Dog-Friendly Lodges Cornwall
Heading to any popular destination in Cornwall and you'll have the choice of the best dog friendly lodges 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 dog friendly beaches.
Saint Keverne, England
5.00Situated directly on the South West Cornish Coastal Path, just yards from the steps leading directly on to Porthallow beach, this traditionally-built, white-painted stone and cob former fisherman’s cottage has an enviable location. With low beams, wood panel walls, character and many original features, it sits at the end of a row of three, right above the quiet beach Porthallow. The cottage provides a comfortable base for guests with the added touch of French doors in the double bedroom opening onto a balcony with sea views. It’s in an ideal spot for exploring the beautiful Lizard Peninsula or for enjoying walking and scuba diving. It is also a wildlife and bird watcher’s paradise. Art lovers and garden enthusiasts will enjoy the numerous art galleries including the Tate St Ives and the sub tropical gardens including Trebah, Treliske and Durgan. The perfect base for visiting the many different areas of west and south Cornwall, from the rugged surf coastline of the north coast to the tranquil sailing waters of the south coast. Or simply relax on the property’s roof terrace with its glass balcony overlooking the sea and beach below. The area is perfect for beach lovers as the Lizard Peninsula boasts numerous sandy coves, quaint picturesque harbours and fishing villages to explore. The historic towns on Helston, famous for its Flora Day, and Marazion with St Michael’s Mount are set on its small island. The busy maritime port and harbour at Falmouth with The National Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle is worth a visit. This sleepy, quiet spot gives guests easy access to so many attractions. Shop 1½ miles and pub 300 yards.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Saint Just, England 5.00This beautifully converted Cornish granite barn, finished and equipped to a high standard, is situated in a peaceful rural hamlet on the edge of the pretty Cot Valley. It is close to the sea yet within easy walking distance of St Just with its numerous amenities. The Cornish Coastal Path is a two minute walk and offers spectacular scenery and views in an area renowned for its birds and wildlife. The quiet cove of Porth Nanven is a short walk from the property, perfect for morning swims or evening barbecues. Large sandy surfing beaches (Whitesand Bay, Gwynver) only a 5-mile drive. Shops ½ mile.£73From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Porthtowan, England 5.00Palm Cottage is a charming period home, renovated in 2021 to create a stunning five star holiday home set in a peaceful village setting. The cottage offers perfect accommodation for friends or families with three bedrooms, two double and one single. Complete with a modern open plan kitchen/dining room, thats perfect for rustling up supper, simply relaxing with a cold drink or planning the next days adventures along with a separate cosy living room. Outside there is a lovely south-facing garden which is full enclosed with a small fence and cornish hedge.
The village itself offers a couple of local shops, a village inn and a butchers shop. St Day is perfectly located to explore this wonderful area, from the stunning natural beauty of North Cornwall’s coast, with beautiful bays and coves to the charming coastal towns and village of South Cornwall’s coast. Take a day trip to Falmouth and explore this charming town full of independent shops, pubs and eateries and a great place to book a boat trip to give yet another perspective of this wonderful coastline. Whatever your reasons for choosing Palm Cottage, we are certain its charm will have you longing to return.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fowey, EnglandThis delightful property is located in the beautiful Cornish town of Fowey, with easy walking access to the town and private parking this is the perfect location for friends and family to enjoy a break in South Cornwall. The Light House has been decorated and furnished to a good standard and guests can enjoy a private enclosed garden with patio and lawn area, perfect for a four legged friend. The open plan living space with kitchen and dining areas offers a spacious environment to relax and unwind, catch up on your favourite programme on the wall-mounted Smart TV or plan your next day’s adventures. The first floor sitting room is a comfortable place relax in and look out over the harbour and the Boddinick Hills beyond, and has a second TV.
