Tors Park
Stay somewhere special on the North Devon coast at Tors Park, a collection of luxury self-catering apartments overlooking Lynmouth Harbour and the rugged landscape of Exmoor. With dog-friendly apartments, beautiful …
Dog-friendly Holidays on Exmoor
Exmoor is 267 square miles of heather moorland, steep wooded valleys and high sea cliffs, shared between Somerset and Devon, with more than 600 miles of footpaths and bridleways to explore with your dog. Climb Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor’s highest point at 519 metres, cross the ancient clapper bridge at Tarr Steps, or follow the East Lyn River through the woods to Watersmeet. On the coast, the South West Coast Path runs past the Valley of Rocks and its wild goats, and dogs are welcome on Lynmouth’s beach all year round. Exmoor was Europe’s first International Dark Sky Reserve, so on a clear night the stars are spectacular. From 1 March to 31 July, keep dogs on a short lead on the open moor to protect ground-nesting birds, and keep them close around ponies, sheep and cattle all year. We’ve found the places that really welcome dogs, from a moorland inn at Exford to farm stays and sea-view apartments in Lynmouth. Pick the kind of stay you’re after below.
Where to Stay
Dog-friendly places to stay on Exmoor
The Crown Hotel, Exford
Exford, Exmoor, Somerset
The Crown is a 17th-century coaching inn in Exford, right in the middle of Exmoor, run by Sara with her father Chris and her son Ellis. Dogs are welcome for £9 a night, the moor starts at the front door, and there’s a log fire waiting in the bar when you get back.
Sleeps:1–2 per room; cottage sleeps 6 Pets:£9 per night- Walks from the door
- Wood-burner or open fire
Orchard House Hotel
Lynmouth, Exmoor, North Devon
Orchard House is a Grade II-listed, five-bedroom hotel at the bottom of the Watersmeet Valley in Lynmouth, run by Yvonne and Jason. The beach is 100 yards away, the South West Coast Path passes within metres of the door, and dogs can come down to breakfast with you.
Pets:A small charge may apply- Walks from the door
- Hot tub
- Wood-burner or open fire
Tors Park
Lynmouth, North Devon
Stay somewhere special on the North Devon coast at Tors Park, a collection of luxury self-catering apartments overlooking Lynmouth Harbour and the rugged landscape of Exmoor. With dog-friendly apartments, beautiful views and miles of coastal and countryside walks on the doorstep, it’s an ideal escape for both two and four-legged guests.
Sleeps:2-7 Pets:£25 per stay- Walks from the door
- Wood-burner or open fire
- Sea views
- EV charging
St Vincent Guest House
Lynton, Exmoor
A welcoming dog-friendly B&B in the heart of Lynton, with seven en-suite rooms, a legendary full English breakfast and the South West Coast Path close by. Dogs are warmly welcomed, with on-site dog grooming available too
Pets:£5 per night per dog- Walks from the door
Natsley Farm
Brayford, Exmoor, North Devon
A six-bedroom luxury farmhouse in a peaceful Exmoor valley, Natsley Farm sits on a 200-acre working organic farm near Brayford in North Devon. With a heated pool, a hot tub, a log burner and footpaths from the door, it’s a brilliant base for big groups, and well-behaved dogs are welcome by arrangement.
Sleeps:12 Pets:Well-behaved dogs welcome by arrangement- Walks from the door
- Hot tub
- Wood-burner or open fire
- Swimming pool
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Out and About
Where to eat, dog-friendly places to visit and more
FAQs
Dog-friendly Exmoor: your questions answered
Is Exmoor good for a holiday with a dog?
Very. There are more than 600 miles of footpaths and bridleways, from open moorland and wooded river valleys to the coast path, plus dog-friendly beaches at Lynmouth and Porlock Weir and plenty of pubs and places to stay that welcome dogs.
Do dogs need to be on a lead on Exmoor?
From 1 March to 31 July, keep dogs on a short lead on open moorland and other access land, and stay on the path, to protect ground-nesting birds. All year, keep them on a lead or under close control, and take particular care around sheep, cattle and Exmoor's free-living ponies.
Which Exmoor beaches allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome on Lynmouth's beach all year, and at Porlock Weir and Bossington. Minehead's main beach has areas where dogs are restricted.
What are the best dog walks on Exmoor?
Try the riverside path from Lynmouth to Watersmeet, the short climb to the top of Dunkery Beacon, the circular walk from Tarr Steps along the River Barle, or the Valley of Rocks on the coast path from Lynton.
Can I take my dog near Exmoor ponies?
Exmoor ponies live wild on the moor, so give them plenty of space. Keep your dog on a lead when ponies are nearby, and don't let it approach them, especially in spring when there are foals.
Do dog-friendly places to stay charge extra for dogs?
Some do and some don't. Many hotels and cottages charge a small fee per dog, per night or per stay, while others welcome dogs free. Each of our dog-friendly places to stay on Exmoor explains its dog policy, including how many dogs are allowed and any rooms or areas they can't go.