Dog Friendly Lodges in Devon
Five of our sixteen luxury leisure lodges welcome up to two dogs. We have thought about what a dog actually needs on holiday — not just somewhere to sleep but a proper welcome. Each dog friendly lodge has a dining station with food and water bowl, a dog bed and blanket, a welcome treat and a corkscrew ground anchor waiting on arrival.
Clean Paws, our purpose-built dog spa, is a short walk from every lodge. The Donkey Sanctuary trail starts at the park gate.
Jamie and Lorraine, with Buddy and Pickles, on holidaying at Oakdown with dogs.
The dog friendly lodges
Five of our sixteen luxury leisure lodges are dog friendly — Hazel Grove 1 to 5. Each is finished to the same standard as the rest: double glazed, centrally heated, a fully equipped kitchen with microwave and fridge freezer, two bedrooms with one double and one twin and a lounge with a flat-screen television. The difference is that dogs are planned for rather than merely permitted.
Up to two dogs are welcome in each lodge. Please tell us how many you are bringing when you book.
Popular and limited. Only five of our sixteen lodges are dog friendly and they book up quickly. Book early for school holidays and summer.
Dog welcome pack
Every dog friendly lodge comes with a welcome pack already set up. You do not need to bring everything — the basics are there.
- Dining station — food and water bowl set up and ready to use.
- Dog bed and blanket — both provided, so no need to pack your own.
- Welcome treat — waiting on arrival from the team.
- Corkscrew ground anchor — for securing your dog safely outside the lodge.
Dog shampoo and treats are also available from the on-site shop. The reception team give every dog a personal welcome on arrival and are always happy to recommend walks, beaches and local spots.
Clean Paws dog spa
Clean Paws is our purpose-built dog wash, set centrally on the park and free to use throughout your stay. Full dog bath, hot water shower and a professional hairdryer. It was built so that a dog coming back from the beach or the heather does not go straight into a clean lodge.
No booking needed. Open all day, to every guest, whatever they are staying in.
Free to every guest throughout your stay. Dog shampoo is available from the on-site shop if you need it.
The Donkey Sanctuary trail
A signed walking trail runs from the park gate through ancient managed hedgerow to the Donkey Sanctuary — fifteen minutes on foot, level ground throughout. Suitable for dogs of any size and walkable in all weathers.
The trail connects to the South West Coast Path, so from the Sanctuary you can carry on to the clifftops and come back on a circular route — a proper walk without getting in the car.
Fifteen minutes from the park gate. Level ground, all weathers, no stiles. Entry to the Donkey Sanctuary is free and dogs are welcome throughout.
Lodge dog policy
Dogs per lodge
Up to two dogs are welcome. Please tell us at the time of booking how many you are bringing.
On leads throughout
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times within the park. Please exercise them off site — reception can point you to the nearest off-lead areas.
Not left unattended
Please do not leave dogs unattended in the lodge. Reception is happy to advise on local dog care if you need it.
Bring a favourite blanket if your dog has one. A dog bed and blanket are provided in every lodge, but familiar scents help a dog settle in a new place.
Dog friendly days out
The park is three miles from Sidmouth in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Year-round dog friendly beaches, coastal walks, country pubs and the Jurassic Coast are all within easy reach.
Beaches
Branscombe is ten minutes away and welcomes dogs all year. Seasonal restrictions for every local beach are set out on the beaches page.
Walks
Salcombe Hill and Mutters Moor are both five minutes by car. The Branscombe to Weston Mouth coast path is one of Devon’s finest.
Attractions
The Donkey Sanctuary is on the doorstep. Seaton Tramway for a small charge dogs can ride the on the lower decks alongside their owners. Assistant dogs go free.
National Trust properties and Jurassic Coast landmarks are all nearby.
Cafés
Dukes, The Mocha and The Marine are all sea-facing and dog friendly in Sidmouth, eight minutes away.
Pubs
The Fountain Head and Masons Arms in Branscombe are fifteen minutes away and the Volunteer Inn in Sidmouth eight. All recommended by the team.
Back to the dog friendly guide for beaches, walks, cafés and attractions within easy reach of the park.
Book your stay
Only five lodges welcome dogs and they book up fast. Book online or call the team on 01297 680 387.