1 / 8The Barn Owl Inn
Newton Abbot, Devon
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A 300-year-old former farmhouse inn on the edge of Kingskerswell, near Newton Abbot, where dogs are welcome throughout the pub.
Once a farmhouse, and 300 years old, The Barn Owl Inn sits on the edge of the village of Kingskerswell, full of quirky, rustic charm: stone floors, wooden beams and characterful artefacts. This dog friendly inn has seven en-suite bedrooms and puts Dartmoor National Park and the English Riviera towns of Torquay, Brixham and Paignton within reach.
Every corner of the inn is open to dogs, including some of the guest bedrooms. The seven rooms are all on the first floor and recently refurbished, with comfortable beds, crisp white linen and walk-in showers. Call ahead to check which bedrooms are dog friendly, how many dogs can come and whether they can stay alone, since the inn doesn't say.
With dogs welcome throughout, yours can settle beside you in one of the cosy dining areas, or by your chair in the soft seating area over a drink. The menu showcases traditional pub dishes made with locally sourced ingredients where possible, and the bar pours Dorset ales, among them Badger Beer, with an extensive gin collection and a hand selected wine list. Behind the pub is a secluded garden.
Dartmoor National Park is nearby for a big day out with your dog, and the coast is near too: for sand, Watcombe Beach tops Wildpack's list of nearby dog friendly beaches at 2.9 miles.
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
- 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
- In the restaurant
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Watcombe Beach, 2.9 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Barn Owl Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Barn Owl Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Barn Owl 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 The Barn Owl 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 The Barn Owl Inn?
You can eat with your dog in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Barn Owl Inn?
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 The Barn Owl Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Watcombe Beach, 2.9 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
The Barn Owl Inn, Aller Road, Aller Mills, Kingskerswell, Devon, TQ12 5AN
50.5094, -3.5842
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Beach2.9 mi awayWatcombe Beach
Devon
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Beach3.6 mi awayOddicombe Beach
Devon
A sandy beach at the foot of red sandstone cliffs near Torquay, accessible by the Babbacombe Cliff Railway, but with a summer dog ban making it an autumn and winter destination for dog owners.
Beach3.7 mi awayBabbacombe Beach
Devon
A sheltered shingle cove below steep wooded cliffs near Torquay, year-round dog friendly and quieter than nearby Oddicombe, with the Cary Arms pub directly overlooking the beach.
Beach4.7 mi awayTeignmouth Back Beach
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The estuary-facing Back Beach in Teignmouth is year-round dog friendly, offering a quieter and more characterful alternative to the busy town beach, with working fishing boats and a different view of the town.
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A late medieval fortress wrapped around an unfinished Elizabethan mansion, and one of the few sites where your dog is welcome in the castle, shop and café.
Beach6 mi awayBroadsands Beach
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A long, gently sloping sandy beach on the English Riviera between Paignton and Brixham, popular with families but with a summer dog ban, though a dog exercise area on the green behind the beach is available year-round.
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