Dog-Friendly Holidays Cornwall

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.

Nestled within the owner’s private grounds, adjoining the dog-friendly beach and enjoying stunning sea views, this wonderful holiday home is in the most fabulous location for fun-filled family holidays and allows some flexibility of twin or double beds on request.
West Yardley (UK31200) accommodates up to 11 guests. On the ground floor is a twin bedroom an en-suite wet room with shower seat and grab rails, ideal for those with mobility issues. On the first floor are a family bathroom and a further three bedrooms, one of which boasts a private balcony, tea making facilities and an en-suite shower room. The open plan living space features a good-sized kitchen area and a living area with a sofa bed.
The property features a private terrace accessed from the living area, offering marvellous sea views. Outside, there is a direct beach frontage and the properties are privately situated in established gardens, commanding an outstanding 180-degree panorama over the waters. Outside in the beautiful gardens the house has its own garden furniture with a barbecue, perfect for summer evenings. There is storage available for bikes or beach equipment, and an outside shower and dog washing station. Within the private grounds are a number of seating areas including a beach shack which features a rather impressive wood burner. Named Beach View, by night you can sit and enjoy the sunset and the silver moonlight shimmering on the sea.
The lovely village of Downderry features a restaurant, pub, coffee shop and a small shop all within a short walk. Ramblers will enjoy the scenic coastal footpath leading to the charming fishing ports and villages with quays. Looe is within easy reach and scenic Polperro is an enchanting village with quaint, traffic-free lanes and a fishing harbour surrounded with traditional inns and fisherman’s cottages. Take a stroll through the beautiful valley and woodland heading towards Hessenford or explore the coast and its fascinating rock pools between Downderry and Seaton, where there are pubs and a beach café. As one of the most easily accessed parts of Cornwall, you can usually expect to be on the beach just an hour after the Exeter M5 junction 31. Beach 50 yards. Shop and restaurant 170 yards, pub 100 yards.
East Yardley House is in the same spacious grounds so the properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 19 guests.

The quaint little village of Downderry, nestling along the South Cornwall coast, is the home to this beautiful cottage, lovingly restored over time and offering stylish comfort for six guests. Dating back to the 18th century, this white walled haven has a charming sunroom to the front of the property, leading to the entrance hall. The perfectly proportioned living room, with elegant décor, beamed ceiling, inviting sofas you just want to sink into, 50-inch TV and real open fire, set within an impressive granite surround, is ideal for that cosy evening when it is a little chilly outside. Doors open onto the dining room, with a solid wooden table and chairs, and abundance of natural light. The kitchen has all you need with a leisure range and real cottage feel. A utility room complete with washing machine and useful fridge completes the ground floor.
Venture upstairs where three bedrooms await you, each with great attention to detail. The first a delightful room with double-size bed, en-suite shower room and sea views. A second bedroom with king bed and TV also has sea views whilst the third, a twin room and of course those wonderful views! There is a family bathroom with bath and shower over too. The garden is a real ‘double’ gem. providing an area with table and chairs and a fine place to sit for morning coffee as the world passes by. Follow then the flight of Cornish stone steps up to a magical, private decking area, with table and chairs, spectacular views to sea and loungers to lay back and soak up the sun, just relax and recharge! The sunsets are breath-taking, and this is the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine perhaps as the day draws to a close. There is a single garage adjacent to the cottage for guest’s use.
Downderry is perfect for families wanting to explore this picturesque part of the rugged Cornish coastline with its coves and beaches, the nearest of which has many rockpools just waiting to be explored (for children of all ages!). A village general store, restaurant and pub are all within walking distance, whilst a few minutes’ drive takes you to Seaton, with its own beach and cafés and very own Country Park.
Slightly further away, discover Looe and its stunning harbour, and ancient Polperro, with its historic links to smuggling, wrecking and a plethora of tales. Beach 170 yards.

Welcome to Chy An Littleton, a beautiful 19th-century country house in the charming east Cornish village of Tideford. The stunning Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is nearby, whilst the sheer beauty of Dartmoor and mystical and atmospheric Bodmin Moor are both a short drive away. To the south, just 6 miles distant, explore the family-friendly beach at Seaton, with its delightful country park, or Downderry with its endless rockpools. To the east, the small fishing village of Portwrinkle awaits, with its Finnygook beach, a favourite for surfers. The harbour town of Looe, with its narrow streets, boutique shops, pubs, and restaurants is a must-visit, whilst picture-perfect Polperro, once notorious for smuggling long, long ago, has pretty cottages winding down to the sea. The historic naval city of Plymouth can be reached just 20 minutes away, with its plethora of attractions, including the Barbican, National Maritime Aquarium, the UK’s largest, and The Box and its buzzing marinas.
Your holiday home has been thoughtfully furnished and decorated throughout. There is much originality, including feature fireplaces and beamed ceilings. There is a cosy living room with super comfortable seating and a separate utility room, plus a full-size family bathroom comprising both bath and shower. The open plan kitchen/dining room provides a wonderful family space, with a superb level of appliances and a large dining table for up to ten guests, whilst four of the exquisite five double bedrooms are en-suite, with bath and shower or both, which includes the fabulous penthouse, the largest room with its own spa bath. There are wonderful kingsize beds, with quality linens and the décor in each room carefully chosen to exude a blend of sophistication and style. The outside space provides a lovely courtyard area and larger raised garden, sun-soaked for much of the day, whilst adjacent, you will find a traditional, warm, and friendly Cornish village pub, serving a wide variety of food and drink. Wherever your adventures take you here, return home to the elegance that is Chy An Littleton; relax, recharge, and look forward to whatever tomorrow might bring!

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.

Enjoying 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.

A charming two bedroom cottage with private hot tub and enclosed rear courtyard.

This 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.