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.
Hayle, England
5.00Three Mile Beach is a collection of 15 stunning dog-friendly​ ​beach houses​ located in Cornwall. ​Just a stone’s throw from three miles of beach with fabulous views over Godrevy lighthouse and the lights of St Ives.
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Hayle, EnglandBeautiful expanses of sands at both Hayle Towans and Carbis Bay are within 3 miles of this charming old manor house, full of character and boasting many original features in its spacious interior. Enjoying its own garden, it sits adjacent to the owners’ home and adjoining properties within easy reach of a host of delights. Visitors can leave the car behind and take the picturesque branch line train which hugs the coast from St Erth to St Ives, or for the more energetic, the same route can be followed along the coastal path right into the heart of St Ives where, amidst its quaint narrow streets, the Tate Gallery, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and many other delightful galleries, shops and restaurants are to be found. Paradise Park with its exotic birds is just half a mile away, whilst St Michael’s Mount and Trengwainton Garden (both NT), and the bustling town of Penzance for ferry and helicopter crossings to the Isles of Scilly, are only a few minutes’ drive; Land’s End, the Porthcurno Telegraphy Museum and Minnack Open Air Theatre are all a little further afield. Go-karting, golf, tennis, fishing and horse riding are all available close by. Shops, pubs and restaurants 1 mile.£152From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hayle, EnglandThe Light House is in the pretty little village of Gwithian. The Light House is a spacious, dog-friendly, four-bedroom cottage, with an open plan, feel on the ground floor where the conservatory links through to the living room and kitchen. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a patio to the rear of the house, a great spot to enjoy some al fresco dining or a barbecue. There is a ground floor double bedroom that would ideally suit one person but could accommodate a couple. On the first floor the master bedroom has a kingsize bed and views towards the sea, and another bedroom has a bunk bed. Up on the second floor accessed by steep stairs is a twin bedroom. Please note that the ground floor double bedroom and the shower room can be separated from the rest of the ground floor with the pull down roller blind.
Blasted by the breeze off the Atlantic, the magnificent beach at Gwithian Towans is always a colourful scene of windsurfers on the water, blow karts on the beach and kites in the sky. Backed by sand dunes, tufted with wild grass, at low tide, there is a vast amount of sand to enjoy, and large areas of rock pools are uncovered, which are great for kids to explore. The beach is dog friendly for most of the year with restrictions only applying between 10am and 6pm in July and August. Gwithian Towans is lifeguard patrolled (during high season). There is some great countryside to explore near here, but a highlight is the stunning coastal road between St Ives and St Just where the moorland meets the sea - wild and dramatic! If you take the train to St Ives, the line hugs the coast, and the views are quite beautiful, and the restaurants are superb. Both the north and south coasts are easily accessible, making it an ideal location for those looking to take advantage of the great surfing spots available in this part of Cornwall. Take your pick, depending on the conditions!
St Ives, once a busy fishing village, now relies on tourism as its main industry. Turner came and painted a landscape in 1811 and art has played a part in St Ives history ever since. More recently Barbara Hepworth and the Tate Gallery have put St Ives on the modern map. Beach 1⅓ miles. This bedroom is best described as a single room with a double bed that would ideally suit one person but could accommodate a couple.£100From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hayle, EnglandBee Cottage is in a small village Reawla in Hayle offering comfortable accommodation in a traditional stone cottage, with an inviting open plan living area downstairs. The property is set away from the road making it quiet and a great place to chill, the garden is private for children and dogs to run around. The cottage has also benefitted from a recent refurbishment providing a comfortable retreat after a long day exploring beautiful Cornwall. The owners have provided hanging space in an outside building for wetsuits etc, and there is plenty of room outside for bikes, paddle boards and surfboards.
After a busy day, out relax in the garden with a drink. There is so much to do here, you are very close to Gwithian beach, ideal for families as there are always rock pools for little ones to play in. The beach is flat but tidal, at high tide part of the beach will be cut off. There is a walk from the car park. The beach is lifeguarded during the summer season. The café opposite is always welcome after the trek back to the car!
