1 / 8The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant
Bridgwater, Somerset
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A 15th century Grade II listed hotel overlooking St Mary's Church in Bridgwater, where dogs get beds, bowls, treats and their own section of Vicarage Kitchen.
The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant is a 15th century Grade II listed building in the heart of Bridgwater, overlooking St Mary's Church, with 18 en-suite bedrooms, many of them beamed and one with a wig cupboard by the fireplace. This dog friendly hotel is run by dog owners, and it shows in how much is laid on for yours.
A selection of rooms take dogs, and each dog's stay brings bowls with waterproof mats to stand them on, a bed, treats and an emergency kit with poo bags, and the hotel makes its own sweet-potato dog biscuits. Inside, dogs can go in the hall, on the stairs, in your bedroom and in the guests' sitting room, kept on a lead in the hall and on the stairs. In your room they're asked to stay on the floor, so if yours likes to jump up, cover the bed and chairs with a waterproof throw, which reception will lend you, along with towels for muddy paws.
Vicarage Kitchen keeps a dedicated doggie section, and dogs are welcome out on the covered, heated patio too. The menu runs from classics to new favourites and lighter options, and steaks from Pynes butchers are the speciality.
Dogs are most welcome in the garden as well, on a lead at all times, with a clearly marked bin for clearing up. For walks, the team can suggest routes for all abilities and legs, and Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, on Wildpack's walks map, lies 1.8 miles from the hotel. The coast at Stolford Beach is 6.7 miles off, and it's worth reading its page on Wildpack about dogs before you go.
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
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Bowls, dog beds, treats, poo bags and towels
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Stolford Beach, 6.7 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Four poster beds, ground floor rooms and suites
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant?
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 Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant?
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 Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Bridgwater and Taunton Canal (1.8 miles) and Quantock Hills – Great Wood and Beacon Hill (4.7 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Stolford Beach, 6.7 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant, 45-51 St Mary St, Bridgwater, TA6 3EQ
51.1274, -3.0047
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Walk4.7 mi awayQuantock Hills – Great Wood and Beacon Hill
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Walk5.2 mi awayStaple Plain
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An open moorland walk on the Quantock Hills with heather and bracken views, quiet and surprisingly remote.
Walk5.4 mi awayBurrow Mump and the River Parrett Circular
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Walk6.6 mi awayCothelstone Hill Circular
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Beach6.7 mi awayStolford Beach
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A wild and quiet pebble beach on Bridgwater Bay with year-round dog access, wide open space and views across the Bristol Channel to Wales.
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