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.
Bodmin, England
5.00Two-bedroom lodge on Bodmin Moor in a spectacular setting within a quarry with a hot tub and two large lakes offering a variety of exciting outdoor pursuits. Close to St Breward and Camel Trail.£85From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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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
Bodmin, EnglandTake time out from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a break at Lower Margate. We think you’ll love the space and surroundings of this large, well-appointed house which was once part of the Lanhydrock Estate.
Snuggle into the comfy sofas around the TV while your kids head to the games room to battle it out on the games console. There’s also a sofa bed in this room for additional sleeping, which the young ones will love.
When it’s time for dinner, the conservatory makes a delightful dining space where you can enjoy a meal together, looking out onto the large enclosed garden and manicured lawn. On the first floor are four bedrooms, all lovingly furnished to ensure you have a restful night’s sleep and are raring to go and explore again the next day!
There’s also a cot and highchair provided for your little ones, and plenty of space to run around in the grounds. Lower Margate backs on to Cardinham Woods and with its own private track into the forest, where you’ll find cycling trails, dog walks and a licensed woodland café… it’s the perfect retreat.
Equidistant to the North and South Cornwall Coasts, as well as Bodmin Moor and the fabulous Eden Project, it’s a must for all the family.£114From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bodmin, EnglandThis spacious, end-terraced barn conversion is set around a courtyard in a little cluster of holiday properties. Hidden away in a quiet rural location, the property is nestled within the delightful Ruthern Valley, midway between Bodmin and Wadebridge and the North and South Cornwall coast. This lovely property is perfect for families or friends, at any time of the year. The living room is spacious and light, with comfortable furnishings, a retro Atari games console and a big open fire for cosy autumn and winter breaks in the countryside. Dogs are welcome at Rosemary Cottage, and the rear garden has a large decking area with a sloping lawn but is fully enclosed making it ideal for your family pooches. The garden also includes a box of beach items such as body boards, buckets, spades and beach toys for guests to use.
The property is ideally located within easy reach of the delights of Cornwall. Nearby is Withiel Church, often used as a backdrop in the German TV series of Rosamunde Pilcher’s novels. To the north-west, Padstow is home to an array of shops, pubs, restaurants and a popular cycle trail. Fans of Doc Martin will be drawn to the beautiful Port Isaac, which is where the TV series was filmed. The villages of Rock and Polzeath are also well worth a visit, and further down the coast is Newquay with its fantastic beaches and surfing opportunities. An afternoon spent exploring Cardinham Woods or the family friendly Old Hill Bike Park are a must for cyclists while Bodmin Moor offers some fantastic walking routes. The fabulous National Trust property Lanhydrock House is just a short drive away and the Eden Project is only a 25-minute drive away. Beach 14 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.£82From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Bodmin, EnglandMennabroom is a little piece of heaven hidden on Bodmin Moor. This small country estate with the owner’s historic 14th-century Grade II listed farmhouse, and three lovely holiday cottages, are set in working farmland on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor in south east Cornwall. The Tallet, The Shippon and The Byre have been sympathetically converted from a range of traditional stone outbuildings dating back to the 17th-century, and offer contemporary comforts within rustic traditional surroundings. Peacefully positioned on a private drive behind the main farmhouse, each cottage is accessed by steps to the front doors, while The Byre can be easily accessed via the back door with one step for those with mobility concerns. All the cottages have their own sitting-out area with garden furniture. The cottages are both child and dog friendly, and guests are free to wander the 15 acres which includes beautiful river and ancient woodland walks. There is a large shared grass area for games and relaxation as well as a barbecue area.
The properties are set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and whatever time of the year you visit you will not be disappointed. The farm is surrounded by Bodmin Moor, with its unspoilt, windswept, ancient landscape. Steeped in history, the landscape is made up of craggy tors, small hamlets, ancient woodland and fast flowing streams. At Mennabroom guests may wander through 15 acres of land in the Rivew Dewey valley, comprising ancient woodland, ponds and the river itself. This natural conservation area provides delightful, peaceful walks and is home to a wealth of wildlife.
There is plenty to see and do. With the Eden Project and Lanhydrock House both being close by, and Padstow to the north and Fowey to the south, both with sandy beaches, only a short distance away. There is excellent walking from Mennabroom, with cycling in nearby Cardinham Woods and on the Camel Trail from Bodmin. There are two deep unfenced ponds close to the drive on the opposite side from the waterfall, that are fed by the stream crossing the drive, further on is the broadleaved ancient woodland through which the River Dewey flows. A feature throughout this woodland is the abundance of lichens and bryophytes, and in the spring it is full of bluebells and orchids. There is trout fishing available on a 900-acre lake, less than a mile away. Beach 20 miles. Shop and pub 3 miles, restaurant 2 miles.
The Tallet (ref UKC1658), The Shippon (ref UKC1659) and The Byre (ref UKC1660) can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.£116From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bodmin, EnglandTwo-bedroom lodge on Bodmin Moor in a spectacular setting within a quarry with a hot tub and two large lakes offering a variety of exciting outdoor pursuits. Close to St Breward and Camel Trail.£87From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bodmin, EnglandHandsome single-storey cottage with lovely countryside views. wood burning stove. Sunroom. Close to Bodmin Moor. Farm to wander. Blisland ¼ mile.£93From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bodmin, EnglandA stunning, single-storey lodge resting in a tranquil quarry on the outskirts of St Breward. Private hot tub. Ample off-road parking. Private lake. Bodmin 7.7 miles; St Austell 19.4 miles.£95From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bodmin, EnglandA stunning three-bedroom house resting in Hellandbridge, Cornwall. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Dog-friendly. Private garden. Lostwithiel 9.6 miles; St. Austell 15.3 miles; Padstow 15.3 miles.£119From 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.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
