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.
Penzance, EnglandThe perfect base for couples and families looking to unwind and relax, with easy access to beautiful coastal areas, quaint harbours and major attractions. These gorgeous, two-storey barns have been lovingly re-built to provide two luxury, very indivudual and spacious holiday homes. Nestled in a quiet valley setting, accessed via a long private driveway ensuring cosy, comfortable all year round accommodation. With full eco-friendly, air source underfloor central heating, multi-fuel burner, high ceilings and underfloor eco-friendly air source central heating. The perfect choice, whatever the season.
Each barn provides a stunning, well-equipped kitchen with everything you need to relax and enjoy your stay in comfort. Chancer (ref UK11940) features high quality, wood-effect tiled floors, a spacious, high-end kitchen with extensive units including quality granite work tops, a comfortable bedroom with a kingsize bed and an en-suite offering a walk-in shower. No 3 The Barn (ref UK11941) retains an authentic feel with wooden floors and beams, and provides three spacious bedrooms with kingsize beds, one of which has the option to be converted to twin beds. Here there is a family bathroom with a free-standing bath, and a shower room with a walk-in shower.
Couples will love these barns for a summer holiday and are equally appealing in the winter months. Walk along the wild windy shoreline, storm watch and return to snuggle up in front of the cosy multi-fuel burner. Each property also offers a private patio area with garden furniture, a lovely place for some al fresco dining.
Garden lovers will be delighted with neighbouring Trewidden Gardens, within walking distance and complete with tea rooms. The area is perfect for exploring the many delights of West Cornwall and the barns are just a short distance from Newlyn, with its working fishing harbour and wonderful history. Newlyn also boasts an excellent selection of local pubs, all serving great food and local ales.
There are a host of cafés, shops, and a choice of supermarkets nearby, as well as a multi-screen cinema and meadery. The larger sea-faring town of Penzance has an eco-heated, art deco outdoor swimming pool, a great way to spend an afternoon. Drive round to the historic town of Marazion and walk across to St Michael’s Mount at low tide, or take a small ferry at high tide.
A daily ferry service operates from Penzance to the beautiful Isles of Scilly, or fly from nearby Lands End airport. The stunning village of Mousehole with its famous tales of the Mousehole Cat is just a short drive away, as is The Minack Theatre, which is an open air theatre with the ocean as a backdrop. Beach 1¾ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
UK11940, UK11941 and UK44397 can be booked together to accommodte up to 16 guests.£123From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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St Austell, EnglandWelcome to Duporth House, a wonderful house overlooking Duporth Bay, with magnificent sea views and private access to the exquisite beach below. The ideal base from which to explore this charming area of Cornwall with its fishing villages and harbour towns, picturesque coves, and stunning vistas. The house is set within a quiet location and much care, thought and attention has been afforded to provide a relaxing environment in which to enjoy every minute of your stay. There is ample parking for up to three cars and once inside you will find a fully equipped kitchen, including double oven, dishwasher, and excellent coffee machine. The dining room has lots of natural light and is a fabulous space to enjoy home cooked meals, from here you can extend your dining experience outside onto your patio for a little al fresco enjoyment. The living room is split into two areas, has super comfy, large sofas to sink into while you kick back and watch your favourite programmes on the Smart TV, plus a quiet area for reading the latest novel or perhaps playing a board game or two.
There is a spacious, stylish family bathroom and three sumptuous bedrooms. All have quality towels and bed linen, built in wardrobes and quite incredible sea views. The largest has a majestic kingsize bed, followed by a delightful room with glorious double bed and a cosy single room. Outside, your private garden wraps around the house and boasts gated access via steps to the quiet part of Duporth Beach, a very special feature, perfect for a beachside walk, with the waves gently lapping the shore. The access path and steps are steep, so may not be suitable for those with restricted mobility, however the area has many beaches with easier access.
Venture away from this gorgeous haven and the area will delight in every direction. Just 5 minutes’ walk away, discover Charlestown, a bustling fishing village and harbour full of interesting shops, cosmopolitan cafes, amazing restaurants, and bars. Enjoy an afternoon shopping in St Austell, from where there are superb train links. The world-famous Eden Project, with its huge biomes above the world’s largest indoor rainforest is a must visit, whilst the magic of over 200 acres of ancient gardens can be explored in the Lost Gardens of Heligan. The atmospheric Bodmin Moor is just 30 minutes away, with its ancient tors, mystifying stone structures and spectacular views. The list of days out is endless, at the end of each one, return to your rather special holiday home, where you can recharge, kick back and relax. Beach ¼ mile. Pub and restaurant ¾ mile.£184From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Portreath, EnglandThis fabulous holiday home rests in Illogan, Cornwall. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Pet-friendly. Portreath 1.7 miles; Camborne 3.8 miles; Truro 11.8 miles; St Ives 15.9 miles; Penzance 17 miles; Newquay 17.7 miles.£162From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Liskeard, EnglandSet 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 & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Liskeard, EnglandWelcome to The Cowshed, an enchanting place in which to relax, recharge and reinvigorate. Settled within beautiful countryside, where woodland valleys and meandering streams are plentiful, your holiday home has been expertly created to make both a welcoming and inviting holiday destination. It is situated in a 2-acre paddock with a garden surrounding the accommodation. It offers a bright and airy open plan living area, with sofas to sink into, an HDTV and a wood burner for those chilly evenings. There is also a dining area seating four and a superbly equipped kitchen. The Cowshed has an impressive tall ceiling – a real woodland retreat! The bedroom has kingsize bed, the ideal escape for a peaceful sleep after a day of exploring the area and its many attractions. There is an en-suite shower room plus a further sleeping area in the open plan living space for two more guests with another shower room and toilet. The sleeping arrangement can be made up as two single beds or zipped together to make another comfortable kingsized bed. It has a privacy screen to separate it from the living spaces. Step out through your patio doors to a private decking area, with furniture, umbrella, and a Cadac gas barbeque and your very own private hot tub. There is also a fire pit area where you can grill over wood fired coals and sit and relax with a glass of wine.
