Dog-Friendly Holidays Cornwall

A beautiful semi-detached cottage resting in St Columb Minor, Cornwall. Near a beach. Enclosed gardens. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Family-friendly. Games room. Holywell 8.2 miles; Perranporth 10.7 miles; Truro 14.4 miles.

Set on the beautiful Pentire Headland in Newquay, Headland View is an elegant property with sea views and plenty of space for that group escape. The house was built on duchy land under the supervision of Prince Charles and the Duchy of Cornwall, reflecting the theme of a Cornish fishing village.
Inside, the property features solid oak flooring throughout, and has been tastefully designed and finished using high quality furnishings to reflect the colours of the sea whilst retaining the charm of a fisherman’s cottage. The bedrooms have been dressed with Egyptian cotton bedding for another touch of luxury. The stunning conservatory/dining room is a wonderful space for use in all weathers, and has bi-folding doors leading to the patio, hot tub and swim spa.
Outside, the spacious, enclosed gardens and sun deck surround the cottage, offering space to sunbathe and dine al fresco, making use of the Jamie Oliver swing barbecue, or unwind in the luxury elevated hot tub, with sea views. From the gardens you can take in the relaxing sounds of the sea lapping against the exposed coastline, and enjoy views over the sea.
If you’re in need of a little indulgence, the luxury hot tub will be a welcome sight when you step outside.
With the legendary Fistral Beach just 500 metres away, you’ll be from the front door to the sand within minutes, so you’ll be able to carry your surfboards, picnics or whatever you need for that day on the beach without needing to take the car. The Harbour Beach is just 1.3km away.
Whilst you’re in the area, why not enjoy a round at one of the finest links courses in the south west, Newquay Golf Course. For a special foodie treat, head to one of the exclusive restaurants in the area and indulge in some of the finest decadent delights the south west must offer.
This holiday home has a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.2km from Crantock Beach. Newquay Train Station is 2.4km away, while Truro Cathedral is 22km. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 9km from Headland Views. Ideal for families, walkers or just relaxing.

Tolcarne Beach is one of Newquay’s eleven beaches and is only a 4-minute walk from the front door of this spacious, beautifully refurbished family home. Situated on a quiet road, this holiday home has everything you will need from ample parking and an electric car charging point, to an enclosed garden with an outdoor kitchen where you can cook the fish you catch on one of the day boats that leave the nearby harbour daily.
The property has also been awarded a Customer Choice Award for the 3rd year running and the games room, with table football, pool table and darts will keep everyone entertained. There is ample space for hanging wet suits and the downstairs shower room ideal for freshening up, ready to do it all again tomorrow! The beach has surf hire and a great bar/restaurant which sits right on the sand providing the perfect spot for the family in this Cornish coastal town. From Tolcarne Beach you can walk left into Newquay or turn right to walk to Lusty Glaze and into Porth Beach. A stunning walk, all the way along the beach when the tide is out.
Newquay is renowned for its surf culture and it never disappoints, with 50-year old surf shops offering body boarding, paddle boarding and sea kayaking, and plenty of surf schools and hire centres dotted around the bay. Newquay also offers tennis clubs, leisure centres and an indoor trampoline centre. Enjoy a short stroll from the house around the boating lakes in the nearby park which has plenty of cafés, or try horse riding along the banks of the Gannel Estuary. The shops, cafés, bars and restaurants of Newquay are a short stroll away. Why not try the coastal drive passing many secluded beaches, many of which are home to seals? Go past the coves and up to Padstow, a culinary centre with Michelin starred eateries and great fish and chips dotted along the narrow lanes that lead to the pretty harbour. Newquay has a great cinema, a theatre, many shops and a golf club overlooking Fistral Beach so there’s always something to occupy everyone. Beach 250 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

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.

This single-storey holiday property boasts stunning coastal and countryside views. Dog-friendly, it is bright, modern, spacious and furnished with style. The large glass doors to the front and back lead to a decked area and terrace which has sea and coastal views, ideal for a morning cup of coffee or al fresco dining, and there are open country views to the front and side.
Just ½ mile from Port Isaac and on the coastal path, this is a unique holiday home in a fantastic position. Port Gaverne is just down the hill with its secluded bay and charming Port Gaverne Hotel, pub and restaurant. A little further is Port Isaac, made famous by the TV series Doc Martin. Port Isaac has a picturesque working harbour and an array of quaint shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs.
Port Isaac lies on the South West Coastal Path and offers spectacular walks with views of dramatic cliffs and coastline of North Cornwall. Also close by is the sandy surfing beach at Polzeath. Just along the coast is Rock, which has beautiful beaches with a number of watersports available and St Enodoc Golf Club. From Rock a ferry can be taken over to Padstow, with its array of interesting shops, pubs and restaurants including Rick Stein’s famous seafood restaurant. From here a ferry can be taken over to Rock, which has a sandy surfing beach with a number of watersports available. From Padstow, a 5-mile stretch of the Camel Trail runs to Wadebridge offering a level route for walkers and cyclists and which passes by Pinkson Creek, a habitat abundant with bird life. Up the coast is the pretty coastal village of Tintagel, with its ruined castle on the headland and legends of King Arthur. The pretty fishing village of Boscastle is also worth a visit, and a little further on are the fine sandy beaches of Crackington Haven and Bude. Beach ½ mile. Pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

