Fox & Hounds Country Hotel - Chulmleigh

A 3-star country hotel on the River Taw offering 6 km of private salmon and trout fishing, the most dog-friendly policy in Devon, and a treehouse stay.

Dining & Food

Fox & Hounds Country Hotel serves traditional food made from fine local produce, with local ciders and Real Ale available in the bar. Guests can enjoy meals on the garden terrace during warmer months, and the restaurant offers a special diet menu along with kids' meals. The hotel also provides a Devonshire cream tea with home-made scones, and a buffet breakfast with cooked-to-order eggs.

Dog-Friendly Amenities

Dogs are allowed anywhere guests can go, including the bar, dining areas, and even the restaurant during evening meals - no segregation. Each room comes with a welcoming dog bowl, mat, and biscuit, and there are dog bowls and a drying towel at the entrance for muddy paws. The grounds have dog waste bins and a hose to clean off paws, and the hotel even offers a dog menu at the bar.

Rooms & Accommodation

Accommodation options include Superior rooms with garden views, single rooms with small double beds, and the Heywood Suite which has a mini kitchenette, separate shower room, and a large bath. For a unique stay, the hotel offers a treehouse overlooking a lake, with two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and an oversized copper bath. All rooms have flat-screen TVs and free wireless internet access, and some feature four-poster beds.

Activities & Grounds

The hotel sits on the River Taw with 6 km of private salmon and trout fishing rights, and day tickets are available for guests. Large grounds include a dog exercise area, ponds, and direct access to the Tarka Trail for walking and cycling. Shooting, riding, and walking are close by, and the hotel provides packed lunches for days out exploring North Devon, Dartmoor, or Exmoor.

Location & Accessibility

Eggesford railway station is a 5-minute walk from the hotel, with direct trains to Barnstaple and Exeter, making car-free exploration easy. The hotel has accessible parking spaces and a wheelchair-accessible room with an emergency cord in the bathroom, raised toilet, and grab rails. Facilities for disabled guests include a lower bathroom sink and level access to the bar, restaurant, and garden terrace.

• Dog policy: Dogs allowed in all public areas including dining rooms and bar
• Fishing: 6 km of salmon and trout fishing on the River Taw
• Dining: Fine local produce menu with traditional food and local ciders
• Rooms: Superior rooms with views of gardens and river, plus a treehouse
• Location: Set on the Tarka Trail with Eggesford railway station 5-min walk
• Family: Kids' meals, board games, and large grounds for children to explore
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with emergency cord in bathroom