Dog-Friendly Holidays Cornwall

This historic, spacious, terraced, 500-year-old former church house sits peacefully beside the village green and war memorial, in front of the 12th-century Norman church of St Andrews. The house has been lovingly restored and retains many original features.
The large living room and dining area, with its 16th-century ceiling beams, are great for a family gathering, or a cosy night in beside the wood burner. There is a small part-covered, shady, internal courtyard room with a flagstone floor, fountain, window seat and small outdoor table and chairs.
All 4 double bedrooms have either cupboard or hanging rack space for clothes/storage. The second floor bedroom runs the length of the cottage and has huge, original 16th-century A-frame roof beams and three, heritage Velux-style windows. Removable blackout blinds are available for guests who wish to use them.
The cottage is just a few steps from the village post office, shop and an excellent hair salon. Just beyond that are the two village pubs, The Tree Inn and The Kings Arms.
Jalna is the perfect coastal holiday choice close to the Victorian seaside town of Bude with its glorious sandy beaches and breath-taking South West coastal path scenery. It is the ideal escape venue in which to spend time with friends and family.
Bude is incredibly popular all year round, with its castle heritage centre, a vibrant town centre and an array of restaurants and bars, together with two sandy beaches and the nearby coastal path. It retains its Victorian charm whilst offering something for everyone. The food scene around Stratton and Bude has really taken off. There are regular food markets and artisan pop-ups in addition to the array of restaurants, bakeries and wine merchants.
The Bude and North Cornwall Golf Club is close by. Paddle boarding, surfing, golf, tennis, horse riding and fishing are all on offer in the area. The internationally acclaimed annual jazz festival is fantastic and not to be missed. The Splash leisure centre, with an indoor swimming pool and ten-pin bowling alley, is a short drive away.
Widemouth Bay is only 3 miles further down the coast and has a stunning beach. The picturesque fishing villages of Rock and Padstow are within easy driving distance, as is the mysterious Tintagel Castle of Arthurian legend. The wild beauty of Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor are all easily reached, as is the famous Eden Project. For family fun, the Big Sheep and Milky Way adventure parks are not to be missed. The Camel Trail can be accessed in nearby Wadebridge, where bikes can be hired to cycle to Padstow. Nearest beach is under 2 miles. Shop and post office 20 yards, pub and restaurant are 50 yards from Jalna.

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.

An idyllic North Cornwall retreat. Higher Tresmorn Cottages is the perfect holiday location to enjoy the beauty of North Cornwall. Nestled peacefully in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, adjacent to National Trust land, Higher Tresmorn boasts some truly spectacular sea views. This is the ideal spot in which to relax and unwind. The 16th-century farm buildings have been converted to a very high standard retaining plenty of character and charm. The Annexe sits adjacent to the owner’s farmhouse. With its galleried bedroom over spacious open-plan living area, it is a very romantic hideaway. Little Wren and Swallows Swoop are single-storeyed, standing together and are perfect for families and friends while The Roundhouse is a superb, spacious, open-plan detached property with sea views from the patio and a cosy wood-burning stove for those colder evenings. Dramatic views can be enjoyed from the coastal path or walks along the cliff top discovering the many hidden coves. A beautiful, quiet and secluded part of Cornwall rich in natural beauty and character. Take to the surf at Crackington Haven or Widemouth Bay or explore the many rockpools. Whether surfing, walking the coastal path, playing golf, fishing or simply relaxing, this stunning location has something for everyone. Crackington Haven is just a few mintues’ drive and has an excellent beach shop and tea rooms and beachside pub serving good food. The popular resort of Bude is just 12 miles and has an excellent range of shops and restaurants along with tennis, surf school, indoor splash pool, bowling and three more sandy beaches. The picturesque fishing villages of Tintagel, Port Isaac and Padstow are close by. For a great day out visit Crealy Adventure Park, the Blue Reef Aquarium and the famous Eden Project. Shops and pub 2 miles.

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.

Sandy Cott is a perfect little holiday lodge, on the popular Penstowe Holiday Park. The open plan living area is filled with light and creates an inviting space to gather and plan the next days adventure, the small kitchen area is well-equipped for rustling up a holiday feast. Two cosily decorated bedrooms will leave you feeling relaxed at the end of a busy day. The lodge benefits from plenty of private and shared outside green space yet tucked away in a peaceful little corner of the grounds. There are restaurants and bars on-site, with entertainment lined up to keep adults and children busy.
Sandy Cott is just outside Kilkhampton, which dates back to before Saxon times. Kilkhampton is the location of the remains of a 12th Century motte and bailey style Norman castle and the church of St James the Great, which is over 450 years old. Both of the pubs in the village serve excellent food.
Situated just north of Bude, with fabulous access to all the glorious beaches, including Northcott Mouth and Sandymouth, which is just south of Duckpool beach at the bottom of the Coombe Valley and Stowe Woods. They all have glorious expanses of golden sand at low tide. Bude itself has a wealth of restaurants, pubs, cafes, and galleries, a great playground and historic castle and canal. Further north and you are over the border into Devon, where Clovelly is well worth a visit. Beach 3¼ miles.

