Why we love it
See Cornwall like it’s supposed to be, out on adventures, on walks to the coast, or just the amazing views from the windows of a beautiful Victorian farmhouse
What you'll love
Dogs will love
- Finding the treasure trove of dog items waiting for them
- Curling up by the wood burner for a toasted-belly nap
- Pretending they’ve not been fed when you cook on the BBQ
Humans will love
- The dual aspect views from the roll-top bath (yes, really)
- Being just a mile or so to the coast
- Family dinner time or group feasts in the gorgeous, well-equipped kitchen
The place
With three bedrooms, sleeping six, Trengayor Farm is the perfect place for a family or a group to get out and explore this part of Cornwall! A freshly renovated farmhouse, it looks like a conceptual design for the most ideal coastal cottage – the interior’s large, light and airy, with space for everyone to stretch out and relax. You’ll spend mornings out on the patio, the early risers greeting the late-slumberers with steaming cups in the sunshine, whilst hounds circle the enclosed gardens in happy bounds. Close by, you’ve got the option to be dragged by overly-thrilled dogs through woodland, or across ear-and-tongue-flapping winds on coastal paths. Further afield, there are award-winning beaches and beautiful market towns with harbours to explore. Best of all, if you’re not feeling the effort, let the others shoot off for adventure, and grab a few peaceful hours lying in the roll-top bath, looking out the dual aspect windows, and breathe a few long, relaxed sighs.
In the neighbourhood
- Walk from the door: Turn right out of Trengayor Farm and continue about 100m down the track. Go through the gate on your left marked Millook Valley. Follow the path through the woods, and along the stream, following signs marked Millook until you reach the road (off lead until the road). Turn right. The (dog friendly) beach is 50m down the road. Follow your footsteps to return!
- Boscastle, 18-minute drive: Tour the harbour, taking in the River Valency as it meanders out to sea, and head out to Warren Point at the very edge of the town, overlooking the water. It has the South West Coast Path on both sides for coastal strolls, and the town itself is worth exploring for a dog-friendly bite to eat.
- Widemouth Bay, 15-minute drive: A popular destination for surfers due to its wide-open space, perfect for learners. The beach has some seasonal restrictions for dogs on the northern end, but the southern end is available to dogs all year round.
- Padstow, 55-minute drive: With the wide open spread of the River Camel, a beautiful harbour to wander around, with fresh seafood at stalls, and even an incredible dog shop called ‘Slicker’s Doghouse’ where you can buy all you need for your hound, as well as ingenious items for the active owner, like a dog sling, or even Rex Specs – goggles for the active dog!