The Fox and Hounds Country Hotel Dartmoor, Devon & Cornwall
Award-winning former coaching inn in the Devon countryside
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The Fox and Hounds Country Hotel is a breath of fresh air if you're looking to escape on a dog-friendly holiday. Situated on six acres of grounds in the heart of Devon's serene countryside on the banks of the River Taw, you have everything you need to enjoy quality time with your four-legged friend. With its history rooted in the 1800s, the building was once a coaching inn for the Earl of Portsmouth, then later became a fishing lodge for salmon fishermen due to its close proximity to the river. The hotel remains a popular destination for fly anglers today with 4 miles of fishing available including a mile at the bottom of the garden.
The Fox and Hounds Country Hotel was awarded a Traveller's Choice Award in 2023, 2024, and 2025 due to its consistently fabulous reviews from guests, making it one of the best dog-friendly hotels in the area. With 22 fully-equipped rooms and a handful of exquisite luxury suites, there are plenty of options for you to choose from. All the dog-friendly rooms and suites are spacious anf some even have their own dog-safe patios. Nearly all the staff have dogs themselves and treat them like a member of the family, and this will extend to your furry family member too! Whether you're relaxing in the pub with a drink by the fire, unwinding in your room, or out and about exploring the rural countryside, dog owners will truly relax in this gorgeous venue.
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10 Special Offers for this hotel.
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- Two pints or bottles of delicious locally brewed cider, lager or ale
- Full breakfast each morning
- Dinner is included each evening (£37.50pp allowance for use towards food only)
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Highlights
- Award-winning former coaching inn in the Devon countryside
- On the banks of the River Taw
- 4 miles of fishing available
- Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award in 2023, 2024, and 2025
- One of the best dog-friendly hotels in the area
- Ideally located for exploring Devon and the surrounding areas
Where is The Fox and Hounds Country Hotel?
The Fox and Hounds Country Hotel
Eggesford
Chulmleigh
Devon
Devon & Cornwall
England
EX18 7JZ
Good to know
Hotel check-in time:
3:00 PMHotel check-out time:
11:00 AMRestaurant
Opening Times
Breakfast: 8am - 9.45am
Lunch: 12pm - 3pm
Dinner: 6pm - 8.30pm
Cream Tea and Afternoon Tea served Monday-Saturday : 12pm - 3.30pm
Can you park at The Fox and Hounds Country Hotel?
The hotel has a large car park, which is free for guests, as well as an overflow car park.
EV Charging -
While they hope to offer car charging in the near future, the hotel currently only has one standard electric socket for charging electric cars. Commercial charge points can be found at the Tesco Superstores in Crediton and Barnstaple, and of course in Exeter.
Is The Fox and Hounds Country Hotel accessible for disabled guests?
The hotel has 4 ground floor bedrooms, including an accessible room with wet room, that includes a low sink, suitable for wheelchair users, and a shower seat.
Accessible room includes an emergency pull cord connected to the central monitoring system.
Other rooms on the ground floor have different configurations of bath and shower, double and twin beds. Please note that the hotel does not have a lift to the first or second floors.
All public areas of the hotel are located on the ground floor and accessible to anyone using mobility aids including wheelchairs. Ramps are situated near the entrance and anywhere stairs are located. The exception being from the terrace to the rear garden, however, access to the rear garden is available around the side of the hotel.
Can children stay at The Fox and Hounds Country Hotel?
Children are welcome at The Fox and Hounds.
Standard Double rooms and Superior rooms have space for at least one folding bed or travel cot which can be provided on request.
Please contact us if extra beds/cots are required.
Does The Fox and Hounds Country Hotel allow dogs?
The Fox & Hounds has a well deserved reputation for being one of the most dog-friendly hotels in the area. Dogs are permitted in most bedrooms, while in your room, dogs must be calm, and not bark or disturb other guests. Dogs must not be left alone in your room for prolonged periods and must not left if you are planning to leave the hotel.
Dog bins are dotted around the property as indicated on the map below. Please only use bins marked for dog use, as unmarked bins belong to private residents.
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