal for walkers and countryside lovers, and is also within easy reach of the Tarka Trail which offers spectacular off-road walking and cycling.
Further afield, the stunning coastline offers plenty of beaches, ideal for surfing, swimming, and rock pool fun. The coastal towns of Bude, Clovelly, Bideford and Westward Ho! are all within easy reach by car, where you will find traditional seaside activities, surfing and the Southwest Coast Path. The pretty fishing villages of Padstow and Port Isaac, made famous by ’Doc Martin’, the hit TV series, are well worth a visit, as is mystical Tintagel with the legendary King Arthur’s castle. A shorter drive south takes you to the wild beauty of Dartmoor National Park where you can have a delightful pub lunch in the village of Belstone or take a walk on the moors and see Dartmoor ponies. Stunning Exmoor with its amazing night skies, Bodmin Moor, RHS Rosemoor at Great Torrington, several National Trust properties and a good variety of visitor attractions are all within easy reach too. Rosemary Cottage can be booked together with Bay Tree Cottage (UK42034) to accommodate up to 4 guests.£63From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Chagford , England
4.82Situated within Dartmoor National Park, dog-friendly Mill End Hotel in Devon is a fabulous country house hideaway for you and your pet.
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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
Tavistock, England 5.00On high ground overlooking the River Tamar and beyond into Cornwall, dog-friendly Hotel Endsleigh in Devon is a stunning, Grade I historic house owned by the very stylish Olga Polizzi and managed by Alex Polizzi.
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Chulmleigh, EnglandExclusive to PetsPyjamas, enjoy an over night stay at The Fox & Hounds Country Hotel inclusive of breakfast each morning, plus a dinner allocation of £35 per person towards dinner each evening.
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Chagford , England 4.00The Three Crowns in Chagford, Devon is a 13th century thatched 5 star Inn, set in the heart of Dartmoor with wonderful walks on the doorstep. Very comfortable, offering deliciously locally sourced fayre, the owners are great dog lovers and you can dine with your dog in the charming bar or courtyard area.
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Okehampton, England 4.50A traditional thatched pub that’s super dog-friendly, Bearslake Inn has an enviable position on the borders of Devon and Cornwall with a large pub garden leading onto Dartmoor.
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Chulmleigh, England 4.73A former coaching inn, dog-friendly The Fox & Hounds Country Hotel in Devon is the ideal pet-friendly getaway if you’re wanting a short, quiet break with your pooch.
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5.00A five-bedroom traditional country thatched cottage dating back to the 1840s, dog-friendly Rose Cottage in Devon offers the best of country and coastal living right on Babbacombe Bay.
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