1 / 8The Carlton Hotel
Ilfracombe, Devon
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A converted Victorian hotel in the coastal town of Ilfracombe, where dogs get a treat on arrival and can dine beside you in an area of their own.
Dogs and their keepers are very welcome at The Carlton, a spacious converted Victorian hotel with 40 bedrooms in the coastal town of Ilfracombe. Well behaved dogs can enjoy most of this dog friendly hotel, which makes a base for exploring the South West Coast Path, Exmoor and the local AONB together.
Your dog is greeted with a treat on arrival, with bedding and bowls for comfort. If you need dog sitting, dog walking or anything else for your dog, let the team know ahead of your stay. The rooms are individual and modern, in soft greys, whites and natural finishes, and there's a premium suite too. Which rooms take dogs, and how many can share, the hotel doesn't say, so check that when you book.
A separate area of the bar, restaurant and lounge is set aside for dogs, so yours can curl up on the floor beside you as you dine, or keep you company in a quiet corner over a drink after a long day's walk. The Brasserie serves breakfast, Sunday lunch, light bites, afternoon tea and dinner, cooked from scratch with fresh local produce from North Devon, and breakfast includes kippers or smoked haddock if you pre-order. The cosy library room is packed with books.
Ilfracombe sits in the heart of fine walking country, which the hotel reckons appeals to dogs as much as to their owners. Wildpack lists Morte Point and Bull Point Circular 3.9 miles from the hotel. The hotel is close to the beach too, and Tunnels Beaches Ilfracombe is the dog friendly beach nearest it on Wildpack's map.
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
- 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
- Bowls, dog beds, treats, dog sitting and a dog walking service
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Tunnels Beaches Ilfracombe, 0 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- All day dining and afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Suites
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Carlton Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from The Carlton Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Carlton 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 Carlton Hotel?
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 Carlton 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 Carlton 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 Carlton Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Morte Point and Bull Point Circular (3.9 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Carlton Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Tunnels Beaches Ilfracombe, 0 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Beach0 mi awayTunnels Beaches Ilfracombe
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A unique Victorian beach experience accessed through hand-carved tunnels in Ilfracombe, with a tidal bathing pool and exceptional rock pooling, but sadly dogs are not permitted on the beach at any time.
Beach1.2 mi awayHele Bay
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A year-round dog-friendly sand and shingle cove just outside Ilfracombe, hugely popular with dog walkers escaping the town beach restrictions, with a pub and car park right behind the beach.
Walk3.9 mi awayMorte Point and Bull Point Circular
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A dog friendly North Devon headland circuit around Morte Point and Bull Point, with rocky finger cliffs, basking seals offshore and far views over to Lundy.
Beach3.9 mi awayCombe Martin Beach
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Beach4.3 mi awayCombesgate Beach
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