Carbis Bay, Porthminster and Porthmeor beach are approximately 3 miles away, both flat and sandy, great for families. Gwithian and Godrey beaches are popular with surfers, also great for children as there are plenty of rock pools to explore. St Ives just over three miles away, is a great day out with cobbled streets leading to the harbour; there are so many places to eat and drink here offering choice for everyone. Small independent shops are great if you are looking for a gift or just something different. Hayle has a beautiful estuary and Copperhouse Creek, ideal for birdwatching and walking with plenty of places to eat, it is unusual as it is just one street.
Whilst you are here you must eat a pasty either at Philp’s - sit and eat in the car watching the harbour or Foundry Shop and sit on a bench at Mill Pool. For a change of scenery visit Birds of Paradise in Hayle, a fun day for everyone with an indoor play area for little ones - great of the weather is not great. It has a small railway, a petting area, a wide selection of birds and animals and during peak season has flying displays. If you want to enjoy the scenery, head for Lelant Saltings Station described as the most scenic railway in Britain.
Not forgetting our four-legged friends, there are dog friendly beaches in Hayle, Cornwall · Mexico Towans, Rinsey Cove, Godrevy, Hayle, Mounts Bay, Prussia Cove, Carbis Bay. You will find that there is so much to see and do you will be booking another visit!£67From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hayle, EnglandSunny Corner Cottage is a quaint little cottage with an enclosed decked area that is a complete sun trap during the summer, perfect for dining al fresco! The living room has an open fire to make those wintery evenings all the cosier. A well-equipped kitchen makes whipping up holiday feasts a breeze. Upstairs, the three bedrooms are roomy, bright, and tastefully decorated, two double rooms and one twin room means there’s plenty of space for the whole family. Sunny Corner is going to be a popular destination with all.
Hayle is a fantastic location with miles of glorious golden sands. There are lifeguard patrolled (during high season) beaches on your doorstep. There is some great countryside to explore near here, but a highlight is the stunning coastal road between St Ives and St Just where the moorland meets the sea - wild and dramatic!
If you take the train to St Ives, the line hugs the coast and the views are quite beautiful and the ability to leave your car behind means you can enjoy the fantastic restaurants. Both the north and south coasts are easily accessible, making it an ideal location for those looking to take advantage of the great surfing spots available in this part of Cornwall. Take your pick, depending on the conditions! Hayle Beach is a short walk across the main road from the cottage and is a pleasant stroll, great for walking, running, cycling or for dogs and you will often see lots of interesting birds that visit the estuary at different times of year which may include egrets, cormorants, swans, ducks and flocks of Canada geese. Beach 1½ miles.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Saint Newlyn East, EnglandSet deep in the beautiful Cornish countryside, this Grade II listed, detached barn conversion is a real escape from the crowds, whilst being less than 3 miles to some of the county’s best beaches - most notably Crantock, Holywell Bay and the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Gannel estuary in Newquay.
The area is full of tourist attractions, both man-made and natural. Amongst the best are Crealy Adventure Park, Lapps Valley Steam Railway, Dairyland, Newquay Zoo, National Trust owned Trerice House and Gardens, through to the beautiful beaches of Newquay (of which there are over 8), the dunes at Holywell Bay and Perranporth and the tranquil Gannel Estuary. The Gannel is a firm favourite with birdwatchers, kayakers and windsurfers and a perfect place for a walk with the dogs and a picnic.
Newquay with its surfing culture is within 4 miles and guests can enjoy discounted surf hire and lessons. Try your hand at this exhilarating sport with local surf coaches. Horse riding, deep sea fishing trips, kayaking and sightseeing trips are all available in and around Newquay. The famous Fistral Beach provides everything you need for that quintessential ingredient of any beach holiday, crabbing and rock pooling, followed by a beach barbecue as the sun sets out to sea. Just a few miles up the coast you will find Watergate Bay, home to a watersports centre, plus a mile of golden sand backed by dramatic cliffs that make this area so unique.
