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Here, your pampered pooch gets his own doggy welcome pack, complete with treats, poo bags and a toy, plus a holiday dog tag with the cottage’s contact details in case he goes astray – no wonder this was the 2017 gold-winner for the South West dogfriendly business of the year! There are miles of beaches that welcome dogs nearby (Seaton, Downderry and Whitsand) plenty of dog-friendly pubs Kernock Cottages, Pillaton
– The Springer Spaniel at Treburley even has a treat jar!
Kernock offers doggy daycare and on-site grooming, while all four of their dogfriendly cottages (sleeping two to 10) have enclosed gardens. And there’s a large paddock with mown paths, a woodland loop and solar lighting for those late-night strolls.
Staying There Heather
(sleeps four) at Kernock Cottages starts from £510 for a three-night weekend stay, and £850 for a week (kernockcottages.com).