Because the area benefits from unpolluted night skies, when the sun has gone down for the day, sit back, breathe and take in the heavens, the magical Milky way spiralling above you. Bring your wellies as there is a short walk across the field to the accommodation. There is a luggage trolley to make this easy.
Venture further afield and you will find many places of interest right on your doorstep. To the south, a short drive takes you to coastal Looe and Polperro or 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 Tamar Valley, an area of natural beauty. This vibrant historic naval city has marinas, the famous Hoe, The National Marine Aquarium and the Barbican’s cobbled quayside. The National Park of Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor have breath-taking views and offer tranquillity amid a mixture of rolling hills, mystical rock formations, Neolithic stone circles and million shades of green foliage and endless walks and trails.£116From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Perranporth, EnglandThis property is situated in Perranporth, a seaside town on the north coast of Cornwall. The Annexe at Tenniside is a two-bedroom, ground floor property with its own parking and private garden. Located near a small stream and surrounded by woodland, you will find the beach to be a 10-minute walk away.
The property has everything that you would expect for a comfortable stay. The garden is very quiet and you can hear the water bubbling from the small stream. The owner has installed outdoor lighting and throws so you can enjoy the relaxing evenings whilst the little ones are tucked in bed. For those that are adventurous, why not lie in the hammock? The garden is full of colourful plants, and these are sold by the owner in the small stall on the road.
If you turn right out of the property you will see a huge tennis club, so for a small fee you can book the court, do not forget your rackets! A little further on is a very well-equipped play area for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers. There is basketball and a football pitch, as well as a table tennis to use. A little further you will find the duck pond, a beautiful place to walk, with plenty of benches, rowing boats full of flowers, and the island has a lovely waterfall. In the village you have local shops, restaurants, takeaways and cafés, offering everything from fish and chips to a roast dinner, catering for all types of cuisine you won’t be disappointed.
Perranporth beach is a 3-mile stretch of sand, a fantastic place for the whole family. There is a tidal pool at Chapel Rock as well as a fantastic watering hole. The Atlantic surf attracts surfers all year round, and there is something to do all year round. The coastal paths along Perranporth lead you to the stunning sand dunes of Penhale, an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fowey, EnglandWelcome to the delightfully named Potting Shed! A wonderful cottage nestling within the village of Par on the South Cornwall coast. Perfect for visiting the ancient seafaring village of Fowey, set in an area of incredible natural beauty, with narrow streets, boutique shops and restaurants. The mainline train station at Par is within a short walk, where you can let the train take the strain and visit Plymouth, the historic Naval city to the East, or West to as far as Penzance.
Padstow, Truro, Newquay and St Ives are easily reached on the line, with some of the finest beaches and breath-taking scenery in the county. Par Beach, with it’s sand dunes and coves in just a 10 minutes’ walk, whilst iconic Charlestown, with its fleet of tall ships is a must visit and a step back in time. Par itself has a supermarket, fish and chip shops and several traditional pubs, whilst St Austell has a wide array of amenities, just 15 minutes away by car. This superbly presented holiday home is set back from the road in a quiet residential area.
The ground floor has oak flooring throughout and comprises of an open plan kitchen/diner, well equipped including a Belfast Sink, fitted fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is a downstairs loo and handy utility room with washing machine. The living room is the perfect place to unwind and relax after a busy day exploring, with TV and very comfortable seating. Upstairs boasts two bedrooms, one with double bed, the second a twin room. A spacious shower room completes the first-floor accommodation. Outside, your private garden has a lovely patio area with garden furniture, where you can enjoy morning coffee or favourite evening beverage as you plan tomorrow’s exploits!£56From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Padstow, EnglandThe Lily Pad is a wonderful and welcoming holiday home, just a few miles from the dramatic Seven Bays of North Cornwall, famed for its stunning beaches, cliffs, and coves. Once inside you are greeted with a bright and airy, open-plan living space with relaxing sofas to sink into, a cosy wood burner (with ‘starter pack’ provided) for those cooler evenings, and attractive floor and wall art unique to the property and evocative of Cornwall and its heritage. You will find lovingly restored furniture and repurposed features in the side tables and display units, turning function into fun! Lead on to the dining area, complete with impressive handmade wooden dining table and seating for ten guests, looking out onto the garden. The wall here is adorned with a fantastic map of the county, a further reminder of the wonders of this amazing region and its many attractions and places to explore! The adjoining kitchen has a small breakfast bar area and plenty of workspace and equipment for preparing breakfast or your evening meal.
