Gwelmor is a multi-award-winning dog-friendly holiday cottage in Widemouth Bay on the beautiful North Cornwall coast, offering a luxurious seaside escape for families, couples and their four-legged companions.
Just a four-minute walk from Widemouth Bay beach, our spacious self-catering cottage provides the perfect base for exploring the spectacular coastline near Bude. With two miles of sand, fantastic surfing conditions and direct access to the South West Coast Path, guests can enjoy some of the best beach walks and coastal scenery in Cornwall.
Positioned at the top of a quiet cul-de-sac, Gwelmor offers a peaceful setting just moments from the sea. The cottage is laid out entirely on one level, making it ideal for families, multi-generational holidays and guests travelling with dogs.
Inside, the bright and welcoming open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area creates a sociable space where everyone can relax together after a day exploring the North Cornwall coast.
Large sliding doors lead out to a fully enclosed garden, allowing both children and dogs to enjoy the fresh sea air safely while you unwind.
When Gwelmor was launched in 2017, the aim was simple: to create a luxurious holiday cottage where dogs are welcomed just as warmly as their owners.
Many so-called dog-friendly holidays can feel restrictive for pet owners, so Gwelmor was designed to make travelling with dogs easy and relaxing without compromising on comfort or style.
Gwelmor welcomes up to three dogs (if you have more please just ask) and includes a range of thoughtful touches to make travelling with pets easy, from dog towels and bowls to treats and helpful local information on dog-friendly beaches and walks.
Gwelmor has earned a reputation as one of the most dog-friendly holiday cottages in Cornwall.
The cottage was named Dog Friendly Business of the Year at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2021/22 and went on to be recognised across the wider South West tourism awards.
These awards celebrate tourism businesses that go the extra mile to provide exceptional experiences for guests travelling with dogs.
From Gwelmor you can enjoy incredible coastal adventures without even getting in the car.
Just minutes away you’ll find:
Whether you're planning long beach walks, surf sessions or relaxing evenings by the sea, Widemouth Bay offers the perfect setting for a dog-friendly holiday in North Cornwall.
Whether you're travelling as a family, a couple or with friends, Gwelmor provides a welcoming home-from-home close to the sea.
With a secure garden, beautiful beaches nearby and award-winning dog-friendly hospitality, it’s easy to see why so many guests return to Gwelmor year after year.
Gwelmor offers private parking for up to three vehicles, along with a convenient electric vehicle charging point, making it an ideal choice for guests travelling to the North Cornwall coast in an electric car.
For those looking for a holiday cottage in Cornwall with EV charging, Gwelmor provides the convenience of charging your vehicle right outside the property while you relax and enjoy your stay.
When you first arrive outside the cottage, its appearance can be a little deceptive, but stepping through the front door reveals the true sense of space inside. Guests are welcomed into a spacious entrance hallway, where the walls are decorated with framed vintage vinyl album covers alongside artwork from talented local artists, setting the tone for the relaxed and characterful atmosphere that runs throughout this Widemouth Bay holiday cottage.
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Off to the left, the hallway takes you down to the spacious, open plan kitchen/lounge/diner which makes a great social place for the family to spend quality together. Sliding patio doors lead out to a to a fully enclosed wrap-around garden.
The wrap-around garden provides a patio area for alfresco dining and barbecues along with a lawned section. Two lockable gates and 5-6ft fencing all round provides a safe place for toddlers and dogs to play.
Back inside and taking the hallway to the right off to the right from the entrance are the three stylish bedrooms - two king size, one with an en-suite shower room, a twin and large family bathroom.
The king-size bedroom with en-suite is equipped with a Smart TV and stylish furniture made from from sustainable wood made in Devon. All our super comfy mattresses are organic and also handmade in Devon.
The second king-size 'teal' bedroom has a TV and DVD and similar sustainably sourced furniture.
The third 'blue and copper' bedroom is a twin with a bespoke wardrobe space made, once again, from sustainably sourced wood in Devon.
The large family bathroom makes bath time a pleasure. Complimentary luxury scented hand wash, body wash, shampoo and conditioner made in Cornwall are provided in refillable mounted bottles throughout.
Back in the open plan social hub, the kitchen is modern and well-equipped with an electric oven and hob, convection/grill/microwave oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Eating in? Well why not stir up a treat using some of the fresh herbs provided in the garden?
Gwelmor is very child friendly and for our younger guests, we provide a travel cot, high chair, baby bath on request as well as child-friendly cutlery, plates, bowls and beakers.
A separate utility room provides a useful additional space with store cupboards containing supplies for your four-legged friends, such as poo bags, food and water bowls, towels for rubbing down sandy paws and extra bedding. There's also a washing machine and extra sink.
From here, a door leads out to the back garden with area for drying washing and a handy wooden outdoor unit to store muddy boots and sandy shoes.
A second door from the utility leads to a third toilet.
The garage houses a tumble dryer, a bin for recycling and cleaning equipment. Beach equipment such as bodyboards and fishing nets are also left for guests to use during their stay. Notice boards provide a whole host of information, maps of dog friendly beaches and details on tide times.
Gwelmor was named the South West's best Dog Friendly Business 2021/2022 and has won three other awards for it's dog-friendly nature.
If you're looking for an award-winning dog-friendly holiday cottage in North Cornwall, Gwelmor offers the perfect base for exploring Widemouth Bay, Bude and the spectacular Cornish coastline.
Widemouth Bay itself has its own beach shop, surf schools, restaurants, bars and cafes, while the popular town of Bude is three minutes drive away with a range of fantastic independent shops, galleries, restaurants, cafes as well as supermarkets.
Surrounded by stunning local beaches, dramatic cliff top walks, rolling countryside and activities to suit all ages, it's not surprising Gwelmor's guests return year after year.
Gwelmor forms a great base for exploring the whole of North Cornwall and North Devon. Positioned close to the A30, head south and you'll find the picturesque harbour of Boscastle with its quaint stone-built cottages, shops and cafes, whilst further down in Tintagel, you can immerse yourself in the legend and mystery of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Head north, Hartland Quay presents some awe-inspiring and dramatic coastline, or take a trip to the traffic-free village of Clovelly, one of the most picturesque in England.
There's plenty of attractions to keep the children entertained, including The Milky Way, The Big Sheep and Camel Creek adventure parks, The Eden Project with its huge biomes housing the largest rainforest in captivity, to name just a few.
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Gwelmor Dog Friendly Holiday Cottage
Just four minutes’ walk from the beach at Widemouth Bay, Gwelmor is a luxurious, self-catering holiday cottage which sleeps six (plus travel cot).
Our property welcomes three dogs and has a host of provisions to make your dog's stay as relaxing as yours.
Gwelmor was named the South West’s Best Dog Friendly Business of the Year 2021/2022 and won Gold at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2021/2022.
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