Dog-Friendly South Devon: Beaches, Pubs and Walks
Bringing the dog on holiday? South Devon is genuinely one of the best parts of the country for it, and Wicket View — which welcomes up to two dogs and sleeps 8, so there's room for the whole pack — makes a great base for a dog-friendly break.
Meet T-Rex, our family pet and lover of swimming in the sea
Dog-friendly beaches Many of the beaches around Kingsbridge and Salcombe welcome dogs, particularly outside the busiest summer months when seasonal restrictions can apply on some stretches of sand — it's always worth checking current local signage before you go, as rules can change beach by beach and season by season. Bantham Beach's dunes are a favourite for dogs who like to run, while the quieter corners of Hope Cove tend to be more relaxed year-round.
Dog-friendly pubs The Victoria Inn in Salcombe is dog-friendly and serves excellent pub food on Fore Street — a good stop after a coastal walk. Village pubs around Kingsbridge and the South Hams are generally welcoming to well-behaved dogs, especially in bar areas; it's always worth a quick call ahead if you're planning to eat.
Walks dogs will love The Bolberry Down to Hope Cove circular walk is a favourite for dogs, with open clifftop stretches to explore off-lead where permitted, plus a paddle in the sea at the end. The sandy causeway walk out to Burgh Island is another good one — and dogs travel free on the sea tractor if the tide catches you out.
Practical tips for a dog-friendly stay
Bring a towel (or two) for sandy, wet paws before heading back into the cottage
Check tide times before longer beach walks, as several local beaches disappear completely at high tide
Pack water for the dog on warmer days — some of the coast path sections have no shade
Getting there from Wicket View With beaches, pubs and walking routes all within a 20-minute drive, a dog-friendly South Devon holiday is easy to plan from the cottage without long car journeys eating into the day.
