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The Best Luxury Dog Friendly Cottages in Devon

Devon has two coastlines, Dartmoor in the middle and the South West Coast Path running along both edges. For a dog owner that means a full week of different walking without repeating yourself — north coast surf beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde open to dogs year-round, the Tarka Trail through Appledore and Bideford, and quieter south coast coves at Beer and Branscombe. The collection below covers both coasts and the countryside between them.

Every listing tells you what the nearest year-round beach or walk is, and what you’re getting before you book.

A Coastal cottage close to Westward Ho, featuring a private enclosed garden

Wintor House sleeps six in Appledore, on the estuary where the Torridge meets the Taw. The Tarka Trail — 180 miles of traffic-free walking and cycling routes through north Devon — runs past the end of the road. Westward Ho! beach, open to dogs year-round on the northern end, is four miles south. The village quay, with independent restaurants and the summer ferry to Instow, is a short walk from the door. Private enclosed garden. Three dogs welcome.

A relaxing countryside retreat in a luxury barn conversion near Honiton

Tallet is a barn conversion on a working farm a mile from Honiton, sharing a quiet courtyard with one other property. It sleeps four in a countryside setting with open fields on all sides. Payhembury village — a pub, a community shop and a small shingle river beach — is a short walk along the lanes. The South West Coast Path is ten miles south toward Sidmouth and Beer. Two dogs welcome.

A beautiful riverside retreat with hot tub near Bideford

Ridd Cottage sleeps four in a riverside setting outside Bideford, with a hot tub and countryside views. Instow and Westward Ho! beaches are 15 minutes by car. The Tarka Trail passes nearby. RHS Rosemoor is four miles, Clovelly eight miles. Two dogs welcome.

A stay by the coast, close to the fishing village of Instow

Skyblue sleeps six in the centre of Instow, an estuary village on the Tarka Trail where the Torridge meets the sea. The estuary beach is a short walk from the door. The summer ferry across to Appledore runs from the village. Saunton Sands, one of the longest year-round dog beaches in north Devon, is eight miles south. Two dogs welcome.

A coastal cottage just steps from the sea

Combesgate View sleeps twelve, 200 metres above Combesgate Beach on the north Devon coast. Five bedrooms across three floors, three with en-suites and sea views. Cinema room, snug with a wood burner, glass-fronted deck and a hot tub. The section of Woolacombe Beach south of Mill Rock is open to dogs all year and half a mile away. Morte Point is 1.5 miles along the coast path. Three dogs welcome.

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WHY DEVON WORKS FOR DOGS

Devon has more year-round dog-friendly beaches than any other county in England, and two national landscapes — Dartmoor and the North Devon Coast — that have no seasonal restrictions. The South West Coast Path runs 200 miles along both coastlines. The Tarka Trail covers 180 miles of traffic-free walking through the north Devon countryside. On a clear day in October, most of it to yourself.

Each property in our Devon collection has been checked for what matters — which rooms dogs can access, whether the garden is enclosed and what the walk from the front door looks like.