on 20/08/2025
Planning your next Cornish summer escape with your furry friend? Look no further! We've put together an extensive guide to help you plan the perfect holiday for your pampered pooch including dog-friendly beaches, tourist attractions, walks, restaurants, and even accommodation!
Highlight: Far enough away from Newquay for a quieter beach trip (and plenty of space!)
Highlight: There are several caves set in the cliffs that are perfect for exploring- avoid taking your dog in the deeper caves!
Highlight: The beach backs onto Caerhays Castle and it’s gardens!
Highlight: This beach is in the middle of a designated Area of Natural Beauty with views over to the Scilly Isles on a clear day!
Highlight: The long stretch of sand and surrounding sand dunes are sure to tire even the most energetic dogs!
Every year numerous seals are injured or stranded along Cornwall’s coastline; The Cornish Seal Sanctuary works with volunteers to rescue, rehabilitate, and eventually release these seals. Visit the sanctuary to watch the resident seals splash and play, or head to the nursery pools to see the adorable pups! Dogs on leads are more than welcome to explore the 42 acres of land and woodland and can even enter the annual Fun Dog Show!
A famous nature biome attraction with thousands of plant species in uniquely climatised greenhouses. While on a lead, dogs can explore the 20 acres of outdoor gardens, the outdoor kitchen, the Core building, and café!
Home to the increasingly popular Rattler Cyder, Healey’s farm also produces award winning wines, spirits, juices, preserves, and sauces. Take a guided tour, ride the vintage tractor, meet the farm animals, or check out the 100,000 litre apple juice tanks! Healey’s Cyder Farm is dog-friendly (on a lead) everywhere except in food manufacturing areas (dogs are welcome in the restaurant!).
A safe haven for over 100 rescued donkeys and horses, Flicka Donkey Sanctuary has been offering rehabilitation to neglected animals for 25 years! Although entry is free, donations would be gratefully accepted to help cover hospital fees. Dogs are more than welcome, so long as they are on a lead.
Cornwall’s secret world of play and trains! Find everything for the perfect family day out from a train ride, woodland walks, boating lake, to even an adventure golf course! At Lappa Valley, dogs are welcome everywhere except the soft play and trampolines- yes your pampered pooch can join you on the train ride! Be sure to visit The Crib Hut for doggy ice-creams and cool down in the stream at the dedicated dog exercise field.
Going out for dinner, or stopping off for lunch? Take your four-legged companion with you to these dog-friendly pubs, bars, and restaurants in Cornwall! Read our full blog page here to see the complete list!
We have so many cottages, apartments, lodges, and houses all perfect for a getaway with your four-legged friend! Use the drop down ‘guests’ search filter to find all of our dog-friendly accommodations. For now, here’s some highlights!
These modern cottages are set in the Carnon Downs countryside at ‘The Valley’, a luxury family-friendly holiday village. There’s a choice of cottages, some with a private hot-tub and some with dog-friendly options. Enjoy on-site facilities like pools, tennis courts, a games room, and restaurant. Set just a short drive from Gyllyngvase Beach- a dog-friendly beach in Falmouth.
This 8 person house is kitted out with everything you could possibly need and with an enclosed garden it’s perfect for a dog-friendly holiday. Boasting perfect views of St Michaels mount, this house is located just minutes from Marazion beach (dog-friendly).
A classic romantic stone cottage with a log-burner set in a quiet village. This cottage also has an enclosed garden for a dog-friendly holiday. A quick walk will take you to the local pub, or in 1 mile you can reach Perranporth beach- another dog-friendly beach.
