1 / 8Northcote Manor Hotel and Spa
Umberleigh Bridge, Devon
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms.
A Georgian manor near Barnstaple, once a Benedictine sanctuary, where most rooms take dogs and Doggy Dining is served in the conservatory.
A mural of monastic life decorates the main lounge at Northcote Manor, a reminder that this was a sanctuary for Benedictine monks long before the present Georgian manor house was built in 1716. Near Barnstaple, in the heart of North Devon, it sits among sweeping lawns and woodland with over 20 acres to explore, and this dog friendly hotel has lounges where well behaved dogs are welcome.
Most of the bedrooms take dogs, the exceptions being Heron and Honeysuckle, and each dog has bowls, doggy treats and easy access to the grounds. Dragonfly, a ground floor suite in the walled garden lodge, has a private terrace over the walled garden, and Chulmleigh has a feature fireplace and far-reaching views over the grounds. Dogs stay on a lead, or in your arms, in all public areas, outdoors included.
Doggy Dining runs in the conservatory at dinner time, so your dog can join you for the evening meal, though not yet at breakfast. The restaurant, at the heart of the historic manor, serves elegant dishes inspired by the land and sea from local ingredients, with gourmet tasting menus and optional wine pairing on 24 hours' notice. On dogs in the bar, and on how many may share a room, the hotel doesn't say, so ask when you call.
The spa has a heated pool, a steam room, a sauna, a hot tub and a gym, with views over the River Taw and Exmoor, and it took Bronze for Spa & Wellbeing Experience of the Year at the 2025 Devon Tourism Awards. For a day at the coast with your dog, Wildpack points to Westward Ho! Beach, 14.1 miles away, as the nearest dog friendly beach.
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
- Most rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 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 a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Bowls and treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Westward Ho! Beach, 14.1 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
- Rooms
- Four poster beds, private terraces, ground floor rooms and suites
- Views
- River views
- Things to do
- Gym
- Children
- Children welcome
- Awards
- Bronze for Spa & Wellbeing Experience of the Year, 2025 Devon Tourism Awards
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northcote Manor Hotel and Spa dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms. This comes from Northcote Manor Hotel and Spa's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Northcote Manor Hotel and 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 Northcote Manor Hotel and Spa?
£20 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Northcote Manor Hotel and Spa?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Northcote Manor Hotel and Spa?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a dog friendly beach near Northcote Manor Hotel and Spa?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Westward Ho! Beach, 14.1 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
Northcote Manor Hotel and Spa, Burrington, Umberleigh, North Devon, EX37 9LZ
50.9497, -3.9579
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