Dog-Friendly Hotels 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.
Brixham, EnglandRanscombe House was built at the end of the 19th century and has amazing views overlooking Brixham’s outer harbour, marina and across to Torbay. This semi-detached residence is an excellent choice for your stay in South Devon. This eight bedroom former guest house is set in its own grounds with car parking for twelve cars and a lawned garden in which to relax in peace and tranquillity and there is a barbecue for your enjoyment. This spacious holiday home has been decorated and furnished to a good standard offering a fabulous house for friends to get together, celebrations and large family holidays. Attached to the owner’s apartment, the property sleeps twenty people and all bedrooms are en-suite. There is a large kitchen and living/dining room. There is even a bar on the lower ground floor, with Sky TV with sports package, billiards and a selection of games. There is a small snug for those quiet times as well.
Ranscombe House is conveniently located with the harbour, shops and restaurants just a 3-minute stroll away. For nature lovers, nearby Berry Head is a National Nature Reserve and gateway site for the UNESCO-supported English Riviera Global Geopark, while the South West Coast Path offers breathtaking walks. Nearby Breakwater Beach is well worth a visit. Visit Brixham and experience one of the treasures of the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay and its myriad of attractions. For things to do for families, Torquay is a hive of activity throughout the year. There are many beaches to choose from as well as Kent’s Cavern to explore or Living Coasts to visit where you can walk with penguins. There are also plenty of sightseeing excursions, boat and fishing trips out into the bay, or take a boat trip to Torquay and Dartmouth for a day out. Paignton is most famous for its wonderful zoo, whilst Babbacombe plays host to a world in miniature in the form of its acclaimed model village. Agatha Christie’s summer residence ‘Greenway’ is also close by. This is an ideal holiday home all year round. Beach 500 yards. Shop and restaurant 500 yards, pub 100 yards.£223From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Sidmouth, EnglandCastle Hill House is accessed by a private drive and set in an elevated position above the historic village of Sidbury, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This distinguished and imposing country house is set in delightful gardens within 4-acre private grounds and enjoys superb uninterrupted 270 degree views of the countryside and the valley down to Sidmouth and out to sea. There is a tennis court which is playable, just a little rough in places. Castle Hill House has been decorated and furnished to a very good standard and is perfect for a family holiday or a group of friends to get together.
The house is situated 3 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline town of Sidmouth, that nestles beneath majestic red cliffs and the green hills of the glorious Sid Valley. Sidmouth, with it’s beautiful gardens and leisurely walks, Regency history, clean sandy and pebble beaches, great restaurants and friendly shops, is also renowned for it’s annual International Folk Festival held in August. Villages of exceptional beauty lie on the doorstep: Beer, with its amazing pebble beach and caves, Branscombe perfect for mackerel fishing or the town of Seaton, with its historic tramway and exhibitions. Take a trip to the Donkey Sanctuary, visit the stunning gardens at Bicton, or for a great family day out, there is Crealy Adventure Park or Pecorama with it’s miniature railway. For the very adventurous, visit Haldon Hill and try zip wires through the trees at Go Ape, or take your bike and go cycling off road on the many countryside trails that there are on offer. Exeter and Newton Abbot racecourses are also close by. Horse riding, cycling and water sports are all available locally, or just sit and relax in your own castle on the hill. Beach 3 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£379From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tiverton, EnglandSet in the Exe Valley and very accessible from major roads, these three beautiful properties all offer the perfect holiday retreat. All or part of the complex can be booked for large groups, parties or family gatherings. It would make an ideal venue for a wedding, with facilities allowing up to 130 guests to attend, by arrangement. They each have their individual character including beams and most with wood burners.
With the River Exe, Devonshire Heartland, Somerset and the North Devon coastline on your doorstep, the properties are situated in an excellent countryside location offering a good base to explore the beautiful area and are within easy driving distance of Exmoor National Park and the Devon and Somerset border.
Golf, horse riding, cycling and fishing are available locally, along with clay pigeon shooting and fly fishing. Take a stroll next to the river in the 20 acre grounds. Alternatively, there are many delightful, scenic countryside walks nearby including the spectacular scenic coast between Minehead and Combe Martin. Tiverton, 7 miles, offers a selection of shops, restaurants and pubs as well as the famous Grand Western Canal and Bickleigh Castle.
The nearest coast with sandy beaches and family attractions including Somerset World and West Somerset scenic steam railway is at the seaside resort of Minehead. The medieval town of Dunster with its magnificent castle, deer park and mill, and the historic cathedral city of Exeter with its variety of shops, restaurants, theatres, racecourse and the Maritime Museum, are both 20 miles away. Delightful Bickleigh, 8 miles, has lovely, thatched inns overlooking the river, and serving good food and local ales - the perfect location to get away from it all.
Taunton, Ilfracombe, Sidmouth, Seaton and Exmouth are within easy driving distance. National Trust properties within easy reach include Knightshayes Court, Powderham Castle and Castle Drogo to name a few. Brampton is 2 miles away, and sailing is available at nearby Wimbleball Lake. Shop 1½ miles, pubs 2 miles.
