St Ives dog friendly holiday homes by the sea

Dog Friendly Cottages in St Ives by the Sea

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St Ives has several beaches within a short walk of the town centre, but dog access changes depending on the beach and time of year. Bamaluz Beach is available to dogs throughout the year, while restrictions apply at some of the larger beaches during the summer. Our St Ives dog-friendly cottages include properties for couples, families and groups, with options close to the harbour, beaches and South West Coast Path. Some properties accept more than one dog, and selected cottages have enclosed gardens or other private outside space.

Featured Dog Friendly Cottages in St Ives

St Ives, Cornwall, England
Charming St Ives Property
Sleeps 6
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £758 per week
St Ives, Cornwall, England
Fabulous St Ives Property
Sleeps 4
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Pet Friendly
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Beachfront
From £495 per week
St Ives, Cornwall, England
Fabulous St Ives Holiday Home
Sleeps 6
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Pet Friendly
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Beachfront
From £872 per week
St Ives, Cornwall, England
St Ives Harbour Retreat
Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £1,545 per week
St Ives, Cornwall, England
Fantastic St Ives Escape
Sleeps 6
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Pet Friendly
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Beachfront
From £541 per week
St Ives, Cornwall, England
Tregurno
Sleeps 8
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Pet Friendly
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Large Group
From £1,155 per week

A Dog-Friendly Stay in St Ives

One advantage of staying in St Ives is that you can reach several beaches and coastal walks without driving. Bamaluz Beach, between the harbour and Porthgwidden, is one of the most useful for dog owners because dogs are allowed throughout the year.

The South West Coast Path also runs directly through St Ives. Head west from Porthmeor and the route quickly leaves the town behind, continuing towards Clodgy Point and along the coast towards Zennor. This section has steep and uneven stretches, so allow more time if you are planning a longer walk.

For more places to explore during your holiday, our guide to the best dog-friendly beaches in Cornwall covers beaches in different parts of the county.

 

Summer Rules at St Ives Beaches

The main beaches don’t all have the same rules. Cornwall Council currently prohibits dogs on Porthmeor and Porthminster between 10am and 6pm from 15 May to 30 September. The Harbour Beach has a shorter restriction, from 10am to 6pm during July and August.

These restrictions still leave early mornings and evenings available at the affected beaches. Bamaluz provides an alternative when daytime restrictions are operating.

It’s worth checking the current signs before going onto the sand, particularly because privately managed beaches can operate their own rules. Cornwall Council also reviews its beach restrictions periodically.

 

Explore More of West Cornwall with Your Dog

St Ives also works well if you want to explore other parts of the west Cornwall coast. Carbis Bay is around two miles away, while Hayle and its long stretch of coastline are on the opposite side of St Ives Bay.

For longer walks, the coast path continues west from St Ives towards Zennor and eventually around the Penwith peninsula. Keep dogs under close control around livestock and near cliff edges, particularly once you leave the built-up areas around town.

You can find more places to stay with a dog through our wider collection of Cornwall dog-friendly cottages by the sea.

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