Dog Friendly Accommodation in Dartmouth
Dartmouth prides itself on being a welcoming place to visit, and dogs are no exception. There are plenty of dog-friendly places to eat, and shop in Dartmouth, and some stunning walks for even the most energetic of dogs.
Of course where to stay can be tricky when travelling with a dog, so we have put together this list of the 10 top accommodation providers in Dartmouth when travelling with a dog.
Travelling With Your Dog
The chance to share your holiday with your dog is a great reason to plan a stay in Dartmouth. It’s important to put as much thought into planning your dog’s experience as you do your own. After all, you want them to enjoy the break as much as you do! Taking the time to consider their needs and options in advance will help ensure a stress-free and enjoyable trip for everyone.
Pets can find a change in routine and environment, and the actual journey can be quite stressful, so you’ll need to think through what’s best for them. Dartmouth has a number of dog friendly accommodation providers and here’s our top 10 for you:
- Dart Marina Hotel
- UK Lodge Breaks
- Dart Valley Cottages
- Dittisham Hideaways
- Coast & Country Cottages
- Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa
- Holiday Cottages UK
- Marsden Cottages
- Midships
- Bayards Cove Inn
Each of our dog friendly accommodation providers will have different house rules, so it is worth getting in touch to find out what those rules are, and the facilities they offer such as dog beds, water/food bowls, and doggy toilet breaks close by.
Top Tips for a Happy Holiday with your Dog
Visiting any new location with your pooch requires a degree of caution, as you and your pet will be unfamiliar with your surroundings. Some dogs will find the change in environment unsettling, so you may want to bring their own bed, bowls, and blankets with them. Consistency can help them feel more secure, and the RSPCA recommends bringing something from home that smells familiar. In addition, maintaining the semblance of routine can be helpful with food, exercise, bed, and toilet breaks around the same time each day.
As a rural location Dartmouth is a truly lovely place to walk your dog, but there are some things to be aware of if you are more used to walking in more built up areas:
- Pavements aren’t always available, so keeping your pet on a lead is important. If you do find yourself walking along the road, don’t forget the key rules – face oncoming traffic except when you go around a corner, when you should be on the outside of the corner so that traffic can see you
- Footpaths will often pass through farm fields, and even the best behaved dogs can get excited around livestock. So always keep your dog on a lead when the footpath crosses farm fields. Please also be aware that the local farmers move their stock around quite regularly, so just because there was no livestock on today’s walk doesn’t mean there won’t be another time you take the same route
- It is also really important to keep you and your pet on the footpaths if you are walking through a field of crops. It might look fun to see your dog doing zoomies amongst the wheat, but this will be causing damage to the crops that farmers rely on for their income
- Finally, if you are dog walking by water and your dog gets into trouble, the RNLI advice is that you do not follow your dog into the water. You risk your own safety, and in most instances your pet will sort themselves out. Better to call for the right help than get into trouble yourself
With all that said, Dartmouth is a very dog friendly place, so come along and have a lovely and relaxed time with your four-legged friend in this beautiful part of Devon.