Dog friendly cottages in Devon and Dorset
If you are looking for dog friendly holiday accommodation in Dorset or Devon, a self-catering holiday cottage is a great option. Many of our holiday cottages are `dog friendly` so there is no need to leave your `best friend` at home - bring your dog(s) and come and explore the beautiful Lyme Bay coast.
Click on one of the links below to find your ideal pet friendly accommodation. You can also use the
`Quick Cottage Search` function on the right hand side of the page to find a holiday cottage for a date that suits you - don`t forget to include `Yes` on the pets option.
Choose from a range of dog friendly cottages
You may find one of the following searches useful - simply click on the appropriate link below to view the choice of cottages:
Dog friendly cottages for couples
Dog friendly cottages for families
Dog friendly cottages for groups of six or more
All dog friendly cottages
Guidelines for pet owners visiting pet friendly cottages
In our experience dog owners are some of the most considerate holidaymakers and are more than happy to abide by some basic house rules. Our holiday cottage owners ask that dogs are kept off the furniture and out of bedrooms. In the interests of the animal and the property it is never advisable to leave a dog alone in a strange place - our owners do ask that you don’t leave a dog unattended in the holiday cottage during your stay. Naturally all faeces should be cleared up and suitably disposed of during your holiday.
There is a £20 per week (or part week) supplement for each dog. Please note that some holiday cottages will accommodate one dog and others will accommodate two - please see the individual property descriptions for full details or give us a call to check. The number of dogs accepted at a property can sometimes depend on the breed.
If you are thinking of bringing any other type of pet (we have experience of cats, birds, rabbits and reptiles) please do check with us before booking.
If you are considering bringing your dog(s) during the summer you should bear in mind that there are access restrictions for dogs on some Dorset and Devon beaches. Further down this page you will find links that will provide you with information about dog access to beaches in the Lyme Bay area of Dorset and Devon. Even if access to the beach is restricted during the summer there are still plenty of fantastic coastal and countryside walks that you can enjoy with your dog(s).
Useful information for pet owners on holiday around Lyme Bay
Dog access to beaches
For information regarding dog access to beaches during the summer months please click on the following links. For details regarding Dorset beaches click here:
Dogs on Dorset beaches. For details regarding Devon beaches click here:
Dogs on Devon beaches.
Vet Pet Sit This is a service provided by a fully qualified and registered veterinary surgeon with over 20 years experience. She offers professional and personal care of your pets in her home near Lyme Regis. Vet Pet Sit offers a Holidaymaker Day Stay service; this is for holidaymakers who have come on holiday with their dog(s) and can`t leave their dog(s) unattended at the holiday cottage when going on a day trip. Please click on the following link for full details of this service:
www.vetpetsit.co.uk (
Please note that Vet Pet Sit is an independent service not connected with Lyme Bay Cottages).
A selection of websites that may interest pet owners
If you want to visit one of the websites listed below simply click on the relevant link - the website will open in a new window.
The Kennel Club: Offers dog owners an unparalleled source of information.
The RSPCA: Founded in 1824 and constant campaigners for animal welfare.
Battersea Dogs Home: Probably the most famous dogs home of them all.