Looking for cheap dog-friendly holidays in Cornwall? These holiday parks and cottages are ideal for a canine-friendly Cornish getaway.
With granite cliffs, buzzy harbours and azure waters, Cornwall has the longest continuous stretch of coastline in the United Kingdom.
Long sandy beaches, stunning scenery along the South West Coast Path, and excellent Cornish countryside make the county a thoroughly dog-friendly destination. Your four-legged friend can accompany you on everything from cycles down the Camel Trail Cycle Path and coastal walks to pints in dog-friendly pubs and steam train rides on the Lappa Valley Steam Railway.
There are dog-friendly cottages and holiday parks scattered all around North Cornwall, West Cornwall and the south coast. Cornwall’s spectacular north coast is 40 miles long and lined with moors, gorges, surfing beaches and sandstone cliffs. In West Cornwall, arty St Ives is a romantic escape with stunning surfing beaches and art galleries. On the south coast, humans and their faithful canine companions can tackle the South West Coastal Path, stopping to go sailing in Fowey, stroll around sub-tropical gardens like the Eden Project or unwind at scenic fishing villages. Whether you stay in dog-friendly holiday parks or dog-friendly cottages, Cornwall is best experienced with your four-legged friend – and the following affordable pet-friendly holidays will make sure of that without leaving a dent in your wallet.
8 Dog-Friendly Cottages & Holiday Parks in Cornwall:
1. Parkdean Resorts Lizard Point (Helston, Cornwall)
2. Spindrift, St Ives (St Ives, Cornwall)
3. Parkdean Resorts Looe Bay (St Martin-By-Looe, Cornwall)
4. Flat Lode Nook (Troon, Cornwall)
5. Parkdean Resorts Holywell Bay (Newquay, Cornwall)
6. Blue Bay (Marazion, Cornwall)
7. Parkdean Resorts Sea Acres (Helston, Cornwall)
8. Beech Cottage, The Woodland Collection (Hayle, Cornwall)
Parkdean Resorts Lizard Point
Location: Helston, Cornwall
Best for: Pet-friendly holidays on the Lizard Peninsula
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just a short drive north of Lizard, the UK’s most southerly point, Parkdean Resorts Lizard Point certainly is not short on memorable activities for you and your furry friend. Hike to Lizard Point and Lizard Lighthouse, and outside of July and August, scope out the azure-blue Housel Bay Beach. In Porthleven, you might take a boat trip or spend the day pottering around its dog-friendly dining destinations. Falmouth, Penzance, Helston, St Ives and Truro are all within driving distance of the holiday park too.
Parkdean Resorts Lizard Point is a British Travel Awards Winner, and the proof is in the pudding. The holiday park has outdoor swimming pools, a virtual reality room and a sports dome to keep kids thoroughly entertained at all times. The South West Coast runs through Lizard, so with just a short five-minute drive southwards, your group will be poised to track down the endless beaches and caves around the Lizard Peninsula. The holiday park’s dog-friendly accommodation options are some of the cheapest in Cornwall, so grab a spot while you can.
Facilities: You’ll never be twiddling your thumbs for too long at Lizard Point Holiday Park. The family-friendly activities seem almost endless. There are two outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor gym trail, a multi-sports court, miniature golf and a high ropes course for active types. If you prefer to sip on something aromatic and let someone else provide the entertainment, the ShowBar runs live entertainment every evening. Get your snacks, caffeine and meals at the Costa Coffee, fish and chips takeaway and the Boathouse Bar & Restaurant on the park. The holiday park is particularly dog-friendly; there’s specific entertainment provided for dogs and their owners in the form of a Woof Park, which is equipped with a dog’s obstacle course.
Spindrift, St Ives
Location: St Ives, Cornwall
Best for: A cosy cottage in central St Ives within walking distance of dog-friendly beaches
What could be dreamier than sipping on cocktails in a cosy cottage above Porthmeor Beach in arty St Ives? With room for two people and their faithful canine companion, Spindrift, St Ives is simply fantastic as an affordable accommodation option centrally located a short walk from the Tate St Ives Gallery, the harbour and restaurants. You’ll never be short of coastal walks and beaches either, as dog-friendly beaches in the immediate St Ives area include Bamaluz Beach, Lambeth Walk Beach, Porthkidney Sands and Mexico Towans.
If you’re looking for more dog-friendly holiday inspiration in St Ives, pick up some fresh ingredients from all the local shops and set about rustling up something tasty in the cottage’s self-catering kitchen. Alternatively, pick a dog-friendly spot beside the harbour for a meal with a view. Other beautiful spots along Cornwall’s north coast include Chapel Porth Beach, Portreath, The Towans, Basset’s Cove and Perranporth. Penzance and Marazion on the south coast are also a short drive away from Spindrift, meaning that coastal castles, historic ports and destinations with detailed pirate histories could also be on the itinerary.
