1 / 8The Ropemaker
Emsworth, Hampshire
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room.
An inn with 43 rooms in the coastal town of Emsworth, with a dog wash in the courtyard and a Sir Woofchester dog menu of dinner bowls.
Emsworth, the coastal town between Chichester and Portsmouth, is home to The Ropemaker, a pub with 43 rooms on the Havant Road. From the doorstep you can wander the Harbour Trail with your dog or watch the boats at Emsworth Yacht Harbour, and back at this dog friendly inn there are water bowls and free dog treats whenever you ask the team.
Each dog friendly room welcomes up to two dogs for an extra charge, with easy access to the outdoor Dog Wash and a cosy dog bed on request, sized for two medium-sized dogs. If you want a particular room type, the reservations team will make sure it is ready for you and your dog. Its dog pages don't mention a dog staying behind in your room while you head out, so put that to reservations too.
Meals with your dog are taken in the dedicated dog friendly dining areas, where the rule is paws on floors, so dogs stay off the furniture. The dog gets a menu of its own from Sir Woofchester: treat pots of Bark Bangers, a roast dinner bowl, or a fish and chips bowl of dried sprats and sweet potato fries. For you there is an à la carte menu, Sunday roasts with bottomless trimmings and a carefully chosen wine list, and breakfast runs to poached Burford Brown eggs or buttermilk pancakes.
The inn sits close to Chichester Harbour, with Bosham, Hayling Island and the South Downs National Park within reach. When the dog wants woodland, Stansted Forest is 2.9 miles away, and East Head, Wildpack's pick for the nearest dog friendly beach, is 4.6 miles away.
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
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much
- 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
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, treats, bowls, a dog wash and a dog menu
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- East Head, 4.6 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Gastropub food
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Ropemaker dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Ropemaker's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Ropemaker?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Ropemaker?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at The Ropemaker?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Ropemaker?
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 Ropemaker?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Stansted Forest (2.9 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Ropemaker?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is East Head, 4.6 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk2.9 mi awayStansted Forest
West Sussex
A flat, easy loop for dogs through ancient woodland and parkland, home to fallow deer, on the historic Stansted House estate.
Beach4.6 mi awayEast Head
West Sussex
A National Trust sand dune spit at the entrance to Chichester Harbour with year-round access and outstanding natural beauty.
Beach4.7 mi awayEastoke Beach
Hampshire
A Blue Flag sand and pebble beach on the southeastern tip of Hayling Island, with year-round dog access at the Eastoke end and seasonal restrictions on the central Blue Flag section from May to September.
Beach4.9 mi awaySandy Point
Hampshire
A wild, unspoilt sandy spit at the southeastern tip of Hayling Island, with year-round dog access, nature reserve setting, and open views across Chichester Harbour.
Beach4.9 mi awayHayling Island West Beach
Hampshire
The western, more sheltered side of Hayling Island facing Chichester Harbour with year-round access in many areas.
Beach5.1 mi awayWest Wittering
West Sussex
A sheltered sandy beach facing Chichester Harbour with year-round dog access in the dune and harbour sections, and some seasonal restrictions on the main beach.
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