Devon’s dog-friendly hotels fall into three types of place, each giving a different kind of holiday. Dartmoor has the classic country hotels and moorland inns: open moor outside, a fire in the lounge, and a drying room for the boots. Two Bridges, right in the middle of the moor, is a good example, with riverside walks from the door. Tavistock and the edge of the moor work well if you want a town nearby too.
On the coast, the north and south are very different. North Devon has dramatic cliffs, wooded valleys and the long surf beaches around Woolacombe. Orchard House in Lynmouth is 100 yards from the beach and right on the coast path, and every dog gets its own welcome box. South Devon is calmer and sunnier, with estuaries, harbour towns such as Dartmouth, and hotels tucked into coves.
In between, mid Devon and the Cornish border have quieter country-house hotels and village inns, often with fishing rivers and good restaurants. They’re a good choice if you want long lanes and footpaths more than beaches.
Prefer your own front door? See our dog-friendly cottages in Devon, or plan your days with our dog-friendly days out in Devon.
The Arundell Arms Hotel in the village of Lifton is just a stone’s throw away from Dartmoor, and just two miles from the Cornish border. The dog friendly country hotel in Devon is more than just an amazing place to stay with a whole host of country sports on offer and over 2o miles of privately-owned river to discover. Master Chef of Great Britain, Steve Pidgeon, heads up the hotel’s two award-winning restaurants.
Pets:Dog beds, water bowls and welcome chew provided. View more details
Discover the charm of historic Tavistock at The Bedford Hotel, a welcoming dog-friendly hotel on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. With stylish dog-friendly rooms, cosy lounges, award-winning dining and fantastic walking routes from the doorstep, it’s an ideal base for exploring Devon with your four-legged companion.
Pets:£17 per dog, per night.