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Appledore, Devon
A four bedroom reverse level house for eight in Appledore, with a tiered enclosed garden, a private hot tub, an outside hot and cold shower and three dogs welcome.
The garden goes up in stages and a dog works out the order quickly: patio first, then the steps, then the lawn at the top where the hot tub is. Skybreak takes three dogs and gives them an enclosed rear garden on two levels to explore. Outside, behind a side wall on the way up to the garden, a shower runs hot and cold for washing off dogs or sandy feet, and that is where the sand stops at this dog friendly house.
All four bedrooms are on the entrance floor, two with en suites, plus a family bathroom. The hall has underfloor heating and ample room for eight people's coats and boots, and it is where three dogs come in from the coast path. Upstairs is the heart of the house: one vaulted room with sliding doors onto a large balcony and the coast in front of it, air conditioning on the top floor, and a separate snug with an armchair and a Smart TV for whoever wants a film.
This is a house thought through for eight people and three dogs: three bathrooms, a utility off the kitchen with its own WC, that outdoor shower, an enclosed garden on two levels and a hot tub at the top. Access to the coast path is directly opposite the property, and the morning walk starts there.
Appledore is a short walk away, a fishing village of characterful streets with a bustling quayside, galleries, gastro pubs and a Maritime Museum worth exploring. Westward Ho! is 2 miles on, renowned for its sandy beach and unique pebble ridge, and Instow is a short drive too, which gives the dogs fresh sand whenever they want it.
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from £1,052 for 7 nights
Skybreak takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed rear garden with steps up to a patio area with seating and gas BBQ | Private hot tub | Private parking for 2 cars | Coastal path 100 meters, Pub 0
- Sleeps
- 8 guests
- Rooms
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Price
- from £1,052 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Games, Hot tub, Parking, Wifi
Skybreak from £1,052 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Skybreak dog friendly?
Yes, and genuinely so — Skybreak welcomes up to three dogs, which is more than most places of this standard will consider. There's an enclosed rear garden where dogs can be off the lead and unsupervised, and the hot tub comes without the usual no-dogs clause attached.
Are dogs allowed at Skybreak year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth checking directly with the owner to confirm availability for your dates. What we can say is that the setup — enclosed garden, generous dog allowance, nearby year-round trails — feels built for dog owners whenever they visit.
What should I know before visiting Skybreak with my dog?
The enclosed rear garden has grass at the bottom and a patio above, so dogs have space to roam freely without constant supervision. For walks, the Tarka Trail is three miles away and completely flat and traffic-free — a good shout if your dog needs an easier day — while Westward Ho is just two and a half miles and Saunton Sands, rated nine out of ten and stretching three miles at low water, is around four miles away.
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Skybreak from £1,052 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Beach2.4 mi awayWestward Ho! Beach
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Walk3.2 mi awayTarka Trail: Fremington Quay to Instow
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A flat estuary trail along the Taw Estuary with big sky views across the water, excellent for dogs and straightforward year round.
Beach4.2 mi awaySaunton Sands
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Over three miles of open sand with no seasonal ban, backed by a UNESCO-listed dune system that makes it one of Devon's most reliable dog friendly beaches.
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Beach5.2 mi awayCroyde Beach
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