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.
Bude, EnglandSandpipers is perfect choice for a relaxing escape within the glorious Devon countryside and close to the breath-taking North Cornish coast and many stunning dog friendly beaches. Sandpipers is a pretty, upside-down holiday cottage adjoining the owner’s farmhouse and is one of three characterful cottages at this location. There are two cosy bedrooms downstairs and a light and modern open plan kitchen/living space upstairs. There is a large TV and DVD player with a selection of DVDs, books and games to keep you entertained or simply curl up with a book and unwind on the comfy leather sofas. With its own private garden, you can enjoy a lazy breakfast while making plans for the day ahead, and you are welcome to use the owner’s fields for games or exercise.
Holsworthy is a historic market town just 2½ miles away with a good selection of local shops, a supermarket, amenities, a golf club and an indoor swimming pool and leisure centre. The village of Pyworthy, with its popular village inn and restaurant, is just ½ mile away. Bude is nearby with its historic castle, vibrant town centre and great range of good restaurants and bars and is perfect for a day out. While water sport enthusiasts can try their hand on the surf at one of the fabulous beaches. There is a range of water sports and fishing available at the nearby Tamar Lakes, as well as coastal and country walking, golf, surfing, horse riding, cycling on the National Cycle Route which passes by the cottage, or simply relaxing in the peaceful surroundings. There is something for everyone in this stunning location. With pretty fishing villages and spectacular beaches and coves dotted all along this coastline from Padstow, Tintagel, Crackington Haven and Bude in Cornwall to Westward Ho!, Clovelly and Instow in Devon, and for a great day out, the famous Eden Project is within easy reach. Beach 8½ miles. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile. The three cottages are able to be booked together to provide accommodation for up to 10 people.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Bude, EnglandSituated in a wonderful holiday location, for exploring the many delights that North Cornwall has to offer, this semi-detached barn conversion is the perfect place to escape with your family and friends. The Old Granary is a delightful holiday home nestled on the edge of the owner’s dairy farm, which is close to the River Tamar and just 5 miles from the glorious North Cornish Coast and its many sandy beaches and hidden coves.
This pretty upside-down holiday home has a spacious living/dining room on the first floor, which is perfect for a large group. Everybody can gather around the large dining table and tuck into a delicious home-cooked meal, before relaxing beside the cosy wood burner or enjoying a game of pool after dinner. There is a pretty garden that sits opposite the property and is the perfect spot to enjoy a summer barbecue or relax in the summerhouse with a good book and glass of wine.
The village of Kilkhampton, 3 miles away, offers two pubs and a good range of village shops and take-away food outlets. Follow the Aquaduct Trail to Tamar Lakes, also 3 miles away, to enjoy the watersports, coarse fishing, café and wildlife reserve. The popular resort of Bude is only 5 miles away and has glorious beaches and town amenities, along with a great selection of bars and restaurants. Golf, horse riding, surfing, bowling, indoor ‘Splash’ pool, fishing, and mountain boarding are all on offer here and the internationally acclaimed annual jazz festival is not to be missed.
Cycle the Camel and Tarka Trails, or take in the rugged beauty of Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor. The pretty fishing villages of Port Isaac, Tintagel, and Clovelly are close by, and for family fun, there are two adventure parks for children all within 20 miles. This holiday property is the perfect base for whatever type of visit. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, or want to head out and explore all that this location has to offer, The Old Granary is the perfect destination. Beach 5 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.£114From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Perranporth, EnglandA stunning, detached holiday home resting in Perranporth, Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Near a beach. Enclosed garden. Sea views. Newquay 8.9 miles; Truro 9 miles.£403From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Polperro, EnglandThis is an incredible property for a large family wanting that special house in a fantastic location for your unique holiday. The property fuses eclectic style with a modern contemporary feel with period antique furniture. This has to be a ’one off’ property in Cornwall. There are not many houses that sleep fifteen guests in eight bedrooms that have so much space for everyone. The Old Vicarage is a substantial detached house built in the Victorian style that still retains some lovely original features mixed with modern appliances. This eco-friendly property will offer a private, natural water source, smart controls and local produce. The garden is being restored to its former glories, and has already achieved inclusion in the National Gardens Scheme.
