Gwelmor at Widemouth Bay

Award-winning dog-friendly holiday cottage, Widemouth Bay, north Cornwall

Gold award badge from the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards 2021/2022, featuring a star symbol, with a focus on quality in tourism, awarded as a silver award for 2024-25.

Dog-friendly holiday cottage

by the sea

Gwelmor is a multi-award-winning dog-friendly holiday cottage in Widemouth Bay on the North Cornwall coast, just five minutes’ walk from the beach and close to the seaside town of Bude.

Ideally located, our spacious self-catering cottage offers the perfect base for a relaxing Cornish beach holiday with family and dogs.

Open-concept kitchen and dining area with breakfast food, including bowls of berries, cereal, and glasses of orange juice on a rustic wooden table, a black leather sofa with patterned pillows, and artwork of coastal scenes on the walls.

Our Cottage

Contemporary, comfortable and thoughtfully designed, Gwelmor sleeps six guests in three bedrooms and is laid out entirely on one level, making it ideal for families and multi-generational stays. The cottage features a bright and sociable living space and a fully enclosed garden, allowing children and dogs to play safely while you unwind after a day exploring the coast.

Escape to Coastal Comfort

Just minutes from the sand, guests can enjoy everything Widemouth Bay has to offer, from two miles of golden beach and excellent surfing to scenic walks along the South West Coast Path.

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Cornwall’s
Award-Winning
Dog-Friendly Escape

Recognised as Dog Friendly Business of the Year, Gwelmor offers a truly elevated stay for guests travelling with their dogs. With over 100 five-star reviews, it’s a place known for comfort, quality, and thoughtful touches throughout.

From coastal walks to cosy evenings in, everything has been designed so you and your dog can unwind in style.

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Places to eat and drink

Dining out in Widemouth Bay and the surrounding area.

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Activities and attractions

There's plenty to keep everyone occupied in and around Widemouth Bay. The beach itself is two miles long, popular with families and surfers, and has a wonderful cafe and public facilities. Widemouth Bay is in a great position for exploring both north Cornwall and Devon with a wide range attractions and activities close by. Here's just a few...

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  • "Lovely place to stay with dogs"

    Team Dyer & Team Drummond

    February 2, 2026

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Our Suppliers

Keen to support Devon and Cornwall businesses, we found some fantastic companies to supply Gwelmor.

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Visit Widemouth Bay

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A breakfast table with croissants, orange juice, coffee, a French press, and a plate of baked goods in a cozy living room with pillows, a lamp, and artwork on the walls.
  • Circular logo with blue text and yellow border, featuring three stylized blue houses with yellow roofs in the center. The text includes 'MEMBER' in yellow, and website URL www.pascuk.co.uk.
  • A logo for the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2020/21 showing a yellow swoosh with white and navy blue text, indicating a bronze award.
  • Badge promoting visiting Cornwall in 2025 as a silver member.
  • Three circular badges with navy blue backgrounds, each featuring orange central icons and white text for 2024-25. The first badge shows a dog and cat icon with the text "Great 4 Pets." The second badge has a beach scene with a sun and umbrella, with the text "Great 4 Beach Lovers." The third badge displays a hiking boot with the text "Great 4 Walkers."
  • Logo supporting the South West Coast Path, featuring a green landscape with a winding white trail, blue water, and text promoting Way Maker at southwestcoastpath.org.uk.
  • South West England Tourism Excellence Awards 2021/2022 Gold badge.
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  • Badge for Quality in Tourism featuring a magnifying glass with a star, promoting safe, clean, and legal tourism for 2023-24.