Take your family and pets for a peaceful escape at this striking cottage deep in the Cornish countryside. It’s located within a friendly holiday park and surrounded by gorgeous views for a peaceful start to each day. You’ll be in a convenient spot 0.5 miles from Poughill, a picture-postcard village with 17 listed buildings including several with thatched roofs, plus a dog-friendly pub for those relaxed pints with your nuzzle monsters at your feet. When it’s time for some seaside fun, Bude’s sandy beaches are just 2 miles away, offering great opportunities for walks, surfing and exploring the local shops and cafes.
This beautiful cottage has a striking black-and-white exterior and lots of windows allowing plenty of light in. Original features like elegant timber beams upstairs add to the charm. Downstairs, the open-plan living area is ideal for spending quality time with your family and pets, with comfortable sofas and a wood burner for warming up after a day of fresh-air adventures. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking up a storm, while the dining area is located next to large glass doors for a lovely view while you eat. You’ll have three stylishly decorated bedrooms upstairs – a super-king that can be made into a twin on request, a king-size and a twin. A family bathroom on this level and a shower room downstairs complete the space. Outside, your furry companions will love making the most of the enclosed courtyard garden, where they can safely roam while you enjoy a morning coffee on the terrace or an evening BBQ.
Bude has five beaches that are dog-friendly all year round, including the National Trust site at Sandymouth Bay (3.5 miles) which you may choose to access via the South West Coast Path for a tail-waggingly good day out. This unspoilt tidal beach is located within the Hartland Devon Heritage Coast, a 60-mile-long stretch of startling, rugged cliffs that are a joy to explore with your four-legged companions. Got kids with you? The Milky Way (14.5 miles), a popular amusement park, is happy for well-behaved older dogs to accompany you inside.