Dog Friendly Days in St Ives

Charlotte Ballam

Picture luxury dog-friendly holiday cottages in St Ives surrounded by coast paths, beaches and a host of dog-friendly restaurants, cafes and bars - the perfect getaway. Whether it's a weeklong break that you have in mind or just a few days to spare, our dog-friendly cottages in St Ives provide the perfect base from which to see St Ives and beyond.

Dog-friendly beaches in St Ives

When staying in our dog-friendly holiday cottages in the heart of St Ives, you're never too far from golden sands where you can stretch your legs while your furry friend blows off some steam. With the beach ban having recently been relaxed, beach walks can be enjoyed before 10 am and after 6 pm even in peak season - and with Porthmeor beach as your back garden, Porthgwidden just a hop, skip and jump away and the harbour and Porthminster beyond, you'll be spoilt for choice.

a dog in the sea in St Ives

Places to eat with a dog in St Ives

Some of our favourite places to eat in St Ives are the cafes overlooking the beaches that we're lucky enough to be so close to: for breakfast you can't beat Porthmeor Cafe and what's more, it can be reached by simply walking across the sand - absolute bliss! Enjoy freshly ground coffee, cakes, pastries, cooked breakfasts, pancakes and everything in-between as you watch the waves from their covered and heated terrace. For lunch and dinner head a little further into town and you'll find no end of dog-friendly restaurants and bars where you can enjoy everything from coffee and cake at the Hub, a pub lunch at the Queens or the works at Porthminster Beach Cafe - all easily within walking distance of your dog-friendly cottage in St Ives.

dog friendly porthmeor beach in St Ives

Dog-friendly holiday cottages in St Ives

If you're looking for dog-friendly accommodation in St Ives you can rest assured that there's no compromise on quality or location at the Sail Lofts. Your four-legged friend will enjoy a welcome hamper of its own consisting of a bowl, blanket, treat and toy as well as a guide to walks and more dog-friendly venues that the whole family can enjoy together. If you do wish to go out sans pet at any point during your holiday in St Ives we can also arrange for our friendly dog-sitter to come and take care of the dog in your own apartment so you can enjoy an evening that is both pet and stress-free!

dog sleeping in dog friendly cottages in St Ives