Dogs Welcome

Dog-friendly Dittiscombe

Sam and Jude, regular visitors to Dittiscombe

Dog friendly Dittiscombe

Dogs are welcome here at Dittiscombe with a nature trail and twenty acres of open space for 'walkies' on site.  And nearby there are plenty of places with a friendly attitude to our canine friends, and welcome four-legged visitors as warmly as they do the two-legged variety.

In each of our dog-friendly cottages we supply a copy of Toby's Dog Walks in South Devon (books 1 and 2); a map of the car-free walk from Dittiscombe to Slapton Village and Slapton Sands which takes approximately 50-60 minutes; a 'doggy bag' of edible goodies; and a quantity of fully-biodegradable dog bags. We can also supply extra towels, throws, rugs and bowls, emergency dog food, toys, leads and collars on request.

We accept one dog in Honeysuckle, Willows, Dovecote, Buddleia and Rafters (sorry The Owlery is our pet-free cottage)   We can take up to 2 dogs in the largest cottage, Willows, and although we do restrict the total number during busy times, we will consider requests for 2 dogs in other cottages, depending on size, breed and age. Guests with puppies would be required to bring a puppy crate.

There is a weekly charge per dog and further details of this can be found on our Prices & Availability page. 

 

Fantastic place to stay with a dog.  Mike, Rachel & Rooky, 2011.

Dog friendly South Devon

dogs on the dog friendly beaches of South DevonThere are lots of places in this area that you can visit with your dog - beaches and coves, pubs and cafes.  There are dog-friendly beaches at nearby Slapton Sands and Torcross and our nearest village, Slapton, boasts two excellent ‘dogs welcome’ pubs.  Other dog-friendly beaches include Bantham, Bigbury, Salcombe North Sands, Beesands, Thurlestone Sands and South Milton Sands. 

Blackpool Sands has a total dog restriction between April and October, and Bantham has a partial restriction on the main beach between May and October.  Further information can be found on the Kingsbridge Tourist Information website.

 

Dog friendly walks

Robbie the Dalmatian, regular visitor to DittiscombeThe walk down to the village of Slapton takes around 1 hour and includes bridle paths, some quiet lanes, a nature trail, two dogs welcome pubs (The Tower and The Queens Arms) and a beach about 3 miles long! Similar walks can be found in Toby's Dog Walks in South Devon which is provided in each cottage.

For sandy beaches try Mill Bay, which is situated opposite Salcombe, combined  with a coastal walk to Gara Rock, returning inland; or the soft sands of the Avon Estuary either at Bigbury or Bantham  where although there is a restriction on the main beaches during the summer months, you can walk up the estuary at low tide.  The Cricket Inn, Beesands

Using the South West Coast Path you will come across some spectacular coastal scenery and it can be done in bite-size chunks.  For instance park at East Prawle and walk east to Lannacombe, Great Mattiscombe, Hallsands and Beesands (stopping off at the dog friendly pub called The Cricket Inn, see picture) and on to Torcross (there are cafes and a pub here).  Or again from East Prawle go west to Gammon Head, Gara Rock and Mill Bay at East Portlemouth (here you will find the Venus café with outdoor seating).   The coastal path from Bolberry Down either west to Hope Cove, Thurlestone and Bantham, or east towards Salcombe has spectacular scenery.  There are dog-friendly pubs/restaurants at Bolberry (The Port Light) and at Bantham (The Sloop).

On all coastal walks you will need to watch out for livestock as some of the land adjoining the path is grazed by sheep and cattle, and some almost sheer cliff drops too! 

 

The Dog Lodge

As dogs cannot be left unattended at any time in our cottages you can leave your dog for the day, or over night, at a luxury licensed kennels which is approximately 1 mile away from us.  Further details can be found on their website www.dog-lodge.co.uk.