Gwelmor is a multi-award-winning family and dog-friendly holiday cottage five minutes walk from Widemouth Bay beach, north Cornwall.
Contemporary and spaciously laid out, the cottage sleeps six in three bedrooms, is set on a single level with a fully enclosed garden, making it a great retreat for the whole family.
Gwelmor was previously named Dog Friendly Business of the Year in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards and we have more than 100 5* reviews. Check in day is generally Friday.
*From March 2026, our neighbours are having an extension built. Work is due to go on for 3-4 months. We don't anticipate major disruption but there will be builders on site during the day. As a result, we are offering you a 10% discount for that period, just use the code '10percent' at the checkout.
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The South West Coast Path runs 630 miles from Somerset to Dorset. The breath-taking stretch along north Cornwall falls right on Gwelmor's doorstep and has some seriously arduous climbs, but the rewards are worth the effort. We're are on a mission to walk entire path and are blogging each leg along the way.
Bude has its very own semi-natural sea pool just above Summerleaze Beach. Open daily and free to swim thanks to the dedicated work of the Friends of Bude Sea Pool charity. Dogs on leads welcome, a water bowl is provided but there’s no shade.
With its craggy rock-pools, colourful beach huts, open-air sea pool, surf schools, kayaking and outdoor pursuits, Summerleaze Beach has it all. The beach is dog friendly all year round but must be kept on a lead from May 21 to September 30 10am to 6pm.
If you're like us and love a Sunday Roast, then this is the place for you. The traditional beef with trimmings is sensational and is served in a warm and friendly environment. The hotel overlooks Bude canal, is close to Summerleaze and Crooklets beaches and has dining room tables which are dog friendly. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
No food (only cakes) served here but is a cracking little place to while away an hour or so over a delicious cup of coffee or feshly prepared juice. Combined with George & Mills interiors, this gorgeous coffee shop is littered with loads of funky kitchen and lounge wear you never realised you needed. A definite must visit and I challenge you to come out empty handed!
The ethos behind this cosy restaurant is to 'bridge the gap between local suppliers and your plate'. And it doesn't disappoint. Menus change with the season and they encourage you to order things you've never heard of - and trust them.
Planning a dog friendly holiday in Cornwall? Stay at Gwelmor in Widemouth Bay — a cosy coastal cottage perfect for beach walks and breaks with your dog.
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If you're looking for a getaway with your four-legged friend, then look no further. Here's why Gwelmor makes a dog-friendly break a breaze.
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