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.
Mawgan Porth, England
5.00Enjoying uninterrupted views of the award-winning Mawgan Porth beach, this fantastic beach house is surrounded by a third of an acre of beautifully kept gardens with a large, sea facing, sun trap decking area, overlooking gently sloping lawns and a pretty stream that trickles down to the sea below. Solar panels help heat the house and water while providing free electrical car charging for our guests’ electric vehicle.
Over the past year (2022), the house has been renovated to the highest standards by one of the country’s leading interior designers and offers plenty of living space all benefitting from exceptional sea views and floor to ceiling sliding doors leading to a large decking area. The large circular fireplace makes for cosy evenings during the Autumn and Winter months. The brand-new handmade kitchen is well supplied with all creature comforts from a juicer to a selection of coffee machines, including a Nespresso. A door leads into a separate TV room with a big corner sofa, both with fabulous sea views and door to the terrace. Three ground floor bedrooms, ome with chandelier, two with those stunning views. A beautiful glass and oak staircase leads from the entrance hall up to the first floor where you will find three more bedrooms; a double bedroom with en-suite shower room; a large twin bedroom with large en-suite shower room, and one with a TV and sofa bed which enjoys the best views of all.
The beach is just a 5-minute walk away from the garden gate. Off the drive, there is a lawned area and to the side of the house a heated outdoor shower for when you return from the beach. The equipment store has a range of children’s wetsuits and storage for boards. Once cleaned off, you can luxuriate in the state-of-the-art Aspen and Spruce spa with a sauna, experiential shower plus cold water bucket for the brave. Situated mid-way between Padstow and Newquay, Mawgan Porth offers you a beautiful west facing beach, stunning scenery, wondrous walks, superb surfing, an amazing variety of restaurants to suit everyone’s taste and pocket, including a cosy pub, seafood restaurant, cafés, and takeaways all within walking distance of Blue Seas. Beach less than a 5 minute walk.£287From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Padstow, England 5.00This pet-friendly, bright, semi-detached holiday home is comfortably furnished with plenty of personal touches. The property is situated down a quiet country lane and is surrounded by countryside. The patio doors from the living room lead to a lovely patio area with far-reaching views down to the Atlantic Coast, ideal for a morning cup of coffee or alfresco dining. Just over a mile outside Padstow, you are ideally situated to visit the many tourist attractions that the north coast has to offer. Padstow has an array of shops, pubs and restaurants, including Rick Stein’s fish restaurant. You are close to the Camel Trail, where you can walk or cycle along a disused railway track by the Camel Estuary, taking in the bird life, to Wadebridge and beyond to Bodmin. Just a short drive away are the many sandy beaches of the north coast, including Watergate Bay, the home of extreme watersports. Visit the famous surfing beaches of Newquay, as well as a zoo and the Blue Reef Aquarium. Horse riding and golf nearby. Beach 2½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£114From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Porthpean, England 5.00With panoramic views along the beautiful Cornish coastline and down into St Austell Bay, this detached holiday home is set in an acre of landscaped gardens, approximately 300 yards up from the secluded sandy cove of Porthpean, where visitors can paddle, swim or hire a kayak and explore the coastline from the water. Scuba diving is also available along the coast. This large, spacious house has everything in it or nearby for a perfect, quintessential Cornish holiday, including coastal walks, golden beaches, quaint fishing villages such as Mevagissey, where a ferry can be taken to Fowey and National Trust gardens and houses aplenty. The amazing Eden Project and the fascinating Lost Gardens of Heligan are both close by. The area is full of natural and man made attractions that make this a choice destination for all the family or groups of friends, with many farm shops selling local produce for that special meal. A golf course that overlooks the bay is a short walk along the lane and an off-road cycle and walking trail through ancient woodland is nearby. Fowey, with its beautiful estuary, Royal Yacht Club, narrow lanes and historic buildings is a must. Meander along its narrow streets and browse many local shops, galleries and crafts shops whilst planning lunch in cafés and restaurants that overlook the estuary and out to sea. Activities include deep sea fishing, river kayaking, sailing and walking. For a more leisurely affair, a local hotel just minutes from the house has an impressive spa and indoor infinity pool for a day of pampering and relaxation. The dramatic north coast is within easy reach, where visitors can surf, watch the waves or visit many of the pretty harbour villages, such as Padstow, Port Isaac or St Ives, all essential ports of call for visitors to Cornwall. Horse riding, bike hire and surfing are all available nearby. Beach 300 yards. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.£323From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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 & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bodmin, EnglandNestled within a serene landscape, this charming cottage offers a tranquil retreat near the picturesque village of Blisland, renowned for its award-winning pub, the Blisland Inn, pretty stone cottages and village green. As you pass through the private gateway, over the stream, you get a sense of how peaceful a location this is as a meandering driveway leads you to the heart of this enchanting abode. Step into the cottage, where a conservatory with a dining table and garden-facing doors welcomes you.
The open-plan kitchen and lounge boast a super-comfy corner sofa and a delightful woodburner, creating a cosy ambience. The well-equipped kitchen, adorned with character, provides the perfect setting for culinary adventures. Descend a few steps down to discover a twin bedroom with doors opening to the patio and garden outside. The family bathroom, featuring a bath and shower, completes this level. Ascend the stairs to the delightful first-floor bedroom with eaves, showcasing charming stonework and a snug double bed. Throughout, the cottage exudes a warm and cottagey feel, creating an inviting atmosphere.
