1 / 8Sandy Cove Hotel
Ilfracombe, Devon
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A clifftop hotel on the North Devon coast, with the South West Coast Path right behind it and all the grounds open to dogs on a lead.
The South West Coast Path tracks right behind Sandy Cove Hotel, perched on a dramatic North Devon clifftop at the gateway to Exmoor, so a full day's walk with your dog can begin the moment you step out. Sea views follow you from the terrace to the pool, and this dog friendly hotel sees dogs as part of the family.
Dogs stay in the standard sea view and non sea view rooms, up to two at a time, and the hotel accepts dogs up to medium size, so contact the reservations team directly before you book. The standard rooms sit at the heart of the hotel, with soft sheets and an inviting feel, and many rooms here have sea views. Dogs are welcome throughout the hotel grounds on a lead. The hotel's pages don't mention leaving your dog by itself in the room during dinner, so ask about that when you call.
Dogs aren't permitted in any of the public rooms, and the hotel doesn't say anywhere else your dog can keep you company at mealtimes, so raise it when you reserve. The Seacliff, the fine dining restaurant, holds three AA rosettes and looks out over the bay; The Cove is the relaxed choice, with an Italian inspired menu and a wood fired pizza oven. For afternoon tea there are finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and handmade cakes and pastries.
A heated swimming pool sits beside a sauna, steam room and ice bucket shower, and woodland paths and cliff steps lead down to Sandy Cove Beach, the hotel's own private beach. For a run on the sand with your dog, Wildpack's nearest dog friendly beach, Combe Martin Beach, lies 0.8 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
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- small and medium size breeds only
- 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
- Not allowed
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Combe Martin Beach, 0.8 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Sauna and steam room
- Eating and drinking
- Fine dining. 3 AA Rosettes
- Views
- Sea views
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandy Cove Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from Sandy Cove Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Sandy Cove Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs per room. Limits the hotel states: small and medium size breeds only.
Is there a charge for dogs at Sandy Cove Hotel?
£20 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Sandy Cove Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Sandy Cove Hotel?
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 Sandy Cove Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door.
Is there a dog friendly beach near Sandy Cove Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Combe Martin Beach, 0.8 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
The Sandy Cove Hotel, Old Coast Road, Combe Martin Bay, Berrynarbor, Nr Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9SR
51.2076, -4.0538
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