Dog-Friendly Holidays Cornwall

Beautiful views along the Cornish coast greet visitors to this single-storey, light and spacious property. The property features a split level, open plan living and dining area, each with bi-fold doors opening out onto patio areas, affording stunning sea views, with gardens front and back. Dog friendly, this is the perfect place from which to explore this unique part of Cornwall.
The house is tastefully furnished and comfortable all year round with a wood burner and central heating. Standing on the headland above the picturesque village of Port Gaverne, the house is a few steps from the north Cornwall coastal path. The beach at Port Gaverne is a 6-7 minute walk away and a little further is Port Isaac, with its huddle of slate houses and narrow alleyways.
The state-of-the-art kitchen is great for catering and cooking the fresh local produce. There are two excellent fish shops in Port Isaac that sell their daily catch of fish and shellfish; specialities are crab and lobster.
Local lamb, beef and pork are all available at the nearby farm shop, which has wonderful views overlooking the sea.
Famous now as the setting for the TV series ’Doc Martin’, Port Isaac is a working fishing village with shops, bars and several top-quality restaurants.
This area is now renowned as a ’foodie paradise’, with several celebrity chefs located here and the area is very well served by a whole variety of dining places to fit every pocket.
Close by is a hotel and next door is a bistro, which has indoor and outdoor dining. There are two Michelin starred restaurants in Port Isaac run by Nathan Outlaw. Nearby in Padstow is Paul Ainsworth’s Michelin starred restaurant and he has a great pub too. Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant and Cookery School are in Padstow. Rick Stein also has a number of other restaurants with varying price ranges.
This is an ideal spot for those who enjoy coastal walks, bird watching, golf, fishing, surfing, sailing, kayaking, cycling or just lazing on the beach. Polzeath’s famous surf attracts all comers, and its glorious sandy beach is just a short drive away. The cliffs, caves and rock pools are a children’s paradise.
Within an easy drive are Padstow, Tintagel, Boscastle, Bude and Wadebridge.
Wadebridge hosts one end of the Camel Trail, with a 5-mile dedicated cycle ride to Padstow on the old railway track, alongside the picturesque Camel Estuary. To the north stands Tintagel’s medieval castle and the quaint fishing village of Boscastle, with Crackington Haven and Bude a little further on. Inland lies Jamaica Inn and Bodmin Moor, the setting for the ’Poldark’ stories.
A few minutes’ walk away is a water sports centre, Cornish Rock Tors, based on the beach at Port Gaverne. They offer kayaking, paddle boarding and coasteering for individuals and groups. Polzeath’s famous surf attracts all comers, and its glorious sandy beach is just a short drive away. Water sports can be enjoyed at Rock, from where a passenger ferry crosses the Camel Estuary to the town of Padstow. Daymer Bay has another glorious sandy beach, and the golf course at St Enodoc is open to the public. John Betjeman, the late Poet Laureate, is buried at St Enodoc Church, with its twisted spire.
An ideal location. Dog friendly, this is the perfect setting for families to have fun and explore this unique part of Cornwall. Shop, pub, and restaurant nearby.

This historic, spacious, terraced, 500-year-old former church house sits peacefully beside the village green and war memorial, in front of the 12th-century Norman church of St Andrews. The house has been lovingly restored and retains many original features.
The large living room and dining area, with its 16th-century ceiling beams, are great for a family gathering, or a cosy night in beside the wood burner. There is a small part-covered, shady, internal courtyard room with a flagstone floor, fountain, window seat and small outdoor table and chairs.
All 4 double bedrooms have either cupboard or hanging rack space for clothes/storage. The second floor bedroom runs the length of the cottage and has huge, original 16th-century A-frame roof beams and three, heritage Velux-style windows. Removable blackout blinds are available for guests who wish to use them.
The cottage is just a few steps from the village post office, shop and an excellent hair salon. Just beyond that are the two village pubs, The Tree Inn and The Kings Arms.
Jalna is the perfect coastal holiday choice close to the Victorian seaside town of Bude with its glorious sandy beaches and breath-taking South West coastal path scenery. It is the ideal escape venue in which to spend time with friends and family.
Bude is incredibly popular all year round, with its castle heritage centre, a vibrant town centre and an array of restaurants and bars, together with two sandy beaches and the nearby coastal path. It retains its Victorian charm whilst offering something for everyone. The food scene around Stratton and Bude has really taken off. There are regular food markets and artisan pop-ups in addition to the array of restaurants, bakeries and wine merchants.
The Bude and North Cornwall Golf Club is close by. Paddle boarding, surfing, golf, tennis, horse riding and fishing are all on offer in the area. The internationally acclaimed annual jazz festival is fantastic and not to be missed. The Splash leisure centre, with an indoor swimming pool and ten-pin bowling alley, is a short drive away.
Widemouth Bay is only 3 miles further down the coast and has a stunning beach. The picturesque fishing villages of Rock and Padstow are within easy driving distance, as is the mysterious Tintagel Castle of Arthurian legend. The wild beauty of Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor are all easily reached, as is the famous Eden Project. For family fun, the Big Sheep and Milky Way adventure parks are not to be missed. The Camel Trail can be accessed in nearby Wadebridge, where bikes can be hired to cycle to Padstow. Nearest beach is under 2 miles. Shop and post office 20 yards, pub and restaurant are 50 yards from Jalna.

