1 / 21Ashore Cottage
Polruan, Cornwall
A two bedroom Polruan cottage at four hundred and sixty eight pounds, with a fully enclosed garden up steep slate steps and two dogs welcome.
Four hundred and sixty eight pounds is the cheapest way into Polruan on this list, and Ashore Cottage sleeps four with two dogs. Polruan is the village across the water from Fowey, reached by passenger ferry, and it is steep in every direction including this one.
Its garden tells you as much. Fully enclosed, which is what matters, and reached along a narrow path and two sets of steep slate steps, which is what to picture. A dog with working legs will not notice them. Anything older will. Once you are through the gate, St Catherine's Castle is half a mile, the Fowey to Polkerris coast walk half a mile and rated eight on our scale, Lantic Bay one and four tenths, the Gribbin Head circular one and seven tenths.
Four guest ratings so far is a small sample, so the price and the walking are what make the case. Three eight rated coast walks inside two miles of a village with no through traffic is a strong hand for a dog, and the ferry means the restaurants and shops of a bigger town sit ten minutes away without anyone starting a car.
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from £468 for 7 nights
Ashore Cottage takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- The garden is fully enclosed and accessed via a narrow path and 2 sets of steep slate steps
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £468 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Wifi
Ashore Cottage from £468 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Ashore Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Ashore Cottage welcomes up to two dogs. It has a fully enclosed garden, which is a real bonus for letting dogs roam without worry, and Polruan itself is a quiet village with no through traffic — a genuinely relaxed setting for a dog holiday.
Are dogs allowed at Ashore Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, but we'd recommend contacting the property directly to confirm availability and any terms around specific times of year.
What should I know before visiting Ashore Cottage with my dog?
The enclosed garden is reached via a narrow path and two sets of steep slate steps, so it's worth bearing in mind if you have an older or less mobile dog. Once you're settled in, the walking on offer is excellent — three coast walks rated eight out of ten on our scale are within two miles, including Lantic Bay and the Fowey to Polkerris route, plus a short ferry ride across to Fowey if you fancy exploring a bigger town.
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Ashore Cottage from £468 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Attraction0.5 mi awaySt Catherine's Castle
Cornwall
Possibly Cornwall's smallest castle, reached with your dog on a short steep coast path from Fowey, with Readymoney Cove at the bottom.
Walk0.5 mi awayFowey to Polkerris Coastal Walk
Cornwall
A circular from Fowey out along the cliffs past Readymoney Cove and Gribbin Head to Polkerris, returning inland along the historic Saints Way, dog friendly with seasonal beach rules.
Walk1.4 mi awayLantic Bay Coastal Walk
Devon
A short but steep coastal walk down to one of Cornwall's most beautiful hidden beaches, quieter than the headline bays.
Walk1.7 mi awayPar Sands and the Gribbin Head Circular
Cornwall
A varied Fowey-area circular over Gribbin Head taking in Polridmouth Cove, Polkerris and Par Sands, dog friendly with one year round dog beach on the loop.
Beach2.2 mi awayPolkerris Beach
Cornwall
A beautifully sheltered harbour beach on the south coast with excellent facilities, but a long seasonal restriction means it works best as an off-season destination.
Attraction6.5 mi awayRestormel Castle
Cornwall
A near perfect circular keep on a deeply ditched mound above the Fowey, with a compact grassy site and a wall walk to take on with your dog.