Waking up within sight of the sea, with the beach a few steps away, is what most people picture when they think of a Cornish holiday. A dog-friendly beach house makes that easy: first walk on the sand before breakfast, a quick rinse outside, and back in time for the kettle.
Beach Pads at Lelant has three beach houses with hot tubs and sea views, right on the edge of St Ives Bay. On the north coast, Trecane Beach House at Widemouth Bay has a fenced garden and the beach just across the road.
Beach houses are popular all year, but autumn, winter and spring are when they work best with a dog: quieter beaches, fewer restrictions and big skies.
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From beach chalets where sandy walks become part of the daily routine to roomy coastal houses for family get-togethers, Forever Cornwall has a holiday home for all sorts of Cornish breaks. The independent agency represents properties from Bude and Port Isaac to Falmouth and the Helford, with many welcoming dogs. Each home has its own character and pet policy, so you can look for the details that matter to you, whether that’s an enclosed garden, a wood burner or a beach within walking distance.
Sleeps:2-16 Pets:£40 per dog for a full or part week at most properties. £50 per dog at Careless Whisper and Yellow Submarine. View more details
Three dog-friendly beach houses in Lelant, near St Ives, with Porthkidney Beach right outside the door. Stay with your dog beside a year-round dog-friendly beach, with coastal walks, hot tubs and wonderful views across St Ives Bay.
Sleeps:1-22 Pets:Up to 2 dogs per property, subject to size and occupancy.
At Trecane Beach House, the beach is practically on your doorstep. This spacious four-bedroom holiday home at Widemouth Bay sleeps up to 10 and has lovely sea views, a big kitchen-diner and a garden for enjoying a bit of fresh air between beach trips. Bring the family, bring the dog and spend your days surfing, exploring the coast or simply watching the waves roll in. With cafés and pubs within walking distance, there’s little need to venture far to enjoy a proper North Cornwall seaside holiday.
Sleeps:10