Please note: Duvale Barn (UKC3704) can be split into four completely separate sections to sleep two households per section.£725From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Torrington, EnglandSet in a rural location with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.This large, imposing, detached country house is the ideal place for a large family or group to come and stay whilst enjoying all that North Devon has to offer. The house has large living areas, a very well equipped kitchen with a quintessential Aga. There is a spacious dining room which is ideal for celebrating a special occasion, and well-furnished bedrooms, the majority of which have en-suite facilities, complete this charming house. Outside, there is the use of a private hot tub as well as a private swimming pool. There is a large well tended garden with plenty of space and sitting out areas for all to enjoy and a play area for small children. Located just outside the village of Beaford, there is also a local pub within walking distance.
North Devon has plenty to see and do, and is home to some of the best beaches in the country including Woolacombe and Saunton. The nearest beach is at Instow and is ideal for children or just a great place to walk off life’s stresses, and then enjoy a meal or drink at one of the pubs and restaurants along the front. The town of Great Torrington is only a short drive away and has most amenities you may require. The larger regional town of Barnstaple has a busy high street, the Pannier Market and famous Butchers Row. There are numerous places of interest close by including the RHS gardens at Rosemoor, Dartington Crystal and the historic fishing village at Clovelly. For the younger ones a visit to the Big Sheep or Milky Way Adventure Parks is a good option. There is walking on Dartmoor or hire a bike and cycle the Tarka Trail, and there is also golf and fishing available locally.
Beaford House is also a registered wedding venue and as well as the large house, there is also access to a great, well equipped function room should you decide to spend your big day here. Shop 5 miles, pub ¾ mile.£1213From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tavistock, EnglandThis three bedroom bungalow is situated within the village of Walkhampton on the western side of Dartmoor, in the county of Devon, an ideal base to explore.
This delightful bungalow is all on one floor with a lovely, enclosed garden which is ideal for children to play and for your four-legged friends.
Located within the Dartmoor National Park, within easy reach of the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just 4 miles from the Drakes Trail cycle path which links Plymouth to Tavistock, this stunning area is ideally suited for visitors who enjoy cycling and walking. The ancient stannary and market town of Tavistock is 6¾ miles away with it’s famous pannier market and an array of independent shops. Beach 17¼ miles. Shop 1¼ miles, pub and restaurant 150 yards.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Honiton, EnglandBig splendid country manor house in Combe Raleigh. wood burning stove. Grand piano. Big enclosed garden. Play equipment. Campfire area. Catering available. Easy access. Honiton 1½ miles.£374From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Totnes, EnglandComfortable semi-detached cottage converted from 17th century farmhouse. Beams, sash windows, wood burning stove. En suite bedrooms. Shared use of indoor pool, play area, trampoline, games room. Big traditional farm to walk. Halwell 1 mile.£180From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Halwell, EnglandDetached cottage converted from a barn on a traditional Devon working farm. Shared indoor pool, play area, games room and trampoline. Barbecue. En suite bedrooms. Halwell 1 mile.£129From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Ilfracombe, EnglandA ground floor, wooden-clad cabin in the heart of Combe Martin in the Exmoor National Park. Perfect for families. Amenities within walking distance. Beach less than 1 mile.£123From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Exeter, EnglandMeadow Pit Cottage is a quaint two-bedroom character cottage located in the popular East Devon village of Clyst St George. The Jurassic coast beaches at Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton are just a 15-minute drive away and the desirable villages of Woodbury, Lympstone and Topsham situated on the Exe Estuary are all within 5 minutes’ drive. This is an ideal base for a family or a group of friends wanting to explore the best Devon has to offer.
As you enter the property, head into the large open plan living/dining area which is furnished with plenty of comfortable seating, a Freesat Smart TV, dining table and chairs, a wood burner and a handy dog bed area under the stairs. The bathroom is accessed via the living area and is fitted with a bath and shower cubicle, offering the choice of a relaxing soak or a refreshing shower. The kitchen and utility are well-equipped with all the appliances needed to cook up a storm for yourself or a loved one. Head upstairs to the first floor to discover the two stylish bedrooms where guests can enjoy a restful night’s sleep; the first with a kingsize bed and the other with twin beds. The property showcases a large rear garden with a lawn, outdoor seating area, summer house, a covered bar area and garden furniture. Ideal for al fresco dining and enjoying your morning coffee in the sunshine.
Exmouth’s two-mile sandy beach on the Jurassic coastline offers excellent water sports facilities and the beach links to the Southwest Coastal Path and the Exe Estuary Cycle Trail. From November to February, the Exe Estuary is home for some 20,000 migratory birds and the red sandstone cliffs of Orcombe Point at the eastern end of the beach are designated the gateway to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. A renowned farm shop is within walking distance and keen hikers should head to Dartmoor National Park which is just a 30-minute drive away.£85From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
