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.
Flushing, EnglandDolphin Cottage is a delightful, three-bedroom home resting in Flushing, Cornwall. Near amenities and the beach. Designated parking. Private garden. Mylor Churchtown 2.2 miles; Penryn 3.5 miles; Falmouth 5 miles.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Rame, EnglandThis wing of the owner’s farmhouse is attractively decorated and furnished and comprises ground floor accommodation for a couple wishing to spend some quality time together. The rooms are light and airy, and there is a separate living room and a kitchen/dining room which is well equipped to prepare a romantic evening meal or a light lunchtime snack. The bedroom is cosy with a comfortable double bed, and the bathroom has a shower over the bath to leave you refreshed for the day ahead.
Close to the old fishing villages of Kingsand and Cawsand on the Rame peninsula, and the unspoilt beaches of Whitsand Bay. Kingsand and Cawsand go hand in hand and are located in the south east corner of Cornwall. Each are pretty coastal villages and both have lovely sandy beaches. Whitsand Bay also has a sandy beach and this one is over three miles long, ideal for a romantic stroll listening to the waves.
This area of Devon and Cornwall is ideal for water sports such as paddleboarding and kayaking and keen golfers can practice their swing at Portwrinkle golf course.
The Torpoint ferry is 15 minutes’ drive, where you can sail cross the River Tamar into the city of Plymouth and visit ’Drake’s Hoe’ or the Barbican where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America. Other attractions in Plymouth include the National Marine Aquarium and makes an interesting day out. An ideal holiday base for exploring the south coasts of both Devon and Cornwall. Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1 mile.£48From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Rosudgeon, EnglandThis semi-detached stone country holiday cottage is set down a leafy lane in a beautiful part of Cornwall. Marazion is just 2 miles away with its lovely sandy beach and you can visit the castle at St Michaels Mount or take a trip to the Isles of Scilly from nearby Penzance. Ideal for country lovers, you can walk the many footpaths or use the network of cycle paths if you are feeling energetic. Attractions in the area include Flambard’s Theme Park, the Goonhilly Earth Station, the National Seal Sanctuary, Trevarno Gardens and the Poldark Mine. St Ives is a short drive with its lovely cobbled streets and network of little shops or visit the surfing beaches and you can visit the Minack Theatre in nearby Porthcurno. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£54From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Rosudgeon, EnglandA delightfully cosy, detached thatched holiday cottage on a working farm, surrounded by lush green fields and just half a mile from the water’s edge at Mount’s Bay. With delightful walks along the many footpaths, including the nearby coast path and a link on the Sustrans National Cycle Network at Marazion, this is the perfect base for the active country lover. Beautiful Marazion with St Michael’s Mount, castle and garden and bird sanctuary is just 2 miles. For that special day out, take the helicopter or ferry from nearby Penzance (5 miles) to the beautiful, almost sub tropical Isles of Scilly. Shop, pub and restaurant 0.5 miles.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Penzance, EnglandOnly a 250 yard walk from the beautiful sandy beach of Whitesand Bay, this row of furnished holiday properties commands magnificent views from the top of the high dunes over the bay and Sennen Cove. On a quiet lane leading only to the cliffs, they have been very tastefully converted from a spacious Victorian house and are stunningly set in several acres of shared natural grounds; home to a wonderful variety of wildlife which can easily be seen from the steep, private beach path and the cottages themselves. Free beach gear is available to borrow (surfboards, buckets and spades, windbreaks, plus some wetsuits) and there is private storage for visitors’ own equipment. The beach at Whitesand is magnificent and offers a splendid mile of sand which has been awarded Blue Flag status and is excellent for surfing (lifeguards operate throughout the summer). There is a ban on dogs from 1st May to 30th September but dogs are permitted year round on nearby Gwenver Beach, the next beach along the coast path. Sennen Cove, ½ mile, is a picturesque little fishing village looking out over the bay. It offers shops, pub, restaurants, even a lifeboat station, all within walking distance. There are some beautiful walks along the coast towards Cape Cornwall in one direction, and beyond Land’s End in the other.
The famous outdoor Minack Theatre is only 3 miles away and Penzance, 7 miles, boasts a mainline station, shops, inns, swimming-pool, sailing and tennis. There is a golf course at St Just, 4 miles, and facilities for squash and badminton are available locally. Picturesque St Ives (a renowned haunt of artists) is 15 miles away along the spectacular north coast. The Carn Towan cottages are perfectly positioned for enjoying a Cornish holiday – and are cosily heated throughout, making them ideal for all-year-round breaks. Shops ½ mile.
The properties can be booked together to accommodate larger parties.£85From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Penzance, EnglandOnly a 250 yard walk from the beautiful sandy beach of Whitesand Bay, this row of furnished holiday properties commands magnificent views from the top of the high dunes over the bay and Sennen Cove. On a quiet lane leading only to the cliffs, they have been very tastefully converted from a spacious Victorian house and are stunningly set in several acres of shared natural grounds; home to a wonderful variety of wildlife which can easily be seen from the steep, private beach path and the cottages themselves. Free beach gear is available to borrow (surfboards, buckets and spades, windbreaks, plus some wetsuits) and there is private storage for visitors’ own equipment. The beach at Whitesand is magnificent and offers a splendid mile of sand which has been awarded Blue Flag status and is excellent for surfing (lifeguards operate throughout the summer). There is a ban on dogs from 1st May to 30th September but dogs are permitted year round on nearby Gwenver Beach, the next beach along the coast path. Sennen Cove, ½ mile, is a picturesque little fishing village looking out over the bay. It offers shops, pub, restaurants, even a lifeboat station, all within walking distance. There are some beautiful walks along the coast towards Cape Cornwall in one direction, and beyond Land’s End in the other.
