Porth Nanven Barn

Porth Nanven Barn is a genuinely dog-friendly bolthole for anyone who wants to explore the wild far west of Cornwall with a four-legged companion in tow. This converted Cornish granite barn sits in the quiet hamlet of Bosorne, on the edge of the beautiful Cot Valley near St Just, and it has been set up with dogs firmly in mind: two are welcome, and you have the whole property to yourselves for the stay.

The standout feature for dog owners is the garden. It is fully enclosed and sheltered, a proper sun-trap, and guests travelling with dogs single it out again and again as somewhere they could let their dogs out safely. One owner of a determined escape-artist described it as secure enough even for their Houdini-dog, which is exactly the kind of detail that matters when you are deciding where to stay. Beyond the gate, the setting is hard to beat for walks: the Cornish coast path is a couple of minutes away, and the valley runs down to Porth Nanven cove, which opens onto sand at low tide. Cape Cornwall and the Land's End peninsula are close by, with walking in every direction.

Inside, the barn is finished to a high standard and sleeps five across three bedrooms, making it a comfortable base for a family or a small group with a dog along. The owner is regularly described as friendly and helpful, and St Just, a short distance away, covers the practical essentials of pubs, shops and places to eat.

A pet fee applies on top of the booking, so it is worth checking the current amount when you reserve. With consistently warm feedback from dog owners and a secure garden that takes the stress out of travelling with pets, Porth Nanven Barn earns a 4.6 out of 5 paw rating. It suits owners of up to two dogs who want a private, rural Cornish base with coastal walks on the doorstep.