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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Bodmin, EnglandWithin a tranquil setting in St. Mabyn, a delightful village in North Cornwall, you will discover this gorgeous countryside cottage. Very traditional in style, this is an excellent retreat when relaxation is a pre-requisite! From your private parking spaces you enter the garden, with mature trees and lovely lawns await, wrapping around the property. Look up as you enjoy this space and you may see a buzzard, kestrel or in the evening hear the hoot of an owl. There is a wonderful covered area with seating for all, perfect for al fresco dining or breakfast before you head off for the day.
Once inside, you are greeted by a charming entrance hall, comprising a useful utility space, complete with butler-style sink downstairs cloakroom, and set slightly aside, a wonderful bedroom with double bed with original features such as original ceiling hooks dating back to another time. Move into the kitchen and a beautiful room complete with window seat greets you. With an excellent blend of rustic charm and style, this room will be a popular hub during your stay. The separate dining room has a welcoming and warming feel, with an impressive dining table, electric wood burner and wall-mounted TV. There are quaint windows, with tie-back curtains making this room a real delight. The living room has super-comfy sofas to sink into, a chair and further electric wood burner. A great room to immerse yourself in a favourite novel, curled up in comfort. Stairs lead you up to the first floor, where there are three double bedrooms, all with country-cottage styling in keeping with the traditional feel throughout and all designed to encourage a peaceful night’s rest after a day of adventures. There is a family bathroom with both a bath and electric shower over.
If you can tear yourself away from this exquisite setting, you are just a few minute’s walk from the village itself, with a superb pub serving a range of wonderful meals. Wadebridge, a historic market town, lies just 3 miles away, with many shops, restaurants and the renowned Camel Trail. Here you can hire a bicycle and take the often breathtaking route through coast and country towards the buzzing and popular town of Padstow or inland to Bodmin, with its heritage steam railway and chilling jail experience! The beaches on the North Coast are some of the finest in the county, from magnificent swathes of golden sand to high rolling waves rolling in off the vast Atlantic Ocean, ideal for surfing and all things watersport. Cliff top vistas and far reaching views are yours to behold, with visits such as as Port Isaac if Doc Martin fame, picture-postcard Boscastle and mystical Tintagel, the legendary home of King Arthur. Bude offers a family friendly experience with several popular beaches and many amenities too. The biggest challenge you will face is deciding which amazing day out you will choose first! Beach 10 miles. Pub 1 mile.£196From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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
Bude, EnglandThis family-friendly farm is the perfect choice if you are looking for a rural retreat just minutes from the seaside. Set on a 120-acre, family-run working farm, these two lovely cottages (Goose Cottage ref UKC2676 and Barn Cottage ref UKC2682), offer comfortable and welcoming accommodation. Located just ¾ mile from Widemouth Bay, one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in north Cornwall, there is something here to suit guests of all ages. You could even book both of the properties together for extended family or friends.
The larger cottage, Goose Cottage is a charming barn conversion and boast lovely views of the surrounding rural landscape. With spacious open plan living space, it is ideal for enjoyable gatherings of families or friends. Barn Cottage offers a first floor living room, complete with doors which open onto a small decked balcony where guests can admire the magnificent views across rolling fields and out to the sea. Both properties enjoy shared access to the range of facilities found on-site, including a tennis court and a children’s outdoor play area with slides, swings and a climbing wall. Why not take a dip in the heated outdoor swimming pool, or challenge friends and family to the variety of games found in the small indoor games barn including table tennis, air hockey and a small pool table. A communal utility room with washing machines and a tumble dryer is available for both properties. Friendly chickens, ducks and geese roam the courtyard, and the tame peacock may pay you a visit to your door. There is a woodland walk to the rear, and a 20-minute walk on a footpath across the fields to the front will take you across sheep grazed meadows to Widemouth Bay.
Widemouth Bay is an extremely popular holiday destination and is world famous for surfing. It has far reaching, exceptional sandy beaches, and provides miles of coastal paths for enthusiastic walkers. The well loved tourist town of Bude is just 3 miles further up the coast. The town offers an indoor swimming pool, shops, restaurants, horse riding, a golf course and tenpin bowling. For the keen walker there are many opportunities both along the south west coastal path route, which runs the entire coastline of Cornwall and offers stunning cliff walks, and on nearby Bodmin Moor. Beach 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£71From 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
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.£65From 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
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
Camelford, EnglandHallagenna Cottages are located in the village of St Breward, and comprise four traditional Cornish cottages set in five acres of land, in one of the most stunning parts of the country. Enjoy uninterrupted views of Bodmin Moor, amble along to the local 11th-century pub for your dinner, cycle and explore the famous 18-mile long Camel Trail (only a 5-minute drive away) which can be completed on foot or on bicycle, or take horse rides onto the moor virtually from your own front door (Hallagenna riding stables located opposite). The stunning Cornish coast and historic fishing villages such as Port Isaac and Padstow to name but a few are also within easy reach, and there’s so much more.
Hallagenna was once a farm and the home of Beatos, the black stallion from the Lloyds Bank adverts. Although now no longer a working farm, Hallagenna maintains its rural character. The farm has its own miniature pigs and chickens and horses graze in the paddock and share their fields with wild rabbits, which can be easily spotted amongst the grass. A wealth of wildlife can be found grazing the adjacent moor, including ponies, cattle and sheep. Hallagenna Cottages have their own access to Bodmin Moor so it’s ideal for dog walking, hiking, exploring or simply taking in the view.
This beautiful former farm worker’s cottage is set in open moorland (a designated Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty). The two-storey cottage retains many of its original features, such as traditional Cornish stone walls and exposed beams. This cottage accommodation includes TV/Freeview and DVD player. Wi-Fi access is also included. There is a wood burner to keep you warm on the winter nights, and a basket of logs is provided. The living room and dining area are located upstairs in the property. This allows you to make the most of the views across the courtyard and Bodmin Moor beyond.
There is the fully fitted kitchen including a fridge with an ice box, microwave and washer/dryer, a bathroom with bath/shower, and two bedrooms: one double and a second bedroom with two single beds. These are located downstairs in the property. The main bedroom is accessed by a small flight of stairs. A private barbecue is also provided so you can enjoy the warm Cornish sun in your enclosed courtyard garden located at the front of the property.£78From 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
