Paws & Palms Retreat exterior
Space to Breathe, Room to Relax

Holidays & Getaways

Designed for ultimate comfort, featuring a modern lounge, fully equipped kitchen, master bedroom and second bedroom, two bathrooms complete with showers and private terrace and parking.

The caravan

Your Own Corner of Devon

Nestled within Springfield Retreat in Tedburn St Mary, our Swift Bordeaux ES offers a private, independently owned getaway free from hassle. Designed for effortless relaxation, it features two full shower rooms so no-one is kept waiting, along with crisp linen, plush towels, and a thoughtful welcome pack, complete with doggy treats waiting for your arrival.

It's the kind of place you book when bringing the dogs isn't a compromise — it's the plan!

Open-plan lounge and kitchen
On-site facilities

Everything You Need Right on Your Doorstep

Dog exercise field

Enjoy our private onsite field where dogs can run free and play. A maximum of two dogs welcome per booking.

Heated swimming pool

Free family afternoons in the park's outdoor heated pool, open May–September.

The Stag & Monkey

The park's own on-site pub with a decked terrace and countryside views.

Launderette

For your convenience, onsite washing and drying facilities are available all year-round in our coin-operated launderette.

On your doorstep

Beyond the Retreat — Hidden Gems & Recommendations

Beaches

~18 miles

Exmouth

Two miles of sand with watersports on hand — the western end welcomes dogs all year, esplanade included.

Dog friendly year-round
~22 miles

Dawlish Warren

Sand dunes and a nature reserve, with designated dog areas and a sea wall that's walkable year-round.

Dog areas year-round
~40 miles

Torre Abbey Sands

Red sand with seafront restaurants and watersports in Torquay. The beach itself closes to dogs May–September, but the long promenade stays open year-round.

Promenade year-round

Days out

~14 miles

Haldon Forest Park

Graded walking and cycling trails, Go Ape high ropes, and a café on site. Dogs are welcome on the Raptor, Butterfly, and Discovery trails.

Dog friendly trails
~15 miles

Simmons Park

A riverside park and meadow on the edge of Okehampton and Dartmoor, with gardens, playgrounds, and open space that's popular with local dog walkers.

Dog friendly
~24 miles

River Dart Country Park

Zip wires, kayaking, and an outdoor adventure playground near Ashburton. Open April–September; pre-booking essential.

Dog friendly

Not every attraction nearby allows dogs — Crealy Theme Park and Dartmoor Zoo are two well-known ones that don't.

Pubs

In the village

The Kings Arms Inn

A 16th-century thatched village inn right in Tedburn St Mary, with roaring fires, cask ales, and a lawned garden that welcomes dogs.

Dog friendly
In the village

The Red Lion

A recently reopened village pub in the heart of Tedburn St Mary, serving home-cooked food with a warm welcome for dogs.

Dog friendly
~1 mile

The Old Thatch Inn

A 16th-century free house in Cheriton Bishop with a seasonal home cooked food, beer garden and a warm welcome for dogs.

Dog friendly

Exeter — shopping & city

~7 miles

Princesshay Quarter

Open-air shopping with Exeter Cathedral as its backdrop — over 65 shops and restaurants.

~7 miles

Gandy Street & Fore Street

Cobbled streets of independent boutiques, galleries, and cafés, leading down toward the Quayside.

~7 miles

Exeter Quayside

The historic Custom House (built 1681), a 17th-century cable ferry, and waterside cafés and pubs.

Availability & booking

Flexible Booking — Reserve Your Stay, Your Way!

Direct

Short Stays UK

Fully managed booking service — call, or book online.

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To speak directly to the owners: email devonsretreat@gmail.com
Fully managed bookings: call 0800 678 5019 or email ian@shortstaysuk.com