Further along the coast road will bring you to Padstow, home to the gastronomic empire of Rick Stein including his fish and chip shop, where you have to get there early to avoid the queues. Padstow, with its quaint working harbour and narrow cobbled streets that all gravitate back the harbour, are awash with craft and gift shops, galleries and cafés and a real must for all that visit the area. The Camel Trail starts here and bike hire is plentiful at the start. The Eden project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Ives, Port Isaac, home to TV’s ’Doc Martin’, Fowey, and Truro, the county capital are all easily reached from Trescowthick and are all a must to enjoy the diverse aspects of this historic county. Beach 3 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£514From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
St Ives, EnglandNancarrow is a large four-bedroom detached house which can comfortably accommodate up to fourteen guests and showcases three bathrooms, a large garden, hot tub, children’s play area, parking for five cars and it is also less than a 15-minute walk away from the beach.
The house is very spacious with a large hallway entrance, living room, an open plan kitchen diner and two sets of bifold doors. The dining table and chairs provides a great space to enjoy a home cooked meal and the kitchen is well-equipped with a double electric oven, electric hob, dishwasher, fridge, microwave and wine cooler, a large island worktop and a Smart TV making it a home from home. The handy utility room next door has a fridge/ freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. The living room offers a cosy place to unwind after a busy day exploring Cornwall, with comfortable seating and a Smart TV with Freeview.
Head upstairs to discover the four stylish bedrooms, two of which are en-suite. The first has a super kingsize bed, a sofa bed, a large flat screen TV and an en-suite shower room. Two of the bedrooms each have a kingsize bed and share use of the family bathroom which has a bath with a handheld shower attachment and a shower cubicle. The fourth bedroom is set-up with two sets of double-sized bunk beds which can accommodate up to eight guests, plus a Smart TV and an en-suite shower room. There is a private garden with a large lawn and stone patio area, gas BBQ, outdoor seating for twelve and a children’s bench set. There is also a children’s play area including a see saw, swing, slide set and a football goal, plus a large shed for all outdoor activity equipment.
Nancarrow is perfectly situated just a 12-minute walk from Porthminster beach, 15 minutes to Carbis Bay and 15 minutes to the harbour. Alternatively, there is a bus stop at the end of the road which takes you one stop down to St Ives. Positioned south of St Ives, Carbis Bay plays host to a popular family beach and is often frequented by walkers enjoying the delights and challenges of the South West Coastal Path. The neighbouring seaside resort of St Ives is renowned for its artists who constantly draw inspiration from the landscape whilst also being the home of Tate St Ives.£424From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Mevagissey, EnglandWelcome to Harbour Heights, a stunning home with spectacular sea views across Mevagissey and the Cornish peninsula. Nestled above the picturesque harbour of Mevagissey, enjoy the sight of the fishing boats bringing in their daily catch and at night wonder at the twinkling of the houses in the village and the famous lighthouse beacon.
There is a fabulous selection of cafés and boutique shops to explore in the winding historic lanes. By night, there are restaurants and pubs for every taste where you can sample the locally caught fish brought in that very day.
Harbour Heights is a detached and modern three-bedroom house offering an idyllic luxury retreat with breathtaking sea views and is immersed in the rich heritage of Cornwall.
The open-plan ground floor seamlessly blends the lounge and the well-equipped kitchen, creating a spacious and inviting atmosphere. Whether you choose to enjoy a snack at the breakfast bar dividing the kitchen and lounge, or dine in the separate dining room adding a touch of elegance while enjoying your meal, each providing a perfect setting for intimate gatherings. There are also two bedrooms on this level featuring bunk beds in one bedroom and a comfortable double bed in the other. A well-appointed family bathroom and a convenient utility room enhance the practicality of the exquisite residence. Ascend the winding stairway to the first floor, where the master bedroom awaits with a kingsize bed. This stylish and luxurious retreat boasts an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Step onto your private balcony to soak in the mesmerizing views of the harbour and the sea, creating a serene and intimate escape.