The famous outdoor Minack Theatre is only 3 miles away and Penzance, 7 miles, boasts a mainline station, shops, inns, swimming-pool, sailing and tennis. There is a golf course at St Just, 4 miles, and facilities for squash and badminton are available locally. Picturesque St Ives (a renowned haunt of artists) is 15 miles away along the spectacular north coast. The Carn Towan cottages are perfectly positioned for enjoying a Cornish holiday – and are cosily heated throughout, making them ideal for all-year-round breaks. Shops ½ mile.
The properties can be booked together to accommodate larger parties.£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Camelford, EnglandThis spacious, well-appointed and privately situated detached bungalow is located in the grounds of the caravan club site near Tintagel. The living room is cosy with an electric ‘wood burner’ and TV, whilst the well-equipped kitchen is open plan with the dining area. There are four comfortable bedrooms, two with kingsize beds, one of which has an en-suite shower room, one with twin beds and one with a bunk bed. A family bathroom completes the picture.
With a secluded garden furnished with picnic benches for dining al fresco, the property is perfect for the larger party seeking to explore rugged North Cornwall.
Tintagel is 4 miles away with King Arthur’s castle clinging to the cliff top. The quaint fishing villages of Padstow, famous for TV chef Rick Stein’s restaurant, Boscastle and Port Isaac are a must. Port Isaac is also famously known as Portwenn, thanks to the long running TV series ‘Doc Martin’.
The nearby South-West Coastal Path passes through some of the most dramatic scenery of its route.
Away from the coast, explore the beauty of Bodmin Moor, a vast moorland peppered with fascinating granite Tors. The Bodmin and Wenford Steam Railway chugs along for 6 miles and back and will delight children of all ages including steam train enthusiasts.
Alternatively the disused railway track now known as the Camel Trail cycle and footpath is within easy reach and stretches for 18 miles from Padstow to Wenford Bridge via Wadebridge and Bodmin. Shop 0.75 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Crantock, EnglandThis 15th-century manor house, with its own pretty garden, has tremendous character, a friendly atmosphere and is extremely well furnished. The spacious beamed sitting room is set on the first floor to take full advantage of the wonderful coastal views. Attached to Manor Cottage (GAX) but completely self-contained, it enjoys a picturesque setting on the green, in the peaceful Cornish hamlet of West Pentire – only 300 yards down a cliff path from acres of clean golden sand (see Manor Cottage GAX). Children and adults alike can sample the delights of rock pool fishing, exploring caves or surfing. By hiring a pony, it is possible to ride cross-country to the beaches of Porth Joke and Holywell, without the need to cross any roads.
Set in the heart of National Trust land, the property is surrounded by magnificent walking country, and is an ideal base from which to explore Cornwall’s splendid countryside and unique history as well as its magnificent coastline. The immediate area is renowned for its superb sandy surfing beaches, punctuated by craggy headlands. Perranporth (named after the patron saint of tin miners) is 10 miles to the south, famous for its drifting sands which have twice buried the church. Lifeguards patrol the wide sandy beach in summer, and surf boards and wet suits can be hired by the day. Further along is St Agnes with its superb coastal views, while to the south lies Truro, the unofficial capital of Cornwall, offering good shops and restaurants, a splendid cathedral and The Royal Cornwall Museum with extensive displays of the county.
The historic and family friendly Bowgie Inn is adjacent and offers a wide selection of food as well as local beers and ciders, and sports fans can enjoy Sky coverage. A general store (open in season) can be found nearby, and Crantock village and its shops are only 1 mile away. The lively resort of Newquay, with its cliffs honeycombed by numerous caves, is 5 miles across the estuary to the north. Public swimming pool with slides at Hendra Caravan Club about 10 minutes’ drive. Shops 1 mile.£191From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Saint Breock, EnglandThis attractive, detached traditional Cornish cottage is set in peaceful countryside with panoramic views across the Camel Estuary from all windows, with some exposed walls and flag stone hall, it makes an excellent holiday home. Family friendly kitchen/dining area leads onto the patio with built in barbecue, as do French doors from the sitting room, complete with a cosy woodburning stove. Outside extensive lawns overlook the estuary. Bring your bikes or walk along the Camel Trail to Wadebridge, a bird watchers paradise for migrant and estuary birds, or for fish and chips at Ric Stein’s in Padstow and a boat trip around the Puffin Island. This is a perfect location for visits to Tintagal, The Eden Project, tropical gardens and inland mining towns. Newquay is about 18 miles away. There are miles of sandy beaches popular with surfers and swimmers, and excellent golf courses north and south of the estuary. A supermarket and petrol station are only 1.25 miles away. Shop 1.25 miles, pub with food 0.75 miles.£86From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tywardreath, EnglandSet to the rear of the owner’s house, this detached holiday apartment has the added bonus of its own heated indoor swimming pool, which leads directly off the living room. An enclosed courtyard garden adds to the appeal. The village of Tywardreath immortalised in a novel by Daphne Du Maurier who lived locally, is a hidden gem, deep in the Cornish countryside but only minutes from sandy beaches, cliff-top walks and picturesque fishing villages. With its award-winning local shops and pub, the village is a perfect spot in which to relax yet central enough to tour this stunning county. The Eden Project and many National Trust houses and gardens are all easily reached either by foot, bike or car. There are opportunities for deep sea fishing, river kayaking, sailing and surfing all nearby. Just a short stroll brings you to Par station so the chance to explore Cornwall by train is also possible, enabling you to leave the car for a while. Carlyon Bay Golf Club is close and the hotel has a spa for those who enjoy being pampered. The sailing town of Fowey with its narrow café-lined streets boasts a royal yacht club and annual cultural festival. Horse riding, woodland walks and off road cycling are all available at nearby Lanhydrock House. Beach1/2 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 300 yards.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
