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There’s no better playground for dogs than the great Cornish outdoors, from dog-friendly beaches to idyllic woodlands, not to mention the miles of coastal paths for your four-legged friend to explore. But it’s also very important that you have suitable accommodation during your time here, where your dog feels at home too. That’s why we personally vet all our properties to ensure our Cornwall cottages meet your holiday needs, and more.
If you plan on bringing your dog on holiday, then you will already be lovers of the great outdoors. But you don’t have to just stick to dog-friendly beaches, there’s plenty of attractions where dogs are welcome to join the fun, from cider farms to museums.
Perhaps you want to visit one of Cornwall’s stunning gardens with your dog. You’re in luck, as you’re not short of options here. Try Trebah Gardens near Falmouth, 26 acres of footpaths in a sub-tropical valley garden with spring rhododendrons, camellias and magnolia and hydrangea, and at the bottom of the garden leads you to Polgwidden Cove for your dog to enjoy.
Bodmin Moor is one of the most wild and dramatic landscapes in Cornwall, made up of eight privately owned sections, but the public and their four-legged friends have the right to access registered common land. We love Roughtor, which is perfect for dog walk and just 12 miles from Port Isaac. By law, dogs must be kept on a short, fixed leads of no more than 2 metres in length between 1 March and 31 July, and all year round when they are near livestock.
Let’s not forget the fabulous South West Coast Path which undulates through Bude in the north, St Ives in the west and Charlestown in the south, where dogs are welcomed along the whole stretch – a whopping 640 miles – as long as they are always kept in sight; away from cliff edges, and kept on a lead around sheep, cows and horses.
You’ll find our dog-friendly cottages across the county, from Padstow in the north, to Falmouth in the south.
St Ives Dog-Friendly Cottages |  Bude Dog-Friendly Cottages |  Padstow Dog-Friendly Cottages
Newquay Dog-Friendly Cottage |  Charlestown Dog-Friendly Cottages
We look forward to welcoming you at one of our dog-friendly properties. Each of our hand-picked holiday homes are unique, and this includes their dog offerings. We appreciate dog owners notifying us on the breeds of their dogs to ensure your chosen property is suitable.
Most properties will accept two well behaved dogs, however some of our larger homes will allow up to three dogs and add-on fees start at just £35 per week, per dog. To ensure everybody has the most enjoyable stay, we have a few house rules for dogs and their owners to bear in mind.
Cornish Secrets Dog-Friendly Cottages: House Rules
– Please do not allow dogs on any of the furniture or soft furnishings – cushions and throws etc.
– Please do not allow dogs upstairs or into the bedrooms
– Please bring your own pet beds/baskets and blankets
– Please do not leave dogs alone in the property at any time
– On departure, please check all outside areas, gardens, patios and courtyards thoroughly to ensure that all dog mess has been picked up, bagged and disposed of
Take a moment to browse our full collection of dog-friendly cottages in Cornwall, we look forward to seeing you and your most precious pets exploring the Cornish countryside and best beaches, during your Cornish Secrets stay.
