Imagine hiring a dog friendly cottage by the beach for your next holiday – in a place where you can step straight out of the door onto the sand for a walk with your four-legged friend.
For many dog owners, this would be the ideal holiday accommodation. With a property on the beach, you don’t have to worry about travelling far for exercise. It’ll be right there on your doorstep.
Dogs love the wide-open space of a beach and a scamper through the surf as much as we humans do. So a holiday by the beach is the perfect place for time away with your loved ones and your canine companion.
For inspiration for your next holiday, check out this list of cool coastal cottages and beautiful beach boltholes where your dog is as welcome as you are.
Idle Hour, Westward Ho!
This aptly named holiday home in Devon, is a superb place to relax and breathe in the sea air. Dogs will love the enclosed patio area and speedy access to the beach and esplanade for long walks by the sea. While you will enjoy the comfortable, modern rooms with sea views and a hot tub where you can unwind after a long day on the beach.
10 The Whitehouse, Watergate Bay
Your four legged friend will be in doggy heaven at this sea view apartment on the north coast of Cornwall. It’s only a short walk to the beach at Watergate Bay, which is a two-mile stretch of sand popular with surfers. Inside there’s a large open plan living area with modern kitchen and light, airy bedrooms. There’s also a balcony overlooking the sea, which is the perfect spot for watching the sunset.
Fell Cottage-ixb, Scalby
It’s only a short walk over the fields and along the coast path to North Bay, one of Scarborough’s famous sandy beaches. This Yorkshire retreat is one of a group of gorgeous sandstone cottages in a quiet enclave in the village of Scalby. As well as coastal walks, dogs can scamper through the trees in nearby Wykeham Forest. This two-bedroom cottage has been beautifully furnished and has several traditional touches that add to its charm.
Hi-tide, Elmer
Perfectly positioned just 200m from the beach on the south coast of Sussex, this dog-friendly holiday home is the perfect base for a family holiday by the sea. This charming three-bedroom house has plenty of space for all the family plus dog and has a small enclosed garden at the rear. It is located close to the seafront in the small village of Elmer, between Littlehampton and Bognor Regis, so it’s ideal for coastal activities and trips into the South Downs for long walks with your dog.
George’s Cottage, Bucks Mills
You’re likely to fall in love with this picture postcard holiday home near Clovelly in Devon. This beautiful thatched cottage has a large garden in a wooded valley, only a short walk from Bucks Mills beach. It’s a peaceful hideaway, which is ideally located for clifftop dog walks and exploring picturesque Clovelley and other North Devon attractions.
Gull Rock, Trebarwith Strand
You can hear the waves lapping at the shore from this beachside cottage on one of Cornwall’s most scenic beaches. It’s literally the last property in a row of terraced cottages before you hit the beach at Trebarwith Strand. Dogs will love the long sandy beach, which appears at low tide, while energetic walkers will enjoy the steep paths along the coast path to Tingagel. It’s a beautiful beach bolthole with fresh seaside styling and a sun drenched terrace with sensational sea views.
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Holiday Property, Druridge Bay
This luxurious stone-built holiday cottage enjoys an enviable location opposite the golden sand dunes of Druridge Bay. This is a long sandy beach where dog walkers can take in the fresh sea air of the Northumberland coast. When it’s warm, you can relax with your dog in the large enclosed garden. If it’s cooler, you can snuggle up in front of the wood-burning stove in this homely cottage by the sea.
St Cyrus Holiday Let, St Cyrus
Let your dog roam all over the house in this unique, grass-roofed holiday home on the east coast of Scotland. This stunning ‘underground’ house used to be an ice house for locally caught salmon. It has been beautifully restored while retaining the thick stone walls and high ceilings of the former fish cellar. It’s a few short steps across the dunes to walk the dog on St Cyrus Beach, which is backed by a nature reserve. This property is close to the picturesque seaside community of Montrose.
Discover More Dog Friendly Cottages by the Beach
This is just a small selection of dog friendly cottages on the beach available on our site. To find the perfect holiday getaway for you and your pooch, start your search for coastal cottages for canines by entering your preferred location and dates in the search bar at the top of the home page.
Good luck with finding the ideal beachside getaway for you and your dog!
