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Best Dog-Friendly Places to Stay in Devon (2026)

By Rob Griffiths 3 min read

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Devon packs an enormous amount of dog-friendly coastline into one county. From the sheltered, palm-lined beaches of the English Riviera to the wide sands and estuary walks of East Devon, it is a place built for holidays with a dog. The stays below are dog-friendly properties that have earned strong paw ratings from guests who actually travelled with their dogs, grouped by area so you can pick the stretch of coast that suits you. Each one links through to a full review with the pet policy, photos and what dog owners said.

At a glance

All 10 options side by side.

Villa Marina, Torquay 5.0 / 5 Goodrington Beach Apartment, Paignton 5.0 / 5 Blue Waters Lodge, Paignton 5.0 / 5 The Charterhouse, Torquay 5.0 / 5 Seymour House, Exmouth 5.0 / 5 2 Central, Sidmouth, Sidmouth 5.0 / 5 Little Monty Garden Apartment, Exmouth 5.0 / 5 B3 Sunny Tides, Brixham 5.0 / 5 The Boat House, Dawlish 4.8 / 5 Exe View Retreat, Dawlish 4.8 / 5
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The picks in detail

#1 Best overall

Villa Marina, Torquay

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A consistently top-rated dog-friendly stay in Torquay. <a href="/hotel/villa-marina-torquay/">Read our full review of Villa Marina</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 13 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly self-catering in Torquay
  • On the south Devon coast, with beaches and coastal-path walks nearby
#2

Goodrington Beach Apartment, Paignton

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A consistently top-rated dog-friendly stay in Paignton. <a href="/hotel/goodrington-beach-apartment-paignton/">Read our full review of Goodrington Beach Apartment</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 8 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly self-catering in Paignton
  • On the south Devon coast, with beaches and coastal-path walks nearby
#3

Blue Waters Lodge, Paignton

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A consistently top-rated dog-friendly stay in Paignton. <a href="/hotel/blue-waters-lodge-paignton/">Read our full review of Blue Waters Lodge</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 6 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly self-catering in Paignton
  • On the south Devon coast, with beaches and coastal-path walks nearby
#4

The Charterhouse, Torquay

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A consistently top-rated dog-friendly stay in Torquay. <a href="/hotel/the-charterhouse-torquay/">Read our full review of The Charterhouse</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 6 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly self-catering in Torquay
  • On the south Devon coast, with beaches and coastal-path walks nearby
#5

Seymour House, Exmouth

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A consistently top-rated dog-friendly stay in Exmouth. <a href="/hotel/seymour-house-exmouth/">Read our full review of Seymour House</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 2 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly self-catering in Exmouth
  • On the south Devon coast, with beaches and coastal-path walks nearby
#6

2 Central, Sidmouth, Sidmouth

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A consistently top-rated dog-friendly stay in Sidmouth. <a href="/hotel/2-central-sidmouth-private-patio/">Read our full review of 2 Central, Sidmouth</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 2 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly self-catering in Sidmouth
  • On the south Devon coast, with beaches and coastal-path walks nearby
#7

Little Monty Garden Apartment, Exmouth

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A consistently top-rated dog-friendly stay in Exmouth. <a href="/hotel/stylish-garden-apartment-little-monty-exmouth/">Read our full review of Little Monty Garden Apartment</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 2 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly self-catering in Exmouth
  • On the south Devon coast, with beaches and coastal-path walks nearby
#8

B3 Sunny Tides, Brixham

5.0 / 5

Bottom line. A consistently top-rated dog-friendly stay in Brixham. <a href="/hotel/b3-sunny-tides-brixham/">Read our full review of B3 Sunny Tides</a>.

Pros

  • 5.0/5 paw rating across 2 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly self-catering in Brixham
  • On the south Devon coast, with beaches and coastal-path walks nearby
#9

The Boat House, Dawlish

4.8 / 5

Bottom line. A consistently top-rated dog-friendly stay in Dawlish. <a href="/hotel/the-boat-house-dawlish/">Read our full review of The Boat House</a>.

Pros

  • 4.8/5 paw rating across 2 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly self-catering in Dawlish
  • On the south Devon coast, with beaches and coastal-path walks nearby
#10

Exe View Retreat, Dawlish

4.8 / 5

Bottom line. A consistently top-rated dog-friendly stay in Dawlish. <a href="/hotel/exe-view-retreat-dawlish/">Read our full review of Exe View Retreat</a>.

Pros

  • 4.8/5 paw rating across 8 pet-stay reviews
  • Dog-friendly self-catering in Dawlish
  • On the south Devon coast, with beaches and coastal-path walks nearby
Wherever you base yourself, Devon makes it easy to build a holiday around your dog. The English Riviera towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham give you sheltered beaches and harbour walks within a compact area, while Exmouth, Sidmouth and Dawlish on the East Devon coast pair long seafronts with quieter estuary and clifftop paths. For the most consistently praised dog welcome, Villa Marina in Torquay stands out on review volume; for sea views with an easy beach walk, Exe View Retreat in Dawlish is hard to beat. Open any review below to check the pet policy and book direct.

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