Pet-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.
- Saint Austell, EnglandThese two single-storey barns (refs 29635 and 29636) have been converted from an old grain mill and stores. Cosy and warm in the winter and cool and airy in the summer the grain stores provide a well equipped home from home. Alongside a variety of board games and books, there’s a large collection of DVDs to enjoy on the 50" TVs. There’s a sunny south-facing garden, with a hideaway den with day bed, in which to enjoy an afternoon snooze. With no light pollution, there’s ample opportunity for star-gazing the dark skies.
Little Polgrain Barns are in the heart of the Roseland Peninsula, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s a walker’s paradise, with flower-filled lanes giving way to stunning coastal scenery. A stroll along the lane beings you to the hamlet of Portholland, a pretty cove with a history of smuggling. The pubs at St Ewe and Tregony are local family and dog friendly pubs, within a few miles radius. Unspoilt sandy beaches, ancient fishing harbours, tiny art galleries, great seaside cafes and pubs makes this a place with something for everyone. The cafe in nearby Portscatho offers feast nights throughout the summer. Kayaking, horse riding, cycling and sailing are all close at hand.
This area of Cornwall is renowned for its sub-tropical gardens. Caerhays Castle has featured on numerous TV and feature film dramas and is surrounded by acres of magnificent camellias and magnolias. Many of the plants were originally shipped from China in the 19th century. The Lost Gardens of Heligan is a short drive away, there visitors can spend all day wandering through the walled gardens, jungle valley and enjoy watching the heritage breeds at the South West’s first Rare Breed Farm Park. The Eden Project is also nearby, it’s famous biomes nestle in a reclaimed china clay pit. This amazing complex has a huge indoor rainforest, full of exotic planting, waterfalls and treetop walkways. It’s an ecological hub, with themed seasonal events and provides a spectacular setting for their regular music festival, the Eden Sessions. Charlestown, a regular location for ’Poldark’, is a few miles away in St Austell. It has a shipwreck centre and offers trips on its famous tall ships.
Further afield but easily reached by car or train, the North Coast offers great days out for surfing and visiting the popular destinations of Padstow, Watergate Bay and St Ives. Beach ¾ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.£75From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Hayle, England
Three 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.
£248Price per night from
- St Ives, England
Del Mar is a gorgeous, contemporary, and spacious three-storey Town House with stunning sea views towards St Ives Bay and Porthminster beach, which can be enjoyed from both the terrace and balcony.
£169From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Padstow, EnglandThis pet-friendly, bright, semi-detached holiday home is comfortably furnished with plenty of personal touches. The property is situated down a quiet country lane and is surrounded by countryside. The patio doors from the living room lead to a lovely patio area with far-reaching views down to the Atlantic Coast, ideal for a morning cup of coffee or alfresco dining. Just over a mile outside Padstow, you are ideally situated to visit the many tourist attractions that the north coast has to offer. Padstow has an array of shops, pubs and restaurants, including Rick Stein’s fish restaurant. You are close to the Camel Trail, where you can walk or cycle along a disused railway track by the Camel Estuary, taking in the bird life, to Wadebridge and beyond to Bodmin. Just a short drive away are the many sandy beaches of the north coast, including Watergate Bay, the home of extreme watersports. Visit the famous surfing beaches of Newquay, as well as a zoo and the Blue Reef Aquarium. Horse riding and golf nearby. Beach 2½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£90From price per night based on 7 night stay
- St Ives, England
Island Wastrel is a magical sub-tropical oasis perched on the shoreline of Porthgwidden Beach. Boasting fabulous alfresco living with hot tub, barbeque and three parking spaces. Pets also welcome.
£268From price per night based on 7 night stay
- St Austell, EnglandThis well-appointed house is set within its own grounds and comfortably accommodates nine guests. It’s ideal for groups of friends and families and there’s plenty of parking on the driveway too.
In the kitchen hop onto one of the stools at the breakfast bar and chatter over a morning coffee, whilst in the open plan living space there’s plenty of seating for everyone. Put your favourite show on the large Smart TV and relax, there’s even a TV in the dining room too! Patio doors lead out to the garden which is perfect for your four-legged friend or for the kids to burn off some energy. Whether you prefer a refreshing shower or a nice soak in the bath to start or end your day, there’s a choice of en-suites in four of the five bedrooms...take your pick!
The picturesque village of Charlestown with shops, restaurants and bars is a short stroll away, but what it’s famous for is its harbour and tall ships. One visit to this area of South Cornwall won’t be enough.£166From price per night based on 7 night stay
- St Ives, England
Artist Cottage is a quintessential former fisherman’s cottage situated on one of St Ives’ most iconic pedestrian only streets. With south-west facing courtyard garden and three double bedrooms this interior designed holiday home is a real gem.
£138From price per night based on 7 night stay
- St Ives, England
Tara is an architect designed contemporary house that is the perfect location for a large family and pet friendly retreat in St Ives. Tara has five bedrooms, an enclosed sun trap garden, balcony and on-site parking for two cars.
£244From price per night based on 7 night stay
- St Ives, England
Number One – Nanjivey Row is a cosy stone cottage restored to ensure it offers modern facilities in a traditional setting. With two bedrooms, welcoming pets and benefiting from off site parking.
£126From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Tintagel, EnglandNewhaven is a beautifully presented, dog friendly, bungalow with a terraced garden, and a large deck and is ideal for a family with young children, the twin bedroom is pirate themed and there are a wealth of novel garden ornaments including a lobster pot and "smugglers den," a child’s playhouse. The dining conservatory creates an al fresco ambience of dining under the stars but remains cosy with underfloor heating, and winter evenings will be toasty warm in the dual aspect kitchen/living room with the lovely slate fireplace surrounding the wood burner.
Trebarwith Strand Beach is close by and at low tide a large expanse of golden sand is exposed, with plenty of rock pools and a number of caves, just be careful to always check the tide times. Tintagel is well worth a visit, cross the new suspension bridge to Tintagel Castle and Island where medieval fortifications combine a history of the dark ages with the legend of King Arthur to produce a wonderful day out with many different eateries and pubs to sample as a bonus. The coast path stretches along some of the most rugged cliffs in the southwest, where majestic promontories overlook secluded beaches with golden sands and crashing Atlantic surf. A quick drive will also take you to Boscastle, site of the infamous floods in 2004, or the traditional fishing village of Port Isaac where lovely narrow lanes lead to the charming harbour and beach that Port Isaac is so famous for. Beach 1 mile.£71From price per night based on 7 night stay