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The Granary, Lynton
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated October 2026 · paw rating built from 4 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 Lynton / the Devon and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 8.6/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 4 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 4 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 102 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 8.6/10 - 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-friendly summary
The Granary is a quirky barn-conversion apartment at West Lyn, on the edge of Lynton, and its strongest asset for dog owners is the walking. Footpaths lead straight off from the property into Exmoor countryside, there are glimpses of the sea from the windows, and guests travelling with dogs describe it as a great value base for long days out on the trails. It earns a 4.3/5 paw rating.
Inside, the apartment is spacious and comfortable, with a kitchen that covers everything needed for self-catering and a style that mixes vintage pieces with modern design. Guests with dogs mention the owners leaving out treats for their dogs on arrival, and describe the hosts as helpful and easy to reach, which is useful because the property can be a little confusing to find the first time.
The outdoor space is where expectations need managing. The yard is shared with two other properties, including permanent residents, and there is only a small grass area rather than a private garden. Guests have found that the garden does not quite match the listing photos, and one dog was able to slip through the baby gate at the side, so owners of small or determined dogs should check the boundaries before letting them off the lead. More seriously, some guests have reported dog mess left around the shared courtyard and a strong smell on arrival, and others noticed a doggy smell indoors.
A few maintenance niggles also come up, including broken blinds, tired garden furniture and blown light bulbs, along with very firm mattresses.
For walkers with dogs who want an affordable Exmoor base with paths from the door, The Granary does the job well. Those who need a private, fully secure garden for their dog would be better looking elsewhere.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Footpaths straight from the property onto Exmoor
- Owners leave treats for visiting dogs
- Shared yard and only a small grass area
- Baby gate a small dog can slip through
- Mess and smells reported in the courtyard
About this hotel
The Granary is a four-star self-catering apartment in a barn conversion at Alta Lyn Barns, West Lyn, just outside Lynton on the edge of Exmoor. It has a well-equipped kitchen, a mix of vintage and modern decor and views over fields towards the sea, with footpaths leading off from the property.
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Location
The Granny, Alta Lyn Barns, West Lyn, Lynton, EX35 6LD
