Dog-Friendly Holidays on the Lizard, Cornwall | Pawfect Stays
The Lizard

Dog-friendly Holidays on the Lizard

The Lizard is mainland Britain’s most southerly point, and it feels like its own little world. Expect dramatic clifftop dog walks, hidden coves and the wooded creeks of the Helford River, with Porthleven’s harbour on the western edge. It’s wild, quiet and wonderful for a dog-friendly break if your dog loves a long coastal ramble.

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Where to Stay

Dog-friendly places to stay on the Lizard

Budock Vean Hotel

Mawnan Smith, Falmouth

Tucked away on the peaceful Helford River near Falmouth, Budock Vean Hotel & Spa is a dog-friendly country retreat where luxury meets adventure. With welcoming dog-friendly rooms, acres of woodland to explore and scenic riverside walks on the doorstep, it’s the perfect Cornish escape for you and your four-legged friend.

  • Walks from the door
  • Swimming pool
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Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa

Helston, Cornwall

Discover one of Cornwall’s most spectacular dog-friendly coastal hotels at Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa. Perched above the harbour on the Lizard Peninsula, this luxurious seaside retreat welcomes dogs with dedicated dog-friendly rooms, scenic coastal walks from the doorstep and breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views.

  • Walks from the door
  • Year-round dog-friendly beach nearby
  • Sea views
  • Swimming pool
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Kosel Treehouses

Gweek, Helston, Cornwall

Up among the ash, beech and oak, with a log burner glowing and your dog stretched out beside you. Kosel Treehouses has two dog-friendly treehouses in Cornwall, tucked into woodland at the head of the Helford River near Gweek, one for a couple and one with room for the family.

Sleeps:2 to 5 Pets:Up to 2 dogs, £30 per dog per stay, in Kalmynsi and Daskor
  • More than one dog welcome
  • Walks from the door
  • Hot tub
  • Wood-burner or open fire
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Mounts Bay Holidays

In and around Porthleven, Cornwall

Mounts Bay Holidays offers a handpicked collection of self-catering holiday cottages in Porthleven, Mount’s Bay and the wider Cornish coast. From cosy cottages for two to spacious family homes with sweeping sea views, there are dog-friendly options for holidays filled with coastal walks, beach days and relaxed evenings by the fire. With a friendly local team based in Porthleven, they can help you find a Cornish escape that suits both you and your four-legged travel companion.

Pets:£20 per dog
  • Wood-burner or open fire
  • Sea views
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The Five Pilchards Inn

Porthallow, Cornwall

Right on the beach at Porthallow on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula, The Five Pilchards Inn is a historic pub with rooms at the exact halfway point of the South West Coast Path. There’s a dedicated dog-friendly room upstairs, and dogs are warmly welcomed in the bar.

Sleeps:2 - 3 Pets:One dedicated dog-friendly room, and dogs welcome in the bar
  • Walks from the door
  • Wood-burner or open fire
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