1 / 8The Cottage Hotel
Hope-Cove, Devon
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A 35 bedroom hotel on the cliffs above the harbour beach at Hope Cove, where dogs can stay in some balcony rooms with sea views.
Walkers like to bring their dogs to Hope Cove, and The Cottage Hotel, on the cliffs above the harbour beach, has made itself a dog friendly hotel for exactly that reason. It is a 35 bedroom hotel, independently run since 1973, that calls itself quirky and traditional, with good honest food and a splendid Devon welcome.
Most room grades take well behaved dogs, the luxury rooms being the exception. That still leaves some balcony rooms with chairs and a great sea view, so you can sit out above the cove. Dogs must always be accompanied, so plan to keep yours with you rather than leaving them in the room. Whether a second dog can come along too, the hotel's pages don't say, so raise it at booking.
Dogs aren't allowed in the bar, though they are most welcome in the Herzogin Cabin and the Guest Lounge. The lounge sits in the oldest part of the hotel, arts and crafts in style, with a large fireplace at its heart, and the Cabin was salvaged from the Herzogin Cecilie, a four-masted windjammer that ran aground in Soarmill Cove in 1906. Dogs can't come into the restaurant, and the hotel doesn't mention where else yours might eat with you, so ask at booking. Cream teas are on any time, and dinner is a classic Table d'Hôte.
In 2025 the hotel won The People's Choice Best Hospitality Venue Award from Food and Drink Devon. Outside, the coast path runs directly in front of the hotel for walks with the dog. Hope Cove, the beach Wildpack lists for dogs, is 0.1 miles away, and Bolt Head to Bolt Tail Coastal Walk sits 3.7 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
- £15 per night
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- Not allowed
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Hope Cove, 0.1 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
- Views
- Sea views
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
- Awards
- The People's Choice Best Hospitality Venue Award (Food and Drink Devon, 2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Cottage Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Cottage Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Cottage 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 Cottage Hotel?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Cottage Hotel?
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 lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Cottage Hotel?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Cottage Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door.
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Cottage Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Hope Cove, 0.1 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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