MEVAGISSEY Cornwall - A 24hr Dog Friendly stay

In June 2023. we took our doggies on holiday to the delightful Mevagissey, a fishing harbour on the south coast of Cornwall. For the first time our doggies joined us on vacation, so we asked our Facebook and Instagram followers for dog friendly suggestions, and you all came up with some fab ideas!
We had a fun-filled, adventure-packed 24 hours but what did we do?
Disclosure: We stayed at Sailor's Return, 9 Church Street for one night. Our stay was gifted.
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We are Sarah and Andrew and we film our walks around Cornwall and publish on KZbin, usually weekly. Sometimes we stay in accommodation in Cornwall and upload our vlog. Sarah is fascinated by sea glass and likes to collect it so there may be the occasional sea glass video too. The channel is a hobby and we both have normal day jobs!
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[@ravenwing8842]

Absolutely lovely post. Love the suggestions and being gluten free person myself, I was very impressed with Mevagissey - it’s years since I was last there. Must go again! It’s pure joy joining you on your journeys. Thank you! I was a joy to see your little doggies having so much fun. 😃👍

[@Dujfjfo]

I shouted ONION at my TV 😂

[@colinbaker3415]

Absolutely gorgeous cottage. Love the doggies reaction to something new, charging all over the house exploring and being scared of the seagull on the beach. Brings back happy memories. What wonderful well trained boys you have, and Andrew behaved himself as well, up on that viewing platform!😅

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

All three boys behaved very well!! LOL! Sarah :)

[@gordonsimpson3235]

That was brilliant. If Andrew had a tail, he would be wagging it furiously 🤣 Happy, well fed boy!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Indeed! Sarah :)

[@Dujfjfo]

Guys, i gotta let you know. Your videos really make my Friday mornings. Love having a cuppa and watching while I "work" from home. So thank you both for all your hard work. 🎉

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

LOL! Glad you enjoyed it! Sarah :)

[@evevening7995]

Hi Sarah and Andrew, it's great to see dog friendly places 🐕🐶 I agree with the sign. Jam first, Andrew looked very happy with his pasty 😋 very beautifully views there, I agree with you, Sarah, with the flowers on the walls, Thank you for another interesting video 👍👍

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

I think we should explore the rewilding movement more to see if the Council's are committed to properly providing diversified habitats or hiding behind a movement to shirk their responsibilities. Sarah :)

[@explorizm.t.v]

Greetings from sunny Dorset. Really enjoyed this and have subscribed! Keep up the good work!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Welcome aboard! Sarah

[@brianmerrien3290]

What goes on and on with an I in the middle. Answer Onion

[@Dujfjfo]

I amazes myself and got that right! I shouted ONION at my TV 😂

[@BigBirdCEO]

It's the only English word my Colombian partner cannot pronounce properly. 😂 16 years together, and 3 children later, and I still take the Mickey out of him trying to say on iy on to the Subway employee serving us 😂😂😂

[@brianspicer8829]

Our little doggie is exactly the same as your boys when we go to a new place, every inch has to be checked out, love the sound of doggie claws on the floor too. We have stayed there too it is really lovely you showed the town so well guys,,,,,,Brian&Jane

[@dianewetherill185]

That was a lovely cottage with all the amenities and walking distance to the shops, harbor views and yummy food! And doggie friendly! Well done!❤❤❤❤

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Yes, lovely cottage! Sarah :)

[@SherylBowen-lt9mj]

Hi, I love your videos and after following you on KZbin for over a year have just signed up on Patreon too 😊

[@bobspeller2225]

Fantastic trip , lovely cottage ideal for a all local amenities and the lovely harbour and coast line. great memories, thank you. Bob

[@sharonquirk622]

Wonderful video!! Regarding the rewilding, I have noticed that there are a lot more ticks this year. Maybe a connection? 🌊🍦

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Maybe! Ticks are not nice! And I think if the Council was truly committed to diversifying habitats, it would look completely different. It feels like the Councils are simply neglecting their duties. Sarah :)

[@lyudmilaaksan2232]

I am so jealous, really need a vacation somewhere near ocean, almost can smell salty water and fish...

