Dog-friendly Hotels Cornwall
Heading to any popular destination in Cornwall and you'll have the choice of the best dog friendly hotels that the area has to offer. Cornwall has some superb dog walking areas, including the South West Coast path which takes you past Land's End, the Lizard peninsula and some beautiful beaches.
- Lostwithiel, England
This inviting dog-friendly hotel is the perfect spot to lay your head after a day of exploring the dramatic Cornish coastline with your canine companion.
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- 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
- Saint Issey, EnglandSituated 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 stay
- Saint Merryn, EnglandThese detached holiday homes offer bright, spacious accommodation and are set in a peaceful North Cornwall rural location. Each has its own style, from New England to traditional, and each has a patio area with furniture. This property has new improved Wi-Fi and a new Smart TV for home entertainment. St Merryn is approximately 1½ miles with its shop, pubs and restaurants including Rick Stein’s pub ’The Cornish Arms’. St Merryn boasts the slogan ‘Seven Bays for seven days’. In addition to these sandy beaches, Padstow is a short drive away with its picturesque harbour, shops and restaurants. Take a ferry trip across the estuary to Rock or explore the Camel Trail by foot or bicycle (cycle hire available locally). The beautiful bay at Watergate, home of the Extreme Sport Academy is within easy reach. The championship golf course at Trevose is approximately 2 miles away and for walkers, the coastal footpath is just 3 miles. Other areas to visit include The Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and unspoilt Bodmin Moor as well as Newquay with its zoo and world famous surfing beach at Fistral. Shop 1½
miles. £70From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Porthpean, EnglandWith panoramic views along the beautiful Cornish coastline and down into St Austell Bay, this detached holiday home is set in an acre of landscaped gardens, approximately 300 yards up from the secluded sandy cove of Porthpean, where visitors can paddle, swim or hire a kayak and explore the coastline from the water. Scuba diving is also available along the coast. This large, spacious house has everything in it or nearby for a perfect, quintessential Cornish holiday, including coastal walks, golden beaches, quaint fishing villages such as Mevagissey, where a ferry can be taken to Fowey and National Trust gardens and houses aplenty. The amazing Eden Project and the fascinating Lost Gardens of Heligan are both close by. The area is full of natural and man made attractions that make this a choice destination for all the family or groups of friends, with many farm shops selling local produce for that special meal. A golf course that overlooks the bay is a short walk along the lane and an off-road cycle and walking trail through ancient woodland is nearby. Fowey, with its beautiful estuary, Royal Yacht Club, narrow lanes and historic buildings is a must. Meander along its narrow streets and browse many local shops, galleries and crafts shops whilst planning lunch in cafés and restaurants that overlook the estuary and out to sea. Activities include deep sea fishing, river kayaking, sailing and walking. For a more leisurely affair, a local hotel just minutes from the house has an impressive spa and indoor infinity pool for a day of pampering and relaxation. The dramatic north coast is within easy reach, where visitors can surf, watch the waves or visit many of the pretty harbour villages, such as Padstow, Port Isaac or St Ives, all essential ports of call for visitors to Cornwall. Horse riding, bike hire and surfing are all available nearby. Beach 300 yards. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.£344From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Winnard's Perch, EnglandThis detached timber eco lodge provides the perfect base to explore the north Cornish coastline and its many fabulous beaches, coves and dramatic cliff top walks. Snowy Owl Lodge is within the grounds of the Cornish Birds of Prey Centre, which has coarse fishing lakes and regular falconry displays (at additional cost payable direct to the Cornish Bird of Prey centre). Being close to both Newquay and Padstow there is plenty to see and do, from gourmet restaurants, among them Rick Steins restaurant, and artisan cafés and bistros to surf schools, sea fishing, cycling along the beautiful Camel Trail, to just plain lazing around on some of the areas best beaches.
Just minutes away is a spa for the ultimate pampering experience, along with a surf simulator and a restaurant run by an award winning chef. Several National Trust properties and gardens warrant a visit nearby, with the now famous Eden Project a 30-minute drive, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan within reach. Local nearby activities include surfing, tennis, golf and fishing.
The very different south coast is also easily reached and provides an alternative view of the Cornish countryside and coastline. It has a more subtropical climate with many secret coves and fishing villages to be explored, and Truro the capital has a theatre, cinemas and shopping galore - a great day out for all. Beach 5 miles. Shop and pub 3 miles, restaurant ½ mile.£72From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Downderry, EnglandNestled within the owner’s private grounds, adjoining the dog-friendly beach and enjoying stunning sea views, this wonderful holiday home is in the most fabulous location for fun-filled family holidays and allows some flexibility of twin or double beds on request.
West Yardley (UK31200) accommodates up to 11 guests. On the ground floor is a twin bedroom an en-suite wet room with shower seat and grab rails, ideal for those with mobility issues. On the first floor are a family bathroom and a further three bedrooms, one of which boasts a private balcony, tea making facilities and an en-suite shower room. The open plan living space features a good-sized kitchen area and a living area with a sofa bed.
The property features a private terrace accessed from the living area, offering marvellous sea views. Outside, there is a direct beach frontage and the properties are privately situated in established gardens, commanding an outstanding 180-degree panorama over the waters. Outside in the beautiful gardens the house has its own garden furniture with a barbecue, perfect for summer evenings. There is storage available for bikes or beach equipment, and an outside shower and dog washing station. Within the private grounds are a number of seating areas including a beach shack which features a rather impressive wood burner. Named Beach View, by night you can sit and enjoy the sunset and the silver moonlight shimmering on the sea.
