Dog-Friendly Holidays Cornwall

Located in Chapel Street, just a short stroll from the sea front and harbour, guests can walk to a wide variety of restaurants, pubs, art galleries and individual shops. The property appeals to families, couples and friends looking for a comfortable base from which to explore the coastal treasures of west Cornwall. It is conveniently located for guests arriving by train as the station is just minutes away.
This historic town house sits at the seaward end of Chapel Street. It has been lovingly restored, and there are glimpses of the sea and harbour from different levels and rooms of the house. It has a period open fireplace, an original Cornish granite frontage and wooden sash windows, but has been renovated and furnished with up-to-date luxuries. Underfloor heating and an open fire makes a snug, romantic shelter from the spectacular storms and seas that batter the promenade during the winter months.
This smart town house is perfect in spring and stunning in summer, with the art deco Jubilee Pool, just a minute’s walk from the front door. This triangular, open-air lido, filled with seawater, is an iconic feature of Penzance. Penzance is a sunny, bohemian coastal town, full of ancient nooks and crannies, old buildings and quirky streets. Nowhere is its character more vividly felt than on the town’s oldest street – the winding and atmospheric Chapel Street, which meanders down to the sea. The street is now lined with independent boutiques, antique shops, galleries, restaurants and pubs, all occupying centuries-old properties. Venture a few doors up to the one-time smugglers’ haunt, The Turk’s Head pub, one of the oldest pubs in Cornwall. Penzance looks out towards Mounts Bay and St Michael’s Mount, proudly perched on its rocky outcrop. It is open to the public and can be reached on foot via the causeway at low tide or by small ferry boat at high tide.
The promenade will lead you to the working fishing harbour at Newlyn, home of the famous Newlyn School of Art and Art Gallery. Continue along the coastal road to Mousehole, a quaint Cornish harbour and village with a small beach, harbour front restaurant, pub, arts and crafts shops, and tales of the famous Mousehole cat! Mousehole is great at Christmas and New Year with visitors flocking in to see the famous Christmas lights. The delights of west Cornwall include beautiful Lamorna Cove, Lands End, the sandy surfing cove of Sennen, and the romantic open air Minack Theatre, cut into the cliff face with the ocean as a back drop. There are many hidden coves and coastal paths, wildlife, bird marshes and daily trips to the beautiful Isles of Scilly. Beach ½ mile. Shop 250 yards, pub and restaurants 500 yards.

Hen Joppa is a rustic waterfront cottage with reverse level living which allows for outstanding uninterrupted sea, harbour, and coastal views. This three-bedroom property has the advantage of parking as well as a roof garden where you can admire the uninterrupted view across to St Michaels Mount and Newlyn harbour. The bedrooms are on the ground floor with the master en-suite being situated at the back of the property behind a quirky bookcase door, there there is a separate set of stairs to the dining area as well as access to a small private courtyard. Each bedroom has its own en-suite with heated floors and towel rails with one double or two beds with the option of being super king or two singles. In the hallway is a cupboard where you will find the washing machine and dryer. From the hall the stairs lead to an impressive lounge/dinner, the views from here are amazing and can be admired all year long, after a long day you can snuggle up on the comfy sofa with a book or a hot drink and watch the ever changing landscape. Patio doors lead you to the roof terrace where you can see the fishing harbour and beyond, an ideal way to enjoy lazing on the sun beds or eating al fresco. If you take your fishing rod you can try and catch yourself some fish for supper from the roof terrace! The dining area has an impressive fireplace with a coal effect fire great for when the weather turns cold, you can be cosy inside and enjoy the stormy seas outside, there is a wide choice of books, puzzles, and games as well as a DVD collection to watch on the 40” Freeview TV, or why not listen to music choose from a selection provided by the owner.
The kitchen has a stable door which leads to a small balcony with bistro table and chairs where you can sit and people watch. The kitchen is well equipped with a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, gas hob and electric oven. A few doors down there is a pub one of a few in the area, and a little further is the free car park, you don’t need a car to get around as you are in walking distance to the shops, cafés, restaurants and a Cornish Meadery. A 10-minute walk along the promenade will take you into Penzance, for those who want a longer trek you can walk to Mousehole along the coast path which will take approx. 20 minutes or to St Michaels Mount and Marazion to the east.
If you would like to explore the culture, there are three art galleries in Newlyn as well as the famous Tate in St Ives. Walk along the harbour on the cobbled streets, wander in the small independent shops St Ives is a full day out for everyone with plenty of places and choice for eating and drinking. Penzance is the nearest town, full of history with small roads and alley ways to explore, sit in the beautiful Morrab Garden with a cold drink or ice-cream after exploring the town. There are plenty of places to explore, the Minnack theatre is 15 minutes away, an outdoor amphitheatre where you can watch local productions, or walk along the rugged coastline looking for humpback whales and seals. The stunning beach of Porthcurno is here, you could be in the Mediterranean with the turquoise bay, soft white sand, and granite cliffs. With glistening sea views across the busy working harbour of Newlyn, this characterful cottage, with a large Mediterranean style roof terrace, is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Newlyn is an all-seasons location, famous for the Newlyn/ Mousehole Christmas lights and festivities. It is on the scenic cycle route and has a regular bus service.

