Hartnoll Hotel

Hartnoll Hotel earns a strong 4.5 / 5 paw rating from five confirmed pet-mention reviews — a high consensus among dog-owning guests, reinforced by repeat visitors who specifically book the property for dog-friendly stays in mid-Devon.

Hartnoll is a small 4-star country-house-style hotel just outside Tiverton at Bolham, with a restaurant, spa, hot tub, sauna and gardens. Dogs are accommodated in dedicated annex rooms separate from the main house — guests who travelled with dogs consistently mention this annex arrangement (Room 18 was singled out by one reviewer) which keeps barking out of public corridors and gives easy outdoor access. The annex rooms vary in outlook: some face the hotel gardens (well planted, pretty) while others face the car park — worth requesting a garden-facing annex room when booking if the view matters.

The location is rural rather than urban — the property sits just off the A361 with countryside walks immediately on the doorstep, which suits dogs that prefer fields and lanes to street walks. Tiverton town centre is a short drive. Reviewers consistently flag the food (a la carte and set menus both praised), the breakfast, and the friendliness of front-of-house staff. Electric car charging points were also noted as a welcome bonus for EV-driving dog owners. The pet policy is not published in detail on the booking aggregator, so it's worth contacting the hotel directly to confirm fees, breed/size restrictions, and any rules about leaving dogs unattended in the room while you eat in the restaurant.

Best suited to: dog owners who want a smarter country-hotel experience with a good restaurant and a quiet rural base, rather than a self-catering or beach-side stay. Particularly good for couples on short breaks who want their dog with them in a well-finished hotel setting without compromising on the food or the spa.