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Dog Friendly Devon

Dog-Friendly Holiday Accommodation in South Devon

Looking for the perfect dog-friendly holiday in South Devon? Our luxury accommodations in Stoke Fleming welcome
​well-behaved dogs (and their owners!), providing the ideal coastal escape for you and your four-legged friend.

It is the perfect destination for you & your four-legged friends as Stoke Fleming is located right on the fabulous South West Coast path, & has access to some wonderful local walks.  Both the village Pub, The Green Dragon, and the village restaurant, Trattoria Spaggia allow dogs.  Our local beach, Blackpool Sands, only a 15-minutes walk down the hill, is dog friendly from 1st October to 30th April.  The South Hams, South Devon is very dog-friendly, with many of the beaches, most of the pubs and a large number of restaurants in the area allowing dogs.  It is the ideal  setting for a dog-friendly break away.
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Why Choose Our Dog-Friendly Stays?
Prime Location for Walks – Stoke Fleming is right on the South West Coast Path, offering stunning coastal walks and countryside trails. Whether you’re exploring rugged cliffs, hidden coves, or rolling fields, your pup will love every adventure.
Beaches for Your Dog to Enjoy – Our local Blue Flag beach, Blackpool Sands, is dog-friendly from 1st October to 30th April, giving your pup plenty of time to splash in the waves. Plus, South Devon boasts numerous year-round dog-friendly beaches, including Slapton Sands, Beesands, and Bantham Beach.
Dog-Friendly Pubs & Restaurants – Both the village pub, The Green Dragon, and Trattoria Spaggia Italian Restaurant welcome dogs, so you can enjoy a meal or a drink without leaving your pup behind. Many pubs and cafés across the South Hams and Dartmouth area are dog-friendly, making dining out easy and enjoyable.
A Haven for Dog Lovers – South Devon is one of the most dog-friendly regions in the UK, with miles of scenic trails, dog-welcoming attractions, and open spaces for your pet to roam freely.

Dog-Friendly Stays for Every Traveller
WAVES – A spacious duplex apartment perfect for families and couples traveling with dogs. Enjoy a private roof terrace and easy access to local beaches and trails.
THE OLD BUTCHERS – A stylish loft-style studio with a secure gated patio. Ideal for solo travelers or couples with a dog, offering sea glimpses and cosy interiors.
THE ANNEXE – A charming retreat with access to local dog-friendly walks, perfect for a relaxing coastal escape with your pup.

Book Your Dog-Friendly Devon Getaway Today!
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Whether you're planning a weekend escape or a longer stay, our dog-friendly holiday lets in South Devon provide the perfect base to explore the beaches, countryside, and charming villages of the South Hams.

Local circular walks

Click on walk below for full details
Stoke Fleming to Strete
Little Dartmouth
Dartmouth Town Trail
Dartmouth Castle/Gallants Bower/Compass Cove

Dartmouth to Greenway
Kingswear to Froward Point
Beesands to Hallsands
Torcross to Stokenham                    
Slapton
Start Point to Great Mattiscombe

East Prawle and Prawle Point  
East Portlemouth to Gara Rock 
​Bantham to Thurlestone              
Salcombe to Bolt Head  

For more walks please click HERE

Local Dog friendly Pubs


The Green Dragon, Church Road, Stoke Fleming, TQ6 0PX - 01803 770238
The Kings Arms,
A379, Strete, TQ6 0RW - 01803 770027
The Dartmouth Arms, 26 Lower Street,Dartmouth,TQ6 9AN - 01803 832903
The Royal Castle, 11 The Quay, Dartmouth,TQ6 9PS - 01803 833033
The Floating Bridge
, Coombe Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9PQ - 01803 832354
The Seven Stars
, 8 Smith Street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9QR - 01803 839635
The Sportsmans Arms
, Hemborough Post, Dartmouth, TQ9 7DE - 01803 712231
The Cricket Inn, Beesands, TQ7 2EN - 01548 580215
The Tower Inn, Church Street, Slapton,TQ7 2PN - 01548 580216
The Queens Arms, Slapton,TQ7 2PN - 01548 580800

Other Dog Friendly Place to Eat & Drink in Stoke Fleming
Trattoria Spaggia
, New Road, Stoke Fleming, TQ6 0NP - 01803 927232
Blackpool Sands Cafe/Restaurant
, Blackpool Sands, TQ6 0RG - 01803 771800
Stoke Lodge Hotel,
Cinders Lane, Stoke Fleming, TQ6 0RA - 01803 770523

Beaches that allow dogs year round

Slapton Sands (including Torcross & Strete Gate) 
Sugary Cove & Castle Cove - Dartmouth
Beesands
Hallsands
Bantham (restricted area May to September)
East Portlemouth beaches (including Mill Bay)
Salcombe North Sands
Thurlestone
South Milton
Soar Mill Cove
Ness Cove (Shaldon)
Teignmouth River Beach

Beaches with restricted access

Beaches that do not allow dogs May to September are listed below:-
Blackpool Sands
Hope Cove 

Salcombe South Sands
Bigbury-on-Sea 
Bovisand 
Challaborough 
Coryton Cove 
Shaldon Beach 
Teignmouth Town Beach 
Wembury 
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