1 / 8Cary Arms & Spa
Torquay, Torbay
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A 19th century inn on Babbacombe Bay in Torquay, with doggy beds, bowls and treats waiting and an A La Bark dinner menu for dogs.
Cary Arms & Spa is a 19th century inn on Babbacombe Bay, with sea-facing rooms and suites, restored fishermen's cottages and beach huts at the water's edge, and a glass-framed spa looking out to sea. This five star dog friendly hotel hugs the coastline of the bay, with the South West Coastal path right on its doorstep and a team ready to recommend walks along it.
Dog friendly stays cover some of the rooms and suites, the fishermen's cottages, two of the beach huts and one beach suite, and each one arrives to a doggy bed, a bowl and treats. Contact the hotel first to book a dog friendly room, since these are arranged directly. The welcome is for well-behaved hounds; the dog policy doesn't state a limit per room, so ask about numbers when you call.
Dogs are welcome in the main restaurant, the lounge and all the outdoor dining areas, from the Captain's Table above the beach to the glass Pod and the Wheel House, though the Conservatory isn't dog friendly. There is a menu for them too: A La Bark brings pork sausages, a chicken dinner and a doggy ice cream to round it off. Your own plate might be Lyme Bay lobster, local seafood or grass-fed Devon beef, from lunch until late.
The spa has a hydrotherapy pool with sea views, an exotic experience shower, a sauna and a steam room, and its Coastal Renewal treatment won Gold for Spa and Wellbeing Experience of the Year at the Devon Tourism Awards 2025. Babbacombe Beach is a two minute walk from the inn, and on Wildpack's map it is the closest dog friendly beach, 0.3 miles away.
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
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £25 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In the restaurant
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, bowls, treats and a dog menu
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Babbacombe Beach, 0.3 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Spa with treatments and thermal facilities
- Eating and drinking
- Gastropub food
- Rooms
- Private terraces, suites, log burners and self catering cottages
- Views
- Sea views
- Things to do
- Gym
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
- Awards
- Devon Tourism Awards 2025: Silver – Small Hotel of the Year, Devon Tourism Awards 2025: Gold – Spa & Wellbeing Experience of the Year (Coastal Renewal)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cary Arms & Spa dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from Cary Arms & Spa's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Cary Arms & Spa?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at Cary Arms & Spa?
£25 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Cary Arms & Spa?
You can eat with your dog in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome in the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Cary Arms & Spa?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near Cary Arms & Spa?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door.
Is there a dog friendly beach near Cary Arms & Spa?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Babbacombe Beach, 0.3 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Beach0.3 mi awayBabbacombe Beach
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A sheltered shingle cove below steep wooded cliffs near Torquay, year-round dog friendly and quieter than nearby Oddicombe, with the Cary Arms pub directly overlooking the beach.
Beach0.4 mi awayOddicombe Beach
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A sandy beach at the foot of red sandstone cliffs near Torquay, accessible by the Babbacombe Cliff Railway, but with a summer dog ban making it an autumn and winter destination for dog owners.
Beach1.3 mi awayWatcombe Beach
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A beautiful crescent of sand enclosed by red cliffs and woodland north of Torquay, year-round dog friendly and popular with walkers and dog owners who do not mind the steep access path.
Beach4.6 mi awayGoodrington Sands
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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.
Beach4.6 mi awayBroadsands Beach
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A long, gently sloping sandy beach on the English Riviera between Paignton and Brixham, popular with families but with a summer dog ban, though a dog exercise area on the green behind the beach is available year-round.
Beach4.7 mi awayTeignmouth Back Beach
Devon
The estuary-facing Back Beach in Teignmouth is year-round dog friendly, offering a quieter and more characterful alternative to the busy town beach, with working fishing boats and a different view of the town.
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