1 / 8The Cott Inn
Totnes, Devon
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A 14th century thatched longhouse inn in Dartington, near Totnes, where well behaved dogs can go anywhere in the pub, bedrooms included.
The Cott Inn is a 14th century thatched Devon longhouse in the heart of Dartington, a village known for arts and culture that lies next to the medieval town of Totnes. This dog friendly inn opens every part of the pub to well behaved dogs, and the bedrooms too when you stay.
Up to two dogs can share your room, and upstairs the rooms are cosy en-suites that mix historic charm with modern comfort. With the building 700 years old, dogs are often close to other guests, children and fellow four-legged visitors, so the pub asks for friendly, well-socialised dogs who are comfortable around cats, as there is a resident pub cat. Dogs stay on a lead at all times and need to be quiet through the night. The inn's pages don't mention whether a dog may stay by itself in the room, so raise it before you travel.
At mealtimes the dog comes too, in the bar or the restaurant, since pets are welcome everywhere at the Cott. The cooking is classic pub dishes with a thoughtful, refined touch, made with naturally reared Devon meats, local line-caught fish, and fruit and vegetables grown in Totnes and the surrounding area, much of it organic. Specials change weekly and often daily on the blackboard inside, and the Sunday roasts are what the pub is known for.
The garden has covered and heated areas for eating and drinking outside, and the bar is open all day. Dartington Hall Estate and River Dart Walk, a Wildpack route, sits 0.9 miles from the door, and when you and the dog want a longer outing, Sharpham Estate and River Dart Walk is 3.3 miles down the road.
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
- All rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £10 per night
- 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
- 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
- Broadsands Beach, 6.5 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Cott Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Cott Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Cott Inn?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Cott Inn?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Cott Inn?
You can eat with your dog in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Cott 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 Cott Inn?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Dartington Hall Estate and River Dart Walk (0.9 miles) and Sharpham Estate and River Dart Walk (3.3 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Cott Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Broadsands Beach, 6.5 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Attraction3.2 mi awayBerry Pomeroy Castle
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Walk3.3 mi awaySharpham Estate and River Dart Walk
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A Dart Valley walk through the Sharpham Estate with vineyard views and river stretches that feel genuinely removed.
Beach6.5 mi awayBroadsands Beach
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Beach6.7 mi awayGoodrington Sands
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A popular family beach in Paignton with two sections: North Sands is year-round dog friendly, while South Sands has a summer ban -- knowing which section to head for is essential.
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