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.
Bude, EnglandThis is a beautiful single level barn conversion, extremely well presented with all modern amenities, exposed beams, a wood burning stove, a spacious garden and plenty of parking. The open plan living space has an elegant, yet homely feel. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and the second bedroom also has an en-suite which is also accessed from the hallway.
Situated just north of Bude with fabulous access to all of the glorious beaches including Northcott Mouth beach and Sandymouth a bit further to the north, both of which have glorious expanses of golden sand at low tide. Bude itself has a wealth of restaurants, pubs, cafés, and galleries, a great playground and interesting canal. Further north and you are over the border into Devon where Clovelly is well worth a visit. The property adjoins another house, although the garden and driveway shown in the photos is exclusive to Skyber Barnacott.
The closest village to Skyber Barnacott is Kilkhampton which dates back to before Saxon times. There you can find the remains of a 12th century motte and bailey style Norman castle. The church of St James the Great is over 450 years old. Both of the two pubs in the village the New Inn and London Inn serve food. Beach 4⅓ miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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EnglandA short drive from Bodmin Moor. This delightful single level, stone barn conversion offers a roomy living area with large dining table, fully fitted kitchen, a family bathroom and three tastefully decorated bedrooms, one with en-suite. The property shares the communal courtyard at the front.
There are plenty of walks meandering through the Cornish countryside or with stunning views from the coastal footpath of glistening, sandy beaches or coves tucked in against dramatic cliffs ravaged by the Atlantic rollers. Withiel is situated about 5 miles from Wadebridge and 15 miles from both Newquay and Padstow. The Atlantic Coast of Cornwall offers some of the most picturesque and breathtaking scenery in the country with golden sandy beaches at 25 locations within 20 miles from Sloe Cottage.
These days Newquay’s excellent surfing waters are the town’s main industry, whereas it once used to be a major export port for the county’s mining efforts as well as a north coast port for pilchard fisheries. Fistral Beach holds many surfing competitions throughout the year, and hosts Run to the Sun over May Bank holiday, a VW and Custom Car Show.
The Royal Cornwall Show ground at Wadebridge hosts the county show every June, come rain or shine, and is opened each year by a member of the Royal Family. Wadebridge, once a market town, is now more widely known as being part of The Camel Trail, the cycle route out to Padstow from the depths of Bodmin Moor on the old tramway route. Beach 12 miles.£63From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bodmin, EnglandA short drive from Bodmin moor. This delightful single level, stone barn conversion offers a spacious living area with large dining table, fully fitted kitchen, a family bathroom and three tastefully decorated bedrooms one of which has an en-suite shower room. Quince Cottage has its own barbecue, table and chairs in the courtyard area, there is a communal garden at the front of the property.
There are plenty of walks meandering through the Cornish countryside or with stunning views from the coastal footpath of glistening, sandy beaches or coves tucked in against dramatic cliffs ravaged by the Atlantic rollers. Withiel is situated 5 miles between the towns of Wadebridge and Bodmin; and 15 miles from Newquay and Padstow, as well as Polzeath on the North coast and Fowey on the South coast. Newquay is famous for its excellent surfing beaches. Port Isaac of “Doc Martin” fame is also about 15 miles away, and The Eden Project is only a short drive.
Wadebridge, once a market town, is now more widely known as being on The Camel Trail, the cycle route out to Padstow from the depths of Bodmin Moor on the old railway route. From Padstow you could take a boat trip across the Camel Estuary to Rock and lounge on the beautiful beach that stretches all the way around to Daymer Bay. Beach 12 miles.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Newquay, England£73From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Liskeard, EnglandAcorns is a comfortable two storey one bedroom cottage, occupying one end of the Owners’ superb, converted granite barn which used to be an old threshing barn. Located in a small hamlet of about ten houses and converted barns, this peaceful rural location is a wonderful place to escape to at any time of year. A great dog friendly cottage too! The barn itself is set out in reverse style with open plan living space on the first floor and access into the enclosed garden. On the ground floor there is a double bedroom with external access, a large bathroom with original Victorian roll-top bath, and a separate shower.
