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.
Enys Cottages, England
5.00Welcome to The Captains House in Pendeen, an impressive holiday retreat that can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests, and yes, your furry friends are welcome too! Nestled amidst the picturesque Pendeen Peninsula, this family-friendly haven offers awe-inspiring views of the dramatic coastline, making it a truly idyllic escape for nature enthusiasts and coastal lovers alike. This is ‘Poldark’ country; you can imagine the smugglers at night coming into the coves in their small boats, hiding their contraband.
As you step inside The Captains House, you’ll be greeted by a cosy and inviting interior, thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable stay for you and your loved ones. The accommodation features spacious bedrooms, ensuring a restful night’s sleep after adventurous days exploring the region. The well-equipped kitchen allows you to prepare delightful meals for your family and friends, or perhaps even indulge in some local Cornish delicacies. One of the highlights of The Captains House is its beautiful garden, where you’ll find a wooden gate that opens directly onto the famous Southwest Coast Path, this pathway provides endless opportunities for exhilarating hikes and leisurely walks, revealing stunning vistas of the surrounding sea and rugged cliffs.
After a day of exploration, you can unwind and relax in the wood-fired hot tub located in the garden, imagine soaking in warm, bubbling water, surrounded by nature’s beauty, and overlooking the sparkling sea - it’s a truly rejuvenating experience that will leave you feeling refreshed. If the weather is bad, sit in the conservatory and snuggle up, watch the fantastic night skies, play one of the board games or read a good book.
As for things to do in the area, Pendeen and its surroundings offer a wealth of activities and attractions. The historic Pendeen lighthouse, perched on the cliffs, will give you an insight into its maritime history. The area is surrounded by mining heritage, and you can visit Geevor Tin Mine or Botallack mines featured in Poldark. Portheras Cove is ½ mile away, and Portherras Beach (a secluded and dog-friendly cove perfect for picnics and paddling) is one of the many beaches in the area. If you travel further you will come to Porthcurno beach, a stunning secluded beach and how to the famous outdoor Minack theatre, carved into the cliffs. The nearest town is St Just full of artisan shops, galleries restaurants, pubs, and cafes, for a full day out head to Lands’ End just over 10 miles away.
Two dogs are welcome (but please keep off the furniture!) and there is a designated doggy shower outside as well as dog hairdryer.
The hot tub water is cleaned and changed after every guest, this takes time to fill up and heat up so it may not be at the correct temperature as soon as you arrive.£185From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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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.£154From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bodmin, England 5.00Two-bedroom lodge on Bodmin Moor in a spectacular setting within a quarry with a hot tub and two large lakes offering a variety of exciting outdoor pursuits. Close to St Breward and Camel Trail.£85From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
England 5.00Brambles Cottage is a beautifully appointed, one-bedroom cottage nestled alongside the owner’s house but with a private front door, garden and parking space and delightful rural views. There is a fantastic private hot tub in the garden for you to enjoy! The tasteful decor enhances the bright and airy feel and with underfloor heating, you can be sure this property is cosy and warm all year round. Dog friendly, Brambles Cottage is an ideal base to explore this stunning area of Cornwall. Although attached to the owners house, you’re completely private. A garden summerhouse with 360 degree glass so you can have a sunny breakfast or sunset drink even if it’s cool or windy. Together with the hot tub this enables you to enjoy the outdoors to the full on your holiday. New for 2024 is a high quality kitchen with all appliances and granite worktops.
There is a huge amount to do on the Lizard, from exploring the little fishing villages, Porthallow, Cadgwith or Coverack and sampling the local wealth of pubs and restaurants. Glorious clifftop walks, such as The Lizard itself, stunning sandy beaches like Coverack, Kennack Sands, Kynance Cove (which should be experienced), Poldhu or Loe Bar, which stretches from Gunwalloe all the way to Porthleven, tourist locations like Flambards, Poldark Mine or Goonhilly. The Helford River is beautiful and is surrounded by five little creeks, the most famous being Frenchman’s Creek, the eponymous title by Daphne Du Maurier based on the love affair between an impulsive English lady and a French pirate.
There are some breath-taking coastal walks, which really should include a trip around the Lizard Lighthouse, Britain’s most southerly point, on a clear, windy day there cannot be many more dramatic places in the country, the Lizard point is famous for shipwrecks and from May to October the Cornish coast is carpeted with a variety of colourful wildflowers. At the heart of the Lizard stands a 13th-century church, famous for its ornate woodwork decorating the end of each pew and depicting scenes from the Old and New Testament. Kynance Cove is a tidal beach for the adventurous, famous for its white sand, turquoise sea and rock stacks. Poldhu Cove, also known as Black Pool Cove, is a lovely west-facing sandy beach suitable for lots of fun activities, from building sandcastles to beach volleyball and rocks to explore at low tide and great for swimming, surfing and windsurfing. Beach 4 miles.£119From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Carnon Downs, EnglandA real gem! The perfect holiday retreat for those seeking to get away from it all, these stunning architect designed holiday cottages (refs 27073 to 27080) boast stylish interiors that cleverly unite the contemporary with the classic. Architect designed and furnished by interior designers, these unique and exclusive cottages have been finished to exacting standards. All feature a selection of local stone, slate and cedar and each has a carefully positioned patio and balcony. (The Haven cottages are all semi-detached, while Villa Gallery cottages are either semi-detached or detached).
