Dog-Friendly Holidays Cornwall
Discover Cornwall's coastal beauty on a dog-friendly getaway. From the rugged cliffs of Land's End to North Cornwall’s sandy beaches, this southwestern destination is the cream of the crop of the UK’s countryside. Explore historic castles, enjoy fresh seafood, and immerse yourself in Cornwall's unique culture—an ideal spot for any traveller and their four-legged companion.
Downderry, England
2.00The perfect home from home for that family holiday you’ve been meaning to escape on, Lavender Hill House is a spacious, four bedroom property with special touches throughout to make a stay that little bit special.
If it’s been too long since you took time out together, the bright, open plan living space makes a welcoming place to curl up in front of the wood burner and while away an evening over a glass of bubbly. When the sun comes out to play, step outside onto the terrace and enjoy the aroma of a barbecue cooking while you admire the views across Whitsand Bay and savour the moment.
When night falls and your beds beckon, the master bedroom’s home to a super-king bed, and with views across the bay it’s the perfect space to forget the world and enjoy some true time out after a busy day.
With a setting in the friendly village of Downderry, Lavender Hill House is perfect for those of you who love to spend a holiday wandering, shoes in hand, along pretty beaches and enjoying the kind of walks that take you off the beaten track. Close to some of Cornwall’s most spectacular countryside and within easy reach of the historic city of Plymouth, Downderry makes a picturesque base for a break with friends or your extended family.£180From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Bude, England 3.00Harrowbeard House is a spacious and contemporary detached family home, built by the owners in the centre of the village of Marhamchurch. The property has a large dining room/kitchen, and a spacious living room with cosy wood burner and three sets of French doors leading out to a large, south facing patio terrace with stunning views across rural countryside and to the sea beyond. Set in the pretty and quiet little village of Marhamchurch, it is just 2½ miles to the fabulous coastline and popular beaches, including Widemouth Bay and the tourist hot spot of Bude. The traditional village inn is just a short walk away and has a menu featuring local produce. The village shop is also just a short walk away. Bude has three sandy beaches and a good selection of shops and restaurants, many specialising in locally caught seafood, along with a golf course, tennis, horse riding, an indoor splash pool, surf schools and bowling. The picturesque fishing villages of Tintagel, home to the mystical ruins of a 12th-century castle, Rock and Padstow are close by, and this breathtaking coastline boasts many unspoilt beaches and hidden coves. The wild beauty of Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bodmin moors are all within easy driving distance, as is the fabulous Eden Project. For family fun, there’s the Big Sheep and Milky Way adventure parks, Newquay Zoo and the Blue Reef Aquarium. Horse riding, golf and fishing within 5 miles. Beach 2½ miles. Shop and pub ½ mile, restaurants 1½ miles.£122From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bude, England 5.00Nuthatch Barn is a charming and romantic retreat nestled in the picturesque North Devon countryside, near the breathtaking North Cornish Coastline of Bude and adjacent to the National Cycling Route 3. Boasting proximity to Bude’s award-winning, dog-friendly beaches, Nuthatch Barn provides an ideal escape for couples seeking tranquillity and relaxation.
Situated within the Little Derril complex, this single-storey cottage, converted in 2018, is one of three delightful holiday cottages. Adjoining Stonechat Barn and situated across from the owner’s farmhouse, Nuthatch Barn offers a cosy and inviting atmosphere. The living area opens onto a small, enclosed garden, perfect for alfresco suppers, and a wood burner provides a warm and intimate space for chilly evenings. The cottage is equipped with a large TV, DVD player, and a selection of DVDs, books, and games for guests’ enjoyment. The owner’s fields are available for guests to use for outdoor activities or games.
Only 2½ miles away lies the historic market town of Holsworthy, featuring essential amenities such as a small Co-Op, local butchers, fresh grocers, pharmacy, pet shop, cafes, and pubs. Holsworthy also offers an 18-hole golf course, an indoor swimming pool, and a small leisure centre. The coastal town of Bude, just 15 minutes away, provides additional attractions, including a sea pool, a historic castle, various restaurants, shops, cafes, local arts, and an activities centre. Tamar Lakes offer a range of water sports and fishing opportunities.
