Dovecliff Hall Hotel
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom · 4 Star Hotel
Dogs In The Bar
Onsite Garden
No Weight LimitDovecliff Hall Hotel Dog Friendly Review
Dovecliff Hall Hotel holds an acceptable C Roch Rank. Dogs stay in the downstairs rooms, so ask for one when you book, and up to two are allowed per room with no weight or size limit. What the hotel gets right is access. Dogs are very welcome in the bar, in the lounge areas and on the terrace, and there is a large garden on site for your dog to use, so he can be with you for most of the day.
The kit is another matter, because there is none. The hotel does not provide dog beds, food or water bowls, treats, toys or poop bags, so pack everything. There is no dog wash, no dog food on sale, and no dog walking, sitting or grooming service. The charge is £25 per night, added to your room rate, with no damage deposit required. For a fee at that level, with nothing supplied, you are paying for the welcome alone.
Dogs are not permitted in the restaurant, but your dog can be left alone in the room, so dinner is manageable. For walks beyond the garden, the hotel recommends the Jinnie Trail nearby. No emergency vet number is kept. This suits an owner who brings their own gear and wants a country house where the dog can settle in the bar and run in the garden. Anyone who wants the hotel to supply the kit should look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 21/77. This hotel does not meet 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 5 October 2026.
Dovecliff Hall Hotel With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is Dovecliff Hall Hotel dog friendly?
Dovecliff Hall Hotel welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank C rating. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Standard, so it sits below our top-rated dog friendly hotels; the review above explains what a stay is actually like with a dog.
Is there a pet fee at Dovecliff Hall Hotel?
Yes. Dovecliff Hall Hotel 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 Dovecliff Hall Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at Dovecliff Hall Hotel, 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 Dovecliff Hall Hotel?
No. Dovecliff Hall Hotel 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.
Can I leave my dog alone in the room at Dovecliff Hall Hotel?
Yes. Dogs may be left unattended in the room at Dovecliff Hall Hotel. We would still suggest letting reception know and making sure your dog is calm and settled before you head out, so housekeeping and other guests are never caught by surprise.
Where are dogs allowed in Dovecliff Hall Hotel?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at Dovecliff Hall Hotel, including the bar, terrace, 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.
Is Dovecliff Hall Hotel pet-friendly?
Dovecliff Hall Hotel 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. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank C rating.
Are pets allowed at Dovecliff Hall Hotel?
Yes. Dovecliff Hall Hotel 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 Dovecliff Hall Hotel hold?
Dovecliff Hall Hotel holds a Rank C rating from Roch Dog, on our scale of A+ to F. It does not meet every minimum requirement 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 Dovecliff Hall Hotel?
The pet policy at Dovecliff Hall Hotel 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, terrace, 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.