1 / 23Rivington
Carbis Bay, Cornwall
A cottage above Carbis Bay with a private enclosed garden, a ground floor bedroom for your dog to sleep near, and Porthkidney Beach a mile from the door.
Carbis Bay has the advantage of being twenty minutes' walk from St Ives without being in it, which in July is the difference between a holiday and a queue. Rivington is a detached cottage set back above the bay, two bedrooms with one of them and a bathroom on the ground floor, a wood burner in the lounge, and a dog welcome.
Porthkidney is the reason to take it. The beach is a mile from the door, rates a nine on our map, and gives you a long flat expanse of sand backed by dunes at the mouth of the Hayle estuary. The South West Coast Path from St Ives to Zennor starts at about the same distance and also rates a nine, though it is a serious piece of walking rather than a stroll. Between the two, your dog gets both the easy day and the hard one without moving the car.
Private and enclosed with part of it laid to lawn, the garden pairs with ground floor sleeping to make this workable for one older dog, or for anyone who would rather not do stairs twice in a night. Chysauster Ancient Village is under four miles if you want a walk with something at the end of it, an Iron Age courtyard settlement on open hillside where the going is gentle and the sightseeing takes about ten minutes.
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from £543 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Outside the property benefits from a private enclosed garden, part of which is laid to lawn with seating
- Dog Facilities
- Outdoor tap
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £543 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Accessible, Bbq, Open fire, Wifi
Rivington from £543 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Rivington dog friendly?
Yes, Rivington welcomes dogs. The cottage has a private enclosed garden with a lawn area, and a ground floor bedroom and bathroom that make it particularly well suited to older dogs or those who struggle with stairs.
Are dogs allowed at Rivington year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owner directly to confirm availability for your dates. What we can say is that the surrounding area — including Porthkidney Beach and the South West Coast Path — offers excellent walking whatever the season.
What should I know before visiting Rivington with my dog?
Porthkidney Beach is a mile from the door and offers a long, flat stretch of sand backed by dunes at the Hayle estuary — great for an easy day out. If your dog is up for something more demanding, the South West Coast Path from St Ives to Zennor also starts about a mile away, though it's described as a serious walk rather than a gentle stroll. For something in between, Chysauster Ancient Village is under four miles away and sits on open hillside with gentle going.
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Rivington from £543 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Beach1 mi awayPorthkidney Beach
Cornwall
One of the most reliably dog friendly beaches in west Cornwall, with no seasonal restrictions and serious space at low tide.
Walk1.1 mi awaySouth West Coast Path: St Ives to Zennor
Cornwall
One of the most dramatic stretches of the South West Coast Path, relentlessly rugged with huge elevation changes and wild granite coastline.
Attraction3.7 mi awayChysauster Ancient Village
Cornwall
Nine Romano-British courtyard houses on an open Cornish hillside, quiet enough that you and your dog will often have the place to yourselves.
Walk4.2 mi awayZennor Head to Gurnard's Head Coastal Walk
Cornwall
A wild Penwith coast loop linking Zennor Head and Gurnard's Head along the Atlantic cliffs, dog friendly but technical and not for nervous paws.
Beach4.3 mi awayGodrevy Beach
Cornwall
A dramatic National Trust beach backed by dunes and facing the iconic Godrevy Lighthouse, with year round access on the quieter sections away from the main entry point.
Walk4.6 mi awayMarazion Causeway and St Michael's Mount Walk
Cornwall
A short tide-dependent walk along Marazion beach and across the cobbled causeway to St Michael's Mount, dog friendly on the seafront but only assistance dogs allowed on the island itself in summer.