Soar Mill Cove Hotel
Just a stone’s throw from the chic seaside town of Salcombe in Devon, dog friendly Soar Mill Cove Hotel & Spa offers warm and welcoming hospitality in a picturesque coastal setting. Nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Special Scientific Interest, Soar Mill Cove Hotel & Spa overlooks the most dramatic seascape and provides the perfect destination for a romantic coastal break or a family holiday with your canine companion.
Brimming with charm, and history, this was once the haunt of Audrey Hepburn and her Salcombe ‘in’ crowd and was originally the officer’s mess for RAF Bolt Head and Spitfire Attack squadron of WWII. Today the hotel provides beautiful bedrooms with crisp cotton sheets, snuggle-in pillows and ocean views with every comfort and luxury you could wish for!
Soar Mill Cove also offers guests a varied calendar of social events, from New Years Eve parties – with a full casino and opportunities for a sing-song, to romantic Valentine’s packages. If it’s a pampering day, or perhaps a spa weekend you’re looking for, the Discovery Spa is waiting. Unwind in the spring-fed heated saltwater pool or restore your spirits with a blissful massage and sauna. If you are looking to plan a special event, the team at Soar Mill Cove are well versed in special occasions of all kinds, from parties to weddings, you can insure that Fido is sure to be included!
Voted by The Telegraph as one of the top 10 dog-friendly hotels in Devon, Soar Mill Cove even has a warm dog wash for muddy paws after a day at the pet-friendly beach with your four-legged friend. Resident Labradors Farley and Daisy welcome all guests with a walkies map and dog-friendly beach recommendations! Furry friends are also greeted with artisan dog biscuits from Buddy’s Bakery. Well behaved dogs are welcome in coffee shop, bar, hotel reception and hotel gardens, limited dog friendly tables available in main restaurant. Dogs are not permitted in the lounge area & leisure club.
Wine & Dine
The main restaurant enjoys superb sea views through its floor-to-ceiling windows, perfect for admiring the fabulous seascape over a romantic dinner or family gathering. Head Chef Ian McDonald creates mouthwatering seasonal menus sourcing the very best local produce. Awarded two AA Rosettes, you’ll find a modern British selection of seafood and meats, with mains including lobster thermidor and dry aged fillet steaks. Make like Audrey Hepburn and order the fabulous pavlova for desert! Furry friends can rest their paws in the room while you dine in the gourmet restaurant, or if you’d prefer they are more than welcome to join you in the bar, coffee shop or dog-friendly section within the main restaurant.
Soar Mill Cove is where fine dining meets family friendly. From high teas to the highest cuisine, our head chef Ian MacDonald, prides himself on sourcing the best seasonal, local produce around to tempt every taste. Little wonder that our restaurant has won two rosette awards.
Well behaved dogs are welcome in coffee shop, bar, afresco decking and dog-friendly area of our main restaurant where our full menu is served.
Accommodation
Main hotel accommodation
Bring your family to ours and enjoy ocean views and every comfort and luxury you could want for the perfect holiday or mini break. From flexible family suites to romantic secluded suites for couples, our rooms offer TV, DVD player, WiFi, books, board games and local walking guides along with Clipper tea/coffee, luxurious Molton Brown toiletries, and an ensuite bathroom/wet room to wash off sandy toes. And your doggy chum (or two) is welcome with the one exception of The Hideaway room. Family hotels near Salcombe don’t get any more luxurious or comfortable than Soar Mill Cove.
Ocean Views One & Two – Self catering villas
These two luxurious self-catering villas are set within the grounds of Soar Mill Cove Spa Hotel. Each villa can individually accommodate six to eight guests or can be combined to sleep 12. As their names suggests, they offer incredible ocean views. Guests also receive preferential rates for beauty and massage treatments at our Discovery Spa as well as 10% discount on evening dining at our award-winning restaurant. Fancy room service? Then take advantage of our award winning cuisine with ’chef-prepared dishes’ and we also deliver from our daytime and evening menus.
Villas come complete with:
- Fully equipped self-catering kitchen
- TV and DVD player plus free DVD library
- Outdoor seating area with sea views
- BBQ (including tools and fuel)
- Pool towels
- self-catering laundry facilities (no laundry service)
- Wet room with disabled access
- Further additional family bathroom
- WiFi
- Shared hot tub (between the two properties)
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome, there’s no charge but additional refundable security deposit required. Minutes from the sandy beach at Soar Mill Cove and open all year round. Planning an even larger get together for family and friends? West Soar and the Ocean Views villas can be booked en bloc to accommodate up to 22 guests. It takes all the hard work out of self-catering by giving you the supreme comfort and independence you want with all the benefits of a full service hotel at your beck and call.
Explore the local area
Dog friendly beaches
- Soar Mill Cove, 1/4 mile
- South Milton, 5 miles
- North Sands, 4.5 miles
Dog friendly walks
- Bolberry Down, 1 mile
- Hope Cove, 3.5 miles
- Salcombe, 5.5 miles
Dog friendly pubs
Dog friendly restaurants
Dog friendly cafes
Other
- 20% deposit required to secure reservations
- + £100 refundable security deposit required for self-catering villas when staying with a dog
- For those of you who are getting behind the wheel of your electric cars and heading to the South Hams, we are fully equipped with a Tesla and electric charging points. So, always time for a top up when you stop off at the Cove!
