Everything you need for an enjoyable and comfortable holiday with your furry friends.
We sympathetically converted our 17th Century listed stone and cob barns in 2004, to form three high quality, dog-friendly cottages. In order to make the most of the outstanding rural views, they face away from the farmhouse towards the distant Exmoor hills. Owl, Badger and Swallow all act as a cosy home from home, and are the perfect place to relax after a fun day out with the dogs.
For over 12 years we have welcomed any number of dogs of any size, who all go home worn out and happy after a great holiday in Devon.
Owl Cottage
Owl Cottage has two bedrooms, a double and a single, which sleep three guests comfortably. The kitchen/dining room is equipped with everything you should need for a comfortable holiday, including a dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. There are also cooking facilities should you decide to eat in.
The lounge area is complimented by beautiful, exposed beams and in the living room you will find an electric woodburner to keep you toasty during the colder months.
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Badger Cottage
Split across two levels, this lovely cottage is perfect for a group of friends or a family wishing to stay in a place where dogs are welcome too. There are three bedrooms comprising of one twin, one single and an ensuite double bedroom which sits on the gallery landing, accessible from the spiral staircase.
This cottage is suitable for those who are partially disabled, with the shower-room being on the ground floor.
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This cottage is the most spacious of the three, sleeping six people. There are three separate bedrooms which comprise of one double and two twin rooms, and can be reached via the open tread staircase. There is also a bathroom on the first floor.
Downstairs you will find the living/dining room and kitchen which is equipped with everything you should need and if you choose to stay in and relax, you can enjoy use of the T.V, DVD player and free WiFi.
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Recent Reviews
Feels like home
Fabulous, friendly, well laid out, it felt like home straight away, our four dogs had a fantastic time. Beautiful scenery and beaches, everything you could wish for and the cottage very warm and comfortable as we went in November 2017, can’t wait to go again this year.
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Dog's paradise
Great place to bring your dogs. It really is a dog's paradise. Lovely warm welcome when we got here. Beautiful beaches and pubs. Looking forward to coming back next year.
Happy Guest
No need for a lead!
Awesome time had by us all - 2 adults 5 dogs! The most dog friendly holiday, lovely cottage, great woods and the beach at Instow is just great! The walks are amazing and it really is a no need for lead holiday! My dogs loved every minute and we can't wait to visit again!!!
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We will definitely be back
Can't recommend Woodland Cottages enough if you love your dogs and want to give them a great holiday. The accommodation is quaint and everything you could need is provided - the owners are so welcoming and couldn't do enough to ensure we were comfortable, Tim even put up with our over excited pups greeting him a bit too enthusiastically!!!
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A hidden jewel
I visited woodland cottages for a week with my husband and 3 large dogs. A lovely quiet setting with a well equipped cottage fitted out to the highest standards. Plenty of space for the dogs to walk and play safely and we were able to explore much of North Devon from where we were situated. If you want to share your holiday with your dogs this is the place for you.
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Lovely holiday with the dogs
Absolutely wonderful holiday with my dog family and human family. Love every moment here.Wished we could have stayed. Fantastic will be back. This is our second visit. Well worth the journey from Berkshire.
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Lovely break away
This is a lovely place to stay. My dogs enjoyed the freedom of being off the lead, and having new doggy friends to meet and play with. We took the parents, who aren't that agile but the grounds and walks were just enough for them. The cottage itself was lovely, just the right size for us, and considering the time of year it was lovely and warm.
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Perfect location for dogs, with beautiful views of the countryside.
The Cottage was clean and warm upon arrival. I found the owners to be very friendly and polite, we had snow the morning after arrival. They came to check on me to make sure I was warm enough and if I needed anything and to let them know if I did. Having the woods on the property to walk the dogs makes this the perfect location, it's not to far from Bideford and the beaches of Westward Ho and Instow. A quiet location with stunning views of the countryside.
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About us
Dog friendly cottages in Devon
We provide very dog friendly, self-catering holiday accommodation in the heart of the North Devon countryside.
Our cottages are comfortable, have fantastic facilities and we're only a short distance away from some exceptional dog friendly beaches.