PET PROMISE
Dog Booking Terms and Conditions
Permission & Eligibility
One dog is permitted at Moorland View Cottage by prior agreement only and must be declared at the time of booking. Puppies are not permitted. The dog must:
be at least one year old
be reliably house-trained
be a short-haired or non-shedding breed
Additional dogs are not allowed unless expressly agreed in writing by the owner.
Pet Supplement
A £60 pet supplement per stay is payable to cover additional cleaning and wear. This does not limit the guest’s responsibility for damage or excessive cleaning beyond normal use.
Supervision & Behaviour
Dogs must not be left unattended in the property at any time. Guests must ensure that dogs do not cause nuisance, disturbance, or damage to the property, its contents, neighbouring properties, or livestock.
Use of the Garden
Any damage to the garden or grounds will be charged for repair or reinstatement. Guests must:
clean up after their dog immediately
prevent dogs from digging, fouling, or damaging lawns, flowerbeds, or planting
Cleanliness
Dogs must be clean and dry before entering the cottage. An outdoor tap is provided for dog washing, and dog towels are supplied for this purpose only. Guest towels, bedding and soft furnishings must not be used for pets.
Furniture & Soft Furnishings
Dog blankets are provided and must be used to protect furniture. Any pet hair, odours, staining or damage to upholstery, bedding or soft furnishings requiring specialist or excessive cleaning will be charged.
Damage & Additional Charges
The lead guest is responsible for the reasonable and evidenced cost of repairing, cleaning or replacing any items damaged, stained or soiled by the dog, including but not limited to furnishings, carpets, bedding, and garden areas. Such costs may be deducted from the security deposit and are not limited to its value.
Breach of Pet Terms
Failure to comply with these pet terms may result in:
additional cleaning or damage charges
termination of the stay without refund in serious cases
Acceptance
By confirming a booking with a dog, you acknowledge and agree to comply with these pet terms and conditions.
GOOD TO KNOW
The garden is reasonably secure, but the low stone walls may not deter determined explorers.
There is a warm-water dog shower beside the back porch – ideal after muddy Dartmoor walks.
On Dartmoor, livestock including sheep, cattle and wild ponies graze freely on open moorland. Dogs should be kept on a lead wherever livestock are present.
Under UK law, farmers are entitled to take action to protect their animals if a dog is worrying livestock. If you would prefer recommendations for beautiful walks away from grazing animals, I’m always happy to suggest a few.