A Sidmouth pub is among the most dog-friendly public houses in the South West.

The Swan Inn came third in the Dog-friendly Pub Awards, after receiving the votes from the public.

The awards, run by Rover.com - a network of pet sitters and dog walkers - celebrates pubs with dog-friendly initiatives.

The top ten pubs in the South West were:

1. The Ship Inn, Teignmouth.

2. The Halzephron Inn, Gunwalloe.

3. The Swan Inn, Sidmouth.

4. The Fox and Hounds, Devizes.

5. Henry's Bar, Paignton.

6. The Royal Oak, Exeter.

7. The White Hart, Melksham.

8. The Blue Anchor, Teignmouth.

9. The Mason's Arms, Yeovil.

10. The Royal Oak Hotel, Yeovil.