Devon Woodbury
The Annex at Highmead
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated October 2026 · paw rating built from 3 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 Woodbury / the Devon and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.5/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 3 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee: £8 per pet per night - research-verified; confirm at booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 3 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 15 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.5/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: October 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
- Please note that dogs will incur an additional charge of GBP 8 per night, per dog. In case of any additional dogs, please notify the property prior to arrival.
Pet-friendly summary
The Annex at Highmead is a self-contained apartment in the East Devon countryside just outside Woodbury, and it suits dog owners who want a quiet base rather than a busy hotel. It sits in its own grounds off Mill Lane near Exton, with a garden area that guests travelling with dogs single out as genuinely usable, and no shared corridors or lobbies to negotiate on the way in and out.
Dogs are welcome for GBP 8 per night, per dog, and the property asks to be told in advance if more than one is coming. That is a modest charge by Devon holiday-let standards, and it is stated up front rather than added at check-in.
Guests with dogs consistently describe the annex as clean, modern and well equipped, with wide views over the surrounding countryside. Detailed local information is left in the property, and visitors repeatedly mention how easy it was to find thanks to clear directions, which is a small thing that matters when you arrive after a long drive with a dog in the back.
The location is the other draw. The Exe estuary and its walking trails are close by, Exeter is a short drive in one direction and the East Devon coast in the other, and Darts Farm is about five minutes away for supplies and electric-car charging. It is a rural spot, so you will want a car.
With a 4.5/5 paw rating from guests who brought dogs, The Annex at Highmead is best suited to couples and small groups after a peaceful countryside break with easy access to both Exeter and the coast, rather than anyone wanting on-site facilities or a village on the doorstep.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Garden area dogs can actually use
- Charge of GBP 8 per night, per dog
- Quiet countryside base near the Exe estuary
- Self-contained annex with no shared corridors
- Easy drive to Exeter and the coast
About this hotel
The Annex at Highmead is a five-star self-catering apartment in the East Devon countryside near Woodbury, set off Mill Lane close to the village of Exton. The property is self-contained with its own garden area and countryside views, and sits within easy reach of the Exe estuary, Exeter and the East Devon coast. Parking is on site.
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Location
Highmead Mill Lane, Exton, Woodbury, EX3 0PH