1 / 8The Bower Inn
Bridgwater, Somerset
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
An 18th-century pub with rooms on the edge of the Somerset Levels near Bridgwater, with water bowls, treats and pub spaces where dogs relax by your side.
Trails along the River Parrett lie a short stroll from The Bower Inn, an 18th-century pub, restaurant and hotel on the edge of the Somerset Levels near Bridgwater, with the Quantock Hills a little further off. The inn says plainly that it sees your four-legged friend as part of the family, and that welcome runs through this dog friendly inn.
There are 15 en suite bedrooms, individually decorated in a modern country style with organic toiletries, and among them are dog friendly options. Let the team know when you book that your dog is coming, and ask about the ground floor rooms with walk-in showers if they suit you. Its pages don't say what the limit is on dogs in one room, or if you can leave yours in it for a while, so check before you go.
Inside are rustic interiors with exposed brick walls and wood floors, water bowls and treats, and designated pub spaces where your dog can relax by your side; what the inn doesn't mention is if dogs can join you for a meal, so ask when you book a table. The kitchen works with local producers on everything from pub classics to Sunday roasts, from breakfast through to dinner, and the bar pours locally brewed ales and premium spirits.
Outside, the large courtyard beer garden is surrounded by wildflowers, and the Pétanque court is open to all. Beyond the river trails, a change of scene for the dog: Wildpack's Bridgwater and Taunton Canal is 2.2 miles away, while Burnham-on-Sea Beach, the closest dog friendly beach we list, is 7.4 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
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Bowls and treats
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Burnham-on-Sea Beach, 7.4 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Bower Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Bower Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Bower 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 Bower Inn?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at The Bower Inn?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Bower 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 The Bower Inn?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Bridgwater and Taunton Canal (2.2 miles) and Burrow Mump and the River Parrett Circular (4.8 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Bower Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Burnham-on-Sea Beach, 7.4 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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