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Dog-friendly Ross-on-Wye and Goodrich: pubs, cafes and places to stay

Ross-on-Wye and nearby Goodrich have several places that state their dog rules on their own websites. Room fees run from £5 a night to £15 per dog per night, or £10 per stay for up to two dogs. Several places only allow dogs in some rooms or areas, so book ahead.

  • Dogs welcome in places
  • Not clear: 5
  • Checked 25 October 2026

At a glance

Venues listed
8 (4 hotels/inns with rooms, 1 pub, 2 cafes, 1 restaurant-with-rooms with an old source)
Cheapest stated room fee
£5 per night (King's Head) or £10 per stay for up to two dogs (Inn on the Wye)
Highest stated room fee
£15 per animal per night (Hope & Anchor)
Town dog rules
Herefordshire Council dog-control PSPO, in force from 27 March 2024 for three years; £100 fixed penalty (£50 if paid within 10 working days)

Not clear from the source

  • The King's Head doesn't say whether its £5 a night is per dog or per room, how many dogs are allowed, or whether dogs can go in the bar and restaurant.
  • The Royal Hotel (Greene King) says 'Dog charges apply' but doesn't give the amount on its page.
  • Ross Garden Store café says 'Well behaved dogs welcome' but doesn't say whether that means inside, outside or both.
  • Wilton Court's rooms page says dogs are accepted by prior arrangement, but the same page shows a 2006/2007 tariff. The policy may be out of date.
  • The Hostelrie confirms the pub is dog-friendly. Its separate rooms website couldn't be loaded when we checked, so its room policy and fees aren't verified.

The short version

Ross is an easy town to visit with a dog, but the small print varies a lot between places. Most places with rooms want you to tell them in advance. Most also keep dogs to certain rooms or areas and charge something. The cheapest stated fee is the King's Head's £5 a night. The most generous deal is at Inn on the Wye, where up to two dogs cost £10 for the whole stay. Prices are as stated on each venue's own site on 25 October 2026.

Places to stay

The King's Head Hotel, Ross-on-Wye (hotel)

The FAQ says: "Yes, we are dog-friendly, and most of our rooms can accommodate your furry friends." You're asked to "inform us in advance if you plan to bring a dog". The fee is "a £5 charge per night". Source: King's Head FAQ

  • Rooms: "most", not all
  • Fee: £5 per night (not stated whether this is per dog)
  • Unclear: maximum number of dogs; whether dogs can use the bar and restaurant

The Royal Hotel, Ross-on-Wye (Greene King Inns hotel)

Dog rooms are limited and go "first come, first served". "All bookings with dogs must be pre-booked". The hotel says to contact it directly or call 0345 608 6040. It adds "Dog charges apply", but the page doesn't give the amount. Source: Greene King Inns

The Hope & Anchor, Ross-on-Wye (riverside pub with rooms)

This pub is one of the clearest in town. Its terms say "Dogs are allowed in the lower bar area of the pub", and there are "3 pet-friendly rooms". There's a cleaning surcharge of "£15 per animal per night". The pub also reserves the right to charge more "depending the condition of the room". The stay page names the pet-friendly rooms as one Classic Double and two river-view suites. The homepage mentions a dog water station. Source: terms · Source: rooms

  • Where dogs can go: the lower bar and 3 named rooms
  • Fee: £15 per animal per night, plus possible damage charges

Inn on the Wye, Kerne Bridge (inn, between Ross and Goodrich)

"Dogs are welcome throughout the hotel building and in the restaurant and bar." "There is a charge of £10 per stay for up to 2 dogs." The inn presents the £10 rate as a perk of booking direct. It also says the chalet-wing rooms have direct outside access, "perfect for those of you bringing your four legged friend". Source: Inn on the Wye – Stay

  • Fee: £10 per stay for up to two dogs when you book direct
  • Unclear: the fee if you book through a third party; whether a third dog is allowed

Wilton Court, Wilton (restaurant with rooms) – old source

The rooms page says "Dogs accepted by prior arrangements only." Caution: the same page still shows a 2006/2007 tariff, so treat this as a prompt to phone rather than a current policy. Source: Wilton Court rooms

Pubs and cafes

The Hostelrie, Goodrich (village pub)

"Yes. We're a dog-friendly village pub." The site also describes "dogs curl up in their favourite spots by the hearth". Source: The Hostelrie The pub's rooms are on a separate website that blocked our checks, so we haven't listed a room fee.

Godric's Café, Goodrich (cafe)

This cafe is unusually clear: "Dogs are most welcome everywhere except the kitchen: inside and in the garden." Source: Godric's Café – Visit

Ross Garden Store café, Ross-on-Wye (cafe)

"Well behaved dogs welcome." That's all it says. Source: Ross Garden Store café

Town rules: Herefordshire's dog PSPO

Herefordshire Council's dog-control Public Spaces Protection Order "came into effect on 27 March 2024 for a period of three years". Countywide, it requires you to:

  • pick up after your dog
  • keep your dog on a lead in memorial grounds, burial grounds, cemeteries and gardens of remembrance
  • put your dog on a lead if an authorised officer tells you to
  • keep your dog out of the mapped exclusion zones

The council's map list for Ross-on-Wye names Beech Close, Deanhill Park, Frome Valley Way, Grammar School Close, Oak Tree Rise, Roman Way, Rope Walk Children's Play Area, Starling Road, Verschoyle Gardens and Walford Avenue. Check the map for each one to see exactly which part is covered. Breaking the order can mean a £100 fixed penalty, "reduced to £50 if paid within 10 working days". Source: Herefordshire Council PSPO · Sealed order

Goodrich Castle, just up the road, is one of the most dog-friendly castles in the area. English Heritage says dogs on leads are welcome throughout, including indoors. See Dog rules on Wye Valley walks and attractions.

Wader's tip

If you're bringing two dogs, the maths matters. At £15 per animal per night, two dogs for three nights at the Hope & Anchor is £90 in fees. At Inn on the Wye, the same stay is £10 if you book direct.