Little Derril’s strategic location allows easy access to the coastal path, inviting guests to explore charming fishing villages and spectacular beaches such as Padstow, Tintagel, Crackington Haven, Westward Ho!, Clovelly, and Instow. For a memorable day out, the renowned Eden Project is within reach. The beach is 8½ miles away, and a shop is 2½ miles away, while a pub and restaurant are within half a mile.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Boscastle, EnglandJust a short walk from the harbour, this delightful, traditional, stone-built holiday cottage is situated in the historic and picturesque fishing village of Boscastle. End of a terrace of three, it has a bright, warm and cosy feel to it boasting a sun room with feature picture window and bespoke dog bed for your furry friends. Outside is a covered seating area, large deck and garden overlooking the Jordan Valley and countryside beyond. Breathtaking coastal walks are within a few hundred yards and the village, with its shops, restaurants and pubs, a short stroll away. Perfectly positioned to explore this stunning part of Cornwall. King Arthur’s Tintagel, Padstow, Wadebridge, Bodmin Moor and the Camel Trail, as well as beautiful sandy beaches, are all nearby. Shops and pub 400 yards.£105From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Jacobstow, EnglandTake a step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a traditional tranquil Cornish seaside holiday. Overlooking a beautiful 15th-century church, Church View is a five bedroomed house set in the picturesque village of Jacobstow. The house is built in the grounds of a former rectory with easy access to the Atlantic Highway enabling you to explore the many delights of Cornwall. This superb, spacious holiday house provides the perfect setting for family and friends to enjoy a celebration or just to escape and recharge your batteries. The large dining room/kitchen/sunroom is the heart of the property, the perfect spot for an evening meal or lazy breakfast. The living room with its cosy woodburner has glorious views and children will love the study with its games and games console to keep them occupied. There is also storage for bicycles. Widemouth Bay with its wide sandy beach and rolling breakers is no more than a ten minute drive; alternatively, even closer, try Crackington Haven complete with beach café, local pub and restaurant with stunning views overlooking the delightful sheltered beach. There are plenty of things to do and places of interest to visit. Take a trip to Port Isaac or Padstow which is half an hour’s drive, where you can cycle along the Camel Trail from Wadebridge. Further afield you can experience art and culture with the Minack Theatre or Tate Gallery or visit the Eden Project. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£135From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tregoodwell, EnglandA little piece of heaven, Polmear Barn is a magnificent, detached holiday property with stunning views. It is just a few miles from some of the West Country’s prettiest coastline with excellent surfing, pretty coves and dramatic coastal walks. Adjacent to the owners’ home, it is lovingly converted and retains a huge amount of character whilst offering a stylish setting for family and friends to escape from it all. The interior is spacious with great attention to detail to make for a wonderful welcoming experience. Large French doors lead from both the living room and kitchen/dining-room out onto a sunny patio and pretty gardens, the perfect spot for al-fresco dining and summer barbecues. In winter the house is really cosy with the benefit of underfloor heating throughout and the charm of a fabulous wood-burning stove to add to the ambience. The pretty town of Camelford is just a 1-mile walk, where a pub, selection of takeaways, shops and of course freshly baked Cornish pasties can be found. The famous 18-hole Bowood Park golf course, regarded as one of the south west’s premier parkland courses, is nearby, as is Camelford Leisure Centre offering a 20m indoor swimming pool and fitness Studio. The start of the exquisite Camel Trail can be found at Wenford Bridge (10 minute drive). The pretty fishing villages of Padstow, Port Isaac and Rock are also a must to visit and mystical Tintagel with the legendary King Arthur’s Castle is just 15 minutes’ drive. For a great day out Camel Creek Family Theme Park, the famous Eden Project, and the wild beauty of Dartmoor and Bodmin moors are all within easy driving distance. Whether surfing, walking the coastal path, cycling, playing golf, fishing or simply relaxing, this stunning location has something for everyone. Shops and pub 1 mile.£179From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Mevagissey, EnglandThis spacious, stylish, detached, single storey holiday property lies adjacent to the owners’ home with its own access and private garden set within a ¾ acre plot. It enjoys an enviable position with panoramic sea views and spectacular sunrises can be seen across the bay. The coastal path passes close to the house leading to Gorran Haven in the West, and Mevagissey in the East, where sea fishing trips can be made or a ferry taken to Fowey. Places to visit include the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Eden Project and many gardens and fine country houses. Truro is within easy reach and local activities include sailing, fishing, horse riding, golf, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and boat trips. Shop ½ mile, pub 500 yards.