Livermead House Hotel

Paw rating: 4.0/5 from five confirmed pet-related reviews — a more substantial sample than many small Torquay properties, with consistent themes despite mixed views on the hotel itself. Pet-travelling guests are generally positive about the pet-friendliness specifically, even when their overall stay scored lower due to dated rooms or other unrelated issues.

The Livermead House is a traditional, family-run-feel 3-star hotel directly on the Torbay sea front — guests with dogs repeatedly highlight the location as the standout feature. The hotel sits on the road that runs along the coast, putting the seafront walking path effectively at the door for morning and evening dog walks. Several reviewers mention that staff are warm and make a fuss of arriving dogs, and that the on-site garden and pool area provide options when the weather doesn't suit a long beach walk. Where reviews diverge is on the rooms themselves: feedback is consistent that the property is old-style and shows its age in places (lumpy beds, sash-window noise, dated decor have all come up), so this is not the right choice for guests prioritising contemporary finish.

Best suited to: travellers with one or two dogs who value seafront location and welcoming hospitality over modern hotel amenities, and who are comfortable with the trade-off of a hotel that hasn't been recently refurbished. Less suitable for light sleepers who'll be bothered by older windows and traffic noise, or guests expecting boutique-style rooms.