1 / 8The Red Lion at Hellidon
Daventry, West Northamptonshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in 2 dog friendly rooms.
A village pub in Hellidon, Northamptonshire, with six quirky letting rooms, a cosy log fire and a dog friendly snug, where dogs sleep in Kimba or Tawny.
Kimba and Tawny are the two rooms at The Red Lion where well behaved dogs may sleep, and the pub itself has a cosy log fire and a dog friendly snug. It sits in the village of Hellidon in Northamptonshire, with Daventry, Banbury and Rugby all close by, and freshly prepared food and welcoming hospitality are what this dog friendly inn prides itself on.
Your dog may sleep in either room, though not on the beds, and arrives to a water and feed bowl, a poo bag and a welcome chew. Let the pub know about your dog when you make the booking. One of the six rooms looks out over Hellidon's country fields, and another has peaceful views of the lake opposite. Ask at booking about dog numbers per room too, which the inn doesn't state.
Eating with your dog is a gap in the inn's information, as it doesn't say where a dog may sit for meals; raise that when reserving a table. The chefs use freshly sourced produce from local suppliers, with everything prepared on site each day, and the menu runs from fine dining to traditional pub classics. Locally brewed ales sit alongside trendy cocktails, and Sunday lunchtime brings Bloody Marys.
The self catering cottage has two ensuite double bedrooms, a kitchen, a lounge/diner and a private garden, for a weekend with family or friends. The inn names only Kimba and Tawny as rooms for dogs. Two of Wildpack's walks give your dog a longer outing: Badby Woods and Fawsley is 3.5 miles away, and Napton Hill and Oxford Canal Walk 3.6 miles.
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
- 2 dog friendly 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
- Bowls, poo bags and treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Self catering cottages
- Views
- Countryside and lake views
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Red Lion at Hellidon dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in 2 dog friendly rooms. This comes from The Red Lion at Hellidon's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Red Lion at Hellidon?
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 Red Lion at Hellidon?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Red Lion at Hellidon?
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 Red Lion at Hellidon?
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 Red Lion at Hellidon?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Badby Woods and Fawsley (3.5 miles) and Napton Hill and Oxford Canal Walk (3.6 miles).
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