1 / 8Bayards Cove Inn
Dartmouth, Devon
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
An ancient boutique inn on Lower Street in Dartmouth, where dogs get beds, bowls and locally made treats, and an extra sausage at breakfast.
Bayards Cove Inn is an ancient boutique hotel on Lower Street in Dartmouth, where history seeps from the walls and children and dogs are welcomed alongside you. Its seven rooms are named after famous nautical figures of the Royal Navy, and this dog friendly hotel opens every one of them to dogs.
All seven rooms welcome dogs, two at most per room, and every dog that comes to stay gets a dog bed, bowls and locally made treats. The rooms are decorated in a contemporary style drawn from South Devon's naval history, with locally roasted coffee and loose leaf tea, and some have views of the cove and the river. Nelson, a family suite on the third floor, looks out over Bayards Cove, Dartmouth Castle, the River Dart and out to sea. A dog left on its own in the room is a question to put to the inn when you book, as its pages don't mention it.
Bring your dog down to breakfast and ask the staff for an extra sausage, on the house. Breakfast comes with every room, and the kitchen goes on to serve lunch, afternoon tea and supper, with menus of rustic classics, nostalgic British favourites and modern dishes, plenty of locally landed fish, a daily catch of the day and Dartmouth crab. Cream teas, cakes and drinks are served all day. The inn doesn't mention dogs in the bar either, so ask before you order a drink there.
There are many walks in and around Dartmouth, and the team is always on hand with local advice on where to take your dog. Wildpack's map puts Sugary Cove, the closest dog friendly beach it lists, 0.8 miles from the inn.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- All rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, bowls and treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Sugary Cove, 0.8 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Suites
- Views
- Sea and river views
- Parking
- Street parking
- Children
- Children welcome
- Awards
- Best Pub, 2024 Food Drink Devon Awards
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bayards Cove Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from Bayards Cove Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Bayards Cove Inn?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at Bayards Cove Inn?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at Bayards Cove Inn?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Bayards Cove Inn?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a dog friendly beach near Bayards Cove Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Sugary Cove, 0.8 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Attraction0.7 mi awayDartmouth Castle
Devon
A waterfront fortress guarding the mouth of the Dart, best reached with your dog on the mile of coast path from town, with a pebble cove alongside.
Beach0.8 mi awaySugary Cove
Devon
A tiny, remote shingle and rock cove just below Dartmouth Castle, year-round dog friendly and accessible only via steep coast path steps, visible only at lower tide states.
Beach1.1 mi awayCompass Cove
Devon
A secluded, year-round dog-friendly sandy cove near Dartmouth with Grecian-style water, accessible only via the South West Coast Path and with interesting history as a Victorian telegraph cable site.
Beach2.5 mi awayBlackpool Sands
Devon
A privately managed Blue Flag beach near Dartmouth with exceptional facilities and clear water, though dogs are banned from the beach and car parks entirely from May to October -- one of the longer seasonal bans in Devon.
Beach4.1 mi awayElberry Cove
Devon
A quiet shingle and rock cove tucked between Broadsands and Brixham, year-round dog friendly with no facilities but accessible via a pleasant coastal walk from either direction.
Beach5 mi awayGoodrington Sands
Devon
A popular family beach in Paignton with two sections: North Sands is year-round dog friendly, while South Sands has a summer ban -- knowing which section to head for is essential.
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