There are five bedrooms all on one level, where the unique and upcycled theme continues, with solid pine furniture given a fresh modern look. A roomy family bathroom includes a bath, while a second bathroom features a walk-in shower.
Outside, an excellent decking area with table, chairs and barbecue offers the ideal space to enjoy morning coffee or evening meal al fresco. There is even a firepit!
You are spoilt for a choice of beaches here; Harlyn Bay Beach, just 3 miles away, offers a broad expanse of golden sand stretching far before you. Trevose Headland offers spectacular vistas, whilst further beaches at Treyarnon Bay and beautiful Porthcothan Beach are just a short drive away, with rock pools for all ages to explore! Visit Padstow, with its fabulous seafood restaurants, busy quayside and narrow streets, or vibrant Newquay, with its plethora of vibrant bars and restaurants, and scintillating surfing and water sports activities.
Away from the coast, Camel Valley Theme Park, the world-renowned Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan all offer fun days out, whilst Bodmin Moor is an atmospheric place, with mysterious rock formations and views as far as the eye can see. The options are never ending here, the only question is where will you go tomorrow?
The Lily Pad is located amongst a mixture of holiday homes and residential homes on St Merryn Holiday Park which has the added benefit of offering free to use Tennis Courts, Children’s Play Area, and dedicated dog walking area plus amenities such as a shop and a bar/restaurant.£136From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Mevagissey, EnglandWillow Barn is quite simply lovely! It is a very well-presented and finished holiday cottage set deep in a quiet rural location in the lush Cornish countryside, but only minutes from many pretty sandy beaches and coves. This ’upside down’ detached cottage provides the best views from the living area and balcony. It has a bright, stylish, open-plan living area with original beams and a large balcony through the bi-folding doors where you can relax with a glass of your favourite tipple. The owner lives adjacent and is on hand should you need advice or assistance during your stay.
The historic fishing village of Mevagissey is 3½ miles away, with narrow lanes that all seem to lead to the pretty, bustling, working harbour. Here you will find many great pubs serving local food and ales, quaint coffee shops, and some great local independent shops. The Lost Gardens of Heligan, a formerly overgrown and ‘lost’ gem of a garden, has been restored and is worth a visit, even if it’s to see the ‘jungle’ and play hide and seek with the kids.
There are pretty sub-tropical gardens to visit, stunning scenery, quaint fishing villages, and beaches, many with sailing, diving, and kayaking. Porthpean, 4 miles away, is a favourite with the locals who kayak along the coast looking for seals that bask on the quiet beaches. The Eden Project is another world-class attraction within easy reach. Fowey is nearby, a seafaring town and former home of Daphne Du Maurier. It makes a great day out, especially for the restaurants and the cafés. You can catch a ferry from here to Mevagissey in the high season (weather permitting) and is a great way to see the coastline of St Austell Bay.
There is a wealth of activities locally including surfing, sailing, swimming, walking, horseriding, and many cycle trails with bike hire available. For golfers, there are plenty of courses from St Austell to Carlyon Bay’s excellent links course with stunning sea views. Beach 4 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£72From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
St Agnes, EnglandFour Burrows Bungalow is a beautiful bungalow, built in 2020 and finished to a high standard. It has been decorated attractively, and is light and spacious throughout.
You will be just a short drive away from Perranporth with its 3½ miles of sandy beaches with dunes, and its variety of pubs and restaurants. Newquay, which is home to the world-famous Fistral Beach is also a few miles away, with family beaches, shops, bars, and restaurants. There are surf schools nearby so you can try your hand at this exhilarating sport, and you can also walk along the South West Coastal Path with its stunning views.
Situated just 12 minutes from Cornwall’s capital Truro, the only city in the county, it has everything you would expect from a modern city including great shopping, lots of entertainment as well as a blossoming food and drink scene. With a four-screen cinema, art galleries, the impressive Royal Cornwall Museum, The Hall for Cornwall that hosts wonderful theatre productions and shows, and the iconic and remarkable cathedral that stands proudly in the centre of the city. You will never be short of activities, places, and buildings to explore, for adults and children alike. Should you wish to venture further afield you are in the perfect central location to explore by car. Falmouth is also a short drive away and worth a visit. The area has many beautiful sub-tropical gardens including Trebah, Glendurgan, and Trelissick. Padstow, St Ives, Looe, Polperro, and Port Isaac are all within easy reach by car, as well as the world-famous Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Beautiful beaches on both the south and north coasts, fishing villages, coastal walks, cycling, fishing, golf, and a plethora of National Trust properties are all on the doorstep of this delightful bungalow. It really is the perfect location for exploring this stunning county, there really is just so much to see and do. At the end of the day, you can relax and unwind on the patio area overlooking unspoilt Cornish countryside. Please note the property is near a main road. Beach 5 miles.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
