1 / 8Red Lion Inn
Exeter, Devon
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A 15th century National Trust inn in Broadclyst near Exeter, with dog friendly tables to pre-book and foot paths from the door to Killerton House.
Next to the church in Broadclyst, set back just off the main road, the Red Lion Inn is a 15th century National Trust building with seating out on the ancient cobbles and a secluded beer garden. Family owned and run, this dog friendly inn sits on a National Trust walking and cycle trail, so your dog has country walks all around.
The bedrooms all come with en suites and are light and airy, and there is also a two bedroom apartment. Mornings begin with a full English breakfast cooked with locally sourced produce, ready for the trails with your dog. The inn's pages don't state which rooms dogs can use, how many can stay or if one may be left alone, so ask about each when you book.
There are dog friendly tables for eating with your dog, and they need to be pre-booked. The menu is all homemade, from fish pies to sticky toffee puddings, using top quality, locally sourced ingredients; the dishes change through the year and feature fresh fish and locally produced meat, and there is a light eater's menu that is popular at lunch. Order a full Sunday roast and the waiters will offer you more vegetables, potatoes and gravy.
Inside, the inn is full of rustic charm, with inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams and top quality real ale. For walking with the dog, the foot and cycle paths run directly from the inn to Killerton House, 2 miles away, and Wildpack's nearest dog friendly beach, Dawlish Warren, is 11 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Dawlish Warren, 11 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Lion Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from Red Lion Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Red Lion Inn?
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 Red Lion Inn?
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 Red Lion Inn?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Red Lion Inn?
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 Red Lion Inn?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door.
Is there a dog friendly beach near Red Lion Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Dawlish Warren, 11 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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