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.
Liskeard, England
5.00Set within the gorgeous countryside of south-east Cornwall, with rolling hills, hidden valleys and meandering streams, discover this superb apartment, perfect for exploring both beaches and moorland. Situated between the rugged beauty of Dartmoor National Park and the mysterious Bodmin Moor, there are countless walks to be enjoyed and breath-taking views aplenty! Your apartment evokes a feeling of relaxation throughout, with subtle and stylish décor complemented by wonderful natural light. On the ground floor you will find the spacious bedroom with kingsize bed and TV and chair bed for a child, whilst the exquisite bathroom has a modern twist with a large shower cubicle. The stairs lead you up to an open plan, bright and airy space, with attractive shades of blue.
The kitchen has an excellent level of equipment, so light breakfast or hearty meal can be both prepared and enjoyed with ease, and the dining area has seating for two or three guests. There is an inviting sofa from which to unwind and recount your day and TV to catch up on your favourite soap – if you have the time! The garden space is a delight; a private decking area with seating, umbrella and barbeque, ideal for enjoying morning coffee or to sit and star-gazing the sun has said goodnight. And of course, there is the ultimate chill-out space – your own wood-fired Scandinavian hot tub, great for leaving the hustle and bustle well and truly behind you!
To the south, a short drive takes you to coastal towns of Looe and Polperro or the villages of Cawsand and Kingsand all steeped in history with tales of smuggling and wrecking. Their narrow streets revealing an array of restaurants and shops and beautiful cottages too. The beaches on this part of the coast are numerous and offer coves, inlets and low-tide rockpools – perfect for children of all ages to explore! The beautiful towns of Liskeard and Tavistock have many amenities and superb architecture and are well worth a visit. Take the train from Liskeard railway station, all the way to Plymouth, where spectacular scenery unrolls before you as you pass through the Lynher and Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This vibrant historic naval city has marinas, the famous Hoe, The National Marine Aquarium and the Barbican’s cobbled quayside.£98From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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St Breward, England 5.00Located 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.£70From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Coombe, England 5.00Nestled deep in the Cornish countryside situated on a smallholding, yet only 15 minutes from both spectacular coasts, this holiday property provides that much needed get away. Although single-storey, it has some internal steps and there is one-way privacy glass in the kitchen/dining room. Lanes, bridleways and footpaths provide perfect walking opportunities. The Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and many National Trust gardens and houses are nearby. Charlestown, with its Georgian architecture and tall ships, the seafaring town of Fowey, and Mevagissey with its working harbour, are all easily reached. A great place for relaxing or touring Cornwall. Golf, sea fishing, cycling and tennis nearby. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£99From 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
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.£315From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Kilkhampton, England 5.00This well-presented and comfortable detached holiday cottage is a welcoming home away from home situated in the grounds of the owner’s home and boasts an open-plan living area with a cosy wood burner to curl up beside on a chilly evening.
Located in the hamlet of Thurdon, Jennings Cottage is only a short drive away from the vibrant bustling town of Bude, with its unique historic canal and sea lock, and beautiful award-winning expansive sandy beaches at Summerleaze, Widemouth Bay and Sandymouth Bay. A village pub/restaurant, shops and takeaway food outlets are all available 2 miles away in Kilkhampton.
The picturesque fishing villages of Boscastle, Port Isaac and Padstow are all worth a visit and mystical Tintagel with the legendary King Arthur’s castle is also nearby. The location is also perfect for walkers and nature lovers alike wishing to explore the wild beauty of Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor. Upper Tamar Lake is just a 10-minute walk away, offering an off-road trail for walking and cycling, fishing and water sports, including kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding and a friendly lakeside Café serving breakfasts, lunches and home-made cakes and refreshments throughout the day.
