Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin
Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom · 4 Star Hotel
Food & Water Bowls
Dogs In The Bar
Onsite GardenAvon Gorge by Hotel du Vin Dog Friendly Review
Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin holds a disappointing D Roch Rank, which is a shame given how much thought has gone into making dogs genuinely welcome in the sociable parts of the hotel. Your dog can join you in the bar and the lounge, so you needn't hide away in your room for the evening, and there's a garden for your dog to use, which is a rare and welcome touch in a townhouse hotel. With green spaces and parks nearby, you'll have no trouble finding proper walks beyond the grounds, and the hotel is upfront about its pet policy before you book, so you know what you're getting into before you arrive.
Once you're settled in, the practical touches make daily life easier: a dog bed and proper food and water bowls are provided in the room, so you won't need to pack the lot yourself, and staff can offer guidance on local walking routes if you're unsure where to head. There's no damage deposit to worry about, which takes some of the sting out of the £25 per night dog fee, though that charge buys you little beyond the bed and bowls already mentioned. You may bring up to two dogs per room, which is generous for owners travelling with a pair, and the absence of a deposit means you're not laying out extra cash upfront on top of the nightly charge.
The drawbacks are worth knowing before you book: only some rooms are dog friendly rather than the whole hotel, so you'll need to check availability carefully, and a weight or size limit applies, which may rule out larger breeds altogether. Your dog cannot be left alone in the room, so plans that involve nipping out without them won't work here, and you'll need to factor that into your days. There's no restaurant access, no terrace use, no dog wash area, no walking or sitting service, and no poop bags provided, so you'll need to be self sufficient on the practical side. This suits an owner with a small to medium dog who wants sociable bar and lounge access and a garden to hand, but not one wanting full run of the hotel or help with the logistics of caring for their dog while away.
Roch Score: 19/77. Meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 16 September 2026.
Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin dog friendly?
Yes. Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, our independent assessment of what genuinely dog friendly means, where it holds a Rank D rating. That is earned against a detailed independent assessment, so the welcome is verified rather than assumed.
Is there a pet fee at Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin?
Yes. Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin charges a pet fee of £25 per night. There is no additional deposit. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
How many dogs can stay per room at Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin, which makes it a practical choice for households travelling with more than one dog. It is always worth confirming the details with the hotel when you book.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin?
No. Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin has no weight limit, so dogs of every size are welcome. From the smallest lap dog to the largest breed, your dog's size will never stand between you and a room.
Where are dogs allowed in Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin, including the bar, lounge and garden. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin?
Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin provides a dog bed and food and water bowls for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin pet-friendly?
Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. It also meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank D rating.
Are pets allowed at Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin?
Yes. Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin allows dogs to stay. There is no weight limit, so size is not a barrier. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What Roch Dog rank does Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin hold?
Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin holds a Rank D rating from Roch Dog, on our scale of A+ to F. It meets all six minimum requirements of the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. The rank comes from an independent assessment of the hotel's dog policy, fees, facilities and services, and no hotel can pay to change it.
What is the pet policy at Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin?
The pet policy at Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin covers the essentials: a pet fee of £25 per night applies, up to 2 dogs per room, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the bar, lounge and garden. There is no additional deposit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.