Devon Parkham
The Hoops Inn
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated October 2026 · paw rating built from 5 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You're happy with a standard hotel-room stay where the property explicitly welcomes dogs
- You're basing yourself in Parkham / the Devon and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.1/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
- Shared corridors and common areas mean nervous or vocal dogs may find it harder to settle
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 5 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 1,167 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.1/10 - 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
- A pet fee may apply - the property's booking listing flags an extra charge for pets. Contact the hotel for the current amount.
- Dogs are specifically listed as allowed (not all pet-friendly hotels include cats - check directly if travelling with a non-canine pet).
Pet-friendly summary
The Hoops Inn is a characterful old coaching inn near Clovelly that has a well-earned reputation with people travelling with dogs. Guests who bring theirs describe feeling genuinely welcome, and it earns a 4.6/5 paw rating.
The staff are the standout. Reception, bar, restaurant and housekeeping teams all draw warm praise for being friendly and going out of their way to help, and dogs are made to feel part of the visit rather than tolerated. It is a family-run place with an old-world feel, and the inn dates back centuries, but rooms are described as clean and comfortable, with good-sized en-suites.
Food is a real strength. The menu covers most tastes, and both dinner and breakfast get consistently strong comments, which matters at a rural inn where you are likely to eat in most evenings. Parking is plentiful, and the location suits walkers: the North Devon coast, Clovelly and the South West Coast Path are all close by.
The property's booking listing confirms that dogs are allowed and flags a pet charge, so check the current amount with the inn. One small caution: dogs have been seen on the tables in the garden, which bothered at least one guest without a dog, so it is worth keeping yours on the ground if you eat outside.
For anyone wanting a friendly, traditional inn with good food and coastal walking from the door, The Hoops Inn is an easy recommendation.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Exceptionally friendly, helpful staff
- Historic family-run coaching inn
- Strong dinner and breakfast menu
- Coast path walks near Clovelly
- Pet charge applies, ask when booking
- Keep dogs off garden tables
About this hotel
The Hoops Inn is a historic inn at Horns Cross in Parkham parish, between Bideford and Clovelly on the North Devon coast. It offers en-suite rooms, a restaurant and bar serving dinner and breakfast, a garden and plenty of parking, and makes a base for exploring the Hartland and Clovelly coastline.
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Location
Horns Cross, Near Clovelly, Parkham, EX39 5DL