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Lakeview Manor

Dunkeswell, Devon

Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 3 dogs per room.

A country manor hotel in the Blackdown Hills, East Devon, with an off-lead dog play area, a dipping lake for dogs and 45 acres of estate to explore.

Lakeview Manor is a traditional country manor house hotel set in 45 acres of gardens and private parkland, with two fully stocked fishing lakes, right in the heart of the Blackdown Hills. Some of that estate at this dog friendly hotel has been made for dogs: a fenced play area where they can run off the lead, and a dipping lake created especially for dogs who love the water.

Dogs stay in a number of pet friendly rooms throughout the hotel. The hotel allows up to three dogs, and there is no extra charge for bringing them. The pet friendly rooms are as stylish and comfortable as the rest, with space set aside for your dog to settle in, and dog beds can be added to your booking. The welcome is for well behaved dogs, and the hotel doesn't accept dogs listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act. After a swim, a dog wash near the reception entrance runs hot and cold water, so you can rinse muddy paws and warm them up.

Dogs are welcomed in the bar and can join you in the Dabbling Duck Restaurant for breakfast and dinner, with the restaurant overlooking the lake. Breakfast is a full one made with local ingredients and comes with your stay, or a packed lunch to take away if you're up and out before it opens. Evenings mean a drink at the bar or a meal from the menu.

Outside, the lakeside and woodland walks begin from the door, and a bench by the dipping lake lets you sit while the dog splashes, paddles and cools down. Wildpack's map adds Culmstock Beacon and Black Down Common from Hemyock, 3.7 miles from the manor, and Charmouth Beach, our closest dog friendly beach, 16 miles off.

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
Up to 3
Size or breed limits
Does not accept dogs listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act: Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa and XL Bullies.
Dog fee
No charge for dogs
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
Welcome
Dog extras
A dog wash, a secure field and dog beds
Walks from the door
Yes
Nearest dog friendly beach
Charmouth Beach, 16 miles

Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.

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For You

Rooms
Suites
Views
Lake views
Things to do
Fishing

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is Lakeview Manor dog friendly?

    Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 3 dogs per room. This comes from Lakeview Manor's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.

  • How many dogs can I bring to Lakeview Manor?

    Up to 3 dogs per room. Limits the hotel states: Does not accept dogs listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act: Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa and XL Bullies..

  • Is there a charge for dogs at Lakeview Manor?

    No charge for dogs.

  • Can I eat with my dog at Lakeview Manor?

    You can eat with your dog in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome in the bar.

  • Can I leave my dog in the room at Lakeview Manor?

    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 Lakeview Manor?

    The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Culmstock Beacon and Black Down Common from Hemyock (3.7 miles).

  • Is there a dog friendly beach near Lakeview Manor?

    The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Charmouth Beach, 16 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.

Lakeview Manor, Dunkeswell, Honiton, Devon, EX14 4SH

50.8605, -3.2070

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