1 / 8The Bedford Hotel
Tavistock, Devon
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A 31 bedroom hotel in the heart of Tavistock, gateway to Dartmoor, where dogs get a goody-bag and residents can ask for a table in the bar.
Right in the heart of Tavistock, just across from the main square and opposite the parish church, The Bedford Hotel is a 31 bedroom hotel in a Devon market town that is the gateway to Dartmoor National Park. It has been beautifully restored to keep the character of days gone by, and this dog friendly hotel takes the view that dogs enjoy a break in Devon too.
Your dog can stay in many of the bedrooms, though some are kept dog-free for guests with allergies, so tell the hotel you're bringing a dog and it will allocate a dog friendly room. A doggy goody-bag is waiting on arrival, and the hotel asks you to bring your own dog food and bedding. The Bedford's site doesn't mention a limit on dogs or leaving them alone in the room, so check both before arriving.
The bar and lounge are open to dogs, though the restaurant isn't. For resident guests, the hotel will always lay a table for your meals in the bar or lounge on request, so dinner can be had with your dog beside you. The main menu runs from British classics to modern dishes with influences from around the world, there are barista coffees in the elegant Russell Lounge, and the Full Afternoon Tea comes with dainty sandwiches, fresh scones and cakes.
Some rooms have four poster beds and spa baths, and the gardens include a secret Walled Garden. The hotel particularly recommends a stroll with your dog along the canal through The Meadows close by, and for a longer leg-stretch Drake's Trail runs from Tavistock to Yelverton through the Grenofen Tunnel. Dartmoor: Brentor and the Lyd Valley Walk, on Wildpack, is 2.0 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £17 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- A welcome pack
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Mothecombe Beach, 18.4 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Four poster beds and ground floor rooms
- Parking
- Paid parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Bedford Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Bedford Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Bedford Hotel?
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 Bedford Hotel?
£17 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Bedford Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Bedford 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 The Bedford Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Dartmoor: Brentor and the Lyd Valley Walk (2.0 miles) and Great Staple Tor and White Tor Circuit (3.9 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Bedford Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Mothecombe Beach, 18.4 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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