The 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.

The Bunker is a beautifully converted World War II operations bunker, which now provides unique, comfortable holiday accommodation. It is set in glorious countryside and just a short distance from the famous open air Minack Theatre, Porthcurno Beach, the wide white sandy beach of Sennen and the Legendary Lands End. It’s a great spot for exploring the delights of West Cornwall, including the picturesque valley at Lamorna Cove, the quaint harbour and village of Mousehole, plus the fishing harbour at Newlyn.
The bustling town of Penzance and the historic town of Marazion, home of St Michaels Mount which rises from the sea like a fairytale castle, can be reached on foot by causeway at low tide and small ferry at high tide. The area is a popular walking destination with extensive scenic coastal pathways. The marshes at Marazion and Hayle Estuary attract wildlife and bird watchers from around the world. Locally, you can find cycle trails, sub-tropical gardens, tea rooms and art galleries, including the Tate and Barbara Hepworth Museum at St Ives.
Take the scenic coastal train from St Erth to St Ives or take a day trip to the beautiful Isles of Scilly from nearby Lands End airport or the Scillonian Ferry from Penzance. Return to The Bunker and relax on the patio with an aperitif before heading off to take in an evening performance at the Minack Theatre. This peaceful, comfortable and a truly unusual accommodation will delight young and old. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

Situated 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.

Turnpike 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.

The perfect beach lovers’ holiday cottage, just ¾ mile from the wide golden sands and rock pools of Widemouth Bay, one of the West Country’s best surfing beaches with tuition and board hire available on the beach. The perfect holiday choice at any time of year with beach cafés and a choice of several restaurants and bars within a short walk. The stunning master bedroom enjoys ocean views and the rear garden backs onto open countryside and is the ideal spot for a lazy breakfast before you hit the beach. Bude, 2 miles, has three more sandy beaches and a good selection of shops and restaurants, many specialising in locally caught sea food, along with a golf course, tennis, riding, indoor ’Splash’ pool, surf schools and bowling. If you can manage to drag yourself away then the pretty fishing villages of Padstow, Port Isaac and Rock are all well worth a visit and Tintagel with the legendary King Arthur’s Castle, is close by. The wild beauty of Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bodmin Moors are a must for walkers and nature lovers and for a great day out Crealy Adventure Park, Newquay Zoo and the famous Eden Project are all within easy driving distance. For family fun, the Big Sheep and Milky Way adventure parks are not to be missed. Shop, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.

This contemporary, semi-detached holiday property is superbly located in the little coastal village of Downderry, on the South Cornwall coast. The property is ideal for families with children looking for a lovely, summer beach holiday, whilst also being warm and cosy in the winter months. Dogs are welcome, and the beach at Downderry, which is just a 5-minute walk, is dog friendly throughout the entire year. Heading west along the coast is Looe, a popular fishing village with a sandy beach, pubs, cafés and shops. Here, you can also fish, go crabbing or take a boat trip from the quay. Enjoy a traditional Cornish cream tea overlooking the sea at Talland Bay or explore Polperro, with its narrow streets and pretty cottages nestling around the harbour. East from Downderry is the coastal road to Rame Head with spectacular views overlooking Whitsand Bay, a 5-mile stretch of sand and rocks. Beach ¼ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

A selection of detached homely holiday bungalows in landscaped grounds, set in a quiet wooded valley and divided by the River Seaton that flows from high up on the moor and down through the beautiful grounds of Rosecraddoc. This is an ideal rural location to tour the whole of Cornwall, south Devon and Dartmoor. South east Cornwall has some of the best and most varied countryside in the whole of the south west of England, from the mists of Bodmin Moor, the creeks and valleys of the rivers to the secluded coves, sandy beaches and rocky outcrops of the coastline in the south. A 15-minute drive will take you to the spectacular South Cornwall Coastline and the famous fishing town of Looe. Just along the coast from Looe nestles the tiny fishing village of Polperro, with its harbour and narrow streets. There is a network of footpaths which pass through some of the most scenic countryside in the district, one of which leads directly from the village.

The city of Plymouth is just 18 miles and is home to the award-winning National Marine Aquarium. Our mild winters ensure that many plants are able to thrive in Cornwall. The Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project are both within 25 miles. There are many historic houses to visit close by including Cotehele, Lanhydrock and Antony. There is horse riding nearby, and golf courses within 20 miles include the ’course that Jack built’ at St Mellion, Looe Bindown and Lanhydrock. Liskeard sports a leisure centre with swimming pool, squash, indoor bowling, badminton and fitness suite. From Liskeard train station you can take the lovely branch line which runs down to Looe through the wooded East Looe Valley. Nearby Siblyback Lake offers windsurfing, dinghy sailing, canoeing and fishing. Mount Edgcumbe Park with its 800 acres of parkland located on the Tamar estuary is also well worth a visit. Pub 1½ miles..

This 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.