Facilities: First thing in the morning, freshen up in the sleek, tiled bathroom, which has a tempting bathtub. Once you’ve warmed up a brew and cooked your breakfast in the modern kitchen, through the backdoors is a small, cosy courtyard with comfy wicker seating, ideal for fresh air and your dog’s morning bathroom break. Since the ground floor is arranged in an open-plan design, it should be easy to chat about the plan for the day over the breakfast bar and the sofa. Gated access and fences in the courtyard also mean that it’s safe to leave a wet damp dog to dry off in the sun without any worries while you put something on the stove.
Parkdean Resorts Looe Bay
Location: St Martin-By-Looe, Cornwall
Best for: A family-friendly holiday park within walking distance of Looe
Located in St Martin-By-Looe, a small Cornish village half an hour’s walk away from Looe and its sandy beach, Parkdean Resorts Looe Bay is in a prime spot on Cornwall’s south coast. Pet-friendly cottages in Cornwall definitely have their advantages. However, holiday parks like Parkdean Resorts Looe Bay are ideal for a family- and dog-friendly holiday all in one, as there are additional family-friendly facilities and entertainment on the park. When you’re not walking from Looe to the second fishing village of Polperro along the coastal path, you could compare underwater handstands in the swimming pool on the park. Additionally, when you’re not departing on sightseeing sea adventures from the harbour, you can arm yourself with a football or try out archery too.
Outside of Looe, you may want to pack a picnic and tuck in under the steep cliffs at dog-friendly Lantic Bay. Budding sailors can hire a boat from Fowey, a little further on. Inland, there’s a peaceful countryside setting for dog walks, especially on Bodmin Moor or in the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Furry friends, pint-sized humans and adults are all set to be entertained by the dog-friendly attractions, beaches and towns nearby the park.
Facilities: Parkdean Resorts Looe Bay has an impressive set of facilities. There’s a nine-hole miniature golf course and a heated indoor pool with inflatable activities for starters. Following that, kids can let off any remaining steam in the Crazy Caves indoor play area, the multi-sports court, the amusement arcade, the adventure playground or Sid & Lizzie’s secret garden. The group’s self-appointed chef can pick up any ingredients from the convenience store on the park. A surf shark, bar and grill and a takeaway are also on-hand for any days where you want someone else to handle the chopping, grilling and frying.
Flat Lode Nook
Location: Troon, Cornwall
Best for: A pet-friendly property with a hot tub in a deliciously rural location
If you’re looking for pet-friendly cottages in Cornwall with a hot tub, Flat Lode Nook is one of the most budget-friendly options. When you’re not luxuriating in the hot tub, which is covered by a parasol, you might decide to barbecue some local Cornish produce and save any scraps for your dog. Flat Lode Nook is exceptionally dog friendly. The property even goes so far as to provide food and water bowls, blankets, towels and cloths to wipe down any muddy paws at the front and back doors.
With dog-friendly beaches a short drive away, your canine companion might get quite sandy too. Flat Node Nook is located in Troon, which is a 25 minute drive away from Marazion and the causeway to the tidal castle of St Michael’s Mount. St Ives Bay and its surfing beaches are only 25 minutes’ drive away too. Therefore, there’s excellent access to the coastal path on both the North Cornwall and South East Cornwall coasts. That also means that you’ll get excellent sea views during the day and lovely countryside views back at the cottage
Facilities: Not only is it unusual to find affordable holiday cottages with hot tubs, but it’s also rare to find pet-friendly cottages in Cornwall that go the extra mile for furry companions. Flat Lode Nook, therefore, is already off to a good start. Add to that that the open-plan living room has a sound system, sliding doors out to the terrace, a breakfast bar and luxurious facilities like a Dolce Gusto by De’Longhi coffee machine, and there’s plenty to look forward to. The hot tub also fits six people in total.
Parkdean Resorts Holywell Bay
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Best for: Action-packed getaways next to Holywell Bay
Newquay is a north coast destination that has been claiming the hearts of visitors and their canines for a long time. Located just 15 minutes’ drive away from Newquay, Parkdean Resorts Holywell Bay is well-situated for accessing Newquay and multiple local dog-friendly beaches. Dog-friendly holiday cottages along the North Cornish coast will find it hard to compete with the extensive family-friendly facilities at the holiday park. There’s a 300-foot water flume ending in an outdoor pool, an amusement arcade and multiple dining options on the park.
The nearest beach to Parkdean Resorts Holywell Bay is Holywell Bay, which is under a 15 minute walk away through the scenic Holywell Dunes. This is one of a number of nearby dog-friendly beaches. Perran Sands Beach, an hour’s walk along the South West Coastal Path, has three miles of sand, rock pools and sand dunes. Northwards along the coastal path, there are coves like Poly Joke Beach and Crantock Beach within walking distance too. In Newquay, you can visit Cornwall’s biggest zoo and aquarium, take a sea safari or make the most of the area’s so-called ‘surf capital’ by hiring a surfboard or grabbing a lesson.
