BYRON DOG GUIDE
Dogs are a very important part of many families. For us, being able to enjoy your holiday with them makes it all the better. Luckily, Woolacombe has to be one of the most dog-friendly beach side locations in the UK!
useful information
Nearest Vets
Charter Vets – 01271 866770
Mullacott Veterinary Hospital, Bickenbridge Farm
EX34 8NZ
5 minutes drive out of the village on the B3343.
Dog-friendly Taxi
You are advised to book in advance.
The Beach Runner – 07825 163284
Ezee Taxis – 07966 548303
Staying with your dog at Byron
We love welcoming your four-legged friends to Byron! For everyone’s comfort and safety, please keep dogs on leads in all communal areas and never leave them unattended in your apartment.
When nature calls, use the gravel path behind the Putsborough and Challacombe blocks—just remember to pick up after them and use the designated dog waste bins along Sandy Lane.
Coming back from the beach? Rinse off sandy paws using the outdoor shower with our handy doggy shower head. And while we want your pup to feel at home, we kindly ask that dogs stay off the beds during your stay.
Thanks for helping us keep Byron paw-fect for everyone! 🐾
Restaurants and pubs
Woolacombe offers some of the best restaurants in North Devon, and many of the restaurants and pubs in the village are dog-friendly – here are some of our favourites:
- The Tides Inn
- The Beach House Restaurant
- The Jube Pub
- Bar Electric
- The Barn Restaurant
- Bay Brasserie at Woolacombe Bay Hotel (Courtyard for food only, the bar is not dog friendly)
dog guides
With a host of dog-friendly beaches to let your hair down, get sandy, chase balls and frolic in the waves from sunrise till sunset Woolacombe must be one of the most dog-friendly locations in the UK!
To read about the host of local dog-friendly beaches available to you in North Devon and for tips on useful pet-friendly information see the guides below!
pamper your pooch
You can now buy a Doggy Hamper for your arrival, the PAW-FECT treat for dog lovers!
From our friends at Koola Life, with a choice of small and large breed hampers, why not treat your furry friend to something special on their next trip to the coast?
All hampers are sourced from local Woolacombe partners and are environmentally friendly and sustainably made, even the toy floats so it won’t get lost at sea!
Local Beach details and restrictions
Woolacombe Beach
Dogs are welcome on most parts of the beach. Parkin Estates ask that you follow their regulations to ensure everyone can enjoy the beach. The map above shows the zones and dates where dogs are allowed.
Putsborough Sands
Located at the far end of Woolacombe Bay, Putsborough Sands has a restriction on part of the beach from April-October, but the rest of the beach is dog-friendly. Owners usually walk along the dunes and back along the beach, a lovely 5 mile round trip with a buttie from the beach café which is open throughout the year. There is a toilet block in the car park.
Barricane Beach
Barricane Beach is a small beach next door to Woolacombe which allows dogs between October and April, but they must be on a lead between the months of May and September. It has an excellent café open from Easter until September and they regularly have curry nights. Check Facebook for details.
The Coast Path
The Coast path is fabulous to walk along. Dogs will need to be on the lead occasionally for cattle, road walking and caution near the cliffs. You can walk from Ilfracombe back to Woolacombe – a 4 hour walk of 7.5 miles with some strenuous hills, well worth it for the views. There’s a regular bus service between Woolacombe and Ilfracombe.
pooch approved lodgings
Your pooch will love their stay at Byron Woolacombe Holidays and visits to Woolacombe Beach and all the beautiful walks in the local area.
The Local Area
A spectacular coastline of cliff, coves, beaches, dunes and headlands, but that’s not all…
