Best Dog Friendly Hotels in Devon

The Cary Arms & Spa is a luxurious dog-friendly hotel located in Babbacombe, Torquay. This stunning hotel offers beautiful sea views, comfortable rooms, and an onsite spa. The hotel also provides dog beds, bowls, and even a welcome pack upon arrival for your furry friend. The hotel is located just a short walk from the beach, and the staff are happy to recommend nearby dog-friendly walks and attractions.

1. Beach Walks: There are plenty of pet-friendly beaches in Devon where you can take your dog for long strolls in the sand, such as Blackpool Sands, Hope Cove Beach, and Dawlish Warren Beach.
2. Dartmoor National Park: Explore the scenic Devonshire countryside on Dartmoor National Park. While dogs are required to be kept on a leash, there are plenty of hiking trails to explore.
3. Canoeing and Kayaking: The River Dart offers many dog-friendly canoeing and kayaking activities where you and your pup can spend some time on the water.
4. Paddleboarding: Paddleboarding with your dog is a new and fun way to spend time together while both getting some exercise. Hit up the local paddleboarding companies like Devon Windsurf and SUP Centre for the activity.
5. Visit the Towns and Villages: There are many dog-friendly pubs, restaurants, and cafes in towns and villages in Devon, which makes it easier for you to explore the town without leaving your furry friend at home.
6. Dogs Adventure Farm and Shop: Located near Exeter, this attraction has fun-filled activities for both humans and dogs alike. Enjoy a walk with your dog, have a cup of coffee at the dog-friendly café, or go shopping for dog collars, leads, toys or even clothes!
7. South West Coast Path: Devon’s South West coast offers different walking trails and routes, that can take you through stunning scenery and along stunning coastlines-in all suitable for dogs on a leash.
8. Go Ape Haldon Forest: A place for all thrill-seekers (and their four-legged best friends), Go Ape Haldon Forest offers treetop adventures and an obstacle course while their dog has a chance to take in the sights, sounds and scents of the forest from the ground.
9. Devon Railway Centre: This lifetime attraction has a train ride on a mini steam train that loops around the park, dog-friendly gardens, farm animals to pet and a museum exhibit, so adults and kids can have a memorable day out, together with their furry friend.
10. Bideford to Instow Trail: To experience yet more Devonian and coastal delights, the Bideford to Instow trail runs along a former railway track & forms a flat route to enjoy together. In Instow, find an array of dog-friendly cafes, pubs and beachfront shops to stop by for a well-deserved treat.