Exquisite taste and exacting quality complement the use of local materials to produce a homely feel. The more energetic will enjoy the shared indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and squash courts and gym, or you can simply relax, unwind and sample some of the delectable cuisine on offer in the sophisticated Café Azur (all on-site facilities are open from Easter until the end of October). Alternatively, just sit back on your patio or balcony and observe the visiting wildlife.
A famously mild climate, gorgeous beaches, picturesque villages and top attractions are what visitors can look forward to when they stay at one of these holiday properties in South Cornwall. Ranging from the wide sweep of Falmouth Bay to tiny hidden coves reached by winding tracks, the beaches of South Cornwall are as perfect for lazy summer days as for invigorating winter walking. And there is also a great range of water sports on offer, many close by at Looe Beach.
Venture inland and you will find an array of enticing attractions within easy reach. The Eden Project, where giant transparent domes recreate different climate conditions, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan promise fascinating days out.
Enjoy sea angling trips and boat rides from charming fishing villages such as St Mawes, Mevagissey, Looe and Polperro, and Fowey is a firm favourite with the sailing community. The cathedral city of Truro and historic Penzance are both well worth a visit. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile. Accommodation allocated on arrival.£95From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Penzance, EnglandThis barn conversion, adjacent to the owner’s home, is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in a tranquil, secluded location. This is the ideal holiday location being just a 5-minute drive from Lands End, which boasts spectacular cliffs with breathtaking scenery, and the very popular Sennen beach, which enjoys good surf and spectacular sunsets. The white sand of this popular beach attracts families and keen surfers. St Just is the nearest town, just 3 miles away, and has a busy square with shops, a bakery, four pubs, craft shops and art galleries. The fishing village of Mousehole is 6 miles with its small sandy beach area, pretty harbour, narrow twisting streets lined with excellent restaurants and pubs, or slightly further is St Ives, 12 miles. Penzance is also worth a visit, with its wealth of amenities including museums, fishing, golf, tennis and horse riding, as well as day trips to the Isles of Scilly. St Michael’s Mount at Marazion is a further 3 miles from Penzance. There is easy access to spectacular walks in the surrounding countryside and the coastal path to Cape Cornwall in one direction and Land’s End in the other. For cultural enthusiasts the St Ives Tate Gallery is on offer or the open air Minack Theatre at Porthcurno. The area has a number of golf courses, watersports, cycle hire and sub-tropical gardens to explore. Shop and pub 3 miles.£118From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Launceston, EnglandSomething for all the family awaits you here at St Leonards. Choose one of the four lovely barn conversions for your family holiday and learn something new during your stay here. The barns are located on a horse riding school, where all the family are encouraged to give horse riding a try. Once in the saddle you will want to take it up when you get back home. The lovely heated outdoor swimming pool is a great hit with families with children, and the Jacuzzi and sauna are favourites with adults. St Leonards certainly is a holiday base with a difference, situated in a wooded valley, it provides a comfortable and relaxing holiday for people of all ages though out the entire year. All the cottages are set on the edge of a courtyard over looking the stables and surrounded by 23 acres of private grounds which is also home to a ½-acre coarse fishing lake, or for something more energetic why not take part in a game of paintball available on site. There is plenty of birdlife here including kingfishers, so you often awaken to the sound of the dawn chorus!
It is an ideal location for touring the both north and south Cornish coasts and close to the Devon/Cornwall border so you can explore both counties from one base. Whether you wish to take it easy in our pool and bbq area, have a swim, ride a horse, try paintball or even go fishing on the River Kensey close by, there is plenty to keep you entertained and make you want to get out and about and feel invigorated by the fresh Cornish air. Perfect for summer, spring, autumn or even winter holidays, all the cottages have been very comfortably furnished and equipped, featuring pine furniture, comfortable beds and woodburners, making them a cosy and welcome home to come back to.