This single-storey holiday property boasts stunning coastal and countryside views. Dog-friendly, it is bright, modern, spacious and furnished with style. The large glass doors to the front and back lead to a decked area and terrace which has sea and coastal views, ideal for a morning cup of coffee or al fresco dining, and there are open country views to the front and side.
Just ½ mile from Port Isaac and on the coastal path, this is a unique holiday home in a fantastic position. Port Gaverne is just down the hill with its secluded bay and charming Port Gaverne Hotel, pub and restaurant. A little further is Port Isaac, made famous by the TV series Doc Martin. Port Isaac has a picturesque working harbour and an array of quaint shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs.
Port Isaac lies on the South West Coastal Path and offers spectacular walks with views of dramatic cliffs and coastline of North Cornwall. Also close by is the sandy surfing beach at Polzeath. Just along the coast is Rock, which has beautiful beaches with a number of watersports available and St Enodoc Golf Club. From Rock a ferry can be taken over to Padstow, with its array of interesting shops, pubs and restaurants including Rick Stein’s famous seafood restaurant. From here a ferry can be taken over to Rock, which has a sandy surfing beach with a number of watersports available. From Padstow, a 5-mile stretch of the Camel Trail runs to Wadebridge offering a level route for walkers and cyclists and which passes by Pinkson Creek, a habitat abundant with bird life. Up the coast is the pretty coastal village of Tintagel, with its ruined castle on the headland and legends of King Arthur. The pretty fishing village of Boscastle is also worth a visit, and a little further on are the fine sandy beaches of Crackington Haven and Bude. Beach ½ mile. Pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

This spacious, detached, dog-friendly holiday cottage is set over three floors with three bathrooms, and has a lovely hand-built kitchen with dresser and large dining table. The living room with the woodburner gives way to a games room for the children with a playstation console and various board games. Set in a privileged position in the heart of this fishing village, made famous by the TV series Doc Martin, you are just 200 yards from an array of shops, pubs and restaurants, and the coastal path which passes close to the property. From here you can take in the breathtaking views across the Atlantic Ocean and walk north towards Tintagel, the mythical home of King Arthur, or south towards Polzeath, with its sandy surfing beach. Rock is a 5 mile drive from Post Isaac, where you can enjoy the many watersports on offer. You can walk or cycle along the Camel Trail, a disused railway line that follows the Camel Estuary to the market town of Wadebridge and beyond to Bodmin. You can also take a ferry from Rock to Padstow, where you will find many shops, pubs and restaurants, including Rick Stein’s fish restaurant.This holiday cottage is ideally situated to visit the many attractions that Cornwall has to offer including The Eden Project, a zoo and Blue Reef Aquarium at Newquay, as well as many gardens and NT properties close by. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

Harrowbeard House is a spacious and contemporary detached family home, built by the owners in the centre of the village of Marhamchurch. The property has a large dining room/kitchen, and a spacious living room with cosy wood burner and three sets of French doors leading out to a large, south facing patio terrace with stunning views across rural countryside and to the sea beyond. Set in the pretty and quiet little village of Marhamchurch, it is just 2½ miles to the fabulous coastline and popular beaches, including Widemouth Bay and the tourist hot spot of Bude. The traditional village inn is just a short walk away and has a menu featuring local produce. The village shop is also just a short walk away. Bude has three sandy beaches and a good selection of shops and restaurants, many specialising in locally caught seafood, along with a golf course, tennis, horse riding, an indoor splash pool, surf schools and bowling. The picturesque fishing villages of Tintagel, home to the mystical ruins of a 12th-century castle, Rock and Padstow are close by, and this breathtaking coastline boasts many unspoilt beaches and hidden coves. The wild beauty of Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bodmin moors are all within easy driving distance, as is the fabulous Eden Project. For family fun, there’s the Big Sheep and Milky Way adventure parks, Newquay Zoo and the Blue Reef Aquarium. Horse riding, golf and fishing within 5 miles. Beach 2½ miles. Shop and pub ½ mile, restaurants 1½ miles.