[@esthermorrissey1454]

What gorgeous accommodation & so very central for a perfect rest as you don’t need to even think - everything is right outside your front door. 4 very satisfied customers as your lovely well behaved doggies made themselves at home very quickly. We loved the ‘tea room’ & like most of your viewers didn’t know about the viewing platform, giving you wonderful views over Mevaagissey. The ‘doggie ice cream’ was a HIT - Yes!! another gentle insight of another Cornish town from the lens of your cameras. Well done.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We had a great time! Sarah :)

[@lindacourtemanche5550]

Lovely place to stay. Lots of room and the boys really liked the cottage. Yummy pasty. Doggies on the beach is so much fun. Dig,dig,dig. Fun video.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thank you! Sarah :)

[@andreafirth577]

Answer : Infin I ty 🎉. Lovely your sea glass picture !! x

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thank you! Sarah :)

[@melindacheeatow3324]

What goes on and on with an I in the middle: going. Great video, love Sailor’s Return. Looks like a great place to stay, I always enjoy your videos. Thank you 🙏

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

You're welcome! Sarah :)

[@TravellingTorunn]

The Friday morning treat 🙂 It is so lovely to see these sights of Mevagissey again, as I stayed there last week for a couple of nights on our walking holiday along the South West Coast Path. I cannot believe we missed the viewing platform, as it obviously was on our way down from the top of Polkirt Hill where we stayed. But we definitely walked the path with the rewilded weedy area 😄down to Mevagissey, and had a very good view of the harbour and the whole village. Your accommodation seems perfect for staying there and to have easy access to all the lovely sights and all the restaurants / cafés. We did visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and we loved it. What we didn't love equally much was that our buses both up there and back down to Mevagissey were cancelled, and we walked both ways on what was supposed to be a rest day between the coastal walking days 🥵😄 But the visit there was great. And we had both pasty (Steward's House, Heligan) and fish & chips (Fountain Inn) in one day. All really delicious. Thank you for making these videos and sharing 🥰 Torunn.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Oh no! The extra walking to Heligan must have been a challenge, but a lovely pasty as a reward. Sound like you enjoyed Mevagissey! Sarah :)

[@TravellingTorunn]

@@CornishWalkingTrails the road/path up/down to Heligan was actually lovely, but the return trip gave us another 7,5 km extra of walking in adddition to the 6 km we walked in the park. It was said the buses were cancelled due to lack of staff. The pasty was very tasty! And yes, we enjoyed Mevagissey 💕 Torunn 🙂

[@monicaskierski9697]

Yum. I wish I was there . Lovely place your staying at . The dogs seem content and happy . Enjoy yourselves . Thank you for the visit .😊

[@JoannaLouise200]

Looked like the perfect holiday cottage! (love a Georgian sash window), so well thought out design, décor & furnishing/facility wise. This was such fun to watch and the excitement of the doggies brought so many smiles. Also a delight to see you two have a relaxing break at such a beautiful location! Polstreath beach is stunning...quintessentially Cornish. It reminds me of Portheras Cove...a trek to get down to but so worth the effort! Totally agree with you Sarah about 're-wilding', especially in parks & gardens...just an excuse for councils to cut their budgets, and 'No-mow May' can last until September! :)

[@Bebb77]

Glad you managed to find the viewpoint 😊 I forgot to say it's tucked away on the park.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Viewpoint was stunning - thank you! Sarah :)

[@SteveCrook-pi4ll]

Infinity

[@joyhursey1480]

What a nice place to stay.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Yes it was! Sarah :)

[@judybee]

Catching up on the Mevagissey vids from last week & today's as been on the IOW for 10 days! (It's a bit like Cornwall in places over there!). What a lovely stay all of you had. Your fab doggies have enjoyed themselves with doggie cream teas too! They are simply the best to watch & such lovely companions. Nice surprise to be a gifted a 24hour stay & you all made the most of it courtesy of other's experiences of Mevagissey too. Wonderful views & happy times. Great sea-glass painting too Sarah! x J x

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We had a great time! Sarah :)

[@marieryan2541]

Hi Sarah and Andrew. I love seeing your stay and exploring finding places you have never been. Thank you for giving me ideas for my future visit.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

A wonderful place to explore! Sarah :)

[@bernicebest]

What a charming holiday cottage, beautifully furnished with every convenience you could want, in an ideal situation, makes me wish I could still travel to these amazing villages in Cornwall, your boys are so well behaved and polite with each other, they really are incredible bless their little hearts, that must have been a wonderful 24hour treat with some delicious looking food, that cream tea was amazing, that was the first thing on our holiday list with the family over forty years ago, how time flies! Thank you 🙏 both for another happy little tour around delightful Cornwall 🤗

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

The cream tea was incredible, especially as we could all participate, so often I am left watching Andrew devour one, and hearing how delicious it was and how full he is afterwards! Sarah :)

[@bernicebest]

@@CornishWalkingTrails I thought the doggie cream tea was brilliant, as you say nice not to be left out for a change 🥰🥀🤗

[@Sailingladybird]

Love this, I have been to Mevagissey countless times and never knew of that dog friendly cove, and that viewing platform i always thought it was private, so never been there either. I know where we will be going next time we visit, thank you.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We had a great time exploring all of the suggestions from viewers. The viewing platform was great! Sarah :)

[@Bebb77]

I thought the platform was private as well, until I spotted some people wandering in and out from the park. Was expecting a 'Private Path' sign at the gate, which is what makes it so easy to miss.