The vestibule has a Victorian tiled floor flowing through into a large hallway, while the vicars study contains the vicars original desk and various religious artefacts and is now a useful study area. The living room is complete with a stripped wood floor, open fire and comfortable leather sofas with 55" wall mounted TV, Sonos sound system and views across the garden from the large bay windows. The spacious kitchen and dining room are fabulous rooms for entertaining with a stripped wooden floor, complete with French doors leading out to the garden. The designer kitchen features a SMEG double oven range with six burners and a griddle hot plate, wine chiller and two dishwashers make cooking and meal times a dream. The central island has a wooden worktop and a double Belfast sink, all in all this a superb room for a special occasion or family gathering. There is a boules court over-looking the Old Vicarage Vineyard, with plenty of seating with a sandpit for younger guests.
All in all, something rather special awaits you here at The Old Vicarage. It is perfect for family holidays and weekends away and is just a short walk down the country lane to the pretty little bay at Talland. The South West Coastal Path runs along the cliff tops from the end of the garden. Talland beaches are around ¼ mile, or you can continue just over a mile on the southwest coastal path to the pubs and restaurants of Polperro. Alternatively you could head on the longer walk (4 miles) to Looe.£346From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
St Columb Major, EnglandThis stunning lodge lies just minutes from the delightful towns of Padstow and Newquay, and the amazing coastline of North Cornwall. There is a private hot tub to enjoy, with extended decking areas, as well as sun loungers and outdoor easy chairs. Guests are able to take advantage of entrance to the bird of prey centre at a charge of £10, and The Retallack Resort, literally across the road, has a spa and excellent facilities to keep the children amused, including water skiing and a surf simulator. Ideal for a family holiday, the lodge is also baby friendly with a travel cot, mattress and high chair provided (please bring your own cot bedding), and the owners have also provided a selection of family games.
A visit to Padstow, with its Michelin starred restaurants, cafés, local shops and traditional pubs, is an absolute must. It makes a great day out for all whilst meandering around the lanes that gravitate to the quaint working harbour where you can watch the day boats depart. Rick Stein has a large presence in the town with delis, a chip shop and cookery school. Padstow sits at the mouth of the Camel Estuary, a tidal river which is home to sea life and wading birds, and has its very own multi-use trail that hugs the shoreline as its drifts inland. There are many excellent bike hire shops right on the quay, and you can cycle inland to the pretty market town of Wadebridge. Or if you are feeling energetic, you can cycle all the way to Bodmin deep within the Cornish countryside, with the reward of fish and chips on the quayside and a pint of local ale from the nearby Brewery at Rock! Alternatively you can catch the ferry from Padstow across the mouth of the estuary to the little village of Rock and hire a stand-up paddle board or sailing dinghy, or walk the coastal path around Daymer Bay and on to Polzeath, which is a great spot for surfing.
Newquay, the county’s capital for surf culture, boasts many charming beaches which offer something for everyone. You can learn to surf at one of the many schools, or just laze away the day on one of the quieter more family friendly beaches such as Porth or the stunning Lusty Glaze, which has a great beachside pizzeria and rum bar with live music on most nights during the summer. This is a favourite with the locals and is a great place to watch the sun set.
Watergate Bay just minutes from the lodge, has a beach with a golden stretch of sand with cafés and pubs with views to die for. Truro, the county capital, as well as Fowey, Port Isaac and St Ives, are all easily reached for days out if you can bring yourself to leave this beautiful part of Cornwall. This area of Cornwall is well known for its golf, and Eagle Owl Lodge is within reach of at least five great courses ranging from The Point at Polzeath, St Enedoc, Trevose and Lanhydrock. Beach 5½ miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant ¼ mile. Eagle Owl Lodge can be booked together with Hen Harrier Lodge (ref UKC3979, next door) to accommodate up to 12 guests.£117From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Lostwithiel, EnglandWithin the magnificent country grounds of Lanwithan Estate, lies Poundhouse. This charming property is steeped in history, having once housed the pound for cider production alongside the laundry press, an important hub for the manor house. Bright and airy, this ground floor property comprises of an open plan kitchen diner, with an excellent range of equipment. The living space invites relaxation with super-comfy seating. There are two stylish bedrooms, one boasting a kingsize bed, perfect for a refreshing night’s rest after a busy day exploring this incredible place. Bedroom two has twin beds, whilst the bathroom has a bath for that all important leisurely soak with electric shower over. The outside space is sublime, with a vast, enclosed shared garden with views across to the Fowey Valley beyond.
