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.
Lostwithiel, EnglandWelcome to Kerensa Cottage, a beautiful house with an impressive facade and abundance of style, situated within the small, popular Cornish town of Lostwithiel. Just a short walk to the railway station which links Plymouth to Penzance, taking in some of the most stunning scenery and views in the county. Enter via the sturdy front door complete with brass fittings and you are led into an inviting light and airy hallway. To the left is the living room incorporating super-comfy corner sofa, Smart TV and cosy wood burning stove, just great for those chilly evenings. The large dining room has great natural light with table, four chairs and a wooden bench seat. A smart sofa and feature fireplace complete this excellent room. Your kitchen is superbly equipped, fully fitted, with plenty of workspace and crisp, clean lines and venture upstairs and you are greeted by three bedrooms, the master with delightful fireplace and en-suite bathroom with large corner shower. Bedroom two offers twin beds, whilst the third room has modern bunk beds, so popular with younger guests! The family bathroom has bath with excellent electric shower over. From the kitchen there is a courtyard decking area complete with furniture, great for morning coffee or perhaps a cosy evening get together, as you recount the day’s exploits and plan tomorrow’s adventure!
Just 6 miles from the nearest beach at Par, you will find a wide expanse of sand backed by dunes and flanked by rugged cliffs. The town of St Austell lies nearby, with a range of shops and restaurants. Once a major mining industry flourished here and there is an fascinating museum portraying this incredible story. Fowey, with its narrow streets, boutique shops, pubs and thriving harbour awaits, whilst the ancient town of Looe and nearby Polperro, both steeped in tales of smuggling, are must visits. Inland, the unique Eden Project, with huge Biomes housing the world’s largest indoor rainforest is an amazing place whilst take a trip back in time with a visit to Charlestown, with its fleet of tall ships and the setting for many films and TV series. Wherever you choose to go, whatever you choose to do – memorable days out are unlimited and at the end of each one, return to your wonderful cottage, relax and recharge and do it all again tomorrow!£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Saint Issey, England
5.00Situated in a peaceful location, this single-storey barn conversion has been renovated to a high standard and has spectacular views across the Camel Estuary towards Padstow and Rock. Attached to another property, The Linhay features a half-acre enclosed garden surrounded by beautiful countryside, ideal for games and outdoor dining. The open-plan kitchen, dining-room and living room all enjoy views of the estuary. Ideally situated close to many of the tourist attractions this area has to offer, including Padstow, with its many interesting shops, array of pubs and restaurants and quaint harbour. From here visitors can hire a cycle and ride the Camel Trail where there is an abundance of wildlife. Shop 3 miles, pub 1½ miles.£111From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Portscatho, England 5.00Turnpike Cottage is a spacious, beautifully presented cottage with a wonderful, large, double aspect kitchen/dining area, three bedrooms, two reception rooms, and three bath/shower rooms. Outside is a sun terrace and on the other side of the quiet country road is a games room with table football and a small table tennis table, off street parking and a small private garden with seating area. The cottage is set in the delightful location of Gerrans Square, opposite the Royal Standard pub and Gerrans Church.
Turnpike Cottage is only a short, 5-minute walk down the hill to the pretty little harbour of Portscatho, where many artists have taken inspiration from the stunning location and superb light in the area. There are a number of delightful little galleries showcasing the work of various Cornish artists. The local public house is nestled in The Square and serves local ales and good pub grub all year round. Rosevine beach is dog friendly throughout the year and is just to the east of the village. It has beautiful golden sands and is over looked by the increasingly famous Hidden Hut. Before you visit, try and get on their social media page and acquire tickets to their special outdoor dining events. Beach 500 yards.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Launceston, England 5.00This delightful former corn mill is set amongst lush Cornish countryside near the village of Egloskerry. Dating back to the 15th century, this historic mill was last working up until the 1960’s. It has been sympathetically renovated to maintain the charm and character with added modern comforts. This stunning, detached cob and stone walled mill is arranged over two floors in a topsy-turvy style to capture and enjoy the natural beauty of the abundant surrounding farmland.
The interior is graced with charming features with its exposed original beams and acts as a great hub for exploring the wonderful rural and coastal locations nearby. It is a lovely spot for a family, or groups of couples and friends. The homely living room offers plenty of comfortable seating, along with a Smart TV and a cosy wood burner, creating a lovely spot to put your feet up and relax. The property has full fibre superfast broadband Wi-Fi. There is also access to the garden where you can enjoy uninterrupted views over the tranquil countryside and surrounding grazing fields. The spacious kitchen is very well-appointed, with all the necessary appliances to cook up a scrumptious meal. There are three bedrooms, one with a kingsize bed, one with a double bed and one with a kingsize zip and link bed which can be 2ft 6in twin beds on request. All rooms have been decorated to a loving standard to create a peaceful spot to get your much-needed rest. There are also two shower rooms, one on the ground floor and the other on the first floor.
Just 5 miles away lies the charming town of Launceston, which has a wealth of amenities, as well as Launceston Castle and the fascinating Lawrence House Museum. This sublime location offers fine access to dreamy countryside in the Tamar Valley, Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor National Park, as well as the breathtaking North Cornwall coastline. This really is a splendid cottage to enjoy a Cornish holiday.£155From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Mevagissey, EnglandWelcome to Windmills; a truly stunning cottage set within a secluded coastal location close to the beautiful fishing port of Mevagissey. Once parked, walk up to your door with its charming gold seahorse door knocker.
