East kitcham lodge

A dog-friendly cottage on a farm at St Giles on the Heath, near Launceston in east Cornwall. East Kitcham Lodge sits in a rural setting with garden views and an outdoor dining area - a practical base for walkers and families bringing dogs along.

Inside, the lodge has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. WiFi is included, and the accessible layout makes it workable for guests with limited mobility. Streaming services and a TV keep evenings covered.

The garden wraps around the property with a patio and seating area. Free private parking is on site, and there is space for bicycles. The surrounding countryside is open farmland on the Devon-Cornwall border, well suited to long walks without the summer crowds of the coast.

Launceston itself is a market town with a Norman castle, independent shops and the Launceston Steam Railway running through the Kensey Valley. The north coast beaches at Bude and Crackington Haven are roughly 30 minutes by car. Bodmin Moor is on the doorstep for hiking, and the A30 connects west to the rest of Cornwall. Rated 9.7 on Booking.com from 28 reviews, with facilities and value both scoring above 9.8.