The surroundings are exceptionally peaceful, immersed in the breathtaking countryside near Bodmin Moor, where owls, badgers, kingfishers, and herons grace the landscape, and wild deer roam freely and buzzards wheel high above. The garden outside invites you to unwind with its seating area and barbecue, providing the perfect space for al fresco dining under the dark sky nights, ideal for stargazing and catching a glimpse of the Milky Way. Opposite the driveway, the renowned Camel Trail awaits, offering a 17-mile mostly flat pathway from Bodmin to Padstow, perfect for both walkers and cyclists, with unrivalled scenery along the way.
For fishing enthusiasts, the nearby river originating from the moody Tors and stone structures high up on the mysterious Bodmin Moor presents an opportunity (permit required). Explore the fascinating villages of Port Isaac and Boscastle, both a short drive away, or venture to the golden sandy beaches of Polzeath or Port Gaverne for a day of exploration, surfing, and swimming. Bulls Cottage is within a short driving distance of many of Cornwall’s fabulous attractions. Visit the Eden Project, Lanhydrock House (NT) and Golf Course, the harbour villages of Padstow, Looe and Fowey, or surf the North Cornwall Coastal beaches. The area is popular with cyclists who will enjoy the Bodmin Beast Trial, a 12-mile off-road mountain bike trail at Cardinham woods. There is something for everyone: children and adults, not forgetting a great selection of local pubs and fine dining restaurants.£64From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Rezare, EnglandThis property is ideal for couples and small families looking for a spot of peaceful rural life. Friendly dogs are welcome. Converted from a stone stable, this detached holiday cottage situated in the owner’s grounds, has a homely, cosy interior with reclining leather sofa and chairs and is set in an elevated position with stunning panoramic views of rolling fields and fir forests with the River Inny meandering through the valley below. The handy cloakroom contains a highchair, iron and board, hoover and a comfortable camp bed.
Set midway between Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor, it is just five miles south of the historic town of Launceston with its iconic medieval castle set high on a hill. The Stables has its own cobbled south-facing courtyard with lawned garden which is shared with the friendly owners who live next door. Pub and restaurant 1 mile.£54From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Saint Mawgan, EnglandSituated in a lovely rural valley and surrounded by open countryside, this pair of delightful holiday cottages enjoy wonderful views over to the sea at Mawgan Porth. Away from farm traffic, on a small organic working cattle and sheep farm, enjoy watching the young farm animals, or feel free to walk the nature trail set in 15 acres of woodland valley, which is home to a variety of wildlife. Mawgan Porth, 2 miles, has a wonderful sandy beach and an 18-hole golf course. Both the resorts of Newquay and picturesque Padstow are within an 8-mile radius. The Eden Project is also within easy reach and Watergate Bay, is only 3 miles away. The idyllic village of St Mawgan, 1 mile, has interesting antique and craft shops, a pub and post office with tearoom and a Bonsai nursery.£55From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Saint Issey, EnglandFull of atmosphere and comfort and thought to be over 400 years old, this charming detached holiday cottage retains many original features including beamed ceilings slate floors and magnificent feature fireplace with wood burner and clay oven. Backing onto a nearby farm, the children will enjoy seeing the animals in the field close by. There is access to the Camel Trail, a cycle path running from Padstow to Bodmin Moor, within 2 miles. The harbour town of Padstow is 4 miles, and has much to offer with its famous Seafood Restaurant, boat trips and sea fishing.
Take a drive along the National Trust coastline to Land’s End and discover the open theatre in the cliffs at Porthcurno and the Minack. Golf and pony trekking at Trevose. Ideally positioned for visiting Charlestown Harbour, the fabulous Eden Project, Port Isaac or The Lost Gardens of Heligan. There are various beautiful sandy bays and hidden coves within 5 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub ½ mile.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Port Isaac, EnglandThis two bedroomed, pet friendly holiday bungalow is set in this well-known holiday village, made famous by the TV series ’Doc Martin’. As you pull into the lane, this well-fitted terraced holiday home has been carefully designed for comfort. You are well placed to walk some of the South West Coastal Path, where you can take in the breathtaking views of the coastline and the Atlantic Ocean. Just a short drive away are the pretty fishing villages of Boscastle and Padstow with its variety of different shops, pubs and restaurants including Rick Stein’s famous fish restaurant and cookery school. From Padstow you can take a ferry across to Rock where there is a variety of water sports. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Port Isaac, EnglandThis pet-friendly, semi-detached stone built holiday cottage is set in a privileged position in the pretty Cornish village of Port Isaac, made famous by the TV series Doc Martin. There is private parking and a lovely sunny garden with a patio. You are just a few steps away from the view of the harbour reached down a steep hill. The village offers shops, pubs and restaurants and the South West Coast Path passes within meters of the front door. You are a short drive from Polzeath and Rock, with their dune backed beaches and further up the coast are the villages of Boscastle and Tintagel. Other local attractions include Bodmin Moor and the Eden Project. Shop and restaurant 100 yards, pub 200 yards.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