Acorns is in three designated areas - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Area of Great Scientific Value and Area of Great Historic Value. Something for everyone! The oak tree shown in the photos is the "famous" Darley Oak which is over 1000 years old. This is a great location to visit if you are a keen walker. There are endless opportunities to explore the local area.
The wilds of Bodmin Moor with endless walking opportunities are nearby and the spectacular scenery of both Cornish coasts and Dartmoor are all within easy reach. The area abounds with country pubs - most of which have roaring fires in the winter months, and the towns of Launceston and Liskeard are just short distance away. Acorns is just 2 miles from Minions, Cornwall’s highest village, the famous Cheesewring, a dramatic outcrop of granite slabs and The Hurlers, a set of three bronze age stone circles. The area is rich in mining history with many chimneys, engine houses and stone railway tracks still visible - a reminder of Cornwall’s long mining tradition. Beach 15 miles.£51From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bodmin, EnglandThis is a quite beautiful and peaceful spot. Located next door to the Owner’s property, this detached conversion has its own private enclosed, walled patio garden and is a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy the rural atmosphere. The comfortable and stylish interior is set out over split levels with the large bedroom and bathroom on the upper ground level. There are four steps to the spacious open plan living space with its superb large French doors opening onto the lovely patio garden with its established shrubs, climbing roses and water feature. Relax at the end of the day with a barbecue in this idyllic place! Dog friendly Cornish holiday cottage.
Less than 2 miles from Bodmin. This area is a great place to explore by bicycle and you can either bring your own or hire them locally and roam along the nearby Camel Trail. Barn Cottage is an ideal base for touring the whole of Cornwall with a host of nearby sandy beaches such as Polzeath, Harlyn and Trevone. Classic Cornish villages such as Fowey, Mevagissey, Port Isaac and Boscastle are all within easy reach, as is the bustling fishing town of Looe. The famous Eden Project is well worth a visit as is the stately home at Lanhydrock, both just a few minutes away. The beautiful River Fowey is accessible for walks at various points nearby including Golitha Falls and Respryn, with their ancient beech woodlands, and in the former Cornish capital of Lostwithiel. Lanhydrock golf course is approximately one mile away for those desiring a leisurely round or two!
The oldest part of Bodmin is made up of mainly granite buildings clustered around the Bodmin Beacon. The Beacon is a 144 feet tall obelisk in memory of Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert. The area around the Beacon which has woodland and traditional hay meadow was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 1994. The 18-mile Camel Trail follows the route of the old railway along traffic free paths, providing a flat cycle through Bodmin and Wadebridge out to Padstow, eminently suitable for families. Beach 10 miles.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandA warm welcome is assured at this stunning single storey barn conversion close to the cathedral city of Truro and the sailing mecca of Falmouth. It has been converted with great flair and attention to detail and now offers a perfect holiday retreat to relax, unwind and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding countryside. Perranwell Station has a village store and post office and an excellent pub - The Royal Oak - which serves great food and beer and is about a mile from Roseland Cottage; if you are going to walk, take a torch as not all the roads have streetlights!
Perranwell Station is equidistant between Truro to the north and Falmouth to the south. Both are approximately a 15-minute drive away. Truro is in the heart of Cornwall and offers a wealth of facilities for the visitor. Dominated by the stunning cathedral, it is one of the south west’s most attractive cities. Lemon Quay plays host to many events throughout the year including the Cornwall Food and Drink Festival in the Autumn and the famous Truro Fatstock Show just before Christmas. Regular farmers markets occur every Wednesdays and Saturday, and there are also arts and craft markets also on a Saturday. There is a wonderful range of shopping for the visitor including all the regular high street stores, but also a wide range of more specialist stores. It really is worth a wander through the back streets and alleys to find some fabulous little boutiques. Beach 7 miles.£98From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Liskeard, EnglandPoppy Cottage is an absolute gem of a property tucked away in a quiet rural hamlet, you will be impressed by the spacious feel of the double height vaulted ceiling and the architectural simplicity of making an open plan living space so accommodating, the kitchen is stunning, there is superb decor throughout and the attention to detail is first rate. Poppy Cottage is dog friendly, and your canine companion is more than welcome, imagine curling up in front of the wood burner on a chilly evening after a day exploring this amazing county.
