Leave no one behind (dogs included) when staying in this appealing West Devon farmhouse. Pet-friendly, this place hosts up to seven guests and three pets, ensuring you’ll not need the kennels when planning your next family getaway. Appealing to both humans and dogs alike, the property sits on 24 acres of outdoor space, where meadows, lawns, fishing lakes and patio spots all offer room for pets and people to soak up the fresh air. Keep an eye on your escape-prone pup, however, as this outdoor area is unenclosed and shared with neighbouring holiday cottages.
Notice the fabulous BBQ hut by the lake and the rest of the outdoor offerings before putting your best paw forward and entering the property. Stop off in the spacious entranceway to hang up leads, kick off shoes and give fur a good wipe down. You’ll first notice three bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor, each room spacious and inviting. Let Rover lead the way on up to the first floor to find an open-plan living space beneath the eaves, filled with home comforts. The cushy sofas, generous dining table and well-equipped kitchen ensure you’ll feel instantly welcome, and there’s plenty of room to place your pets’ beds as well. Finally, in addition to the shared outdoor space, find your own private patio area for outdoor dining.
Make a beeline for Okehampton (7 miles), the walking centre of Devon, and get ready to explore endless walkies in the northern foothills of Dartmoor. There are a handful of endearing tors accessible via pathways in the town, offering mixed-ability excursions for those energetic and not-so-energetic dogs. An easy walk that rewards you with pretty scenery is found at Lydford Gorge (6 miles), a National Trust-maintained spot. You’ll also find so much beauty on Devon’s famed coastline, with Bude reachable in a 23.5-mile drive.