1 / 8Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa
Ilsington, Devon
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A family run country house hotel and spa in Dartmoor National Park, with dogs welcome on a lead in the bar, the conservatory and the garden.
Within Dartmoor National Park, Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa is family owned and has been welcoming guests for generations, with views of the moors from its bedrooms and of Haytor from its restaurant. The family say they love having dogs at Ilsington, and this dog friendly hotel keeps plenty of information on local walks to help you plan days out together.
Most of the dog friendly rooms are ground floor standard rooms, handy for the public areas, with a couple upstairs as well, including a suite. Book direct and the hotel will make sure you get one of them. Dogs are most welcome in the grounds, controlled on leads, and the hotel has some house rules so that guests less keen on dogs enjoy their stay too. The hotel doesn't mention how many can share a room, nor if a dog may wait in the room while you are out, so ask about both.
On a lead, your dog can settle beside you in the bar, the conservatory or one of the lounges. Dogs stay out of the main restaurant, and the hotel doesn't say where else yours can eat with you. The main restaurant holds two AA rosettes and cooks Dartmoor lamb, beef and pork and fish from Brixham's boats, with foraging in the hotel grounds too. The Blue Tiger, within the hotel, is the more casual bistro, with cask ales from Otter and Dartmoor breweries and a terrace for cream teas.
Spa use comes with your room, from the heated indoor pool and hydrotherapy pool to the sauna and steam room. For time on the moor with the dog, Wildpack's Haytor and Hound Tor Circular is 1.1 miles from the hotel and the Haytor Quarry and Tramway Trail 1.4 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
- £15 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Teignmouth Back Beach, 10.4 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. Indoor pool
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea. 2 AA Rosettes
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms, suites and roll top baths
- Views
- Countryside views
- Things to do
- Gym
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Ilsington Country House Hotel & 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 Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Ilsington Country House Hotel & 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 Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Haytor and Hound Tor Circular (1.1 miles), Haytor Quarry and Tramway Trail (1.4 miles) and Dartmoor: Becky Falls and Manaton Circular (3.4 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Teignmouth Back Beach, 10.4 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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