The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant
Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom · 5 Star Hotel
Food & Water Bowls
Dogs In The Bar
Onsite Garden
No Weight LimitThe Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant Dog Friendly Review
The Old Vicarage Hotel and Restaurant holds an acceptable C Roch Rank, a sound grade for a small hotel that welcomes dogs across almost the whole house. Two dogs stay for fifteen pounds each per night, and your dog is welcome in the bar, the restaurant, the lounge and on the terrace, so meals together are simply the norm here rather than a favour. In Somerset it is a genuinely dog-first base with very little to plan or work around once you arrive.
The room comes with a dog bed, bowls and a treat, so you pack light, and the hotel has its own garden with country walks and green spaces close by for the mornings. Being able to bring the dog into the restaurant, not just a bar corner, is the real mark of the place and what lifts it above the usual country-hotel welcome. It does not sell dog food or run a walking service, but at a hotel this size, with the country on the doorstep, neither is missed.
What holds the grade back is simply the modest spread of extras beyond the room and the full dining welcome, which is where the top hotels pull ahead. Against full dining access and a warm in-room welcome, the fifteen pound nightly fee is among the best value in this whole group. The Old Vicarage suits almost any well-mannered dog and an owner who wants him at the table for dinner without a second thought, which is exactly what it delivers.
Roch Score: 31/77. 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 August 2026.
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Is The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant dog friendly?
The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant 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 The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant?
Yes. The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant charges a pet fee of £15p.n. per dog. 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 Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant, 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 The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant?
No. The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant 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 Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant, including the bar, restaurant, 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.
What amenities does my dog get at The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant?
The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant provides a dog bed, food and water bowls and 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 Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant pet-friendly?
The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant 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 The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant?
Yes. The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant 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 Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant hold?
The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant 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 The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant?
The pet policy at The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant covers the essentials: a pet fee applies, up to 2 dogs per room, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the bar, restaurant, terrace, lounge and garden. The fee is £15p.n. per dog. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.