1 / 8Castle Inn Lydford
Lydford, Devon
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A 16th century Dartmoor pub with thirteen bedrooms in Lydford, where dogs are welcome throughout the pub and restaurant and walks start from the door.
Low ceilings, wonky walls and open fires set the scene at the Castle Inn, a 16th century Devonshire pub with thirteen bedrooms in the Dartmoor village of Lydford. This dog friendly inn tells dog owners the more the merrier, and it sits just 200m from the entrance to the National Trust's Lydford Gorge.
Nine of the bedrooms are above the pub and four in the cottage across the road, all ensuite and individually styled, and your dog is given a welcome pack filled with doggie travel essentials. Let the team know about your dog as you book, or add them in when you book online. The inn doesn't say which rooms take dogs, how many can share or whether they can be left in the room, so check those when you book.
Dogs are welcome throughout the pub and the restaurant, so yours can be with you at breakfast, lunch and dinner, whether that's a pint in the main bar or a table in the restaurant. The menu puts pub classics alongside British favourites, built on the fantastic produce on the inn's doorstep, and the well stocked bar pours local ales and an interesting wine list all day. Behind the pub there's a large garden with plenty of tables, overlooking the Saxon castle next door.
Walks start straight from the pub, anything from a stroll around the village to a hike out onto Dartmoor with your dog, and Lydford sits on many of the region's long distance walks. Wildpack's Lydford Gorge Circular Walk is 0.1 miles away. Back at the inn, Room 9 is a large room at the front with high beamed ceilings, wooden floors and a reclaimed wood four-poster king bed, and there's a ground floor room in the cottage too.
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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £10 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In the restaurant
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- A welcome pack
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Four poster beds and ground floor rooms
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castle Inn Lydford dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from Castle Inn Lydford's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Castle Inn Lydford?
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 Castle Inn Lydford?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Castle Inn Lydford?
You can eat with your dog in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Castle Inn Lydford?
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 Castle Inn Lydford?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Lydford Gorge Circular Walk (0.1 miles).
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