1 / 8Lion Hotel Exmoor
Dulverton, Somerset
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.
A 200 year old coaching inn in Dulverton by Exmoor National Park, where well behaved dogs, on a lead, share the bar and lounge with you.
You may well find other dog owners staying at the Lion Hotel, or locals at the bar with their own dogs in tow. This is a 200 year old coaching inn in the country town of Dulverton, right at the entrance to Exmoor National Park, independent and family run, and a dog friendly inn that tells you plainly not to leave yours at home.
Well behaved dogs are welcome in all of the rooms. Each bedroom is furnished differently, with a mix of antiques and contemporary pieces, crisp white linen, fluffy white towels and an en suite bathroom, and the premium doubles have a king-size or four poster bed. Book the Dog Special directly by phone for a stay of two nights or more and a dog bed, a bowl and treats will be waiting in your room. The hotel does not say whether a dog can stay in the room alone, so ask before you go out.
Across the public areas dogs are welcome on a lead, so yours can settle with you at the cosy bar or in the extended lounge among an eclectic mix of locals, residents and visitors. The hotel doesn't say if the restaurant takes dogs as well, so check before you book a table there. It serves home-cooked dishes with an emphasis on fresh produce from the area, with pizza on Mondays and curry on Tuesdays, and the bar pours real ales, fine wines and local gins.
Dulverton has plenty of walks along the River Barle and through the surrounding woodlands, and reception is happy to recommend dog walks and places to eat. Further out, Wildpack's Tarr Steps Circular is 3.2 miles from the hotel.
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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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
- 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
- Dunster Beach, 11.1 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 suites
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lion Hotel Exmoor dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from Lion Hotel Exmoor's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Lion Hotel Exmoor?
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 Lion Hotel Exmoor?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at Lion Hotel Exmoor?
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 Lion Hotel Exmoor?
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 Lion Hotel Exmoor?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Wimbleball Lake Loop (1.6 miles), Tarr Steps Circular (3.2 miles) and Winsford Hill and the Caratacus Stone from Winsford (4.3 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Lion Hotel Exmoor?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Dunster Beach, 11.1 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk1.6 mi awayWimbleball Lake Loop
Somerset
A gentle lake circuit with excellent facilities and high off-lead potential on the woodland paths; good water access for swimming dogs and comfortable year-round.
Walk3.2 mi awayTarr Steps Circular
Somerset
An easy riverside walk to a magical ancient clapper bridge with high off-lead potential and excellent water access from the River Barle; the Tarr Farm Inn adds a perfect finish.
Walk4.3 mi awayWinsford Hill and the Caratacus Stone from Winsford
Somerset
An energetic dog on a lead can cover real ground on this long Exmoor moorland trek, past free roaming ponies and an ancient inscribed stone.
Walk8.9 mi awayDunkery Beacon from Dunkery Gate
Somerset
The highest point on Exmoor with expansive views and high off-lead potential on the open moorland; no facilities and limited parking so come prepared.
Walk10.1 mi awayGrand Western Canal: Tiverton Canal Basin to Manley Bridge
Devon
A level canal towpath that suits a dog on a lead, past limekilns and a horse-drawn barge, with tea rooms waiting at the basin.
Attraction10.5 mi awayDunster Gallox Bridge
Somerset
A medieval packhorse bridge over the River Avill, with clear shallow water and the Macmillan Way running straight from it for a proper walk with your dog.
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