The Woodlands House Estate

Private Dog-Friendly Devon Estate Near the Coast

Welcome to The Woodlands House Estate, a private countryside retreat on the North Devon Coast, designed for guests seeking space, nature, and a truly dog-friendly holiday.

Set within peaceful surroundings with rolling countryside, coastal walks, and dog-friendly beaches nearby, this unique Devon estate offers the perfect balance of coastal adventure and countryside relaxation.

Here, dogs are welcomed as family, not just allowed.

Guests enjoy exclusive use of the property, creating a private escape ideal for families, couples, and multi-generational stays looking to explore one of the most beautiful parts of South West England.

🌿 Eco-Conscious Sanctuary & Sustainability
Powered by renewable energy and moving passionately toward full estate sustainability, we offer a low-impact, premium country escape. The house is the only guest property situated on the entire estate, completely enveloped by 5 acres of private valley land. These surrounding acres are dedicated to an active nature rewilding project, serving as a protected, quiet haven for local North Devon wildlife, our resident animals, and our free-roaming chickens.

🏡 The Garden Layout & Absolute Privacy
To ensure our animals remain safe and undisturbed, guest access is beautifully focused on your own private, exclusive 1-acre garden grounds. This guarantees our guests unrivaled, uninterrupted peace and absolute privacy with no shared facilities or near neighbors.

The garden layout is thoughtfully designed for family peace of mind:
• Fully Enclosed Upper Lawn: Located directly outside the house, this flat, secure lawn area is completely enclosed. It is a dedicated safe-haven where children can play freely and up to three dogs can safely roam entirely off-lead.
• The Lower Nature Garden & Stream: Beyond the upper lawn, the estate gracefully transitions into a beautiful lower garden bounded by a natural, trickling stream. While the steep, natural valley incline acts as a fantastic natural deterrent that dogs rarely attempt to cross, please note this lower section is kept wild and is not artificially fenced. It provides a stunning, tranquil backdrop, but we simply recommend supervising adventurous pets and young children when exploring this lower area.

Whether you are relaxing in the total peace of the estate or heading out to explore nearby Broad Sands, Woolacombe, or the South West Coast Path, The Woodlands House Estate is a sanctuary where you can truly disconnect.