Facilities: Whether you envision yourself on an active or relaxing Cornish getaway, Parkdean Resorts Holywell Bay has it covered. For the very little kids, there’s an outdoor toddlers’ pool, toddlers’ soft play and an under-5’s playground. Bigger kids can flit between the outdoor table tennis, adventure playground and the little lending library. Conveniently for any hikers requiring a reliable snack supply, there’s a mini shop on site, which also has an off-licence ideal for celebratory post-hike drinks. The only thing left to complete the stay is a Costa Coffee and Ellenglaze Bar & Grill, which are handy facilities to have if you don’t fancy travelling to Newquay for dinner.
Blue Bay
Location: Marazion, Cornwall
Best for: A pet-friendly cottage with views of St Michael’s Mount
By the end of a stay at Blue Bay, human and canine guests should feel thoroughly relaxed. The comfortable, modern cottage has frame-worthy views of Marazion and St Michael’s Mount, a grand castle set out to sea on a tidal island. Coastal décor is a constant reminder of the central coastal location under 10 minutes’ walk from the beach and the tidal causeway. When you’re not tracking down one of Cornwall’s most desirable tourist sites, you might decide to hike in the opposite direction to the serene Trenow Cove or further on to pretty Perranuthnoe, where there’s a sandier cove.
Accessing walks and dog-friendly attractions in North Cornwall and West Cornwall is just as easy as exploring the surrounding south coast. Blue Bay is only 20 minutes’ drive south of St Ives, so St Ives Bay’s sandy surfing beaches are just as easily accessible. The cheap dog-friendly holiday home also has plenty of options for walking the dog, which should be one of the key things you look for out of pet-friendly cottages in Cornwall. There are coastal walks, nature reserves, stone circles and hills all a short drive away from this charming cottage retreat.
Facilities: Views of St Michael’s Mount aside, Blue Bay definitely has a special something. Sea-themed paintings and a blue-white colour scheme persist throughout the two bedrooms and the open-plan living and kitchen area. There’s a central electric logburner in the living room, but first, soak in the last light on the outdoor balcony, which is supplied with a table and chairs for four people and a parasol in case any drizzle arrives.
Parkdean Resorts Sea Acres
Location: Helston, Cornwall
Best for: A clifftop holiday park on the Lizard Peninsula with an on-site dive centre
Positioned on the clifftops above Kennack Sands, Parkdean Resorts Sea Acres is an affordable option for a dog-friendly break in Cornwall. As well as being an excellent alternative to dog-friendly holiday cottages, it’s well-suited to those who want an adventurous holiday. There’s a PADI dive centre located on the holiday park. However, if that’s slightly too adventurous for your group, there’s also a heated indoor swimming pool and access to Kennack Sands, where there are shipwrecks, a nature reserve, geological rock features and often five-foot waves. Kennack East is dog-friendly all year round.
The UK’s most southerly point, a bucket-list-worthy spot in Lizard, is just 15 minutes’ drive away from Parkdean Resorts Sea Acres. You might want to tick off further south Cornwall beauty spots too, such as Praa Sands, Gunwalloe Church Cove, Kynance Cove, Trebah Garden and Pendennis Castle. Cornwall has plenty of hidden coves along the coastal path that those with their canine can sniff out.
Facilities: Pick up a quick coffee from the Costa Coffee in Parkdean Resorts Sea Acres’ Reef Bar. With caffeine in your system, you might feel ready for a dip in the heated indoor swimming pool or a round of table tennis. Alternatively, there’s a miniature golf course, an amusement arcade and pool tables for activities that are slightly less demanding on the full body. The holiday park has a bistro-style restaurant for evening meals too.
Beech Cottage, The Woodland Collection
Location: Hayle, Cornwall
Best for: A six-person cottage surrounded by 36 acres of estate grounds
Finding pet-friendly cottages in Cornwall that are budget-friendly and suitable for groups of six can seem like a challenge. However, there’s no need to keep endlessly scrolling through the many pet-friendly cottages in Cornwall. Surrounded by 36 acres of wildflower meadows and barley fields, Beech Cottage, The Woodland Collection is a rural Cornish getaway with plenty of space for dogs to make themselves at home. The grounds have direct access to walking routes, making morning and evening walks a breeze – and there’s no need to squeeze down a very narrow country lane.
Located midway between South and North Cornwall, both coasts are easily accessible from Beech Cottage, The Woodland Collection. To the south, cross the causeway from Marazion to St Michael’s Mount for a historic day at sea or explore the sand dunes at Praa Sands. St Ives Bay and its famous surfing beaches are a short drive to the north, along with Tate St Ives and the National Trust’s Godrevy.
Facilities: While the mere fact that the cottage is surrounded by barley fields and wildflower meadows sets it apart from many of the pet-friendly cottages in Cornwall already, the interior is also set to impress. The open-plan living space has three leather sofas, a flat-screen smart TV and an electric fireplace, paired with a fully-equipped kitchen and a six-person table set. Shovel some ice into a glass and stroll out of the French doors into the courtyard, where there’s access to the estate trails and a couple of chairs. An outdoor shower will help you to deal with any muddy paws after you return from any particularly adventurous dog walks. There’s also a romantic Juliette balcony provided with one of the three bedrooms.
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