£72From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hersham, EnglandJust a short drive from the North Cornish Coast in a truly peaceful location, this grand, detached farmhouse commands an imposing position surrounded by pretty gardens and rolling countryside. Furnished to a very comfortable standard, it offers spacious accommodation and is ideal for large parties or families wishing to holiday together. The historic village of Stratton is just ¼ mile with its lovely church, attractive inns and village shop. Bude, 2 miles, sits dramatically, perched high on the North Cornish Coast. It is incredibly popular year-round and yet manages to retain its Victorian charm whilst offering something for everyone and has an excellent selection of shops and restaurants, many offering local seafood. Water sports enthusiasts will find some of the best surfing waters in Europe nearby, while the golden sands at Widemouth Bay and Crackington Haven (with its rock pools) are ideal for a fun family day out. Walkers, too, are well catered for; gentle strolls can be enjoyed along the towpath of Bude’s canal, which, with its bird hide, attracts all manner of wildlife, while more exhilarating walks can be taken along the spectacular coastal path which winds along high cliffs and includes many lovely, dog-friendly beaches and hidden coves. The Bude and North Cornwall Golf Club (one of Cornwall’s finest) is close by, along with bowling, an indoor ‘Splash’ pool and seawater-fed outdoor pool. Tennis, horse riding, mountain boarding, surfing and fishing are all on offer locally and the internationally acclaimed jazz festival is fantastic and not to be missed. This is a region steeped in legends of King Arthur, with the mystical ruins of a 12th-century castle at Tintagel and the historic coastal village of Boscastle each easily accessible. The picture-postcard village of Clovelly, with winding cobbled streets and quaint fishing harbour lies further north. The Eden Project is also within a short drive; a major attraction, the site promotes the symbiotic relationship between people, plants and natural resources, with three geodesic domes housing plants from around the world. All in all, Trew House offers the perfect base for exploring the many delights which both Devon and Cornwall have to offer. Beach 2 miles. Shop1/2 mile.£174From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Saint Breward, EnglandLocated at the end of a private lane on the edge of Cornwall’s highest village of St Breward, Sandy Barn Cottages comprises three beautifully converted holiday barns (refs B5718, B5719 and W44032) and the owner’s own home, forming a secluded courtyard of 200-year-old granite buildings. The dog-friendly cottages are all tastefully furnished with many character features including slate floors and exposed beams. Cross Cottage (ref B5718) is detached with views over neighbouring fields.
Ideally situated on the edge of Bodmin Moor for exploring the landscape of tors and moorland. Enjoy walking, cycling, riding, fishing or simply relaxing. The nearest beach of Trebarwith Strand is 20 minutes’ away, but may favourites such as Whitehaven, Daymer Bay, Polzeath and Trevone are within 30-40 minutes’. With the beaches of the North Cornwall coast within 12 miles, visitors can enjoy the best of coast and countryside, alternating their days between tranquil landscapes, coastal walks and seaside fun at the beaches.
Places of interest such as Wadebridge, Padstow, Port Isaac, Boscastle and Tintagel. The National Trust property at Lanhydrock, the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are also within easy reach for a day out.
Sandy Barn Cottages are tucked away, surrounded by fields, but still in the heart of the village. Local amenities comprise of a village shop and pub serving food, both within easy walking distance, ¼ mile.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Helstone, EnglandThis charming Cornish holiday cottage is in the heart of this pretty hamlet of Helestone, a short drive from the town of Camelford with its shops, pubs and restaurants. It has a cosy living room with an open fire and a lovely farmhouse style kitchen kitchen/dining room with slate floors and an Aga, as well as a separate utility room. On the first floor there are two pretty bedrooms, whilst up in the open plan loft conversion there is a kingsize bedroom with a spacious, modern en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath, double shower cubicle, toilet and wash basin. The garden is to the front of the property and has a sitting-out area which is ideal for morning coffee or al fresco dining.
The holiday cottage is close to the harbour village of Port Isaac, made famous by the TV series ‘Doc Martin’, with its selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. Also within easy reach are the coastal villages of Boscastle and Tintagel, which is the mythical home of King Arthur. Just down the coast is Padstow with its array of shops, pubs and restaurants including Rick Stein’s famous fish restaurant. Here you can take a ferry across to Rock to enjoy some of the watersports on offer. You can also cycle or walk along the Camel Trail which follows the Camel Estuary along to the market town of Wadebridge and beyond to Bodmin. A short drive away is Bodmin Moor which is unspoilt moorland at its best. Golf club nearby, and Trebarwith Strand beach only a few miles away. Shop and restaurant 2 miles, pub 1 mile.£83From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
