Set the tone for a calm solo break or a romantic escape at this stylish stone cottage close to North Cornwall’s wild and wonderful shoreline. Tucked into rolling countryside 2 miles from Crackington Haven, it’s an excellent base for guests bringing along a four-legged companion.
Enter through the front door into a light and welcoming interior finished with clean contemporary lines. The open-plan living area brings everything together for laid-back living, whether you’re curling up on the sofa with a film on the surround-sound TV or preparing fresh Cornish produce in the well-equipped kitchen. A vaulted ceiling with exposed beams adds character, while carefully chosen artwork creates a creative, homely feel. There’s a dining nook ready for sharing meals or mapping out tomorrow’s coastal ramble with your loyal pup curled at your feet. When night falls, the soothing double bedroom provides a snug retreat, and a contemporary bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC completes the layout. On warmer days, step outside to the shingled seating area, where a picnic table makes a lovely spot for al fresco bites or a sundowner while your furry friend settles nearby after a day of seaside sniffing.
The cove and surf beach are nearby for salty dips, shoreline wanders and early-morning paw prints in the sand (dogs are only allowed on the beach before 10 am or after 6 pm between 15 May and 30 September), while the South West Coast Path promises cliff-top strolls with tail-wagging views. For a change of scene, Bude (9 miles) has long sandy beaches (pets on the lead during the summer months), independent shops and plenty of places to eat. Boscastle (5 miles) charms with its harbour and waterside trails, while Port Isaac (19 miles) draws curious canines with its winding lanes and bustling fishing port.