Dog friendly hotel in Brixham
A dog friendly hotel in Brixham, by the harbour
Looking for a dog friendly hotel in Brixham? Bring the whole family, because dogs are welcome in our rooms plus by the fire downstairs.
Just let us know you’re bringing your dog when you book.
Dogs welcome
Why we’re a dog friendly hotel in Brixham
Holidays are better with the dog, so we have made the Smugglers properly welcoming for dogs. Well-behaved dogs can stay in our dog-friendly rooms, then join you for dinner on the dog-friendly side of the restaurant.
Meanwhile, the harbour, Berry Head plus miles of coast path are all close by. As a result, your dog will sleep well too.
Stay together
Dog friendly rooms at our Brixham hotel
We have dog-friendly rooms among our 14 en-suite rooms, so your dog can stay with you. Breakfast is included too, while the harbour is a short walk downhill.
When you book, please tell us you’re bringing your dog. That way, we can make sure you have the right room.
Eat together
A dog-friendly bar and restaurant in Brixham
After a long walk, there is a warm welcome for dogs on the dog-friendly side of our bar plus restaurant. So settle in by the log burner, then order something from the fire grill.
The bar is open daily from 11am until 8pm, while dinner runs from 6pm, Monday to Saturday. Just mention your dog when you book a table.
Arriving
Easy arrivals with the dog
First, park at Freshwater Quarry Car Park, then give us a call. Our buggy will bring you, your bags plus your dogs down to the hotel, so there is no struggling up the hill.
Out and about
Dog friendly walks from our Brixham hotel
Brixham sits on the South West Coast Path, so there are great walks for dogs straight from the door.
Clifftop
Berry Head
Open headland plus sea views. However, keep dogs on a lead near the cliffs plus any grazing animals.
Easy stroll
Harbour & breakwater
A flat walk past the boats, so it is perfect for older dogs too.
Woodland
Fishcombe & Churston
Shady woodland paths, especially good for dogs on warm days.
Good to know
Before you bring your dog
Tell us when you book
Let us know you’re bringing your dog, because that way we can give you a dog-friendly room.
Well-behaved dogs
We welcome well-behaved dogs, so please keep them close in shared areas plus the dog-friendly side of the restaurant.
Beaches
Some Torbay beaches restrict dogs in the warmer months. However, the rules vary by beach, so check the signs first.
Coast and moor
Take the dog to Dartmoor too
After the coast, head inland to our sister inn, the Dartmoor Inn at Merrivale. Dogs are welcome there too, while the open moor starts right outside.
Questions
Dog friendly hotel in Brixham: your questions
Is the Smugglers dog friendly?
Yes. Well-behaved dogs are very welcome in our dog-friendly rooms, while there is also a dog-friendly side of the bar and restaurant.
Do I need to tell you I am bringing my dog?
Yes, please let us know when you book. That way we can give you one of our dog-friendly rooms.
Can my dog come into the restaurant?
Yes, on the dog-friendly side of the bar and restaurant. So when you book a table, just mention your dog.
How do we get to the hotel with a dog?
Call us as you pull into Freshwater Quarry Car Park, then our buggy will bring you, your bags plus your dogs to the hotel. See plan your visit for directions.
Are there dog-friendly walks near the hotel?
Yes. The South West Coast Path runs through Brixham, so Berry Head plus the cliffs to Sharkham Point are close by. See our walks in Brixham.
Can dogs go on the beaches in Brixham?
Some Torbay beaches have seasonal dog restrictions in the warmer months. However, the rules vary by beach, so always check the signs before you go.