Hotel du Vin Exeter

We had such a lovely stay at Hotel du Vin Exeter, and I have to say, this hotel is genuinely so dog friendly! On arrival, the boys had several packets of treats, poo bags, toys, bowls and a dog bed waiting for them in the room. There was also a jar of treats by reception, and every member of staff we met made such a fuss of the dogs, which I loved. Dogs aren’t allowed in the main restaurant, but they are welcome in the library, where the team set us up with the loveliest little table. At breakfast, they even offered the boys a sausage and there were more treats on hand too! From a human perspective, we really enjoyed our stay as well. The staff were incredible and the service was honestly next level. Everyone was so polite, attentive and genuinely lovely. The food was great, both at dinner and breakfast, and we also really enjoyed making use of the outdoor pool. There’s also a spa at the hotel, which we didn’t get a chance to use, but it looked dreamy! Our room was beautifully designed and really comfortable, although I do think the bathroom could benefit from a little refresh. Location-wise, you’re only around a ten minute walk from Exeter city centre, and the hotel has its own garden, which is handy with dogs. There’s also a local park just a minute’s walk away. The only thing worth mentioning is that parking at the hotel is limited and comes at an additional cost, which can make things a little tricky when you’ve got dogs in tow. Overall, we had a fantastic stay. The service really stood out, and it’s one of those hotels where you feel like your dogs are just as welcome as you are. We’d happily return!