Aerial view of Trenouth, a large house on green clifftops above dramatic cliffs and the sea on the North Cornwall coast

Curved outdoor seating on the terrace at Trenouth, with sweeping views over the North Cornwall coast

Vast open plan living space at Trenouth with floor-to-ceiling glass looking out to sea

Bright bedroom at Trenouth with a large bed, red sofa and windows looking out to the coast

Dining table laid for breakfast beside wide windows with coastal views at Iona, Porthcothan

Raintree House Holidays

Padstow & Trevose Head, Cornwall

Beach Houses
Year-round dog-friendly beach
More than one dog
Enclosed garden
Walks from the door

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1 - 8 bedrooms

4 - 18

Raintree House Holidays has been letting holiday homes around Padstow and Trevose Head since around 1985, and most of them are happy to welcome dogs. With more than 70 dog-friendly houses sleeping from 4 to 18, you can pick anything from a cosy cottage to a big family beach house, close to some of North Cornwall’s finest sand. Five of the six main beaches welcome dogs all year round.

Pet Perks

More than 70 dog-friendly houses to choose from
Five of the six main beaches welcome dogs all year round
Newtrain beach at Trevone is open to dogs all the time
Self-service dog wash at Constantine Bay
Miles of coastline and country walks to explore
Plenty of local pubs and restaurants that welcome dogs
Local dog sitters for days and evenings out

Facilities

For your dog

Enclosed gardenAt selected houses
More than one dog welcomeUp to three at some houses
Walks from the doorCoast path walks from many houses
Year-round dog-friendly beach nearbyFive of the six main beaches

For you

Hot tubAt selected houses
Wood-burner or open fireAt many houses
Sea viewsAt many houses
EV chargingAt many houses

About Raintree House Holidays

If your idea of a proper holiday involves sandy paws and a very tired dog, this little stretch of North Cornwall takes some beating. Raintree House Holidays is based at Porthcothan and specialises in houses around Padstow and Trevose Head, with long golden beaches, rock pools to investigate and miles of coastline to explore.

There are more than 70 dog-friendly houses to choose from at Constantine, Trevone, Treyarnon, Porthcothan, Harlyn, Booby’s, Mawgan Porth and around Padstow. They range from homes for four to Trenouth, which sleeps 18, so it works just as well for a couple and their dog as for a big family gathering. Some are traditional beach houses full of character, while others are smart modern homes, and the local team looks after most of them directly, with its own housekeeping, linen and maintenance.

Dogs are well looked after here. Five of the six main beaches welcome dogs all year round. Trevone’s sandy beach is the one exception, with a ban from 15th May to 30th September, although dogs can still go on before 10am and after 6pm, and neighbouring Newtrain is open to them all the time. Constantine Bay even has a self-service dog wash for hosing off sandy paws before you head home.

Every house sets its own dog policy, so it’s worth checking the house page before you book. Some ask for one dog, many welcome two and a few are happy with three, and the team will ask for your dog’s breed and age when you book. There’s a charge of £15 per dog per booking.

You can narrow the choice by what matters to you. Plenty of the dog-friendly houses have sea views, wood burners or EV charging, some have enclosed gardens, and No 1 Treglos Gardens and Trevaunance both have hot tubs. Away from the beach there are country walks, plenty of local pubs and restaurants that welcome dogs, and days out at the Eden Project, Tintagel Castle and the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow. If you fancy a meal out without your four-legged friend, the team can also point you towards local dog sitters.