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.
Teignmouth, EnglandThis delightful 17th century, thatched cottage, set in the middle of three cottages, is perfectly situated for a coastal and countryside holiday. Nestled in the tranquil Devon village of Holcombe, it is ideal for families and couples, and of course two, four legged friends. There are two good pubs which serve food within easy walking distance. Lobster Cottage is full of character and charm and is furnished to a good standard, with low ceilings and some original features. At the end of a busy day exploring this stunning area, relax on the sunny, enclosed patio with a glass of your favourite tipple.
Lobster Cottage makes an excellent base nestled between the seaside resorts of Dawlish and Teignmouth, both just 1½ miles away. Holcombe’s own sandy beach or open countryside is a just a 5-minute walk away. The cottage is within easy driving distance of Exeter, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and Dartmoor and there are many National Trust properties close by. Dartmoor, with its tors, ponies and quaint, picturesque villages offering Devon cream teas, is just a short drive away. Shaldon is just 3 miles away and has a sandy beach and a small zoo. There are many places to visit and many sights to see. Beach 500 yards. Shop 1½ mile, pub and restaurant 200 yards.£79From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Newton Abbot, England
5.00Situated in a quiet rural location, Bardon Lodge is a spacious property attached to the owner’s home and set within 10 acres of grounds. The property is surrounded by fields and woodland, yet close enough to all amenities. The property has been decorated and furnished to a very good standard and is all on one level with both bedrooms having en-suite facilities. There is a living room with patio doors which lead to the decking area, ideal for dining al fresco. The sitting room also has patio doors leading out to the garden. The owner has horses and free range chickens may even come and visit!
There are so many places to visit and so easy to get to. Take a trip to Totnes where there are many shops, markets and walks along the riverbank. Dartmoor is just a short car ride where you can see the ponies, walk the Tors or simply stop off in one of the many villages for a Devon cream tea. Paignton, Torquay and Brixham are also great places to visit, as are Exeter and Plymouth, both within 30 minutes’ drive. There are many National Trust properties including Agatha Christie’s summer home ’Greenway’, well worth a visit. For the children, there is Crealy Adventure park, or Go Ape in Haldon. If you are bringing a bicycle, there are many cycle ways off road to be explored, including Powderham Castle where there is a cycle track all along the estuary. There is so much to see and do in this glorious part of Devon. Beach 6 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beer, EnglandA stone-front terrace cottage resting in Beer, Devon. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. 16th-century property. Seaton 1.6 miles; Lyme Regis 9.5 miles; Charmouth 13.2 miles.£107From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Salcombe, EnglandA superb ground-floor apartment with great views resting in the centre of Salcombe, Devon. Off-road parking. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Kingsbridge 6.8 miles.£90From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Plymouth, EnglandThis hidden-gem detached cottage rests in Hooe Lake, Devon. Stunning lake views. Woodburning stove. Exposed beams. Pet-friendly. Courtyard with furniture. Plymouth 4.2 miles; Ivybridge 10.3 miles; Looe 26.1 miles.£72From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Totnes, EnglandA remarkable ground-floor apartment overlooking Bow Creek in the pint-sized hamlet of Tuckenhay, Devon. Open-plan. Views. Woodburning stove. Dartington 5.3 miles; Dartmouth 7.5 miles; Torquay 11.9 miles.£99From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dartmouth, EnglandThis characterful, three-storey cottage rests in Dartmouth, Devon. Exposed beams. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Patio with furniture. Paignton 9.1 miles; Totnes 14.1 miles.£98From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bideford, EnglandA charming, three-bedroom barn conversion resting in Littleham near Bideford, Devon. Hot tub. Pool table. Farm setting. Woodburning stove. Barnstaple 12.2 miles.£104From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Seaton, EnglandThe Little House is a charming, mid-terrace cottage nestled in the heart of the Axe Valley in the small village of Axmouth on the Dorset & Devon border. This well positioned home is a few minutes drive from the seaside town of Seaton, between the coastal towns of Lyme Regis and Sidmouth. There is a mile long level walk along the riverside to the pretty Axe Harbour and the magnificent mile long Seaton beach with an esplanade, with views to the cliffs and Jurassic coastline.
As you step inside the entrance hall, you will walk into the cosy and inviting living room which has plenty of comfortable seating, a Smart TV, DVD player, two sofas and a wood burner. The kitchen next door is fully equipped and the dining table in the conservatory is the perfect space for enjoying a home-cooked meal with your fellow guests, with a set of French doors opening out into the private tiered garden. The garden is fully enclosed and has an outdoor seating area where you can sip on your morning coffee and contemplate how to best spend your day. Heading up to the first floor, guests will find three well-presented bedrooms to retire to after each day of adventure. The master bedroom has a double bed, plenty of clothes storage and views out over the garden. The second bedroom has twin beds and the third has a 2ft 6in single bed (for child). Across the landing area is the family shower room which has a shower cubicle, toilet, wash basin and an LED mirror.
The house enjoys a very peaceful location on a country lane adjacent to a stream with sheep in the nearby fields, an abundance of local walks and bridle paths nearby. There is a children’s playground opposite which is ideal for families staying in the cottage, and there are two great local pubs in Axmouth serving food. The cottage sits at the upper end of the beautiful Axe Estuary, abundant with bird and wildlife. At the mouth of the estuary is Axmouth Harbour, home to a number of small local fishing and pleasure boats, and direct access to pebble beaches, ideal for rock-pooling, crabbing, fishing and water sports. Within a mile is the small town of Seaton which has a unique tramway running inland, alongside the estuary and Seaton Marshes Nature Reserve, to the medieval market town of Colyton. The tram is perfect for birdwatchers, transport enthusiasts or those who simply want to watch the beautiful riverside scenery glide by.
Only a short drive from the coastal resorts of Lyme Regis, Branscombe and Beer, this cottage is ideally placed to explore the World Heritage Jurassic coastline with its pretty beaches and fishing harbours. Also nearby is the market town of Axminster. Honiton is also well worth a visit, with some lovely cafés to enjoy after browsing in the antiques shops and the cathedral city of Exeter is another good day out. This wonderful stretch of east Devon coastline has a chain of pretty fishing villages and traditional seaside towns such as Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton. Beach 1 mile.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Salcombe, EnglandA tastefully furnished and decorated end terrace house. Located a short walk from Fore Street and Batson Creek, the property has been finished to a high standard and benefits from a south facing courtyard garden.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
