The best dog-friendly restaurants, pubs and cafés in Cornwall

Trehayl

• Rock, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 8 - 10
• Bedrooms: 4 i
• Bathrooms: 3

Just minutes from the beach, Trehayl is a private dog-friendly paradise set in the heart of Rock. Recently renovated to the highest standard, the beautifully designed interiors, stunning coastal vistas and heated outdoor pool provide an unforgettable holiday backdrop.

The Lookout

• Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 6 - 8
• Bedrooms: 4 i
• Bathrooms: 4

This contemporary north coast gem is ideal for group holidays with family and friends. Featuring an ocean-view hot tub and toasty wood burner, it affords breath-taking vistas over Mawgan Porth Beach below. Children will love the playful bunk room while the adults enjoy a drink on the sweeping terrace.

Prennek House

• Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 8
• Bedrooms: 4 i
• Bathrooms: 3

Showcasing a love of reclaimed and repurposed materials, this sea-view beach house was designed with an eco-inspired twist. Its open plan layout, striking colour scheme and designer touches celebrate the best creators in the South West. Complete with a ground floor bedroom and a large wraparound garden, it’s ideal for multi-generational stays.

Trevenek

• Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 8
• Bedrooms: 4 i
• Bathrooms: 5

Boasting unparalleled views over Mawgan Porth Beach, Trevenek is an architecturally stunning amalgamation of Cornish stone, cool grey slate and sleek glass. Imagine days spent wandering the coast path or hitting the waves, followed by evenings on the balcony watching the sunset.

Compass Point

• Coverack, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 8
• Bedrooms: 4 i
• Bathrooms: 4

With transcendent views and a sunken cedar hot tub, this New England style beach house is anchored at the edge of the ocean. Sleeping up to eight guests, Compass Point transforms from airy summer aesthetic to cosy winter hideaway with ease. Dog-friendly and with Coverack Beach on your doorstep, it becomes the setting for seaside exploring and coast path trekking.

Shun Lee

• St Ives, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 14
• Bedrooms: 7 i
• Bathrooms: 7

With unparalleled views across St Ives Harbour, Shun Lee is a magnificent home with a fascinating past. Built in 1881 and extensively furnished in recent years, the spectacular interiors showcase its nautical history. Featured in The Telegraph as the ultimate party house, Shun Lee is a short walk from the beach and features a private cinema and a TV room with a pool table.

The Hideout

• Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 8 - 9
• Bedrooms: 4 i
• Bathrooms: 4

Distinctive, bold and playful, The Hideout is a completely unique family home with views over Mawgan Porth. Guaranteed to surprise and delight, there’s an underground games room, cinema, ‘hidden’ bath and indoor climbing wall and slide. Sleeping up to nine guests, explore North Cornwall by day and retreat to the luxurious hot tub by night.

Sea Edge

• Downderry, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 6
• Bedrooms: 3 i
• Bathrooms: 3

With a relaxing spa-like feel and sensational ocean views spanning Cornwall’s south coast, Sea Edge is a stunning, contemporary home sitting just a moment’s walk from the beaches at Seaton and Downderry. With a Mediterranean-inspired garden, cosy window seat and glass-fronted terrace, it’s a tranquil hideaway come rain or shine.

Harbour Walk

• Padstow, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 8
• Bedrooms: 4 i
• Bathrooms: 4

Tucked away in an enviable position just moments from Padstow's much-loved fishing harbour, Harbour Walk is an idyllic retreat for families, couples and groups of friends. Dog-friendly and newly renovated to a high specification, this four bedroom home perfectly pairs stylish interiors with charming character features. The sociable open plan kitchen, dining and living area offers the perfect space to enjoy time together in front of the wood burner, while children will love movie nights in the mezzanine snug.

Headlands

• Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 8 - 9
• Bedrooms: 4 i
• Bathrooms: 3

A few minutes’ stroll from the beach, Headlands enjoys sprawling sea views and a large wraparound deck. Featuring four characterful bedrooms, peel open the bi-fold doors and let the light pour in on sunny days, or soak up the views from the hot tub. With Mawgan Porth Beach also within easy reach, it becomes a haven for dog-friendly breaks and family adventures.

Kilden Mor

• Padstow, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 6
• Bedrooms: 3 i
• Bathrooms: 3

With its striking architecture and idyllic Cornish location, this high-spec home enjoys sparkling views over Padstow and the Camel Estuary. Three beautifully finished bedrooms, a modern kitchen and secluded garden complete with a hot tub make it a tempting retreat for families and groups of friends.

Driftwood

• Rock, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 6
• Bedrooms: 3 i
• Bathrooms: 2

Set in a quiet location just a short stroll from Rock’s buzzing town and sandy beach, enjoy the best of both worlds at Driftwood. Savour lazy mornings in the garden followed by lunch at Paul Ainsworth’s The Mariners and a walk along the water. With modern interiors, spacious living areas and a suntrap terrace, this stylish home will be a year-round family favourite.

