Highfield House

Highfield House is a modern, dog-friendly bed and breakfast in the small village of Parracombe, right on the edge of Exmoor National Park in North Devon. The owners live in the main house, and guests have a comfortable, well-kept room with its own separate entrance - so it strikes a nice balance between the self-contained feel dogs and their owners appreciate and the welcome of a proper hosted B&B, breakfast included.

Guests travelling with a dog describe the stay as genuinely dog-friendly, helped along by hosts who keep a dog of their own and clearly understand pet travellers. Having a private front door and a porch or bit of outdoor space for the dog comes up as a real plus, as does the warm, helpful welcome - the host is repeatedly singled out by name for going out of their way to make stays easy. The rooms themselves are consistently described as clean, modern and comfortable, with good bathrooms, reliable wifi and a fresh, largely local breakfast that guests rate highly.

The setting is a big part of the appeal. Parracombe is a quiet, pretty Exmoor village with stunning views and peaceful surroundings, yet it has good road access and makes an excellent base for exploring: the coast at Lynton and Lynmouth is close, and the beaches of Woollacombe are around a twenty-five-minute drive, with Exmoor walks in every direction. One guest found the heating in their room a little limited, so it is worth mentioning your preferences to the host, who reviewers say responds well.

As a B&B room rather than a whole house, Highfield House is best suited to couples and solo travellers with one well-behaved dog who want a comfortable, welcoming Exmoor base with breakfast laid on and the North Devon coast within easy reach.