The true beauty of Harbour Heights lies in its design, where bi-fold doors and external entrances seamlessly connect the manicured gardens and outdoor seating areas with the living space. This integration, coupled with the panoramic sea views, transforms the house into a truly enchanting holiday experience for all the family. A wonderful decking area to soak up the Cornish sunshine or further seating areas to relax and entertain.
Harbour Heights is ideally situated for those seeking both relaxation and adventure. A short stroll takes you to Portmellon Cove, perfect for a refreshing swim off the beach, while nearby Gorran Haven and Hemmick offer additional coastal delights. Explore the charming sailing village of St Mawes, marvel at the wonders of The Eden Project, or lose yourself in the enchanting Lost Gardens of Heligan.
For those craving the natural beauty of Cornwall, pristine beaches and lush countryside are easily accessible, inviting you to discover the exceptional landscapes that define this region. Whether you’re drawn to the allure of the sea or the tranquillity of the countryside with walks and cycle paths, Harbour Heights provides an unforgettable holiday experience in the heart of Cornish splendour.£376From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
St Austell, EnglandHewas Water House is perfect for family gatherings, nestled in a relaxing and tranquil setting. This delightful detached and spacious house has a modern design and comfortably sleeps up to ten guests. Perfect for relaxing around the pool or exploring the south coast of Cornwall and all it has to offer.
The town of St Austell is just an 8-minute drive away where you will find local shops, cinema and a choice of restaurants and pubs. The cathedral city of Truro is just a 20-minute drive away, offering a wider selection of amenities. Mevagissey is an ancient fishing village that offers local galleries, craft shops and fresh seafood restaurants. There are many beautiful gardens including the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the world-famous Eden Project and Caerhays Castle and Garden, all nearby. The historic port of Charlestown, one of the settings of TV’s drama ’Poldark’, is nearby as is the Roseland Peninsula. Porthpean and Pentewan Sands are the closest beaches, however there are beaches galore along the south coast. Also available at the village of Pentewan is an off-road cycle and walking trail that leads to the town centre of St Austell. Horse riding, canoeing, boat trips and walking are all catered for locally. There really is no shortage of things to do in this impressive part of Cornwall. Beach 5½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1¼ miles.£359From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
St Mawes, EnglandThe house itself is a spacious and elegant detached home that has been recently acquired by the owners, who have spent considerable time and energy creating a truly memorable holiday home. Whether you are looking for a week-long holiday or short breaks, Rosevean House is the place for you! The garden is extensive, and the house is set out over two main floors and various levels. There are four bedrooms- two of the double bedrooms take in fantastic views of the bay. There is also a first-floor balcony accessed from the master bedroom with even better views. The living space at Rosevean is simply superb, with a mezzanine living room alongside the fully fitted kitchen with a walk-in larder. There is then a further sitting room on a lower level with access to the delightful patio with incredible views. We don’t think you can find any location better in Cornwall.
Rosevean House has probably the finest view of any house in St Mawes. Situated in an elevated position over the harbour, the house has incredible views taking in the whole of the bay from the harbour to Place Manor and everything in between, including St Mawes Castle! The house is just a short walk from St Mawes Harbour via a pathway and short steep hill. It is also just a few minutes’ walk to Summers Beach.
St Mawes has so much to offer the visitor. St Mawes Castle was built by Henry VIII and is a splendid place to take in the views of the Carrick Roads. There are miles of coastal and countryside walks to take in and some idyllic beaches on which to relax and watch the world go by. The little Place Ferry takes visitors to explore St Anthony’s Head or there are regular ferries to Falmouth. Being situated on the seafront, the village is also known for the restaurants and pubs that serve superb fish and shellfish dishes all year round. Beach 705 yards.£338From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
