1 / 8The Kingswood Hotel
Sidmouth, Devon
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A family run seafront hotel on the Esplanade in Sidmouth, with beach walks and coast path hikes for dogs right on the doorstep.
Lyme Bay is 20 metres from the front door of The Kingswood, a classic seafront hotel that has been family run for over 70 years, right in the centre of the Esplanade in Sidmouth. This dog friendly hotel puts beach walks and coast path hikes on the doorstep, with the beach and the shops all within a five-minute stroll.
Well behaved, house-trained dogs are welcome in specified rooms, up to two dogs in each. The 50 bedrooms are each one of a kind, with heritage features from the last century alongside contemporary finishes, light seaside palettes and memory foam mattresses, and many look out across Lyme Bay. The refreshment tray is topped up daily with hand-baked sweet treats. The hotel doesn't mention leaving dogs alone in the room, so raise it before you arrive.
Where your dog can be while you dine, the hotel doesn't state, so check that before booking a table too. Mornings start with piping hot porridge and a cooked breakfast with a view of the sea, lunch might be Devon crab sandwiches on the patio, and dinner brings traditional, comforting dishes with modern twists. The Devon cream tea is served in the bright, airy restaurant with its sea views, and the hotel works closely with local producers.
Beyond the hotel, the regency town invites strolls along the promenade and browsing in the independent boutiques on the high street. For the dog, the Sidmouth to Ladram Bay Coastal Walk lies 0.1 miles from the hotel on Wildpack's map, and Wildpack also lists the Otterton Mill and River Otter Walk close by.
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
- 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
- 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
- Dawlish Warren, 9.6 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Suites
- Views
- Sea views
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Kingswood Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Kingswood Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Kingswood Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Kingswood Hotel?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Kingswood 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 Kingswood 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 Kingswood Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Sidmouth to Ladram Bay Coastal Walk (0.1 miles) and Otterton Mill and River Otter Walk (3.1 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Kingswood Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Dawlish Warren, 9.6 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk0.1 mi awaySidmouth to Ladram Bay Coastal Walk
Devon
A dog friendly Jurassic Coast stretch from Sidmouth's Regency seafront over High Peak's hillfort to the red sandstone sea stacks at Ladram Bay.
Walk3.1 mi awayOtterton Mill and River Otter Walk
Devon
A riverside walk following the Otter from the working mill at Otterton through watermeadows to the coast and back.
Walk6.5 mi awayBeer to Branscombe Coastal Walk
Devon
A Jurassic Coast walk between two characterful Devon fishing villages with significant cliff climbing and sea views throughout.
Walk8.6 mi awayExmouth to Budleigh Salterton Coastal Walk
Devon
A dog friendly stretch of the South West Coast Path along East Devon's Jurassic cliffs, linking Exmouth seafront to the red beach and clean bathing water of Budleigh Salterton.
Beach9.6 mi awayDawlish Warren
Devon
A groyne-based zone system keeps a decent stretch of beach open to dogs year round, but the nearby nature reserve means leads and awareness of wildlife are essential.
Beach10.5 mi awayLangstone Rock Beach
Devon
A quieter stretch of beach at the northern end of Dawlish near Langstone Rock, offering year-round dog access on the tidal section and sitting between the town of Dawlish and Dawlish Warren.
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