The Anchor Inn
In the South Hams village of Ugborough, The Anchor Inn combines a welcoming village pub, bistro-style food and comfortable rooms for a countryside escape. There are nine letting rooms across …
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Dog Friendly Christmas Breaks in the South West
November 2nd, 2026 | Travel
Christmas is a much easier time to go away with your dog than you might think. Most of the South West’s seasonal beach bans lifted on 1 October and generally stay off until around Easter, the coast paths are quiet, and a muddy walk feels far more earned when there’s a fire waiting at the .....
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Dog-Friendly Beaches in Cornwall: Where Your Dog Can Go All Year
November 1st, 2026 | Cornwall
Most Cornish beaches welcome dogs all year. Only 48 of Cornwall’s beaches close to dogs at all, most of them only from 10am to 6pm in July and August, and one more asks for dogs on leads. This guide lists the best beaches you can use with your dog in every month, area by area, .....
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October Half-Term Getaways with Dogs: Our Top South West Picks
September 17th, 2026 | Cornwall, Devon, Travel
If you’re planning a dog friendly half term getaway this October, the South West is hard to beat. The summer crowds have gone home, most beaches lift their seasonal dog bans on 1 October, and the weather still tends to hold up well enough for proper long walks. At Pawfect Stays, we reckon it’s genuinely .....
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The Ultimate Packing List for a Dog-Friendly Holiday
July 9th, 2026 | Travel
There’s a particular kind of chaos that happens the night before a dog-friendly holiday. You’ve packed your own bag in ten minutes flat, and then you turn to your dog’s stuff and realise you have no idea where to start. Their bed’s in the wash. You can’t find the poo bags. Does the harness still .....
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Dog-Friendly Beaches in Devon: Where Dogs Can Go
March 5th, 2026 | Devon
Devon has two coastlines and dozens of beaches you can enjoy with your dog all year round, from the long sands of Saunton and Woolacombe in the north to the coves of Torbay and the South Hams in the south. Most summer dog bans run from 1 May to 30 September, but they usually cover .....
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Plans revealed to relax Cornwall’s beach dog bans
January 8th, 2020 | Cornwall
Cornwall Council reveals plans to relax the dog bans across Cornwall's beaches after public consultation votes in favour......
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Five reasons to holiday in the South West with your dog
October 2nd, 2019 | Travel
2020 is the year of the staycation with many more of us choosing to holiday closer to home, instead of travelling abroad. Here are our top five reasons why you should choose to head to South West for your next dog-friendly getaway. Location, location, location Wherever you choose to holiday in the South West, you’re .....
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Harvard psychologists reveal that dogs dream of their humans
July 26th, 2019 | Family life, Health
We’ve all watched our four-legged chum’s nose twitch away, legs move as if running and listened to their muffled barks while they’re sleeping. After a day spent running around on the beach or in the countryside and sniffing around the back garden, it’s easy to see what they could be dreaming about. What you may not .....
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Top three luxury dog-friendly retreats with hot tubs
March 29th, 2019 | Devon, Somerset, Travel
As temperatures start to fall and autumn bursts into colour, there’s no better way to spend an evening than soaking in a hot tub beneath the night sky with friends and loved ones. Not forgetting the four-legged furry family members of course. The pooches may not be able to join you in the tub, but at these .....
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Dog friendly walks in South Devon
November 21st, 2018 | Devon
Walking enthusiasts love the South Devon National Landscape for the huge variety of dog friendly walks and trails you can find in this little region. The options range from challenging hikes between rugged headlands along the South West Coast Path, to gentle beach strolls, peaceful woodland walks and meandering wanders through its picturesque towns and .....
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Our Place in Portland
Joanne and Dan’s Victorian stone cottage on the Isle of Portland is moments from the South West Coast Path, and the loft bedroom looks straight out across Lyme Bay. It …
Treworgey Cottages
A collection of award-winning dog-friendly holiday cottages set on a 170-acre farm in Cornwall’s beautiful Looe Valley. Choose from cosy cottages for two to spacious family homes, each with its …
Byron Woolacombe
Luxury dog-friendly holiday apartments in Woolacombe, just moments from the award-winning beach. Enjoy stylish self-catering stays with many apartments offering sea views, balconies, and access to excellent on-site leisure facilities. …
Forever Cornwall
From beach chalets where sandy walks become part of the daily routine to roomy coastal houses for family get-togethers, Forever Cornwall has a holiday home for all sorts of Cornish …
Brightside
Brightside Exeter is a dog-friendly restaurant on Haldon Hill, just outside Exeter, offering relaxed roadside dining, freshly cooked food and a warm welcome for dogs. Brightside also has dog-friendly restaurants …
Wilksworth Caravan Park
Wilksworth Caravan Park is a peaceful, dog-friendly retreat in the Dorset countryside, offering pet-friendly caravans, shepherd’s huts and camping pitches. Surrounded by scenic walking routes and close to Cranborne Chase, …
Jamaica Inn
Stay at one of Cornwall’s most iconic dog-friendly hotels at Jamaica Inn. Set high on Bodmin Moor, this historic coaching inn combines centuries of history with comfortable accommodation, hearty food …
The Five Pilchards Inn
Right on the beach at Porthallow on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula, The Five Pilchards Inn is a historic pub with rooms at the exact halfway point of the South West Coast …