Lace up your walking boots, grab the lead and strike out along the South West Coast Path from this delightful, dog-friendly retreat near Morwenstow, 8.5 miles from Bude. Sleeping six guests, the three-bedroom, single-storey property is about 0.5 miles from the long-distance footpath. Nestling in sizeable gardens, this is a hideaway that will appeal to four-legged friends and their families who enjoy spending time in the great outdoors at home as well as on trips out.
Take a low step up into the porch, where you can dry damp paws, then enter the property via the hallway. Head into the kitchen/diner to pop doggy towels into the washing machine and to give your happy hound his dinner. Prepare food for everyone else to enjoy in here as well, then wander through to the lounge to light the wood burner and watch TV while your contented canine dozes. Spread out into the conservatory, where there is more comfortable seating and another table. Also close by are a WC and utility room. As night falls, head off to one of the two twin bedrooms or the double, which has an en-suite bathroom. There is also a family bathroom. Spill out into the Cornish sunshine to let your pet have a good run and to take in the views. Enjoy the tranquillity out here over a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. There is ample parking at this property.
Venture 2.5 miles along the South West Coast Path or 7.5 miles by car to while away an afternoon or two at Welcombe Mouth Beach, where your furry friend can potter in rock pools and bound in and out of the sea to his heart’s content. That National Trust’s Sandy Mouth Bay, 5 miles away, is also dog friendly all year round.