The holiday cottages are tucked away within the extensive grounds of the impressive Georgian manor house dating back to the early 19th century. Mature oak, beech and chestnut shelter the magnificent Magnolia and Rhododendron trees, luscious camellia and dazzling azalea along the shaded crisscross woodland paths. The well-established gardens and borders are full of seasonal colour to feast the eye, while the open grass areas invite to a picnic or a ball game. Take the short walk to picturesque Lostwithiel, an ancient stannary town on the meandering Fowey River. It is the popular Antiques Capital of Cornwall with many quirky gift and craft shops as well as a regular farmers’ market. Refreshments are readily available from several excellent local restaurants, pubs, cafes and take aways.
The riverside park is perfect for a summer stroll, with the river the home of trout, salmon and sea bass. The breath-taking Luxulyan Valley, with visual reminders of mining long gone and the world famous Eden Project are must visits, the latter protecting under its huge biomes, the world’s largest indoor rainforest. The nearest beach is at Par, with a long stretch of golden sand backed by dunes and rugged inlets and caves to explore. Fowey, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has narrow streets, with boutique shops and fantastic restaurants, whilst St Austell, with historic Charlestown and Carlyon Bay with its far-reaching vistas is a joy to behold.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
St Columb Major, EnglandThis beautifully presented timber lodge, finished to a very good standard, lies adjacent to the birds of prey centre and has its own large, enclosed decked area with dining table, chairs and sun loungers. It also has a raised decked area to the rear with a sunken hot tub. Providing comfortable, stylish and cosy contemporary living, right in the heart of Cornwall, yet close to many of the county’s outstanding beaches. The lodge is set within 15 acres of grounds with woodland and footpaths around an unfenced lake, and there is also fishing available on-site by arrangement.
Just minutes from the iconic foodie haven of Padstow and its many excellent restaurants that line the narrow streets surrounding the working harbour. Padstow, home to TV chef Rick Stein’s foodie empire, is a picturesque fishing village offering many attractions from the culinary to the outdoors.
The Camel Trail, a flat multi-use trail that hugs the shoreline of the Camel estuary and travels inland to the delightful market town of Wadebridge, before leading on to Bodmin and the surrounding moors, is an absolute must. You can hire bikes in any of the towns and cycle the trail - a firm favourite with locals and tourists. A great tip is to start your ride in Wadebridge and cycle to Padstow where you can enjoy fish and chips on the quay side and a pint in the local pubs before setting off back.
Newquay, Polzeath, Mawgan Porth, Watergate Bay plus other hidden coves along this coastline provide some of the best surfing spots in the UK. There are many registered surf schools with great hire shops and coaching, so why not try this exhilarating sport in one of the most iconic surf spots? Padstow harbour also has many day boats that provide fishing trips so you can catch your evening’s supper.
Peregrine Lodge is the perfect place from which to tour Cornwall with easy access to the main road network and the train at nearby Newquay.
There are many spas locally for that special pampering session, some of which also provide world class golf courses such as Polzeath and Harlyn Bay.
Horse riding, surfing, sailing, diving, fine dining, golf and cycling are all available locally. Beach 6 miles. Shop and restaurant ½ miles, pub 1½ miles.