Eden

• Downderry, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 6
• Bedrooms: 3 i
• Bathrooms: 3

An architectural masterpiece, Eden in Downderry is home to sparkling ocean views and an outdoor pool. Finished to an impeccably high standard, its bespoke interiors are reminiscent of a tropical beach house, where gentle tides are a short walk away. Sleeping six guests and welcoming dogs, it becomes an idyllic sea-view hideaway for those wishing to switch off on the south coast.

Ferryside

• Rock, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 10 - 12
• Bedrooms: 6 i
• Bathrooms: 5

Ferryside is an exceptional waterfront home with stunning estuary views. Sleeping up to 12 guests across six bedrooms, it’s a wonderful setting for special occasions and indulgent escapes. Set on the water’s edge in Rock, this stylish home is surrounded by beautiful beaches, exquisite restaurants and endless coastal walks. Step out onto the balcony to catch the first morning rays and sink into the sunken vitality pool for incredible Cornish sunsets.

Lantic Barn

• Fowey, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 10
• Bedrooms: 5 i
• Bathrooms: 4

A haven for families, Lantic Barn combines shimmering ocean glimpses with a tranquil countryside location. Spill out into the courtyard garden for al fresco lunches or retreat to the pool for twilight dips - the outside space promises total relaxation. Meanwhile, the harbourside town of Fowey lies in wait just a 10 minute drive away.

A low occupancy rate may be available for smaller groups out of season.

Little Polkerris

• Fowey, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 2
• Bedrooms: 1 i
• Bathrooms: 1

A romantic sea-view hideaway set in the heart of South Cornwall, discover a charming countryside retreat for two. Relax in the hot tub as views over St Austell bay glimmer in the distance, or take the short drive into Fowey for boat trips, first-class restaurants and laid back beach days.

Daymarker

• Fowey, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 8
• Bedrooms: 4 i
• Bathrooms: 4

Fronted in glass and with views spanning the South Cornwall coastline, Daymarker is a beautiful barn conversion on the outskirts of Fowey. Sleeping eight guests with a private outdoor pool and sea-view terrace, discover an idyllic dog-friendly retreat where family and friends can reconnect.

A low occupancy rate may be available for smaller groups out of season.

The Baobab

• Padstow, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 12 - 14
• Bedrooms: 6 i
• Bathrooms: 5

Breath-taking in its architecture, bohemian in its interiors and undisturbed in its location, The Baobab is a one-of-a-kind retreat for large groups. With views over the Camel Estuary, this dog-friendly home features a private annexe for two, as well as a heated outdoor swimming pool. Thanks to direct access onto the Saint’s Way from the bottom of the garden, find yourself within walking distance of Padstow Harbour.

Gwelefan

• Porthtowan, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 8 - 9
• Bedrooms: 4 i
• Bathrooms: 2

A wood-clad masterpiece designed by Kast Architects, Gwelefan sleeps nine guests and frames breath-taking ocean vistas. Its upside-down design allows for easy access onto the terrace from three of the four heavenly bedrooms, while the first floor kitchen, living and dining area is home to the best sea views in the house. Relax in the sauna, soak up the sea air from the hot tub or follow the footpath to the sunkissed sands of Porthtowan Beach – this dog-friendly home invites relaxation.

Sunny Seven

• Polzeath, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 10
• Bedrooms: 5 i
• Bathrooms: 5

Sparkling sea views, a private hot tub and a short walk to the beach make Sunny Seven a truly relaxing hideaway. Its idyllic location above Polzeath Beach promises breath-taking vistas just moments after waking up. Dine al fresco on the sea-view deck, slip into the hot tub on starry nights, or simply switch off in one of five contemporary bedrooms. A stone’s throw from soft sands, guests can reach excellent surf, beachside restaurants and the South West Coast Path from the bottom of the garden.

Owls

• Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 8
• Bedrooms: 4 i
• Bathrooms: 3

Perched above Mawgan Porth’s ever-changing tides, Owls is a contemporary coastal haven with a stunning ocean backdrop. Designed by Sprout Architects, this dog-friendly retreat features a soothing hot tub, sea-view living and minimalist interiors. There are four ground floor bedrooms, with three opening directly onto the terrace. The gate at the bottom of the garden leads to a scenic 20 minute walk to the beach and with surf schools, shoreline restaurants and endless coast paths within walking distance, you can easily hang up the car keys.

Ria Reach

• Fowey, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 8
• Bedrooms: 4 i
• Bathrooms: 4

Set above the River Fowey in South Cornwall, Ria Reach offers breath-taking views over the water and neighbouring Polruan. Its reverse living design features four ground floor en-suite bedrooms, while the upstairs is perfect for socialising and soaking up the river vista through the apex windows. Sleeping eight guests and welcoming dogs, it’s an idyllic retreat for those wishing to explore Fowey’s bustling streets within a 10-minute walk.

Red Cove

• Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 10 - 12
• Bedrooms: 5 i
• Bathrooms: 6

Exceptional in design and concept, Red Cove delivers when it comes to luxury living. From its majestic views sweeping over the Atlantic coast to its outdoor spa and natural garden, this is where you’ll discover what it means to truly switch off. Brainchild of Rundell Associates, this clifftop property blends into its surroundings and offers accommodation for up to 12 guests.