The second floor is home to a large bedroom with kingsize bed and en-suite bathroom, while the first floor offers a spacious twin and single room along with a main bathroom and a second living room. The town bus stops right outside the property offering easy access to the many amenities on offer. Fowey is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this charming estuary town has a mix of Georgian and medieval architecture, narrow winding streets and stunning harbourside views. Enjoy a day at sea by taking a pleasure trip on one of the many small boats that set off from the quay. There are many National Trust gardens and houses in the area, as well as the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan which are both must-visits. There are numerous walks that can be started right from your door. The Hall Walk is a particular favourite with locals and visitors alike, as it hugs the estuary as it tracks through the wooded banks along its shore, with sea and town views along the way. Beach ¾ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 350 yards.£123From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
St Austell, EnglandWelcome to Duporth House, a wonderful house overlooking Duporth Bay, with magnificent sea views and private access to the exquisite beach below. The ideal base from which to explore this charming area of Cornwall with its fishing villages and harbour towns, picturesque coves, and stunning vistas. The house is set within a quiet location and much care, thought and attention has been afforded to provide a relaxing environment in which to enjoy every minute of your stay. There is ample parking for up to three cars and once inside you will find a fully equipped kitchen, including double oven, dishwasher, and excellent coffee machine. The dining room has lots of natural light and is a fabulous space to enjoy home cooked meals, from here you can extend your dining experience outside onto your patio for a little al fresco enjoyment. The living room is split into two areas, has super comfy, large sofas to sink into while you kick back and watch your favourite programmes on the Smart TV, plus a quiet area for reading the latest novel or perhaps playing a board game or two.
There is a spacious, stylish family bathroom and three sumptuous bedrooms. All have quality towels and bed linen, built in wardrobes and quite incredible sea views. The largest has a majestic kingsize bed, followed by a delightful room with glorious double bed and a cosy single room. Outside, your private garden wraps around the house and boasts gated access via steps to the quiet part of Duporth Beach, a very special feature, perfect for a beachside walk, with the waves gently lapping the shore. The access path and steps are steep, so may not be suitable for those with restricted mobility, however the area has many beaches with easier access.
Venture away from this gorgeous haven and the area will delight in every direction. Just 5 minutes’ walk away, discover Charlestown, a bustling fishing village and harbour full of interesting shops, cosmopolitan cafes, amazing restaurants, and bars. Enjoy an afternoon shopping in St Austell, from where there are superb train links. The world-famous Eden Project, with its huge biomes above the world’s largest indoor rainforest is a must visit, whilst the magic of over 200 acres of ancient gardens can be explored in the Lost Gardens of Heligan. The atmospheric Bodmin Moor is just 30 minutes away, with its ancient tors, mystifying stone structures and spectacular views. The list of days out is endless, at the end of each one, return to your rather special holiday home, where you can recharge, kick back and relax. Beach ¼ mile. Pub and restaurant ¾ mile.£184From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandLittle Jago is located next door to the owners’ property and has the benefit of its own patio area with access to the huge garden which is shared with the owners. Fitted to high standards, Little Jago offers comfortable accommodation comprising of a spacious kitchen/dining room with wood flooring throughout and French doors leading to the patio area.
Little Jago is situated in the small hamlet of Trewartha which is within easy reach of the village of Veryan with its unusual roundhouses, convenience store and pub. Veryan is ideally located for exploring the Roseland Peninsula and is only moments from the spectacular Carne Beach or the dramatic coastline around the historic fishing village of Portloe. This is big walking country and there is easy access to the coastal footpath with some dramatic walks around Nare Head, Portloe and the Dodman which is slightly further away. For those looking for a great beach, Carne beach with its long expanse of sand is only a mile away. Beach 1¾ miles.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bude, EnglandThis family-friendly farm is the perfect choice if you are looking for a rural retreat just minutes from the seaside. Set on a 120-acre, family-run working farm, these two lovely cottages (Goose Cottage ref UKC2676 and Barn Cottage ref UKC2682), offer comfortable and welcoming accommodation. Located just ¾ mile from Widemouth Bay, one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in north Cornwall, there is something here to suit guests of all ages. You could even book both of the properties together for extended family or friends.
The larger cottage, Goose Cottage is a charming barn conversion and boast lovely views of the surrounding rural landscape. With spacious open plan living space, it is ideal for enjoyable gatherings of families or friends. Barn Cottage offers a first floor living room, complete with doors which open onto a small decked balcony where guests can admire the magnificent views across rolling fields and out to the sea. Both properties enjoy shared access to the range of facilities found on-site, including a tennis court and a children’s outdoor play area with slides, swings and a climbing wall. Why not take a dip in the heated outdoor swimming pool, or challenge friends and family to the variety of games found in the small indoor games barn including table tennis, air hockey and a small pool table. A communal utility room with washing machines and a tumble dryer is available for both properties. Friendly chickens, ducks and geese roam the courtyard, and the tame peacock may pay you a visit to your door. There is a woodland walk to the rear, and a 20-minute walk on a footpath across the fields to the front will take you across sheep grazed meadows to Widemouth Bay.
