Blackmore Farm - dog-friendly medieval farm near the Quantocks, Somerset

Other UK Bridgwater

Blackmore Farm

4.5 / 5 ★★★★ Guesthouse/bed and breakfast

Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 1 verified guest review mentioning pets

Provisional rating · 1 review

Bring your dog if

  • You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
  • You're basing yourself in Bridgwater / the Other UK and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
  • The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.2/10 overall on booking platforms

Worth knowing

  • Paw rating sits on a single confirmed pet review - expect movement as more data arrives
  • Pet fee: £10 per pet - research-verified; confirm at booking
  • Shared corridors and common areas mean nervous or vocal dogs may find it harder to settle
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
  • Evidence: 1 pet-mention guest review sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
  • Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
  • Wider context: The property has 44 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.2/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
  • Last refreshed: July 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
  • How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.

Pet policy at a glance

  • Dogs are welcome in two self-contained units - the Cider Press and the Shepherd's Hut - but not in the main manor-house rooms.
  • A charge of £10 per dog applies. Flag your dog when booking (special-requests box or a call) to secure a dog-friendly unit.
  • The units are private and self-contained, on a working farm with plenty of outdoor space.
  • The Quantock Hills, with miles of open walking, are on the doorstep.

Pet-friendly summary

Blackmore Farm is a wonderfully characterful place to stay with a dog - a working farm built around a Grade I listed 15th-century medieval manor house near Cannington, on the edge of the Quantock Hills in Somerset. While the beamed manor rooms themselves are kept dog-free, the farm has two lovely self-contained boltholes that welcome dogs: the converted Cider Press and a cosy Shepherd's Hut, both giving you your own private space and easy access to the outdoors.

For dog owners, those self-contained units are the appeal. There are no shared corridors or reception to negotiate, and you are staying on a proper working farm with plenty of space around you - a relaxed, rural setting where a dog feels right at home. The Quantock Hills, one of the loveliest and least-crowded walking areas in the West Country, are on the doorstep, with miles of open heath, woodland and bridleways to explore.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome for a modest £10 per dog. Because only the Cider Press and Shepherd's Hut take dogs, it is worth flagging your dog when you book - using the special-requests box or a quick call - to make sure a dog-friendly unit is available and to confirm numbers.

Beyond the dog-friendliness, Blackmore Farm is a genuine one-off, with a farm shop and cafe on site and centuries of history in its walls. It suits dog owners after a characterful, rural Somerset base with private accommodation and superb walking close by - it earns a 4.5/5 paw rating.

Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews

What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.

  • Dogs welcome in self-contained units
  • Private Cider Press and Shepherd's Hut
  • Working farm with outdoor space
  • Quantock Hills walking on the doorstep
  • Modest per-dog charge
  • Characterful medieval manor farm

About this hotel

Blackmore Farm is a characterful working farm around a Grade I listed 15th-century manor house near Cannington on the edge of the Quantock Hills in Somerset. Dogs are welcome in two self-contained units - the Cider Press and a Shepherd's Hut - making a private, rural base with superb Quantocks walking on the doorstep.

Hotel facts

Address
Blackmore Farm Cannington Bridgwater, Bridgwater, TA5 2NE
Accommodation
Guesthouse/bed and breakfast
Guest score
9.2 / 10 · 44 guest reviews

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Location

Blackmore Farm Cannington Bridgwater, Bridgwater, TA5 2NE

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Common questions

Are dogs welcome at Blackmore Farm?
Yes. Blackmore Farm is included in our pet-friendly inventory and the property's booking listings explicitly allow dogs. 1 guest review mentioning pets has been verified.
Is there a pet fee at Blackmore Farm?
Blackmore Farm's booking listings don't publish a specific pet fee or size restriction. Some pet-friendly properties charge a per-night supplement, others include it; confirm directly with the property before booking.
Where exactly is Blackmore Farm?
Blackmore Farm is in Bridgwater, in the Other UK region of the UK. Address: Blackmore Farm Cannington Bridgwater, TA5 2NE.
How is the paw rating calculated?
The paw rating is built from real guest reviews on major booking platforms that explicitly mention pets. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment. The score is the average of those judgements on a 1–5 scale. At this sample size, the rating is directional - expect it to move as more reviews accumulate.