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Blue Waters Lodge
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated May 2026 · paw rating built from 6 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
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 Paignton / the Other UK and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong — Agoda guests rate this 9.9/10 overall
Worth knowing
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published — confirm directly with the property before booking
- Shared corridors and common areas mean nervous or vocal dogs may find it harder to settle
Pet policy at a glance
- Dogs incur an additional charge of £10.00 per stay, per dog, and £15.00 per stay for two dogs. Notify the property in advance of your expected arrival time — use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact Julia and Iain directly with the contact details on your confirmation.
Pet-friendly summary
Paw rating: 5.0 / 5 — Blue Waters Lodge is one of the most consistently praised pet-friendly stays in our Devon coverage. Across six confirmed reviews from guests travelling with dogs, every score landed at 9/10 or 10/10, with hosts Julia and Iain singled out for going well beyond a token "pets welcome" sign.
Guests travelling with dogs consistently describe a warm, hands-on welcome at reception. Several mention small but telling gestures — sourcing chicken for a fussy Yorkshire terrier, small treats left in the room, and patient help when arrivals were delayed by travel hiccups. Multiple first-time pet-travellers report that the experience set the bar for what a dog-friendly B&B should feel like.
The setting is well-suited to dogs: roughly 200 metres from the Paignton seafront and a short stroll to the green, so morning and evening walks are uncomplicated. The B&B is a small, family-run operation with seven rooms — quieter than a typical hotel and easier to manage with a dog in tow. One review did flag noise from a neighbouring property's dog late in the evening; that's a Paignton-residential-street feature rather than anything the hotel can control, but light sleepers travelling with reactive dogs may want to factor it in.
Best suited to: couples and solo travellers with small-to-medium dogs on short Devon stays, particularly those who value a personal, hosted feel over a larger commercial hotel. Less ideal for high-energy working breeds needing significant indoor space or guests with multiple dogs who'd prefer ground-floor access without restrictions.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Hands-on welcome from hosts for dogs
- Small family-run B&B with personal touch
- Short walk to Paignton seafront
- £10 per stay per dog fee disclosed
- Quiet residential street setting
- Hosts accommodate fussy eaters
About this hotel
Blue Waters Lodge is a 4-star guesthouse and B&B in Paignton on the English Riviera, around 200 metres from the seafront. Run as a small family operation by hosts Julia and Iain, the property earns consistent praise for cooked breakfasts, attentive service and a quiet residential location within walking distance of the green and town centre.
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Location
4 Leighon Road, Paignton, TQ3 2BQ