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.

Harrowbeard House is a spacious and contemporary detached family home, built by the owners in the centre of the village of Marhamchurch. The property has a large dining room/kitchen, and a spacious living room with cosy wood burner and three sets of French doors leading out to a large, south facing patio terrace with stunning views across rural countryside and to the sea beyond. Set in the pretty and quiet little village of Marhamchurch, it is just 2½ miles to the fabulous coastline and popular beaches, including Widemouth Bay and the tourist hot spot of Bude. The traditional village inn is just a short walk away and has a menu featuring local produce. The village shop is also just a short walk away. Bude has three sandy beaches and a good selection of shops and restaurants, many specialising in locally caught seafood, along with a golf course, tennis, horse riding, an indoor splash pool, surf schools and bowling. The picturesque fishing villages of Tintagel, home to the mystical ruins of a 12th-century castle, Rock and Padstow are close by, and this breathtaking coastline boasts many unspoilt beaches and hidden coves. The wild beauty of Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bodmin moors are all within easy driving distance, as is the fabulous Eden Project. For family fun, there’s the Big Sheep and Milky Way adventure parks, Newquay Zoo and the Blue Reef Aquarium. Horse riding, golf and fishing within 5 miles. Beach 2½ miles. Shop and pub ½ mile, restaurants 1½ miles.

Oakwood is a spacious, detached property which is perfect for families and groups of friends. All rooms are light, spacious, beautifully furnished, and thoughtfully equipped to make this a lovely holiday home.
Oakwood is perfectly situated for summer days at the beach, being close both to the spectacular North Cornwall coast and to the picturesque Camel Estuary with their rocky coastlines and wonderful sandy beaches. Rock, Polzeath, Daymer Bay, Padstow, Port Isaac, Tintagel, and Wadebridge are all only a few minutes away. For walkers, the Cornish Coastal Path is less than a mile away.
Oakwood is also perfect for spring, autumn, and Christmas breaks with its underfloor heating throughout and wood burner in the living room for added luxury.
The rear stone-flagged garden is enclosed, on one-level, and overlooks fields to the rear - just the place to enjoy the hot tub after a day’s walking or surfing! Beach 2 miles. Shop and restaurant 1¾ miles, pub 1 mile.

With further accommodation options within a small cluster of holiday lets which can be booked individually or together for larger parties. Downstairs is a large open plan living area that opens out to two acres of shared garden area, perfect for games on the lawn and enjoying al fresco dining. Within the living area you have a large dining table to seat ten guests, an immense sofa and two single sofa beds. The modern kitchen is well-equipped for your catering needs. Also on this level is a bedroom with a super kingsize bed which can be twin beds on request for maximum flexibility. The large ground floor bathroom has a generously sized shower and freestanding bath and is ideal for guests who may have mobility issues. Heading upstairs there are sloping ceilings throughout with some super skylights. Here you will find a shower room and the large master bedroom with its own balcony. Again, the kingsize bed offers the flexibility to be twin beds on request. You have a further bedroom comprising bunk bed and one single bed, creating a haven if you have younger members within your party. The Aviary has its own private garden with fire pit, seating and loungers, but furthermore there are 2 acres of garden (mainly lawn) with additional seating/fire pit which is shared with the other holiday lets.
Take time to visit the many local attractions including the world famous Eden Project, Cothele House and Quay, Tamar Valley outdoor pursuits, Morwelham Quay, Trethorne Leisure Park, St Mellion golf course and health club and Adrenalin Quarry to name but a few. There is plenty of parking on-site, a drying and storage room for cyclists, walkers, or those with motorbikes, a fabulous landscaped garden with a private patio area, large dining table with firepit and fabulous views across the fields to the moors. This is a great place to create some wonderful Cornish memories.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 21 guests.

Within 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.