Cottages near dog-friendly beaches
Date published: 30 Jan 2026
Planning a seaside escape with your dog in tow? You’re in the right place. After whittling down the best year-round dog-friendly beaches, we’ve gone one step further – pairing those brilliant stretches of coast with standout dog-friendly cottages nearby. Less planning, more beach time.
Some of the cottages we’ve chosen are holiday homes with direct beach access – think morning walks straight from the door and last-thing-at-night strolls on the sand. Others are set a little further back, but always within easy reach of dog-welcoming beaches you can enjoy in every season.
From cosy bolt-holes for two to big houses built for family gatherings, these cottages are all about making coastal breaks with your dog as easy and enjoyable as possible. Wherever you land, you’ll be close to salty air, sandy paws and plenty of space to explore together.
Minime, Weston-super-Mare
- Sleeps: 2
- Pets: 1 (Free)
Minime is made for couples who like their seaside breaks simple, relaxed and dog-first. This cosy hideaway suits slow mornings, sunset strolls and a proper switch-off, with your four-legged companion welcome at no extra cost.
You’re brilliantly placed for dipping into Weston’s classic seaside buzz – cafés, fish and chips, and the pier – then retreating somewhere calm once the day winds down. Better still, dog-friendly stretches of Weston-super-Mare beach and nearby Sand Bay mean spontaneous, year-round coastal walks are always on the cards.
2 Hartburn Road, Tynemouth, North Tyneside
- Sleeps: 8
- Dogs: 2 (Free)
If you’re planning a coastal break with the whole pack, 2 Hartburn Road ticks a lot of boxes. This is a generous, family-friendly base with space to spread out, secure gardens for dogs to roam and a calm residential setting just moments from Tynemouth’s buzz.
Days can be spent hopping between beaches, cafés and coastal paths, then regrouping back home for sociable evenings and easy downtime. Dog-friendly North Beach, Whitley Bay is close enough for spontaneous walks, with no seasonal restrictions to worry about.
Goronwy Cottage, Barmouth, Gwynedd
- Sleeps: 9
- Dogs: 1 (Free)
Big views, bags of character and space for a proper get-together – Goronwy Cottage is one for memorable coastal escapes. Set above the twisty streets of old Barmouth, this Grade II listed beauty is packed with original features, sunset-facing outdoor space and a layout that works brilliantly for families and friends sharing.
It’s sociable yet full of quiet corners, with the beach, pubs and shops all close by on foot. Barmouth Beach is just a short stroll away, with plenty of dog-friendly sand beyond the seasonal restriction zone.
Anchor Light, near Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
- Sleeps: 2
- Dogs: 2 (Free)
Anchor Light is a cosy, off-the-radar escape for couples who like their breaks peaceful, fireside and firmly dog-friendly. Think slow evenings by the woodburner, unrushed mornings on the patio and days spent roaming some of Pembrokeshire’s most dramatic landscapes.
It’s ideal for walkers, coastal explorers and anyone craving a proper reset, with castles, cliff paths and quiet lanes all close by. Wild, untamed Freshwater West Beach is within easy reach too – no dog restrictions, just big skies and endless sand.
Honeysuckle Cottage, Padstow, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 6
- Dogs: 2 (Charge applies)
Honeysuckle Cottage is a brilliant choice for sociable coastal stays where everything’s on foot. Set inside a former Victorian school, it blends character with comfort and has space for friends, families and two small dogs to settle in.
You’re just minutes from Padstow’s harbour buzz, food spots and coastal paths, with sea views adding to the sense of escape. When it’s time for quieter wanders, dog-friendly Harbour Cove is close by – calm, crowd-light and perfect for long estuary walks.
Carrington Stables, Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire
- Sleeps: 4
- Dogs: 1 (Charge applies)
Carrington Stables is a smart, tucked-away retreat for couples or small families who want coast and countryside without the crowds. Stylish yet low-key, it’s ideal for slow starts, easy village potters and clifftop walks straight from the door.