The 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.

Just a short walk from Crooklets Beach and the glorious coastal path in the popular seaside town of Bude, this delightful Grade II listed holiday cottage nestles in a small hamlet and is the perfect choice for a family escape or a relaxing retreat with friends. Dating back to the 14th century and boasting its own large walled garden, Tremaer retains many original features, including exposed beams, stained glass, and a large stone fireplace with clome bread ovens. The welcoming family kitchen houses an Aga and on cooler evenings the wood burner gives the spacious living room a cosy glow.
A separate stable conversion provides a games room with pool table, table tennis and video player. Although not detached this spacious holiday property has a feeling of seclusion and the two en-suite master bedrooms make it ideally suitable for two families.
Dramatically perched on the North Cornish Coast, Bude retains its Victorian charm whilst offering something for everyone. In addition to a wealth of shops, inns (pub ½ mile) and restaurants, Bude (1 mile) offers 3 large sandy beaches, popular with sun bathers, surfers, and families alike - one beach even has a large seawater swimming pool. There is an 18-hole golf course, Splash leisure centre with fun pool, tennis, squash, and ten-pin bowling in Bude. Delightful walking can be found along the coast, with the North Cornwall Coastal Footpath offering pleasant scenery and opportunities for birdwatching and fishing. Horse riding is also available nearby. A trip to the ruined castle of Tintagel, set upon its rocky outcrop and bearing legends of King Arthur and Camelot, should certainly feature on any itinerary.
For those seeking to get away from it all, the wild heaths and moors of Dartmoor beckon further afield – here visitors can walk amid some of Britain’s most unspoilt landscapes. Situated in an ideal spot for touring the whole of Devon and Cornwall. Shop ½ mile.

Polean Farm Cottages are located in Cornwall, down green lanes, off the Looe to Polperro road, just outside the village of Pelynt. The farm is set amongst rolling farmland and is less than 2 miles from the sea. All of the cottages are full of character and provide a cosy home-from-home. They have all been converted from original farm buildings which date back to the 18th century.
The Old Farmhouse (ref UK12895) is a historical, semi-detached farmhouse which has been tastefully renovated and is perfect for a large family get together or for two families to holiday together.
Little Owls Cottage (ref UK12896) is a detached barn named after the owls that still live in the nesting boxes around the building which can sometimes be heard at night. It is set in its own garden with glorious views across the farm and towards the village of Pelynt.
Rosebud Cottage (ref UK12897) and Shires Rest (ref UK12899) are pleasant, beamed cottages with lovely countryside views. Before being converted, both cottages were used to store hay in the winter and you can still see many of the original features.
Threpney Cottage (ref UK12898) is an imaginatively converted ’roundhouse’ and is full of character. The cottage was named after the old twelve sided three penny piece due to its shape.
Twinkles Cottage (ref UK12900) is a charming and spacious ‘upside down’, beamed cottage, with great views across the farm and surrounding countryside.
Waggoners Cottage (ref UK12901) is a delightful single-storey cottage, with its own garden and views of the front fields and the children’s play area at the rear. The cottage was named after the wagons that used to be stored in it and you can still see many of the original features of the barn.
The Mealhouse (ref UK12902) was originally used to store the feed or ‘meal’ for the pigs that resided in the pig sty which can still be seen across from it. The Mealhouse is detached and set slightly apart from the other cottages, offering uninterrupted views across the farm.
Polean Farm provides the perfect destination for a family holiday. The farm offers animal feeding each week day morning, where you may help bottle feed lambs (seasonal) and hand feed pigmy goats and chickens, as well as enjoy pony or tractor rides! The farm is also a working livery yard and children and parents often enjoy visiting the horses and ponies each day.
Guests have free use of an indoor heated swimming pool just a few minutes’ drive away. It’s perfect for families and children who want to splash around or those wanting to put in a few lengths and keep fit. Guests are also welcome to make free use of the nightly entertainment at the same local holiday complex which is just a few minutes’ drive from the farm. The entertainment is on every night and includes children’s entertainment, followed by grown up entertainment with top musicians, performers and comedians regularly appearing throughout the season. Children are allowed in the venue for the whole evening. Please note, the pool is not available during August due to overcrowding, and entertainment is not available November-March (except during school holidays). Some sessions in the pool (e.g. exercise classes) incur an additional charge. There are also occasional event weekends that also incur an additional charge. Fishing nearby. Beach 3 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 51 guests.

