1 / 8The Crown Hotel
Exford, Somerset
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A 17th century family run coaching inn in Exford, at the heart of Exmoor National Park, where dogs are always welcome and walks start from the door.
Exmoor ponies, red deer and birds of prey are a common sight around Exford, the village at the heart of Exmoor National Park where The Crown Hotel has stood as a coaching inn since the 17th century. It is a family run, dog friendly inn, and it puts its welcome for dogs plainly: they are always welcome.
The rooms are individually styled and en suite, with bottled water, biscuits and toiletries, and they come in single, twin and double, with twin, double or king size beds. Lots of walks start straight from the doorstep, so a dog can be out on the moor without a drive. The inn's pages don't say which of the rooms suit a dog, the number allowed, or whether one may be left in the room, so ask about each when you book.
You can eat in the cosy country bar or the extended lounge area, and both serve real ales, select gins, fine wines and freshly prepared food. If dogs can sit with you in either, the inn doesn't say, so check that before dinner. The kitchen cooks to order with locally sourced ingredients where possible, putting organic and free range produce first, and the bar pours Exmoor Ales and Northmoor gins.
The inn has locked overnight storage for bikes. Dunkery Beacon from Dunkery Gate, a Wildpack walk, is 2.8 miles from Exford, and Porlock Beach, 6.1 miles off, is the closest Wildpack dog friendly beach to Exford.
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
- £9 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Porlock Beach, 6.1 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Crown Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from The Crown Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Crown 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 Crown Hotel?
£9 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Crown Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Crown 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 Crown Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Dunkery Beacon from Dunkery Gate (2.8 miles) and Winsford Hill and the Caratacus Stone from Winsford (3.9 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Crown Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Porlock Beach, 6.1 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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