Out and about in the region you can head west by car to the Widemouth Heritage Coast and visit mystical Tintagel and Port Isaac Bay, or head east towards Dartmoor’s wilderness; whichever direction you travel in there is sure to be something new to see. Launceston, 2 miles, once the ancient capital of Cornwall, has shops, a steam railway, castle, golf and an indoor leisure centre. A variety of golf courses locally. A splendid family location with something for everyone, all guests will be well placed for touring both Devon and Cornwall. Launceston, for all amenities, 2 miles. Playstation 3 is available to hire from the owner. Shop 1½ miles.£69From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Saint Dennis, EnglandPerfectly situated to enjoy the benefits of Cornwall and sitting quietly behind the converted chapel, overlooking the Cornish countryside, this converted Sunday School provides an ideal holiday base from which to explore the county. Cycling and walking on the official ’Clay Trails’ within the area are a must, along which you can explore the area and even reach the world famous Eden Project. St Austell, with its leisure centre, is approximately 6 miles, as is the village of Charlestown, home to ’tall ships’ and a shipwreck heritage museum that houses artefacts from the Titanic. To the north of the property, the fishing village of Padstow, with its numerous restaurants (local seafood is a speciality), is easily accessible. Also available is bike hire (the famous Camel Trail), fishing trips and diving. Newquay, with its excellent surfing beaches, is approximately 12 miles away. On the south coast, the ancient fishing port of Fowey is within 10 miles and was home to Daphne Du Maurier. Fowey has many events throughout the year, such as the Du Maurier festival and the Fowey Royal Regatta. It is also home to many galleries, pubs, restaurants and shops. Sea fishing, sailing and diving trips are available locally. Bodmin Moor is also close by and provides an excellent location for horse riding, walking and mountain biking. The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Lanhydrock House, Restormel Castle and Crealy Adventure Park are all within an easy drive. Beach 6 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£101From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Treligga, EnglandThese pet friendly holiday barns are situated less than half a mile from the stunning north coast of Cornwall. The access is via a typical Cornish narrow road with beautiful scenic views of the sea peeping out through the hedgerow on approach.
In the heart of this small Cornish hamlet, the barns (refs 30108, 30109, 30110 and 30111) are furnished and fitted to provide a comfortable base from which to explore the many attractions that Cornwall has to offer. Each barn has a well-equipped kitchen as well as open-plan living. Each has its own sitting-out area, which is ideal for watching the wildlife and al fresco dining. Each property also has access to electric car charging points which a charge for use however if you require using the charging points you must bring your own lead. There are no local amenities as it is in a hamlet, but only a 5 minute car journey to the local village; we suggest you look at the welcome folder in the cottage to familiarise yourself to your surroundings and to discover what amenities are local to your stay.
Guests are close to the coastal path and if you walk north, you will reach Tintagel, the mythical home of King Arthur, with its array of shops, pubs and restaurants. A little further on, Boscastle with its picturesque harbour is a must. A small beach can be reached on foot, approximately ½ mile away. Travelling down the coast, guests will come to Port Isaac, where the TV series ’Doc Martin’ is filmed, and further down the coast, visit the beautiful sandy surfing beach at Polzeath and the dunes at Rock where you can take a ferry across to Padstow. From Padstow, with its working harbour, shops, pubs and restaurants, you can hire bikes and cycle the Camel Trail to Wadebridge and beyond to Bodmin.
Close by is Bodmin Moor, unspoilt moorland at its best, and for walkers the tors on the moor are a must. Further down the coast is Newquay, with its famous surfing beaches, Blue Reef Aquarium and Zoo and if you travel to the south coast, you will find Looe, Fowey and Mevagissey, just a few of the charming coastal villages. For cycling enthusiasts, there is a cycle hub at Lanhydrock, with some wonderful forest routes to be taken. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Redruth, EnglandThe Farmhouse is the perfect rural retreat for family and friends, set in a peaceful location, Caddy’s Corner Farm is located mid-coast between Falmouth and St Ives, the perfect location for exploring the rugged north coast and the tranquil south coast. Just a short distance from the north coast - popular for surfing with long, beautiful, sandy beaches and stunning coastal paths. It is equidistant from the south coast with its picturesque, hidden coves and tranquil sailing waters of the Fal Estuary and River Helford. The Farmhouse is great for extended family and friends, perfect for celebrations and get-togethers. This traditional Cornish farmhouse offers comfortable holiday accommodation for twelve guests and has a large, private, secluded garden, patio, wild flower area and children’s play park on site. It has a large cooking range for feasts around the long farmhouse table. The area is perfect for exploring Cornwall’s peninsulas and just a short distance away is Stithian’s Lake and Water Sports Centre offering sailing, wind surfing, canoeing, climbing and archery, with delightful wildlife and lakeside walks. The area has numerous cycle trails and bikes can be hired locally. Horse riding and golf are available close by. Falmouth, with its busy port and marinas, is a yachting haven and is the home of the National Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle overlooking the Fal Estuary. Take a sea safari, relax on one of the many pristine, sandy beaches, go shopping, visit art galleries or eat and drink al fresco at bars, cafés or restaurants before returning to The Farmhouse to relax and unwind whilst the children head to the play park on site. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant 1¼ miles.£126From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
