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.
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. Whilst there are no local amenities as it is a hamlet, only a 5-minute car journey takes you 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.
Each barn has a well-equipped kitchen as well as open-plan living area. 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.
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 & book
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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
East Taphouse, EnglandLocated in the country near to East Taphouse, this detached, single-storey, lodge style property is nestled in the spacious grounds of the owner’s home. The generous, open-plan living space boasts a contemporary, light and bright design, with large corner sofas, which are perfect for snuggling into on an evening. The French doors open onto the garden with a small terrace area and outdoor furniture, which is a great place for al fresco dining.
Badgers Drift provides idyllic accommodation for couples, both young and old, where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. If you are looking for a central base from which to explore the wider region of Cornwall, then this is a perfect spot to choose.
Boasting a central location, there are many key tourist attractions that Cornwall has to offer situated close by, including the fishing town of Fowey and Looe, and the coastal village of Polperro. Bodmin Moor is only a short drive away to the North. Also within easy reach are the many beautiful gardens on the south coast. The historic city of Plymouth is just a short drive away, where there are many sandy, surfing beaches on the north coast, including Newquay with its zoo and Blue Reef Aquarium.
Alternatively, why not visit the harbour towns of Port Isaac, where the TV series of Doc Martin is filmed, and Padstow, with its variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, including Rick Stein’s famous fish restaurant. Beach 10½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£72From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Gorran Haven, EnglandThis 19th-century cottage, one of four converted from a pair of Victorian dwellings, is just 50 yards from a sandy beach, ideal for the sea, dramatic cliffs, rolling green fields and walking the Cornish Coastal Path. Nearby are The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Mevagissey fishing village. The Eden Project, Cornish Tin Mines and Fowey, with its heritage of sailing and art, are close by. Fishing, kayaking, swimming and surfing available. General store 30 yards, Llawnroc local hotel/bar 165 yards.£63From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Mevagissey, EnglandPuffin Burrow is a charming, historic, romantic couples retreat by the edge of the beautiful cove, in the traditional Cornish village of Portmellon.
There are wonderful sea views stretching out across pretty Chapel Point from the bedroom, living room, patio and lower terrace. Owned by an interior designer and an artist this 18th century traditional Fishermans cottage has been sensitively modernised whilst retaining its period character. With the glorious Cornish sea air and tranquil sounds of waves lapping just outside, Puffin Burrow offers a relaxing and calming escape to reinvigorate the soul.
The cottage is on the South West Coastal Path with great walks in both directions. Garden enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity of the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Others will love relaxing on their choice of two terraces, watching the day go by.
Portmellon is a quiet attractive cove surrounding a sandy beach. 50 yards from Puffin Burrow there is a traditional old smugglers pub serving local ales. There are kayak and paddle board hire facilities and an outside café in the summer months. Portmellon is a short walk away from the pretty harbour of Mevagissey with its quaint cottages around the fishing harbour supporting a great variety of pubs, shops and restaurants.£86From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
High Street, EnglandThese four holiday cottages, Sunrise (ref: 25051) and Sunny Skies, (ref: 25052) which stand detached, and Summer Breeze (ref: 25053) and Sunset (ref: 27684), which are semi-detached, enjoy a perfect location for exploring all corners of Cornwall from Lands End in the west to Padstow on the north coast and Fowey, Looe and Polperro on the completely different south coast. The beautiful gardens provide a peaceful haven with summerhouse and children’s play area. The cottages lie just minutes from the south coast including the fishing village of Mevagissey and the seafaring town of Fowey with its royal regatta and Du Maurier Festival (Daphne du Maurier made the town her home). Nearby are the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the amazing Eden Project. Visit Truro, the capital of Cornwall with its Gothic cathedral, surrounded by narrow streets and alleyways lined with shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. St Austell Bay, just minutes away, has a stunning coastline which has pretty coastal towns and villages dotted along its edge. Charlestown is home to a collection of tall sailing ships, an historic harbour and Georgian architecture, all of which have been used as film and TV sets over many years. Porthpean has a lovely unspoilt beach, golf club and views across the bay. Visit Pentewan with picturesque cycle and walking trail along a river and through a 450-year-old woodland. Cycle hire is available from Easter onwards and there are several golf courses nearby. Fishing is also available locally. Shop and restaurant 1½ miles, pub 1 mile.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tregrehan Mills, EnglandThis beautifully presented, detached bungalow sits in the owner’s well-established garden and has two of Cornwall’s loveliest gardens within a short walk. This area of Cornwall is inundated with many tourist attractions, pretty coastal villages and resorts; from Fowey to Mevagissey the whole of St Austell Bay is dotted with secret coves and secluded beaches, such as Menabilly made famous by Daphne du Maurier. The village of Charlestown, frequently used as a film and TV set, is just a stroll away from the holiday property, and has several good places to eat right on the ancient quayside which is the home to the Tall Ships used on many films. The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan, both a must for all visitors to Cornwall, are close by and can even be visited by bike - a cycle hire centre can be found in the village of Pentewan across the bay. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 0.25 miles.£58From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Rame, EnglandThis wing of the owner’s farmhouse is attractively decorated and furnished and comprises ground floor accommodation for a couple wishing to spend some quality time together. The rooms are light and airy, and there is a separate living room and a kitchen/dining room which is well equipped to prepare a romantic evening meal or a light lunchtime snack. The bedroom is cosy with a comfortable double bed, and the bathroom has a shower over the bath to leave you refreshed for the day ahead.