Inside, all is revealed, a superb open-plan living space, with hand-crafted fixtures and fittings throughout. The kitchen is well-equipped, bright, and spacious with its own breakfast bar. The dining area accommodates six guests with ease whilst the living room has quality soft furnishings and sumptuous seating, a lovely wood burner for those chilly evenings, and a generous-sized TV. There is a useful utility room with a washing machine too. The stairs with their stylish black and white banisters lead up to the first floor from where the views become even more impressive. All three bedrooms offer en-suite facilities and underfloor heating; bedroom one has a king-size bed, TV, walk-in shower, and, oh, those sea views! Bedroom two, with its charming mint green colour scheme, has a kingsize zip and link facility, sea views, a quirky sun-funnel, and a walk-in shower. The third bedroom is quite delightful in subtle pink hues, with a double bed, shower, and superb hand-made vanity units. Venture outside and you will find a secluded space with garden furniture, ideal for morning coffee before you set off!
The hot tub is in an idyllic setting with room for eight guests, and offers a wondrous view towards Mevagissey harbour. Then, of course, you have your own sympathetically restored railway carriage! With super lighting and electric sockets. You can take a ferry from Mevagissey to Fowey, an ancient port set within beautiful surroundings and full of charm. Visit St Austell, a town with many amenities and visible links to the once-thriving mining industry here.
The Wheal Martyn Museum is well worth a visit, whilst the world-renowned Eden Project is a short drive away; here huge Biomes protect the world’s largest indoor rainforest and so much more besides! Wherever your adventures take you, you are truly spoilt for choice and at the day’s end, retire home to Windmills, an unforgettable and very special place. Beach 2 miles.£187From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wadebridge, EnglandSpring Gardens Cottage itself is located next door to the owners’ bed and breakfast property in a courtyard setting. The courtyard is shared with the Owners’ property although there is a separate area for the cottage. The cottage has been fully refurbished in 2022 and retains a huge amount of character including a wonderful huge fireplace with a cosy wood burner.
Located right in the heart of Wadebridge, just a few moments walk from the shops, pubs and restaurants of Wadebridge, yet tucked away in a quiet courtyard setting, this recently refurbished Georgian cottage is a delightful place to stay. Wadebridge is a fantastic base on this stretch of the north Cornwall coast, as it is just a few miles from Padstow, Rock, Port Isaac and the spectacular north Cornish coast. The golden sand beaches at Polzeath and Daymer Bay are perfect for families.
The Royal Cornwall Show ground at Wadebridge hosts the county show every June, come rain or shine, opened each year by a member of the Royal Family. Cornish Farmers have had to diversify in recent years and so has the show, but they have kept their traditional roots with steam engines being shown next to the shiny new high-tech tractors. The National Trust have three properties nearby, Lanhydrock House, Trerice and Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps. Pencarrow House and gardens is also nearby. Spring Garden Cottage is just minutes from the famous Camel Trail - great for cycling, walking & birdwatching! Beach 7⅓ miles.£97From 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
EnglandA short drive from Bodmin Moor. This delightful single level, stone barn conversion offers a roomy living area with large dining table, fully fitted kitchen, a family bathroom and three tastefully decorated bedrooms, one with en-suite. The property shares the communal courtyard at the front.
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 about 5 miles from Wadebridge and 15 miles from both Newquay and Padstow. The Atlantic Coast of Cornwall offers some of the most picturesque and breathtaking scenery in the country with golden sandy beaches at 25 locations within 20 miles from Sloe Cottage.
These days Newquay’s excellent surfing waters are the town’s main industry, whereas it once used to be a major export port for the county’s mining efforts as well as a north coast port for pilchard fisheries. Fistral Beach holds many surfing competitions throughout the year, and hosts Run to the Sun over May Bank holiday, a VW and Custom Car Show.
The Royal Cornwall Show ground at Wadebridge hosts the county show every June, come rain or shine, and is opened each year by a member of the Royal Family. Wadebridge, once a market town, is now more widely known as being part of The Camel Trail, the cycle route out to Padstow from the depths of Bodmin Moor on the old tramway route. Beach 12 miles.£63From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Mevagissey, EnglandSituated in the village of Grampound, Bluebell Barn is a stunning barn conversion with an open plan living space ideal for families to enjoy. With a fully equipped modern kitchen, dining space and cosy living room area this property caters for up to six people in amazing comfort.
Upstairs are three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed and en-suite bathroom with shower. The second bedroom houses a double bed and the third with a child friendly set of bunk beds and a Smart TV to keep younger guests entertained. The well-appointed family bathroom has a shower over bath. On the ground floor is an additional WC as well as a utility room with a washing machine, tumble dryer and microwave. To the front of the property is a courtyard garden that has plenty of furniture for alfresco gatherings and meals. Cosy up around the firepit when the nights draw in. There is also a garage available for storage of bikes and surfboards etc. Bluebell Barn is also happy to accept one well behaved dog.
Grampound sits almost equally between the city of Truro and the town of St Austell. The famous Eden Project is only 10 miles away and Lost Gardens of Heligan just 5 miles. From here you can explore the fabulous Roseland Peninsula and a host of picturesque villages and beaches. Pentewan beach is 6 miles away or travel past there onto the fishing village of Mevagissey with its working harbour, shops, and places to eat. The local pub is just across the road from the barn and provides good food and a warm welcome. Beach 6 miles. Pub and restaurant 300 yards.£64From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
