Dog-Friendly Holidays at Una St Ives

Carbis Bay Lodge, set within the eco-conscious Una St Ives resort, provides a welcoming retreat for families and their dogs. Designed with pet-friendly amenities, it ensures a comfortable stay for both two-legged and four-legged guests. Una St Ives is well known for its dog-friendly approach, offering dedicated dog-friendly lodges and spaces like Carbis Café, where pets are just as welcome as their owners.

Exploring St Ives with Your Dog from Carbis Bay Lodge

This guide highlights the dog-friendly facilities at Carbis Bay Lodge in Una St Ives, along with local walks and pet-friendly dining options. With up-to-date insights, it helps you plan a memorable trip with your dog.

Carbis Bay Lodge and Una St Ives

Carbis Bay Lodge is a luxury holiday retreat at Una St Ives, designed for families and friends. It sleeps eight across four double bedrooms and features a hot tub, wood burner, and access to onsite pools, a spa, and a café. The lodge is fully equipped with contemporary kitchens and private gardens, making it an ideal choice for dog owners.

Perched above Carbis Bay, Una St Ives is known for its natural beauty and vibrant art scene, hosting the G7 Summit in 2021. Resort facilities include a 15-metre indoor infinity pool, Life Fitness gym, sauna, steam room, and a seasonal 20-metre heated outdoor pool.

Una St Ives is pet-friendly, with many lodges and villas welcoming dogs. These properties are privately owned and listed through third-party agencies, so checking availability before booking is recommended. Dogs must be kept on a lead around the resort, are not allowed on furniture in lodges or Carbis Café, and cannot be left unattended.

All pet-friendly lodges undergo deep cleaning before new arrivals to maintain high hygiene standards.

Dog-Friendly Facilities at Una St Ives

Carbis Bay Lodge caters to dogs with feeding bowls and treats in every pet-friendly lodge. Una St Ives enhances your stay with a pet welcome pack, including details on local dog-friendly beaches, walks, and attractions. The on-site Carbis Café also welcomes dogs, so you can relax with a drink or snack alongside your pet.

Local Dog-Friendly Walks and Beaches

St Ives and Carbis Bay offer a variety of dog-friendly walks and beaches, perfect for exploring with your pet:

Dog-Friendly Beaches In Carbis Bay and St Ives

check tide times as high tide can cover the beach quickly

Beach	Details	Dogs Allowed?
Bamaluz Beach	Small hidden cove in St Ives town, often quiet and enjoyed by locals – very popular with dog walkers​.	Dogs allowed all year (no restrictions)​
Porthkidney Sands	Expansive, dune-backed beach often called a “dog’s paradise,” with miles of soft sand and a tranquil setting​.	Dogs allowed all year (no restrictions)​
Mexico Towans	Part of Hayle’s vast three-mile beach, offering wide open sands and dunes for dogs to explore and run free​.	Dogs allowed all year (no restrictions)​
Carbis Bay Beach	A Blue Flag beach with excellent water quality. During off-season, it's a great spot for sandy paw adventures.	No dogs from 15 May to 30 Sep, 10 am–6 pm (seasonal daytime ban during summer)​
Porthgwidden Beach	Small, sheltered “locals’” beach tucked beneath St Ives’ Island, with soft golden sand and plenty of sun in the cove​	No dogs from 1 Jul to 31 Aug, 10 am–6 pm (peak summer daytime ban)​
Portmeor Beach	Large surfing beach with golden-white sands and excellent water quality (Blue Flag) – great for dog walks outside busy midday hours	No dogs from 15 May to 30 Sep, 10 am–6 pm (summer daytime ban)​
St Ives Harbour Beach	Tidal town beach with plenty of sand at low tide, sunny and sheltered by the harbour walls – a convenient spot for a stroll with your dog at quieter times​	No dogs from 1 Jul to 31 Aug, 10 am–6 pm (summer daytime ban)​
Hayle Beach	Enormous three-mile beach (Hayle Towans) stretching from Hayle Estuary to Gwithian, with extensive sands and dunes ideal for long dog walks outside peak summer times​	No dogs from 1 Jul to 31 Aug, 10 am–6 pm on main sections of Hayle Towans (Harvey’s Towans to Black Cliff)​
Porthminster Beach	Beautiful crescent of white sand with a sheltered, sub-tropical feel – a family favorite beach that dogs can enjoy in off-peak months​	No dogs from 15 May to 30 Sep, 10 am–6 pm (seasonal daytime ban)​

Find out more about the beaches at Carbis Bay and St Ives.

Great Dog Walks

South West Coast Path

This iconic path offers breathtaking views, with a popular route from St Ives to Zennor, about six miles, hilly in places, and can be windy, so keep your dog on a lead unless well-trained. The Tinner's Arms in Zennor is dog-friendly, offering a rest stop with beers and pub food, and a taxi service for return if needed, which is also dog-friendly for clean dogs.

Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve

A 40-acre green space in Carbis Bay, it provides walks through heathland, ancient woodland, and new plantations, with fantastic views over St Ives Bay. It's wheelchair accessible with flat paths, and features a freshwater stream, making it pawfect (sorry) for playful pups.

Note an old mine shaft near the entrance, fenced but best to keep dogs on a lead initially if they chase wildlife.

Find out more about walking in Carbis Bay and St Ives.

Dog-Friendly Dining Options

After your walk, St Ives offers several dog-friendly cafes and restaurants for a relaxing break:

The Hub

The Hub is located in St Ives, it's known for Cornish-roasted coffee, craft beers, and delicious food, with a warm, friendly atmosphere. Dogs are welcome, and it's ideal for harbour views, perfect for a pitstop.

Porthmeor Beach Cafe

Porthmeor Beach Cafe is situated with sea views, dogs are welcome on the large terrace, offering Mediterranean and Asian seafood cuisine, an oasis for taste and visual beauty, open year-round for coffee, lunch, and dinner.

Scoff Troff Cafe

Scoff Troff Cafe opens early, perfect for dog walkers, renowned for breakfasts and a relaxed atmosphere, centrally located for coffee, lunch, or snacks on the go, welcoming dogs inside.

Other notable mentions

Other notable mentions include The Lifeboat Inn, with a bar area dog-friendly, and The Old Forge, offering breakfast, cake, coffee, tapas, pizza, wine, and deli options, all pet-friendly.

Find out more about food and drink options in Carb is Bay and St Ives.

Tips for Dog Owners

Tide Times

Essential for tidal beaches like Bamaluz, check times to avoid getting caught by high tide, which can cover the beach quickly.

Leash Laws

Dogs must be on a lead at Una St Ives resort and in certain areas like the start of Steeple Woodland due to an old mine shaft. Be mindful on the South West Coast Path, especially in windy conditions.

Clean Up

Always carry bags to clean up after your dog, especially on beaches and in public areas like Steeple Woods, where there's a dog poo bin provided.

Respect Others

Ensure your dog is well-behaved to not disturb other visitors or wildlife, particularly in nature reserves and busy beach areas during peak times.

Is Una St Ives in Administration?

No. All Una St Ives holiday lodges, villas, and the Una Spa and Leisure facilities, including Carbis Bay Lodge, remain fully open and operational. For more information see: Una St Ives Holiday Lets are NOT in administration.