Milford-on-Sea’s cafés, pubs and independents are all an easy stroll, making the car optional rather than essential. When the sea air calls, dog-friendly Milford on Sea Beach is close by – shingly, scenic and blissfully restriction-free year round.
Chynoweth House, near Newquay, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 6
- Dogs: 2 (Free)
Chynoweth House is a relaxed, modern base for coastal adventures without the crowds. Set just outside Cubert, it suits families or friends who want space, calm and easy access to Cornwall’s headline beaches.
Expect countryside views, enclosed outdoor space for dogs and a location that puts pubs, village essentials and big stretches of sand within easy reach. You’re perfectly placed for beach-hopping days and laid-back evenings back home. Iconic Fistral Beach is close by too – dog-friendly year round, lively and brilliant for long coastal walks.
The Charleston, Seaford, East Sussex
- Sleeps: 2
- Dogs: 1 (Free)
The Charleston is a cosy, no-fuss seaside base made for couples who like their breaks calm, walkable and dog-friendly. Set right in the heart of Seaford, it’s ideal for slow mornings, pub lunches and easy access to coast paths without needing the car.
Evenings are best spent back home with the fire on, planning tomorrow’s adventures. When you fancy something wilder, dramatic Cuckmere Haven is close by – all chalk cliffs, big skies and year-round dog freedom.
Greenbank, Woolacombe, North Devon
- Sleeps: 8
- Dogs: 1 (Free)
Greenbank is all about big sea views, shared moments and classic Devon coast living. Ideal for families or groups, it’s a place where beach days roll into long evenings soaking in the hot tub or warming up by the fire.
The elevated position gives you a front-row seat to Woolacombe Bay, while the town, coast paths and surf spots are all close enough to wander down without fuss. Legendary Woolacombe Beach is nearby too – vast, beautiful and brilliantly dog-friendly for most of the year.
Peterstone Lodge, Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk
- Sleeps: 4
- Dogs: 2 (Charge applies)
Peterstone Lodge is a quietly luxurious coastal retreat made for unrushed stays and long dog walks straight from the door. Overlooking the Holkham Estate, it’s all about space, light and those wow-factor views – deer in the fields, owls at dusk and vast Norfolk skies.
With Burnham Market and Wells-next-the-Sea close by, you get the best of coast and countryside without the crowds. Epic Holkham Beach is just minutes away too – huge, wild and brilliantly dog-friendly year round.
Mabel, Whitstable, Kent
- Sleeps: 4
- Dogs: 2 (Free)
Mabel is a stylish, dog-welcoming base for soaking up Whitstable’s creative, seaside energy. Ideal for couples or small families, it suits breaks built around lazy breakfasts, mooching independent shops and impromptu beach walks.
You’re right in the thick of things here – cafés, seafood spots and galleries are all close by – with a cosy, calm space to retreat to afterwards. Dog-friendly West Beach, Whitstable is an easy wander away, perfect for year-round strolls with salty air and sunset views.
Clachan Lodge, Trumisgarry, North Uist
- Sleeps: 12
- Dogs: 2 (Charge applies)
Clachan Lodge is made for big gatherings that want space, scenery and a proper sense of escape. Set in a wonderfully remote spot on North Uist, it’s ideal for multi-generational trips, friends reuniting or long, slow stays where days revolve around beaches, wildlife and wide skies.
Expect epic views, room to spread out indoors and out, and a location that feels gloriously off-grid without being cut off. Wild, white-sand Clachan Sands is right nearby – vast, beautiful and completely dog-friendly year-round.
Feeling inspired? Whether you’re chasing big beaches, quiet coves or somewhere in between, there’s plenty more to discover. Browse our full collection of dog-friendly cottages by the sea and find the perfect base for coastal walks, sea dips and well-earned downtime – all with your four-legged sidekick by your side.
Meet the author
Ian LewisIan's worked in travel for over 15 years and has written about destinations across the whole of the UK (and beyond). He loves all kinds of getaways with every member of the family on two legs or four, seeking out the more unique and interesting properties wherever he can.
