The Ashwood Inn
Bayfield, Canada · 4 Star Hotel
The Ashwood Inn Dog Friendly Review
The Ashwood Inn holds a failing F Roch Rank, which is disappointing given it does get some genuine basics right for dog owners. There is a garden your dog can use, and there are parks and green spaces nearby for walks, with staff happy to point you towards good local walking routes. The hotel offers free treats, supports a dog charity, and sets out its pet policy before you book, so you know the terms going in. There is also no weight or size limit, which means dogs of any size can be considered for a stay here.
Day to day, your dog is permitted in the garden and on walks to nearby green spaces, with the hotel's own routes as a guide. A nominal charge applies per night, stated plainly as $35 per night, and a $200 damage deposit is required, whether paid in cash alongside a deposit or secured against a credit card on file. Rooms are limited to one dog each. Leads are required while exploring the grounds, and beyond the garden and walking guidance, the practical offering in the room itself is not described, so do not expect extras beyond what has been mentioned.
The drawbacks are worth weighing carefully. Only some rooms at The Ashwood Inn are dog friendly, not all of them, so you will need to confirm availability. Dogs may never be left unattended inside the rooms, even in a crate, which rules out leaving your dog behind while you go out. Dogs are kept out of the bar, restaurant, terrace and lounge, and the hotel does not provide a dog bed, bowls, a dog wash area or a dog-walking service. This stay suits an owner with a single, well behaved dog who is happy to stay close by at all times and values a garden and nearby walks over extra facilities. Owners needing pet-sitting, communal dog spaces, or the freedom to leave their dog in the room should look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 8/77. 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 13 October 2026.
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Is The Ashwood Inn dog friendly?
The Ashwood Inn welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank F 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 The Ashwood Inn?
Yes. The Ashwood Inn charges a pet fee of $35 per night. A deposit of $200 damage deposit may also apply. 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 The Ashwood Inn?
Up to 1 dog is permitted per room at The Ashwood Inn. If you are travelling with more than one dog, speak to the hotel directly before you book so they can advise on the best way to accommodate you.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at The Ashwood Inn?
No. The Ashwood Inn 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 The Ashwood Inn?
Dogs are welcome in the garden at The Ashwood Inn. 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 The Ashwood Inn?
The Ashwood Inn provides free treats for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is The Ashwood Inn pet-friendly?
The Ashwood Inn 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 F rating.
Are pets allowed at The Ashwood Inn?
Yes. The Ashwood Inn 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 The Ashwood Inn hold?
The Ashwood Inn holds a Rank F 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 The Ashwood Inn?
The pet policy at The Ashwood Inn covers the essentials: a pet fee of $35 per night applies, up to 1 dog per room, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the garden. A deposit of $200 damage deposit may also apply. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.