South West Ilfracombe
Daffodil Lodge, Mullacott Park
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated August 2026 · paw rating built from 2 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 Ilfracombe / the South West and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.0/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 2 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee: £0 (max 1 pet) - the amount is published but not what it covers, so confirm the terms when you book
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 2 pet-mention guest reviews 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 8 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.0/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: August 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
- One well behaved dog is welcome at no extra charge.
- Treats, blankets and toys are provided.
Pet-friendly summary
Daffodil Lodge is a self-catering lodge on Mullacott Park, on the high ground between Ilfracombe and Woolacombe, and it is set up for dogs rather than merely tolerant of them. One well-behaved dog stays at no extra charge, and the owners leave out treats, blankets and toys, which is more than lodges of this size usually bother with.
Dog owners staying here reliably mention those small touches. The welcome extends to people too: milk, tea and coffee waiting on arrival, board games, a properly stocked kitchen and a key safe that makes a late arrival straightforward. The lodge is consistently described as spacious, clean and warm, with plenty of hot water and heating you can actually adjust.
The setting suits a dog well in practical terms. Parking is right beside the lodge, so there is no long trek from the car with a wet dog and a bootful of kit, and the park itself is kept clean and tidy. Ilfracombe harbour and the South West Coast Path are a short drive away, as are the big beaches at Woolacombe.
Two things to weigh up. This is a holiday park rather than an isolated cottage, so you will have neighbours, and guests have noted both road noise and other people's dogs barking early in the morning. That is fine if your dog is unfazed by it, less so if they answer back. The one-dog limit also rules out anyone travelling with a pair.
For a couple or a small family with a single easygoing dog wanting a comfortable, well-provisioned base for the North Devon coast, Daffodil Lodge is a strong pick and earns its 4.6/5 paw rating.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Treats, blankets and toys provided for dogs
- One dog stays at no extra charge
- Parking right beside the lodge door
- Holiday park setting with other dogs nearby
- Short drive to Woolacombe's beaches
About this hotel
Daffodil Lodge is a three-star self-catering lodge on Mullacott Park, on the hill between Ilfracombe and Woolacombe in North Devon. It has spacious rooms, a well-equipped kitchen and parking alongside the lodge. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 8 reviews.
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Location
Mullacott Park, Ilfracombe, EX34 8NB
