Dog Friendly Holidays in Woolacombe, Devon

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What's on offer for dog owners

BritStays lists 15 dog-friendly stays in and around Woolacombe, and every one is marked Pet Friendly. Most of them are outdoor options: 7 are campsites and 4 are caravanning sites, so a tent or tourer will give you the most choice. If you'd rather have a roof and a proper bed, there are 3 hotels and 1 cottage, so those places will go first.

Most of the choice is in Woolacombe itself, with 11 of the 15 stays. There's one each in Westward Ho!, Hatherleigh, Barnstaple and Bideford, which gives you a few alternatives if Woolacombe is full or you want a quieter base.

Matching the stay to your trip

Families with dogs have the widest choice among the campsites and holiday parks. Bay View Farmers Campsite has a bar, restaurant and playground, so you can feed everyone without leaving the site. Warcombe Farm Camping Park and North Morte Farm Caravan & Camping Park both have playgrounds. North Morte Farm also offers takeaway food, which helps on evenings when nobody wants to cook. For a busier holiday, Woolacombe Sands Holiday Park has a swimming pool, hot tub and evening entertainment. Putsborough Beach Site also lists evening entertainment.

Couples wanting comfort should look at the hotels. Woolacombe Bay Hotel has a swimming pool, hot tub and gym. Durrant House Hotel offers a pool, spa and bar, and Saunton Sands Hotel has a pool, gym and spa. Spa and pool areas rarely admit dogs, so check what you'll do with yours while you use them.

Groups should note Black Sea Horse in Westward Ho!, the one stay here with a stated capacity. It sleeps 6 and has a hot tub and disabled access.

Simpler, quieter camping is available too. Incledon Farm Camp Site, The Orchard and Ruby Country Camping list fewer facilities. Ruby Country Camping has a restaurant and picnic area, and The Orchard has WiFi. Passaford Meadow Campsite in Hatherleigh suits you if you'd rather be inland, and it has EV charging nearby.

Facilities worth checking

Across the 15 stays, these are the most common facilities:

Parking: 11 stays
WiFi: 9 stays
Toilets: 8 stays
Bar: 7 stays
Restaurant: 6 stays
Disabled access: 6 stays
EV charging nearby: 6 stays

Fewer than half have a restaurant, so plan meals ahead, especially if your dog can't come into the dining area. If you drive an electric car, filter for EV charging nearby, since only 6 stays mention it. Not every campsite lists toilets, so check before you book if you're travelling without your own facilities.

Things to do once you're there

Braunton and District Museum is listed under Woolacombe and makes an easy outing. Families might also look at The BIG Sheep, a theme park, or Town Farmhouse, a National Trust property. Further afield, there are local history museums in the Ilfracombe area: Combe Martin Museum, Lynton and Exmoor Museum and Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall. Dulverton Heritage Centre, near Minehead, is another option if you're happy to drive.

We don't hold information on whether these attractions admit dogs. Contact them before you go, or plan to take turns while someone walks the dog outside.

When and how to book

With only 15 dog-friendly stays here, the choice is limited, particularly for indoor stays. There are just three hotels and one cottage, so if you want either, book as early as you can, especially for school holidays.

Before you confirm a booking, ask the stay:

how many dogs you can bring, and whether size or breed matters
whether there's an extra charge per dog
which areas dogs can go into, such as bars, restaurants or rooms
whether dogs can be left alone in a room, tent or caravan

If your first-choice stay in Woolacombe is full, try the options in Bideford, Westward Ho!, Barnstaple or Hatherleigh. Pack a long lead, towels and plenty of water whichever you choose.

Frequently asked questions

How many dog-friendly stays are there in Woolacombe on BritStays?

There are 15 dog-friendly stays listed in this region, and all of them are marked Pet Friendly. Most of them, 11 in total, are in Woolacombe itself.

What type of dog-friendly accommodation is most common around Woolacombe?

Camping is the most common, with 7 campsites. There are also 4 caravanning sites, 3 hotels and 1 cottage.

Are there dog-friendly hotels in Woolacombe with a pool?

Yes. Woolacombe Bay Hotel, Durrant House Hotel and Saunton Sands Hotel all list a swimming pool. Dogs are usually not allowed in pool or spa areas, so ask the hotel about arrangements for your dog.

Which dog-friendly stays near Woolacombe suit families?

Bay View Farmers Campsite, Warcombe Farm Camping Park and North Morte Farm Caravan & Camping Park all have playgrounds. Woolacombe Sands Holiday Park has a swimming pool and evening entertainment.

Is there a dog-friendly stay for a group of six?

Yes. Black Sea Horse in Westward Ho!, South West England sleeps 6. It is pet friendly and has a hot tub and disabled access.

Can I take my dog to attractions near Woolacombe?

We don't have information on whether attractions such as Braunton and District Museum, The BIG Sheep or Town Farmhouse allow dogs. Contact them directly before you visit.

Dog Friendly Holidays in Woolacombe

Bay View Farmers Campsite

Putsborough Beach Site

Woolacombe Bay Hotel

Warcombe Farm Camping Park

Black Sea Horse

Woolacombe Sands Holiday Park

The Orchard

Ruby Country Camping

Surf Bay Holiday Park

North Morte Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Durrant House Hotel

Passaford Meadow Campsite

Incledon Farm Camp Site

Saunton Sands Hotel

Tarka Trail Camping

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