The lovely village of Downderry features a restaurant, pub, coffee shop and a small shop all within a short walk. Ramblers will enjoy the scenic coastal footpath leading to the charming fishing ports and villages with quays. Looe is within easy reach and scenic Polperro is an enchanting village with quaint, traffic-free lanes and a fishing harbour surrounded with traditional inns and fisherman’s cottages. Take a stroll through the beautiful valley and woodland heading towards Hessenford or explore the coast and its fascinating rock pools between Downderry and Seaton, where there are pubs and a beach café. As one of the most easily accessed parts of Cornwall, you can usually expect to be on the beach just an hour after the Exeter M5 junction 31. Beach 50 yards. Shop and restaurant 170 yards, pub 100 yards.
East Yardley House is in the same spacious grounds so the properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 19 guests.£91From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Perranporth, EnglandThis property is situated in Perranporth, a seaside town on the north coast of Cornwall. The Annexe at Tenniside is a two-bedroom, ground floor property with its own parking and private garden. Located near a small stream and surrounded by woodland, you will find the beach to be a 10-minute walk away.
The property has everything that you would expect for a comfortable stay. The garden is very quiet and you can hear the water bubbling from the small stream. The owner has installed outdoor lighting and throws so you can enjoy the relaxing evenings whilst the little ones are tucked in bed. For those that are adventurous, why not lie in the hammock? The garden is full of colourful plants, and these are sold by the owner in the small stall on the road.
If you turn right out of the property you will see a huge tennis club, so for a small fee you can book the court, do not forget your rackets! A little further on is a very well-equipped play area for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers. There is basketball and a football pitch, as well as a table tennis to use. A little further you will find the duck pond, a beautiful place to walk, with plenty of benches, rowing boats full of flowers, and the island has a lovely waterfall. In the village you have local shops, restaurants, takeaways and cafés, offering everything from fish and chips to a roast dinner, catering for all types of cuisine you won’t be disappointed.
Perranporth beach is a 3-mile stretch of sand, a fantastic place for the whole family. There is a tidal pool at Chapel Rock as well as a fantastic watering hole. The Atlantic surf attracts surfers all year round, and there is something to do all year round. The coastal paths along Perranporth lead you to the stunning sand dunes of Penhale, an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation.£88From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bude, EnglandOceans is a lovely corner bungalow with a large, enclosed garden benefiting from sea views and located in a residential cul-de-sac just 100 yards from Widemouth Beach.
If it’s the beach you want with miles of sand, swimming, and surf then you’ll be spoiled for choice. Much of the coastline in this area is owned by the National Trust and is a haven for wildlife, providing fabulous walking opportunities. There are many pretty coves and inlets to discover within a short drive including Crackington Haven, Boscastle, Morwenstow, and stunning Tintagel, inextricably linked to the legend of King Arthur. Further afield the fishing port of Padstow is a popular tourist destination. Bude is a fabulous coastal town that once visited, you will want to come back to time and time again. Bude has something for everyone including great beaches for relaxing and building sandcastles on, rockpools for investigating at low tide, and cafés to watch it all from. The rolling waves are great for surfing all year round and the footpaths by the restored canal or on the Southwest Coast Path offer you a superb opportunity to explore and appreciate the outstanding countryside. Bude also has a superb golf course, indoor swimming pool, bowling alley/indoor play area, and a heritage centre at Bude Castle. It also has a good selection of local shops, supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants, and an excellent information centre.
Oceans is also perfectly located for you to discover the many natural delights that North Devon has to offer such as Exmoor National Park with its magical night skies in Europe’s first ’Dark Sky Reserve’, the many rugged coastal towns and quaint villages such as Hartland, Lynton & Lynmouth, Ilfracombe, and the world-famous Clovelly Village with their awe-inspiring scenery and there are plenty of family-oriented places to visit including Exmoor Zoo, Milky Way Adventure Park, The Big Sheep farm-themed park and many others. And if Bude’s beaches aren’t enough for you then North Devon will leave you spoilt for choice with Saunton, Woolacombe, Croyde, and Westward Ho! Beaches – some of the best in the country! Beach 100 yards.£106From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Newquay, EnglandWelcome to Trenpeskador, one of a trio of stylish apartments set within the Quarter Deck, with its unique position right on Porth Beach, ever popular with families due to its sheltered swathe of soft golden sand, rugged rock formations and rockpools all just waiting to be explored and enjoyed! Ideal for exploring the North Cornwall coastline, with it’s breath-taking vistas, the thriving town of Newquay, bustling Padstow or pretty Port Isaac as well as a plethora of beaches, many ideal for a variety of water sports.
This cosy retreat offers a cheery, bright, airy open plan kitchen, dining and living space. The kitchen is very well equipped with corner breakfast bar, whilst a very comfortable sofa, two-seat dining table and wall mounted TV are all complimented by hints of a nautical nature. The spacious double bedroom has an excellent en-suite comprising of a double shower enclosure.
You have a designated, off-road parking space and of course within just a few seconds from your front door, you are on the beach itself. Set off for one of the many coastal walks, providing beautiful views at all times of the year, or uncover ancient Porth Island, reached by a narrow footbridge. Newquay, a 5-minute drive away, has no less than twelve beaches, countless bars, cafés and restaurants along with many shops, an aquarium and zoo. Beach 0.5 miles.£75From price per night based on 7 night stay