A magnificent, detached residence nestled just outside of Widemouth Bay, Cornwall. Woodburning stove. Spacious interior. Bude 4.9 miles; Boscastle 13.5 miles.

Located just a few miles from the lovely town of Bude, famous for surfing and golden beaches, Pear Tree Cottage is the ideal base from which to explore the north west coast of Cornwall. One mile from the cottage is Black Rock Beach, with amazing geological rock formations, rock pools at low tide (which children love!) and soft sand for your four-legged friends to enjoy. Bude has many amenities, cafés, restaurants and gift shops. Visit Crackington Haven with its beautiful beach flanked by rising cliffs affording plenty of walks boasting breathtaking vistas. Tintagel, forever linked to the legend of King Arthur with its castle of two halves, lies a short distance away. The castle footbridge, a Yes masterpiece of engineering, is a must visit. This part of the coast has many historical tales of smuggling due to the many inlets and coves to explore! Beautiful Boscastle, with its quaint cottages and harbour, popular Port Isaac, made famous by a popular TV series ’Doc Martin’, are all within a short distance.

Pear Tree Cottage has an excellent open plan kitchen, dining area and living space. The kitchen is superbly equipped, whilst the living area, with its comfortable sofa and chairs, will be a welcome refuge to relax after a busy day of adventures. A lovely conservatory where you can enjoy breakfast as you plan your day is complemented by a private lawned area with wooden furniture. There are three bedrooms; bedroom 1 has a wonderful double bed with en-suite facilities whilst the second and third bedrooms have twin beds and plenty of storage space in each. The family bathroom offers both a bath with an electric shower over. A fabulous base from which to discover this magical part of Cornwall, Pear Tree Cottage is a Yes haven where you can relax and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life!

A wonderful three-bedroom house resting in Bude, Cornwall. Enclosed garden. Dog-friendly. Near a beach. Tintagel 19.5 miles.

A delightful three-bedroom cottage situated in Eastcott near Kilkhampton, Cornwall. Woodburning stove. Hot tub. Countryside views. Contemporary. Bude 9 mils.

This property has been newly renovated for this season, to include a new kitchen, new dining room and the addition of an en-suite cloak room in the master-bedroom. Appleloft is a charming stone cottage located in the hamlet of Pencuke, near to Crackington Haven beach and 8 miles from the pounding surf at Widemouth Bay. The community shop at Higher Crackington is within walking distance, a great place to stop for coffee, a delicious pasty or to sit and admire the outstanding views. Bude is only 10 miles away, an easy 20-minute drive.
The cottage enjoys a rural setting and has large gardens to both the front and rear of the property. There is ample parking and a gated drive way. On the ground floor there is a comfy lounge with a cosy wood burner, the newly refurbished kitchen and a twin bedroom. Three steps lead to the new open plan dining room area and to the upgraded bathroom. Stairs from the lounge lead to a large, but private, galleried bedroom offering a super kingsize bed, lots of storage space and delightful views over the front garden. This room has an ensuite cloakroom with vanity unit, toilet and towel rail. The flooring in this room is a quirky, historic feature from the days the room was used to store apples.
The area is great for walkers with spectacular coastline, wooded valleys and rolling farmland. The coastal path can easily be accessed from Crackington Haven Beach or Boscastle. In the cottage you will find a large range of walking books and maps to help you plan your days out. If beach life is your thing, you’ll be spoilt for choice in North Cornwall. Bude is a fabulous coastal town that is establishing itself as a centre for all sorts of outdoor adventure sports. Bude has something for everyone including great beaches for relaxing, rock pools for investigating and café’s to watch it all from. Once visited, you will want to come back time and time again. The rolling waves are great for surfing and there are surf schools catering for all abilities. Bude’s outdoor sea pool provides all year round free swimming. The footpaths by the restored canal and the independent shops and cafés offer a gentle alternative to the adrenaline fuelled beach activities. Bude also has a superb golf course, an indoor swimming pool, bowling alley/indoor play area, cinema, a nearby riding school and a fascinating heritage centre at Bude Castle. It has a good selection of local shops, three supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants and an excellent information centre.
There are many pretty coves and inlets to discover within a short drive of the cottage. Boscastle, with historical connections to Thomas Hardy, and the stunning Tintagel, inextricably linked to the legend of King Arthur, are nearby places to explore. Dr Martin fans might like to visit the villages of Port Isaac and Port Gaverne, film locations for the fictional Port Wenn. Further afield the pretty fishing port of Padstow, famous for its Rick Stein restaurant, is a must, and for Poldark enthusiasts, you can soak up the atmosphere of ’Nampara Cove’ at Porthcothan and enjoy the windswept beach and crashing waves of ’Waleggans beach’ at Hollywell Bay. For a different landscape you can explore the vast moorland areas of Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor. Both are within easy reach and offer wild, remote walking routes dotted with the remains of prehistoric civilizations, stone circles, weather worn tors and wild ponies. The cottage is extremely well placed for access to the many popular beaches, villages, heritage properties and gardens of Cornwall and Devon. To be able to return at the end of the day to a haven of peace and tranquility... a little bit of Cornish magic, tucked away from the busiest tourist destinations, makes Appleloft a very special place.