Exploring further afield, travelling south along the Atlantic Highway, the renowned Eden Project, the Cathedral city of Truro and the ever-popular St. Ives are all within easy reach and travelling north into North Devon you can enjoy the dramatic coastal scenery at Hartland Quay, the pretty harbour village of Clovelly and Appledore & Instow on the banks of the River Torridge and further on to the river-port shopping town of Barnstaple, which is around an hour’s drive away.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
St Columb Major, England 5.00This delightful, single-storey, detached holiday cottage is set amidst the owners’ mature Cornish gardens, with access to a wildlife pond and koi pond where you can feed the fish. Contemporary and cosy with wood burner, plus private gardens, it offers a central, rural retreat for exploring all that Cornwall has to offer. Near to the beautiful and dramatic North Cornwall Coast with Padstow, Newquay, Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay all being close by. Dog-friendly beaches and great surf locations abound. The south coast has many National Trust houses and sub-tropical gardens such as the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project. Cycling the Camel Trail, cliff top walks, award winning restaurants and vineyard are all easily accessible. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£51From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Saint Columb, England 4.00The Garden Apartment, set in the owner’s ground, has stunning views across open Cornish countryside and is very close to the dramatic North Coast. The area is well served with several golf clubs, such as Trevose, Constantine and Newquay all within 5 miles. An off road cycle trail that meanders across Goss Moor and the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is easily reached and bike hire can be booked nearby.
Padstow is easily reached along the coastal road. Fishing trips, boat trips and cycling or walking along the Camel Trail are all available in this quaint fishing village made popular by TV chef Rick Stein.
Newquay’s famous surfing beaches are within 5 miles. Watergate bay can be found 4 miles away where there is an extreme sports academy offering such activities as kite surfing, wind surfing and many extreme sports.
Ideally situated for visiting attractions such as the Eden Project, Lost Gardens and Heligan and Bodmin Moor. Truro, the Capital of Cornwall, is within 15 miles and provides shopping, a theatre, museum and restaurants. Bodmin, St Austell, Falmouth, St Ives, Penzance and Lands End are all easily reached; horse riding, sea fishing and coarse fishing are also available locally. Shop and pub 3 miles.£58From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Liskeard, EnglandLocated in the country near to East Taphouse, this detached, single-storey, lodge style property is nestled in the spacious grounds of the owner’s home. The generous, open-plan living space boasts a contemporary, light and bright design, with large corner sofas, which are perfect for snuggling into on an evening. The French doors open out onto the small terrace area with outdoor furniture, which is a great place for al fresco dining.
Swallows Rest provides idyllic accommodation for couples, both young and old, where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. If you are looking for a central base from which to explore the wider region of Cornwall, then this is a perfect spot to choose.
Boasting a central location, there are many key tourist attractions that Cornwall has to offer situated close by, including the fishing town of Fowey and Looe, and the coastal village of Polperro. Bodmin Moor is only a short drive away to the North. Also within easy reach are the many beautiful gardens on the south coast. The historic city of Plymouth is just a short drive away, where there are many sandy, surfing beaches on the north coast, including Newquay with its zoo and Blue Reef Aquarium.
Alternatively, why not visit the harbour towns of Port Isaac, where the TV series of Doc Martin is filmed, and Padstow, with its variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, including Rick Stein’s famous fish restaurant. Beach 10½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Twelveheads, EnglandThis pretty little cottage sits in the owners’ beautifully maintained garden, deep in the Cornish countryside and provides an ideal base while visiting many areas of Cornwall. Although nearer the tranquil south coast, the dramatic north coast, with its excellent surfing beaches, is easily reached. The Little House is just yards from the ‘Mineral Tramways Trail’, one of Cornwall’s many cycle networks that links the north coast at Portreath to the South coast near Falmouth. It is popular with walkers, cyclists, horse riders and sightseers as it passes through a rich mining heritage area, dotted with old mine archaeology. A cycle hire centre, shop and café are approximately 1 mile from the front door, right on the trail itself. The world famous Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Lizard Peninsula, which is the location of Lizard Point and the most southerly point of the country, are all easily accessible from the property. The ancient seafaring town of Falmouth is approx 6 miles away, and provides an excellent centre for many activities such as sailing, windsurfing, pleasure trips and diving. Other amenities available locally are fine sandy beaches, shopping, cinema, restaurants and Pendennis Castle, perched high on Pendennis Point. Falmouth is also home to the National Maritime Museum, two yacht marinas and numerous National Trust gardens. A ferry to the Roseland Peninsula and a sightseeing trip along the River Fal to Truro are also available from one of the town quays. Truro is the capital city of Cornwall and less than 5 miles away, with excellent shopping in the cobbled streets, fine dining in its many restaurants, bistros and cafés, a theatre and museum. Beach 6 miles. Shop, bakery, pub and restaurant 1¼ miles.£51From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