Surrounded by stunning countryside abounding with wonderful walks, Poppy Cottage is perfectly positioned for those who want true rural peace. Within a 20-minute drive of the property you have some beautiful places to visit. Looe is a bustling fishing town with several great pubs and restaurants. Polperro is one of Cornwall’s quintessential harbour villages and a must visit for many. The beautiful harbour of Fowey can also be easily reached as there is a vehicle ferry from Bodinnick on the east bank of the estuary or a foot ferry from the village of Polruan. The Eden Project is well worth a visit to marvel at the bio-diversity of the domes or to experience the world class live music in live music in an “Eden Session”. (which must be booked!) Beach 12¾ miles.£108From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hayle, EnglandThe Light House is in the pretty little village of Gwithian. The Light House is a spacious, dog-friendly, four-bedroom cottage, with an open plan, feel on the ground floor where the conservatory links through to the living room and kitchen. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a patio to the rear of the house, a great spot to enjoy some al fresco dining or a barbecue. There is a ground floor double bedroom that would ideally suit one person but could accommodate a couple. On the first floor the master bedroom has a kingsize bed and views towards the sea, and another bedroom has a bunk bed. Up on the second floor accessed by steep stairs is a twin bedroom. Please note that the ground floor double bedroom and the shower room can be separated from the rest of the ground floor with the pull down roller blind.
Blasted by the breeze off the Atlantic, the magnificent beach at Gwithian Towans is always a colourful scene of windsurfers on the water, blow karts on the beach and kites in the sky. Backed by sand dunes, tufted with wild grass, at low tide, there is a vast amount of sand to enjoy, and large areas of rock pools are uncovered, which are great for kids to explore. The beach is dog friendly for most of the year with restrictions only applying between 10am and 6pm in July and August. Gwithian Towans is lifeguard patrolled (during high season). There is some great countryside to explore near here, but a highlight is the stunning coastal road between St Ives and St Just where the moorland meets the sea - wild and dramatic! If you take the train to St Ives, the line hugs the coast, and the views are quite beautiful, and the restaurants are superb. Both the north and south coasts are easily accessible, making it an ideal location for those looking to take advantage of the great surfing spots available in this part of Cornwall. Take your pick, depending on the conditions!
St Ives, once a busy fishing village, now relies on tourism as its main industry. Turner came and painted a landscape in 1811 and art has played a part in St Ives history ever since. More recently Barbara Hepworth and the Tate Gallery have put St Ives on the modern map. Beach 1⅓ miles.£100From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Penzance, EnglandLa Grange (The Barn in French) is a pretty home with countyside views. This dog-friendly cottage is comfortable, bright, beautifully decorated with superb attention to detail and in a lovely location.
The main living/dining area has vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, with a cream wood burner to warm up those winter evenings when recovering from a windswept walk. The modern, well-equipped kitchen is perfect for cooking up a holiday feast before gathering at the dining table to plan the next day’s adventure. There are three bedrooms, two doubles, one with kingsize bed and an en-suite as well as a single room. Completing this fantastic property is a sun trap of a rear patio which is ideal for a spot of al fresco dining. Down the hill, and you are on a dog-friendly beach throughout the year, and it is a short walk into the market town of Penzance.
Situated just above Penzance with great access to the vast, expansive golden sands that extend around Mounts Bay towards the spectacular St Michaels Mount. There is a wealth of great destinations close by, including Lands End, Lamorna Cove, the Minack Theatre, St Ives, Sennen Cove and a plethora of fantastic walks, beaches, and amazing coastline, steeped with the history of tin mining, wrecking, and smuggling and they are all within a short drive. There is always going to be plenty to do come rain or shine. There are amazing coastal walks and dog-friendly beaches nearby, a wide choice of pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops. One of the main tourist destinations is obviously the majestic St Michael’s Mount with its tidal causeway. You can spend hours watching the ebb and flow of the tide and how the colours of the sea, sky and sand vary throughout the day, it is no wonder this is an artist’s haven. Beach ¾ mile.£99From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
