Look forward to carefree beach days playing in the surf and cosy evenings lazing beside a glowing wood burner. Just 400 metres from Mawgan Porth Beach on the North Cornwall coast, this converted cottage offers easy access to the soft white sands while also being surrounded by the rolling hills of its quiet farm setting. With three bedrooms and generous living space, it’s a homely retreat for families or couples looking for a relaxing coastal break with two canine chums.
Inside, the farmhouse-style kitchen/diner has a heated slate floor that keeps paws nice and toasty, and leads out onto a shared lawn area for scampering around. Dogs must stay downstairs, but whether you’re sinking into the cosy sofas for a night in front of the Smart TV or resting in the ground-floor bedroom, your pets will be reassured by having someone constantly close by. Upstairs, you’ll find a further two bedrooms and a family bathroom off a galleried landing. On-site facilities shared with other guests include a play area, table tennis room and a handy surf shower for rinsing sandy feet and paws.
Fill up on treats at one of the dog-friendly cafes on Mawgan Porth beachfront, before setting off on clifftop adventures along the South West Coast Path. You can either head 2 miles south to Watergate Bay or 2.5 miles north to Bedruthan Steps for dramatic Atlantic views. Dogs are warmly welcomed with a biscuit on arrival at Lappa Valley’s world of play and trains (13 miles) and can hop aboard the miniature railways for tail-wagging journeys around the park. They can also ride in the canoe boats, making it a brilliant day out for your whole pack.