Fairview cottage has undergone a transformation with a complete refurbishment throughout creating a fantastic holiday environment with versatile living for all the family to enjoy.
Stepping through the front entrance porch leads you to a bright spacious hall which provides the access to the three ground floor bedrooms. Set to the rear of the property is the master bedroom with dual aspect windows to the garden and the all important kingsize bed. To the front of the cottage is spacious double and twin bedrooms finished to a complimentary style. Across the hall is a large family bathroom with a separate bath and corner shower. Staying on the ground floor to the opposite end of the cottage is a further modern shower room with a walk-in shower. Next is a utility room which also has its own external entrance door ideal for coming back from the beach with wetsuits or for the dogs to be washed down. There is also a sink and a washing machine.
The staircase turns past the tall picture window which brings you to the first floor. This is where the cottage provides a surprise. The majority of this floor is taken up by a lovely open plan kitchen and living room. This has to be the main attraction for the cottage creating a fantastic space for all the family to enjoy. Whether it is for breakfast or an evening in this is a great social space for the family from sitting at the breakfast bar, large dining table or on the corner sofa watching TV. There is also a wood burner making this room cosy in the winter months. The stylish fully equipped contemporary kitchen boasts a variety of modern features from the range style triple oven to the American fridge/freezer and the all important dishwasher. There is plenty of cupboard space to stock up if required. Staying on the first floor at the other end of the landing is the bunk bedroom which will be a favourite with children or adults with full size single built in bunks with reading lights, as next door they have their own modern walk-in shower room. There are gardens to the front and rear of the cottage ideal for the children or pets to play in.
Located on the west of the beautiful Roseland Peninsula a few miles north of St Mawes, St Just-in-Roseland is quite different from its namesake in Penwith. It is a quiet village of manicured gardens and pretty cottages leading down to the woodlands and creeks by the River Percuil. The village is best known for the 13th century church of St Just the Martyr. Overlooking St Just Pool a tree lined creek. The church is set in an amphitheatre like graveyard filled with an array of colourful sub-tropical plants and shrubs, a botanical project started over 100 years ago. Bordered by the Fal Estuary to the west and the Atlantic to the east the Roseland Peninsula has been designated part of Cornwall’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for the quality of its landscape and coastal scenery. It is only a short drive from St Austell or Truro through lanes that will lead you to some lovely wide open beaches that are hardly ever crowded; out of the way farm shops selling produce grown in nearby fields and ultimately to the coast and St Mawes a fashionable fishing village curving around a sheltered bay. The peninsula also has great walking routes and the coastal waters are popular with yachtsmen windsurfers and canoeists.

Haven Lodge is a spectacular detached period property which has undergone a transformation creating a stunning ECO holiday property. With its reverse level accommodation taking full advantage of the superb sea views plus modern stylish open plan kitchen and dining area through to the spacious vaulted ceiling living room. The ground floor is home to four modern styled bedrooms, three of which have en-suite shower rooms. There is also a separate family bathroom. The property is a short walk to the centre of St Mawes which offers a variety of shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants, plus the harbour, beaches and the regular ferry crossing to Falmouth.
As you enter the property at the ground floor level the house starts to reveal its secrets. The mosaic tiled floor invites you into the hallway where instead of a living room you will now find bright, freshly decorated bedrooms complete with tasteful soft furnishings, blending with the property and its location. There are three en-suite shower rooms fully equipped to a high standard with modern walk-in showers. There is also a superb separate family bathroom finished to the same style and standard. The ground floor also has the advantage of under floor heating (rooms separately controlled), plus a utility cupboard with washing machine and tumble dryer. From the hall the turning spindle staircase rises to the first floor bringing you to a large living room created to take advantage of the sea views to the front, while French doors open out to a superb spacious decking area perfect for sun bathing, al fresco dining, barbecues or just to take in the view. To the opposite end of the property is the delightful spacious luxury kitchen and dining room. Fitted with a variety of high spec appliances such as an electric double oven, ceramic hob, large fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There are also plenty of work surfaces for preparing the family meals. The dining table seats eight people with the advantage of sea views. Set to the front exterior of the property is the gated cobbled parking area for approximately two cars plus an electric car charging point. Stone steps lead up to the decking area which is surrounded by a garden and flower beds.