Dog owners praise 'beautiful' holiday park near ‘jewel' of the coast
With short breaks from £119, Haven guests and their four-legged friends can enjoy incredible scenery close to the sea
Perranporth Beach in Cornwall is one of the UK's most popular and highly rated beaches, known for its stunning Atlantic views, three miles of golden sand, and excellent surf. Named the sixth most beautiful beach in the UK by Iglu Cruise based on Tripadvisor reviews, it offers a range of activities from swimming and snorkelling to horse riding.
The popular beach is also dog-friendly all year round, although dogs must be on a lead on the main beach during July and August. A great place to escape for an early summer break, beach lovers and their four legged friends have found affordable accommodation just along the coastline.
Haven Holidays offers family-friendly getaways at scenic UK coastal locations, with a wide range of activities and entertainment. One of its most popular parks, Perran Sands, is just a short drive away from the award winning beach at Perranporth.
Perran Sands offers a wide range of activities, from two heated swimming pools to a privately-owned beach that's perfect for surfing. There's also an activity hub with plenty of sports and leisure options to keep everyone entertained.
Nearby, you'll find some of Cornwall's top attractions, including the Eden Project with the world 's largest indoor rainforest, and Paradise Park, a popular wildlife sanctuary home to tropical birds and animals.
On site, visitors can unwind at the Surf Bay restaurant with a Cornish cream tea, enjoy chicken with a side of blues at Slim Chickens or enjoy a drink or two in the Coast Sports Bar.
With a range of accommodation to choose from, a four day mid-week break starts from £170 for a saver caravan in June. Alternatively, guests can glamp it up in a safari tent, yurt or a geo dome for £119 or stay in a chalet for £175.
If Perran Sands isn't quite right, Holywell Bay is just along the coast line, offering caravan accommodation and family friendly entertainment. Run by Parkdean Resorts, the holiday park has a 4.5 out of five-star rating on Tripadvisor.
Alternatively, Sykes Cottages has a wide selection of self catering holiday homes located along the Heritage Coast, with some charming dog-friendly boltholes to be found close to the beach.
For holidaymakers who would prefer to be pampered, the iconic Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa is an iconic adults-only retreat by the sea. Just 20 minutes along the coastline, guests have called it "an amazing place" is a "beautiful location."
A stone's throw from one of the UK's very best beaches, Haven Perran Sands has been given a 4.3 star rating out of five on Google. One visitor said: "My family and I stayed here from 5th to 13th April 2025 in the touring area, and we can confidently say it was one of the best holidays we've ever had. The site is beautifully located, with plenty of nearby attractions to explore, making it perfect for families, couples, or solo adventurers alike."
Another added: "Just got back from a holiday. Best family holiday we have experienced! The entertainment was phenomenal...The beach walk is beautiful for the dogs. And there really is something for everyone!"
Not every guest was quite so impressed. One disappointed visitor left a three-star review that said: "We had a decent time at Haven Perran Sands The Caravan was clean, a few issues like a hole in the curtain but nothing that would affect our holiday. It was a dog friendly bronze caravan so we weren't expecting the Ritz."
One returning visitor called it their "favourite place." They said: "Views are lovely. The coastal walks are amazing. Whole place dog friendly even the beach. The town of Perranporth is so a nice stroll plenty of little quirky shops and restaurants."
Haven has holiday parks located throughout the UK, many of which are close to some of the UK's very best beaches. Find out more, here.
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