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Woolacombe to Saunton: Walk The South West Coast Path

A route that should have taken in Baggy Point and its 'superb views', but a misjudged turning found us cutting it off completely for an inland route instead before finally getting back on track at Croyde.

Combe Martin to Woolacombe: Walk The South West Coast Path

The phrase 'picture postcard' pretty much encapsulates this section of The South West Coast Path with sensation views littered with gorgeous coves and emerald green sea.

Heddon’s Mouth to Combe Martin: Walk The South West Coast Path

The day began with my belly in twists. After yesterday’s panic attack and having already seen the incline back out of the valley, I was a tad nervous to say the least. But I’d set myself a challenge to walk the entire South West Coast Path, so swiftly reminded myself I couldn’t give in at the first hurdle.

Lynton to Heddon's Mouth: Walk The South West Coast Path

Heddon's Mouth is described in the guidebook as 'dramatic' with 'spectacular coastal landscapes' and 'breathtaking scenery'. For me, this section was a story of dog ticks and panic attacks!

Porlock Weir to Lynton: Walk The South West Coast Path

This was an epic section of two halves; luscious green woodland and spectacular, open air cliff-top views. But luscious greenery can bring its problems, as we were to discover when we stopped for lunch at Sister’s Fountain deep in the woodland.

Minehead to Porlock Weir: Walk The South West Coast Path

Inspired by the book 'The Salt Path' by Gaynor Winn, we're attempting to walk The South West Coast Path, all 630 miles of it (albeit not all at once!). And so we began, on a rather damp summer’s day in 2019, from the steep 'map' sculpture on Minehead seafront that marks the start of this epic route.

Dog friendly holidays at Gwelmor

Christmas trees planted to help prevent coastal erosion

More than 300 Christmas trees have been planted at Widemouth Bay to help protect against coastal erosion.

A winter beach break is the pawfect escape

Award-Winning Dog Friendly Holiday Cottage in Widemouth Bay, North Cornwall

Our luxury self catering holiday cottage is perfect for the whole family to holiday together under one roof.

Crooklet's beach - north Cornwall

Crooklet's beach in north Cornwall is a wide expanse of golden sand, has cute and colourful beach huts to hire and a host of facilities making it a brilliant beach base for the whole family.

Summerleaze Beach - north Cornwall

A short walk from Bude's bustling town centre, Summerleaze beach is a fabulous family beach and a great spot for learning to surf and body board. It has plenty of facilities and accessibility, it has something for everyone.

Ground floor holiday cottage Cornwall

One of the great things about a break at Gwelmor holiday cottage is that our luxurious property is on a single level so it makes a great base for three generations to come together under one roof.

Gwelmor is best Dog Friendly Business in South West

I can't believe I'm actually writing this blog but Gwelmor holiday cottage has won another prestigious award for it's dog friendly nature

Crooklet's beach is a hot-spot for family fun

Golden sands, rocky out-crops, a host of water sports and facilities. What more could you want from a beach?

Could Summerleaze be the perfect all-round beach?

With everything it has to offer, Summerleaze beach just off Bude town centre, could be the perfect spot for families and surfers alike.

Accessibility at Gwelmor self-catering holiday cottage

At Gwelmor we want to make everyone's stay as enjoyable as possible. We aim to accurately describe our facilities at our single-storey bungalow to give you the confidence to book in mind of your specific requirements. Read our blog about our accessibility.

Explore our child-friendly holiday cottage in north Cornwall

Going on holiday with small children involves a lot of planning and preparation, but opting for a child-friendly holiday cottage like ours, means most of the thinking has been done for you.

Best dog-friendly beaches near us in North Cornwall

Some of the best dog-friendly beaches are in north Cornwall, right on Gwelmor's doorstep. Here's a guide to our favourites near to Gwelmor and those with seasonal restrictions.

What makes Gwelmor a great dog-friendly holiday?

These days dog owners expect a lot more from their holiday accommodation when they bring their beloved pets with them. Here's just an example of what's on offer for our dog guests when they holiday with us at Gwelmor.