Close to the old fishing villages of Kingsand and Cawsand on the Rame peninsula, and the unspoilt beaches of Whitsand Bay. Kingsand and Cawsand go hand in hand and are located in the south east corner of Cornwall. Each are pretty coastal villages and both have lovely sandy beaches. Whitsand Bay also has a sandy beach and this one is over three miles long, ideal for a romantic stroll listening to the waves.
This area of Devon and Cornwall is ideal for water sports such as paddleboarding and kayaking and keen golfers can practice their swing at Portwrinkle golf course.
The Torpoint ferry is 15 minutes’ drive, where you can sail cross the River Tamar into the city of Plymouth and visit ’Drake’s Hoe’ or the Barbican where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America. Other attractions in Plymouth include the National Marine Aquarium and makes an interesting day out. An ideal holiday base for exploring the south coasts of both Devon and Cornwall. Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1 mile.£49From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Pendeen, EnglandTreplevna is a tranquil, cosy and restful, traditional Cornish cottage complete with an inglenook fireplace, wood burner, sea views, a private, south-facing garden and conservatory, coast path access and parking. The first generous basket of logs, welcome goodies, toiletries and bedding and towels are all included. The cottage is perfect for walkers, dog lovers and families with young children. Blackout blinds and children’s utensils are available, and a travel cot and highchair can be provided on request. The kitchen has a microwave, integrated washer/dryer, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine, with eco-friendly products included. Sky TV (with children’s channels, Netflix and Disney+) and superfast Wi-Fi are also provided. There is even an outdoor tap in the enclosed back patio for washing dirty doggies or muddy wellies.
Two sandy beaches can be found within a 30-minute walk and the highlights of West Cornwall are all within a short drive, including St Ives, Sennen, Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, St Michael’s Mount and the Minack Theatre. The village has the Levant and Geevor tin mines, Pendeen lighthouse, a fish and chip shop, pubs and a store selling fresh bread, eggs, fruit and veg, and logs within walking distance.
St Just with its independent shops, galleries and cafés is 10 minutes away. There is a bus stop at the end of the lane with a regular service linking St Ives, Penzance and St Just. The 7 mile coastal road between the cottage and St Ives is one of the most scenic in the UK, excellent for cycling or driving and passes the traditional village of Zennor with its famous ice cream parlour and world class climbing at Bosigran. Sennen has a surf school and year-round dog friendly beaches. There really is something for everyone. See @trepl.evna on Instagram for more photos. Beach 1½ miles. Shop and pub ½ mile, restaurant 1 mile.£112From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hayle, EnglandBeautiful expanses of sands at both Hayle Towans and Carbis Bay are within 3 miles of this charming old manor house, full of character and boasting many original features in its spacious interior. Enjoying its own garden, it sits adjacent to the owners’ home and adjoining properties within easy reach of a host of delights. Visitors can leave the car behind and take the picturesque branch line train which hugs the coast from St Erth to St Ives, or for the more energetic, the same route can be followed along the coastal path right into the heart of St Ives where, amidst its quaint narrow streets, the Tate Gallery, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and many other delightful galleries, shops and restaurants are to be found. Paradise Park with its exotic birds is just half a mile away, whilst St Michael’s Mount and Trengwainton Garden (both NT), and the bustling town of Penzance for ferry and helicopter crossings to the Isles of Scilly, are only a few minutes’ drive; Land’s End, the Porthcurno Telegraphy Museum and Minnack Open Air Theatre are all a little further afield. Go-karting, golf, tennis, fishing and horse riding are all available close by. Shops, pubs and restaurants 1 mile.£151From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
