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Bossiney, Cornwall
An eight sleeper at Bossiney with an enclosed garden, three dogs welcome, and a beach our map puts at zero miles from the door.
Our proximity figures put Bossiney Haven at zero miles from this house, which is less a rounding error than a description. The Old Borough House is a four bedroom place at Bossiney just north of Tintagel, with an open fire, a range cooker and three dogs welcome. Eight people.
Bossiney Haven is a sandy cove reached down a path through the cliff and it rates an eight with us. Tintagel Castle is eight tenths of a mile along the coast, Trebarwith Strand is one and eight tenths and also rates an eight, and the Boscastle to Tintagel coast walk starts at two and six tenths. This is the most dramatic stretch of the north Cornish coast, and your dog is living on it rather than driving to it each morning.
An enclosed garden with a patio gives three dogs somewhere to come back to. The one thing to picture is the way down to the haven, which is a proper cliff path rather than a ramp. A fit dog will take it happily. An older one may prefer Trebarwith, a short drive away, which gives you a broad flat beach instead of a scramble and is the better choice on a wet day.
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from £886 for 7 nights
The Old Borough House takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- An enclosed garden area can be found outside of the property which also features a patio seating area and a BBQ
- Sleeps
- 8 guests
- Rooms
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £886 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
The Old Borough House from £886 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Old Borough House dog friendly?
Yes — The Old Borough House welcomes up to three dogs, which puts it firmly in the generous camp. There's an enclosed garden with a patio for them to use, and Bossiney Haven, a sandy cove rated highly by us, is essentially on the doorstep.
Are dogs allowed at The Old Borough House year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so we'd recommend contacting the property directly to confirm availability for your dates. What we can say is that the location is well set up for dogs whatever the season — there's an enclosed garden, an open fire to come back to, and Trebarwith Strand a short drive away as a sheltered alternative on rougher days.
What should I know before visiting The Old Borough House with my dog?
The main thing to factor in is the path down to Bossiney Haven, which is a proper cliff descent rather than an easy stroll — most fit dogs will handle it without trouble, but if yours is older or less mobile, Trebarwith Strand is a short drive away and offers a broad, flat beach instead. Beyond that, the setup is well suited to dogs: three are welcome, the garden is enclosed, and Tintagel Castle and some of the most dramatic coastline in Cornwall are all within a mile.
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The Old Borough House from £886 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Beach0 mi awayBossiney Haven
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Beach1.8 mi awayTrebarwith Strand
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A dramatic north Cornish beach that transforms into an enormous low-tide expanse, with year-round dog access and no crowds outside peak season.
Walk2.6 mi awayBoscastle to Tintagel Coastal Walk
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