Travelodge Torquay

Travelodge Torquay is a straightforward, low-cost base for a Devon trip with a dog, and the thing guests with pets mention most is how little fuss anyone makes about it. Dogs are checked in alongside everyone else, staff are relaxed about them around reception, and there is none of the negotiation some hotels at this price put you through.

The terms are the Travelodge chain ones, which is handy if you have stayed at the brand before: dogs are allowed in the rooms, the charge is a flat £25 per dog for the whole stay rather than a nightly rate, and up to two dogs can share a room. Assistance dogs stay free. Dogs must not be left alone in the room, so days out and evening meals need to include them.

The hotel sits on Newton Road on the western edge of town, which makes for an easy drive in off the A380 and avoids the seafront one-way system altogether. Cockington Country Park is the nearest proper walk and is close enough for a morning circuit before you set off; the harbour and the beaches are a short drive rather than a stroll. Guests travelling with dogs pick out that convenience, since a quick toilet walk does not turn into a detour.

The recurring criticism, and it is a fair one, is that the food area and shared spaces feel dated. If you plan to eat in and linger, that will grate. If the room is a base between walks and beach trips, it matters far less. With a 4.4/5 paw rating, Travelodge Torquay suits families and couples who want a predictable, cheap Torquay stay where the dog is simply part of the booking.