This property can be booked together with Hobby Lodge (UK39371) to accommodate up to 12 guests.£96From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bude, EnglandSet in 70 acres of beautiful pastures leading to the Coombe Valley. As the name suggests, Sanctuary Farm Cottages provides a wonderful sanctuary in which to relax and unwind. Converted to a good standard, these four pretty barn conversions, built using authentic materials, retain plenty of character with vaulted ceilings, exposed stonework and oak wooden floors. The holiday cottages are set on a mixed working farm and have been individually decorated to provide an ambience of peace and tranquillity. Woods Close (ref 17381) is perfect for couples and has its own private balcony and sitting-out area boasting wonderful views. Apple Tree Cottage (ref 18512), Orchard Close (ref 17380) and April’s Cottage (ref UKC3384) are all ideal for couples. Each one different, they offer couples a relaxing retreat from the hustle and bustle of life. Guests are free to wander the woodlands and natural grounds or take the 1½ mile walk through woodland which leads to the sandy dog friendly beach at Duckpool.
There is a profusion of cliff, beach and moorland paths for walkers to enjoy - why not start with the coastline’s Heritage Trail. The cottages are ideally placed close to the spectacular National Trust Coastal Path, which boasts access to superb bays, beaches and coves. Tamar Lakes is just 6 miles where you will find coarse and trout fishing, sailing, wind surfing and canoeing. The pretty village of Kilkhampton with its beautiful church is just 1½ miles and offers two pubs, a supermarket, butchers and a good range of village shops and take-away food outlets. The pretty fishing villages of Port Isaac, Tintagel and Clovelly are close by and there are many National Trust properties in this stunning location. For family fun don’t miss the The Big Sheep and Milky Way Adventure Parks or for an adrenalin fuelled day for young and old why not try The Ultimate Adventure Centre or the North Devon Wake Park for water sports fun. Bude, 5 miles, has shops, pubs, restaurants and facilities for golf, swimming and ten pin bowling. There is horse riding in the village and there are four golf courses within a 30-minute drive, including the Ivyleaf Golf Course which is just 3 miles away. Beach 1½ miles. Shop and pub 1½ miles.
The properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.£56From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Port Isaac, EnglandIn the quiet hamlet of Trewalder, just a couple of miles from Delabole and a 5-minute drive to the fabulous coastline, Sunnyside, as the name implies, sits in a south facing position, catching the sun when it shines. The cottage is perfect for a small family or friends looking for a peaceful location, yet its within easy access to the North Cornwall coast and the A39 Atlantic Highway. This quintessentially Cornish cottage has original slate floors, a bespoke hand-built farmhouse kitchen and a lovely wood burner in the living room. To the front is a small and sunny, fully enclosed garden, great for sitting out in and reading a book or the newspaper on a Sunday morning. Beach 2½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£51From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hayle, EnglandThe Nest is the perfect property for guests looking for a peaceful retreat and are just a short drive away from the picturesque harbour and beaches of St Ives. The Nest is a small, one bedroom cottage attached to the owner’s home and is perfect for couples looking for a tranquil retreat.
The A30 is within easy reach, ensuring easy access to west Cornwall and the rugged north coastline. Take the scenic coastal train from nearby St Erth station right into St Ives, or there are park and ride facilities available a mile away. St Ives is home to the Tate Art Gallery and the Barbara Hepworth Museum, as well as having winding streets full of small shops, galleries, restaurants and cafés. The wide estuary, sand dunes and long sandy beaches of Hayle stretches along the coast to Godrevy Lighthouse, Gwithian and Portreath beyond. Just a short drive will take you to Land’s End, Penzance, Sennen Cove and Newquay.
Birdwatchers will love the nearby marshes at Marazion and the Hayle Estuary, which both attract bird enthusiasts from around the UK. The area attracts some amazing wildlife including dolphins, basking sharks, seals and sea birds. There are a number of local pubs serving good food, and a nearby garden centre which serves breakfast. National Trust gardens, coastal walks, golf, cycling, water sports and horse riding are all available locally. The area is great for summer holidays, and also appeals to visitors who love to explore the quiet stormy beaches in the winter months. Beach 3 miles. Shop and restaurant 1 mile, pub ¼ mile.
This property can be booked together with The Lodge (UK44944) to accommodate up to 7 guests.£39From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
