1 / 8The Half Moon Inn
Dean, Devon
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A 16th century fishing inn in the Devon village of Sheepwash, with dogs welcome in the bar and pet friendly rooms on the ground floor.
Eighteen rooms, a bar on the village square and seven miles of fishing on the River Torridge make up The Half Moon Inn, a 16th century, Grade Two listed fishing inn in the heart of Sheepwash. It is a dog friendly inn surrounded by countryside and wildlife, a short walk from the river.
The pet friendly rooms are on the ground floor of the Annex and Shippen buildings at the rear of the inn. Owners are expected to take responsibility for their dog's behaviour and cleanliness and keep it under control, and the inn asks to be told in advance that a dog is coming. Dog numbers per room, and leaving a dog alone in it, are two things the inn's pages don't say, so check when you book.
The bar is dog friendly, provided dogs are well behaved, groomed and house trained, and food is served in the bar area, where table space is limited, so book ahead. The restaurant area is closed to dogs, and whether they can sit with you as you eat in other parts of the inn the Half Moon doesn't say, so ask about that as well. The kitchen cooks breakfast, lunch and dinner from locally sourced ingredients, with fresh seafood and traditional British dishes, and the inn has its own range of wines, prosecco and champagne.
Rooms in the old inn have exposed beams, low sash windows and sloping floors, and the Waldon and Mere suites sit across the courtyard with more space and privacy. Beyond the inn, the River Torridge is a short walk away. For sea air with the dog, Westward Ho! Beach is Wildpack's nearest listed dog friendly beach, 14.7 miles from Sheepwash.
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
- £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
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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
- Westward Ho! Beach, 14.7 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms, suites and self catering cottages
- Things to do
- Fishing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Half Moon Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Half Moon Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Half Moon 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 Half Moon Inn?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Half Moon 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 Half Moon Inn?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Half Moon Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Westward Ho! Beach, 14.7 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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