Top Ten Pro-Pet Self-Catering Properties Close to Year Round Hound Friendly Beaches

March 2, 2010 - PRLog -- 1.   Out of the door, into the sea
Hounds can have a merry time at Marina, taking early morning dips and walks along the year-round pro-hound Kingsand beach on the South East coast of Cornwall.

Marina is a 5 bedroom converted Courthouse with breathtaking views across Plymouth Sound and out to sea from the decking, living area and bedrooms. Close by is the glorious sandy and dog-friendly beach of Whitsand Bay.

Marina sleeps ten and can be booked from £949 for seven nights (£95 per head).  

2.   Bow wow Wow!

Wow is a stunning contemporary two bedroom coastal apartment, which overlooks the glorious golden sands of Westward Ho! Beach.  While dog access is restricted close to the town, only a mile or so up the coast pets can roam free at the far end of the beach.  The stunning Saunton and Braunton beaches are also just a short drive up the coast, where over three miles of golden sands and sand dunes can be found to explore.

Wow possesses one of the most spectacular views in the South West, accentuated by a full length balcony that runs the length of the apartment, making the most of this exclusive location.

Wow sleeps four and can be booked for a seven night stay from £589.  A three night short-break can be booked from £418.  

3.   Treat Rover to a right royal visit
Stay in one of Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday locations and get a right royal reception for your dog.

Set at the bottom of a steep and winding road, the secluded Beach House, Shell and Pebble holiday apartments each look out over the idyllic Devon coast.  Visiting dogs get their very own courtesy bed, bowl and treat thrown in, and they have access to the year-round dog-friendly Babbacombe beach below, which isonly a stick’s throw away.  

The properties each come with access to The Cary Arms Hotel, one of the country’s top-10 beach-side hotels.  

Shell sleeps two guests and is available from £770 per week.   Pebble sleeps four guests and is available from £970 for a seven night stay. Beach House sleeps eight guests and is available from £1,520 per week. .  

4.   Sandy Paws are seconds away!
5 Ocean Point is a brand new contemporary coastal apartment situated within a 5 minute walk of the year-round dog-friendly Saunton Sands.  Its three miles of golden sands and impressive dunes are guaranteed to give even the most energetic of pets a thorough work-out.  And if that doesn’t do the trick, the South West Coast path, which traverses 36 miles of beautiful coastline, encompassing Croyde and Woolacombe, is on hand to poop-out even the busiest of pooches.  

Sleeping four, number 5 Ocean Point has stunning beach views from its chic living room.  Its kitchen features contemporary high-gloss units, while the master bedroom enjoys an en suite bathroom and double shower, and access to the terrace.  Three nights can be booked from £439.  Seven nights can be booked from £619.  

5.   Not a hard Cellar for pet owners  

3 and 4 Fish Cellars are beautifully constructed 400 year old fish cellars that have been transformed into eco-friendly beach houses clad in their original old stone.  Booked together, they’re perfect for a party of twelve.  

Breathtaking views of South Cornwall’s year-round dog-friendly Whitsand Bay and a sand and shingle beach close by make this a great destination for families, friends and pets who enjoy sunny beach walks, swims in the sea and digging in the sand.  Add to that the South West Coast Path, which is just 50 metres away, and the nearby year-round dog friendly beaches of Downderry and Seaton, and Fish Cellars provides the perfect hound-focused holiday home, possessing some of the most spectacular views of Cornwall’s coastline that can be found in the county.

3 and 4 Fish Cellars sleep 6 each and can be booked for seven nights from £589.  A three night stay in either property can be booked from £418.  


6.   Swell Seashells, Zinc, Newquay
Taking its inspiration from Miami's South Beach district, Seashells, within Zinc, occupies a supreme location on the headland overlooking the legendary Fistral Beach.  This plush, contemporary apartment provides the ultimate retreat in which Master and hound can relax, unwind and enjoy the delights of one of Cornwall’s finest year-round dog-friendly locations.  

In addition to Fistral, which is just a couple of minutes away by foot, the pro-dog beaches of Towan, Great Western and Watergate Bay are all close by, providing a great choice of sandy adventures for four-legged friends.


Seashells sleeps four and can be booked for a seven night stay from £459 per week, or from £327 for a three night stay.

7.   Boy oh boy – Beach on the doorstep
Bluesy Beach House is a fantastic pet-friendly holiday home, suitable for any time of the year.  It is set in the perfect position for surfing and other water sports, as well as beachcombing, rock pooling, snorkelling, walking or simply relaxing on the beach.

Situated just outside Bude in Widemouth Bay, Bluesy Beach House is just a stone’s throw away from an amazing stretch of golden sand.  Even though Widemouth Beach has an Easter to October ban on dogs, Bude’s Summerleaze Beach is only a short-drive away, and provides year-round access for pets to frolic about in the sand and sea, as does nearby Northcott Mouth Beach.

Bluesy Beach House sleeps six and is available from £509 per week and from £362 for a three night short-break.  

8.   Spiniels or Spinones will love this!
Sprindrift is a hound-friendly house situated in the picturesque fishing village of Hope Cove.  At each turn beautiful scenery surrounds the house, and the dramatic Devon coastline, stretching from Bolt Tail to Burgh Island and Bigbury-on-Sea, is just a short walk away.

Hope Cove has its very own sheltered year-round dog-friendly sandy beach, which is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Close by are many other superb all year round doggy beaches including East Portlemouth, Thurlestone, Wonwell and Stoke Beach.


Spindrift sleeps six and can be booked for seven nights from £549.  A three night stay can be booked from £390.  

9.   Grab your coat boy!
Cotehayes in Torquay is an impressive, large detached 200 years old house that is situated in the leafy Wellswood area of Torquay.

The town centre and harbour are a 10 minute walk away, while the pro-hound beaches of Livermead, St Mary’s Bay, Churston Cove, Elberry Cove, Maidencombe, Watcombe and Babbacombe are all within a short drive.  

Cotehayes sleeps up to eight and can be booked for seven nights from £549.  A three night stay can be booked from £390.

10.   Canoe find a better deal for dogs?
Blue Monkey is a beautiful Grade II 18th century house that has been lovingly refurbished to provide a luxurious stay for families, pets and holiday makers looking for a peaceful retreat.  

Awarded the 4 Star-Visit Britain status, Blue Monkey is a stunning houndy home-from-home set in the pretty and historic villages of Cawsand and Kingsand on the Rame Peninsula.


As well as a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival, guests have free use of two kayaks - ideal if you have a dog that’s mad about swimming!  Blue Monkey is a mere 30 metres away from the beach and the year-round dog-friendly Kingsand Beach is close by.  

Blue Monkey sleeps eight and can be booked for seven nights from £679.  A three night stay can be booked from £481.  A small charge of £23 is made to allow for the extra cleaning that is typically required after a pet’s stay.

Bookings can be made by calling Blue Chip Vacations on 0844 5612001 or by visiting www.bluechipvacations.com

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For further Blue Chip Vacations information, contact Ewan Davy on 01803 881025 or 07792 625645. Email: ewan@bluechipvacations.com

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