[@unowhotravelchannel]

Hi both, so happy you did Polstreath Beach, bit tricky on those steps, especially for doggies but it’s so worth it! Cheers both, may see you on the SW coast, Simon and Elaine👍

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We have been to the beach before and it is still as beautiful - a secluded spot in a busy part of Cornwall! Sarah :)

[@Erika-Uwe]

Hello Sarah &Andrew ,again what a brilliant mini series about Megavissy ,we sat with a cuppa and enjoyed your wonderful videos!And we decidet to go there next year for a long stay ,as we always drove though mevagissy and never stopped there ,sadly we missed this beautiful little harbour town.We looked for sailors return but it is a little pricey...😢but omg it's stunning!!!So many lovely little stories and notes in these old (and maybe not so old)books it's marvelous.We can't wait to come next year ,as we visitet plenty of places you've shown all those years .Thank you so very much for showing us around ,greetings from erika&uwe :):)

[@Erika-Uwe]

Sorry decided.....😅

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Mevagissey is a lovely harbour and has lots to offer! I think you would have a great time, Sarah :)

[@snafufubar]

How great. We are going to Mevagissey next month. With the dog so this is super helpful. Well done and thanks.

[@user-hu8xb4fn2s]

Hi Sarah Andrew and doggies, thank you for the great video this week, you certainly packed a lot in and looks like you all enjoyed it too- had to laugh at the young doggie baby when you mentioned "park!' -still on high alert but with eyes closed :]]].Stephanie xx

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Always ready! Sarah :)

[@glyn829]

Nice 👍 we enjoy a trip to Mevagissy when down in Cornwall ☀️

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

The best! Sarah :)

[@lindaprentice2452]

Thank you for a brilliant video as always. We’ve seen the viewing platform above the harbour when we have visited Mevagissey before but never knew you could access it . But now we do know. 👍.

[@bonitawyke7259]

My husband and I wondered..what flavour is the doggy ice cream? 😂

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

I think it was vanilla? But I can't remember - they loved it anyway!! Sarah :)

[@yvettewinstone7926]

What a great place. Adore watching your vlogs Keep up the good work.

[@susandavies4460]

Hi Sarah and Andrew I have just come back from a wonderful 8 days in Cornwall I was in Mevagissey on Sunday and they had a festival of fish it's was fantastic very busy lots of boats came in to the harbour full of flags and the weather was fantastic. I miss Cornwall already 😢

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Sounds like you had a great time! Cornwall will be waiting for your return! Sarah :)

[@bonitawyke7259]

Byeeeeee 👋🏼 !!!!!! 😂❤

[@janebray9736]

I agree with you Sarah, the re wilding has just become an excuse for councils to save money. Overgrown foliage and weeds really spoil our beautiful towns and villages. Love watching the doggies!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Yes, unsightly and untidy! Done properly I would agree with it, but i still think it needs managing, Sarah :)

[@robertcotton7421]

Great video...thank you...

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Glad you liked it! Sarah :)

[@Yorkie900]

Mevagissey is a beautiful little place. We were there a few weeks ago. We had fish and chips in the Sharksfin restaurant, absolutely gorgeous. Really enjoyed that video, thankyou 😊

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

You're welcome! Sarah :)

[@sharronlobb6445]

Thanks Sarah and Andrew. Wonderful video. Love Mevagissey. Seeing it at different times of the day was beautiful. I didn't know about the viewing platform . Will certainly take a look. I always visit The Fishermen's Chippy for a takeaway. Jam first, as Cornish cream is the tastiest and creamiest so, a huge scoop of cream on top to enjoy 😋😊

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

The scones were so good! Sarah :)

[@peterdovey5182]

I think this rewilding is a get out for the local councils , long grass and bracken is just another place for people to throw their litter. Another lovely well made film. DO you two ever get stopped by people who know you from your channel ?

