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10 dog-friendly things to do near Widemouth Bay
There is plenty to see and do with your four-legged friend while on holiday at Gwelmor in Widemouth Bay. Here's our Top 10 list.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
The South West's best Dog Friendly Business
Gwelmor holiday cottage in Widemouth Bay has been named the best Dog Friendly Business in the South West of England.
Gwelmor in South West Tourism Excellence Awards final
Gwelmor is a finalist in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards for Dog Friendly Business of the Year - just weeks after being named the best in Cornwall.
Nerves hit for radio interview
Gwelmor's owner interviewed on BBC Radio Cornwall after our holiday cottage was named Dog Friendly Business of the Year at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2021/2022.
Dog friendly holidays in north Cornwall at Gwelmor
If you're anything like us and love to take your dogs on holiday, knowing whether you've picked the perfect place for all your family's needs can be a worry.For many people, finding a dog friendly holiday cottage with a garden to ensure no escapees is essential.
Top 10 Things to Do With Kids in Bude
Keeping kids entertained is an important part of everyone's holiday, but at Widemouth Bay in north Cornwall there's no time to get bored. Here's our Top Ten List of Things To Do with Kids near Bude.
COVID safe
So much is going on behind the scenes in order to ensure that Gwelmor is ready to reopen its doors to guests again safely. Here's just some of the extensive work we are doing.
Gwelmor teams up with award-winning blogger
When a close friend was on the hunt for prizes for her son's school raffle, we offered to help...
The Whalesborough Trail through Cornish countryside
The Whalesborough Trail is a tranquil five mile walk right from Gwelmor's doorstep. It is peaceful, child and dog-friendly and there's a great place for a spot of lunch too at The Weir restaurant overlooking the lake.
Eight mile circular walk from Gwelmor
Combining both rugged coastline with the tranquil setting of Bude canal towpath alongside a thriving nature reserve, this eight mile circular walk from Gwelmor dog-friendly holiday home is a fantastic way to spend a day during your stay in Widemouth Bay.
Doing our bit for the environment
At Gwelmor we have introduced a number of measures to do our bit for the environment whilst not compromising the luxurious nature of our self catering holiday home.
Look what's arrived!
We have two new additions to Gwelmor - the arrival of a new team member and a trophy to mark our latest award for being dog-friendly.