South West Saint Ives (Cornwall)
Chy An Gweal Farm Coach House, St Ives
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 2 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Saint Ives (Cornwall) / the South West and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.3/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 2 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 2 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 25 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.3/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: July 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet-friendly summary
Chy An Gweal Farm Coach House is a smart, modern cottage between St Ives and Carbis Bay, and most dog owners who've stayed have had a genuinely good experience. It's the sister property to the neighbouring farm cottage, finished to the same high standard - very clean, well kept, secure parking, a Ring camera for peace of mind, and thoughtful welcome touches like wine and fresh flowers.
The location is a real plus for a dog-friendly break: a Cornish pub just down the road welcomes dogs, there's a Tesco 30 seconds away for supplies, both St Ives and Carbis Bay are within (uphill) walking distance, and there's a little garden area across the road that guests have enjoyed for letting the dog explore.
One layout quirk to plan around: the living space and kitchen are upstairs, with the bathroom and bedroom downstairs, and dogs aren't allowed in the downstairs bedroom area. In practice, guests who stayed with dogs adapted to this quickly and found it worked well - your dog can be with you in the main living space, just not in the bedroom. It's the opposite of most homes, so a dog used to sleeping in your room will need a little adjusting.
One honest note to set expectations: while most stays here have been very positive, one guest arrived and felt it wasn't as dog-friendly as they'd expected and chose to book elsewhere, losing their payment. The dog rules clearly suit some dogs better than others, so it's worth confirming exactly where your dog can and can't go with the owner before you travel.
Best suited to dog owners with an adaptable dog who's happy to settle in the upstairs living area, and who value a high-quality, secure cottage near two great Cornish beaches.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- High-standard, secure cottage with parking
- Dog-friendly pub and shop nearby
- Dogs welcome upstairs, not the bedroom
- Garden area across the road to explore
- Confirm dog rules before booking
About this hotel
Chy An Gweal Farm Coach House is a modern, well-kept three-and-a-half-star cottage between St Ives and Carbis Bay, Cornwall, with secure parking and a dog-friendly pub nearby. Dogs are welcome in the upstairs living space but not the downstairs bedroom, and most guests with dogs have rated it highly.
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Location
Saint Ives Road, Saint Ives (Cornwall), TR26 2PN