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Agree about the rewilding - not true rewilding! And yes, we get spotted frequently, whilst filming or just out and about! Sarah :)

[@monicaskierski9697]

Onion.😊

[@guystevens162]

Yes onion lol 😊

[@dthomp06]

That cream Tea looked sooo delish. We found an amazing tea room up on the B3266, I believe. Great place. I’m trying to find the name of it. I think it was dog friendly, as I remember

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Oooo! Sounds interesting! Sarah :)

[@shaunfeatherstone1]

Another fantastic vid, you two! What a wonderful look around Meva~! And Sailor's Return... Retreat?... looks amazing! Thats a proper job of a holiday let. One question: Where did that amazing oyster shell chandelier come from? O.O Did you get any details from the owners?

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Fabulous house. They have an instagram page and are very good at answering messages, I'm sure they could tell you more about the oyster shell chandelier - fabulous piece! Sarah :)

[@chrish3472]

Just returned from a weeks holiday in Cornwall and have to agree that Mary's pasties from the shop in Mevagissey are excellent, but have you ever tried the pasties from Gear Farm near Gweek, we did this week after seeing them on another youtube channel, you know the one i mean i think as you teamed up for a video with Ollie recently, they are even better, in fact the best cheese pasty i have ever tasted anywhere in Cornwall and well worth a stop off, i think Andrew would be well impressed with any of their pasties, if you ever do, try their chocolate brownies as well, they are to die for oozing with runny chocolate in the centre. Wish we had visited the Teacup tea room room in Mevagissey for a cream tea it looked delicious, unlike the "Mill" near Veryan that we chose which was very disappointing. Enjoyable video as always.

[@helenbenjafield7351]

The point about rewinding is to compensate for the devastation caused by humans,it doesn't mean planting pretty,hybridised flowers,it's to replace the food sources for the various insects,not just nectar for bees.Perhaps you could join a conservation group&make a video about that?

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

I am still of the opinion that the Councils are not properly committing to rewilding, just jumping on a bandwagon and neglecting areas of our towns and highways. The lack of diversity in the park shows that. That is not proper rewilding. Sarah :)

[@JoannaLouise200]

@@CornishWalkingTrails Totally agree Sarah!

[@helenbenjafield7351]

@@CornishWalkingTrails please,if that's the case,contact one of the environmental groups,it is important,&I was serious about making a video about the flora of Cornwall,a walk with a representative of one these groups would be very interesting to many.

[@bonitawyke7259]

Oarsome…😂

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

LOL!

[@johnbyrne642]

Another great video. Like you, we have been to Meva on many occasions and never knew of the viewing platform but will seek it out next time we visit. I’m with you Sarah on the rewilding topic, it doesn’t work for me either.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Viewing platform is amazing! Sarah :)

[@kate8136]

Does anyone on here know if it is feasible to travel around Cornwall with public transport? A couple of slightly older Americans are dying to visit but leery of driving!

[@eleveneleven9068]

Re wilding or Re Forrestation. It's not about what plants are attractive to Humans. It's about humans not being selfish and possessive of all the land around them and starting the process of giving back as much of the land humans can spare to the Fauna and Flora they stole it from in the first place. To repair and replace the complex ecosystems that humans have demolished (Especially the English) Requires more than 1 species of pretty flowering plant(That is usually a weed!) You have to provide shelter to insects, little reptiles, birds and mammals from the elements and predators, you need plants flowering or fruiting or providing shelter all year round that appeal to many insects,birds,mammals, reptiles. And you have to be patient and respectful as a human and understand that an area that services wildlife and plantlife, may not be pretty and have flowers all the time. To allow the mass expansion of housing required for humans but then also be possessive of all the natural land within reach outside of that too, leaves no hope for native wildlife or plant life. I feel more a sense of wonder , walking past what I know is a Great area for Native wildlife and Plantlife than I do walking through parks or botanic gardens. Australia sets an absolutely fantastic example of effort spent on preserving wildlife and repairing damage done by those original English Settler's. There's also so much effort done in Australia on keeping and maintaining conservation areas for Native plant life and wildlife.

[@johnbyrne642]

Onion

[@ThomCurley]

I need a cat friendly place

[@leanneking1871]

I in the middle, infinity?

[@jill8099]

ONION ?

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Yay! Sarah :)

[@chaddamp2894]

its been ruined

[@hayleyfeltham8749]

Onion 😊

[@geoffrichards2706]

Onion

[@Yorkie900]

Onion

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Yay! Sarah :)