1 / 8The Shrubbery Hotel
Ilminster, Somerset
Yes. Dogs can stay in 5 dog friendly rooms.
A hotel in Ilminster that welcomes dogs in its bar and public lounge areas, with pet friendly rooms to stay in.
The garden wing of The Shrubbery Hotel holds five pet friendly rooms, a few steps from the lawn. The hotel stands in the market town of Ilminster, and this dog friendly hotel welcomes well behaved dogs in certain rooms, so it pays to get in touch ahead of your stay.
Booking direct by phone is the way to be sure of a pet friendly room, and the hotel asks dog owners to contact it in advance to check availability. Those rooms are among 25 en-suite bedrooms, all with tea and coffee facilities and modern bathrooms. The Shrubbery's pages don't say how many dogs may share one of the five, so ask on that call.
Dogs are most welcome in the public lounge areas and the bar, where you can enjoy meals and drinks, and drinks and light lunches are served in the bar. The Revival Restaurant cooks classic British dishes, New York grill and Italian pasta, and Afternoon and Somerset Cream Teas can be pre-booked. Dogs aren't allowed in the Revival Restaurant, and on your dog waiting in the room alone during your meal The Shrubbery doesn't say, so raise it when you phone.
Breakfast runs from a full English to lighter continental options. The hotel points guests to Ham Hill Country Park, the Blackdown Hills and National Trust houses such as Barrington Court and Montacute House. For the sea with the dog, Charmouth Beach is 13.5 miles from Ilminster and the nearest beach on Wildpack's dog friendly list.
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
- 5 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
- Welcome
- 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
- Charmouth Beach, 13.5 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Shrubbery Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in 5 dog friendly rooms. This comes from The Shrubbery Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Shrubbery Hotel?
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 Shrubbery Hotel?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Shrubbery Hotel?
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 and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Shrubbery Hotel?
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 Shrubbery Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Charmouth Beach, 13.5 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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