Widemouth Bay is an extremely popular holiday destination and is world famous for surfing. It has far reaching, exceptional sandy beaches, and provides miles of coastal paths for enthusiastic walkers. The well loved tourist town of Bude is just 3 miles further up the coast. The town offers an indoor swimming pool, shops, restaurants, horse riding, a golf course and tenpin bowling. For the keen walker there are many opportunities both along the south west coastal path route, which runs the entire coastline of Cornwall and offers stunning cliff walks, and on nearby Bodmin Moor. Beach 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Bude, EnglandRecently renovated this stunning barn conversion has been tastefully decorated and equipped and is spacious, bright and welcoming, yet the underfloor heating will insure this property remains ideal for a winter break. There are a wealth of things to do on the farm to keep youngsters entertained including plethora of farm animals, a communal swimming pool which is heated and will be open for use between May half term and mid September, a tennis court, games room and play area.
This comfortable, dog friendly, holiday home is a 15-minute walk from Widemouth Bay which is a fantastic beach and has a vast expanse of golden sands at low tide and many rock pools to explore. The surf is often outstanding, the sun hits the beach for most of the day and the sunsets over the sea are simply magical. 3 miles to the north is Bude, a vibrant, bustling little tourist town with a wealth of restaurants and amenities.
For walkers and cyclists the area is full of superb routes and Bude lies at the centre of the most dramatic stretch of the south west coastal footpath. There are numerous local villages and landmarks to explore and much of the area is a nature lovers paradise. Bude is only a couple of minutes down the road and has the full range of facilities that one would expect of a small town including a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurant.
Bude is possibly more diverse than any other holiday destination in Cornwall. Most major villages, towns and attractions are within an hour’s drive; and because Bude sits on the county border, visitors can explore the delights of both Devon and Cornwall at their leisure. Look past the eight main beaches and many smaller hidden coves and you will soon see there really is something for everyone. In the centre of Bude there is a huge, sandy beach which is a favourite with children and adults alike,there are a host of pubs, cafés and restaurants to suit every palate. There is a new Visitors Centre in the Crescent car park, a large children’s play area, a 19th century canal and a small wharf amongst many other attractions. Bude is also home to the internationally acclaimed jazz festival which takes place each August. Beach 1.5 miles.£69From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Falmouth, EnglandThe Large Barn at Pennare Barton is a beautiful restoration, the attention to detail is second to none, beautiful decor and contemporary artworks abound in this spacious property.
The boot room, with underfloor heating, is a perfect place to let boots, coats and dogs warm up and dry off after a bracing walk along the cliff tops. The kitchen will have you wanting to host dinner parties galore. The sumptuous bedrooms will have you struggling to surface in the mornings. The double-height lounge with vaulted ceiling, mezzanine deck and outrageous wood burner and flue will make you wish your holiday was going to last forever. The south-facing patio and garden are both secluded and a sun trap.
With an enviable position, a few hundred metres from the coast path which leads down the hill to Porthallow, a beautiful little cove and beach and home to your local pub, who serve up fantastic local cuisine and beers. 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, Pentreath, 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.
Pennare Barton Large Barn can be booked together with Pennare Barn Small Barn (CWC572441) to accommodate up to 7 guests. Beach 2½ miles.£124From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Mevagissey, EnglandA delightful, dog-friendly, ground floor barn conversion with a family in permanent residence above. Lower Stables has been lovingly decorated with plenty of character features and quality appliances. With its tiled floor, original ceiling beams and plenty of windows letting the light in the open plan living space is warm and inviting, a great place to spread out and relax after a busy day exploring. The well-equipped kitchen, with Rangemaster cooker is a dream to cook in, why not cook up a holiday feast and dine al fresco! There are three stylishly decorated bedrooms, one double, one twin and one single room. The south-facing patio garden is a real sun trap, fire up the barbeque and enjoy an evening under the stars. All set in a quiet rural location with great access to the delights of the Roseland.
The village of Tregony is often referred to as the ’gateway to the Roseland’. The extensive Fore Street is a relic from the days when this was a busy port and market town with considerable traffic. The port has long since silted up due partly to china clay workings up stream, but Tregony has retained its charm. The magical Lamorran Woods are alive with bluebells in the spring, and you are as likely to pass deer or pheasants as you are motorists along this stretch of the Roseland. The Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Eden Project and the city of Truro are only a short drive away. Heading further into the Roseland, you can find sandy beaches at Pendower, Cream Teas at Mellinsey Mill near Veryan, sailing, and boat trips in St Mawes. Beach 4½ miles.£57From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
