There’s no need to spend hours scrolling through filtered searches of dog-friendly hotels in Cornwall when you’ve got our curation of the best places to stay for people with pooches
Beach Retreats, across Cornwall
For a coastal stay with all of the luxuries of a hotel but a splash more freedom, check out Beach Retreat’s self-catering accommodation options. Specialising in coastal stays set within sumptuous spaces, the 185 (and counting) dog-friendly self-catered retreats are ideal for those who wish to experience laidback beachside living but with endless outdoor adventure opportunities.
Two thirds of Beach Retreats’ properties welcome the four-legged, and are kitted out with everything people and their dogs need for a home-from-home holiday. From upscale apartments and bougie houses to cosy coastal cottages, all of the destinations are located just a pebble’s skim from stunning beaches – making them ideal for days out exploring, playing in the surf or sprawling out on the sand, before returning to repose in luxury.
Scarlet, Mawgan Porth
After checking in to this luxe contemporary hotel on the Cornish coastline, your eyes will likely be busy darting between the dramatic sea vistas, stylish furnishings, seasonal dining menus and spa treatment options. Your pup, meanwhile, will quickly clock their own thought-out amenities (dog bed, towel and food bowls, plus an enclosed outdoor area) which are included in all dog-friendly rooms.
The hotel is perched at the edge of a huge expanse of Mawgan Porth beach which practically begs to be roamed and welcomes sandy paws year-round. The South West Coast Path also tracks by the Scarlet and is a surefire way to zap some of your dog’s excess energy. Inside the hotel, there are many spaces to unwind with your pup in tow, including when feasting on produce-led dishes at the dog-friendly Retreat Lounge or outdoor terrace, and later when sipping something delicious at the Scarlet bar.
Scarlet’s neighbouring sister hotel Bedruthan Hotel is also dog friendly and worth scouting out for more coastal pleasures.
The Old Coastguard, Mousehole
Dogs and their owners alike can relax into holiday mode at this peaceful cliffside retreat in Mousehole. Every detail has been meticulously thought out at the hotel to encourage guests squeeze every last drop of bliss from their stay. Bramley products, Roberts Radios, books and homemade biscuits feature in the rooms while Cornish artwork decorates the wall, and a seafood-forward menu is packed with fresh Newlyn fish in the restaurant. The bar list meanwhile, showcases 25 wines and sherries by the glass or carafe, as well as four constantly changing real ales.
Daytime adventures could take the form of a long walk along the South West Coast Path, a sandy stomp at one of the nearby dog-friendly beaches in west Cornwall or leisurely mooch of the artist studios in nearby Newlyn, Penzance and St Ives.
Guests can also look forward to spending time with their dog in the stylish confines of The Old Coastguard, whether that’s unwinding in the bar with a pint as their pooch snoozes at their feet or cracking the spine of a new book in their room against the calming backdrop of the sea.
Penventon Park Hotel, Redruth
Looking to escape the ordinary? Embrace the originality and warm hospitality of a stay at Penventon Park Hotel and relish how stress-free a holiday can be for you and your four-legged pal.
The hotel is centrally located in a peaceful pocket of Cornwall, making it a useful springboard for adventures in the holiday hotspot. Not that you’ll need to venture far to have a good time considering the on-site facilities at your fingertips. While the dog settles down for a nap in the room after an outdoor amble, make the most of leisure club facilities which include a jacuzzi, swimming pool and sauna. Following a restorative soak, enjoy a drink in the Copper Bar chased by refined dining – even dogs are treated to nutritious meals via the Pooch Plates menu.
Additional dog-friendly elements include a welcome basket brimming with all the essentials – dog bowls, blankets and treats – as well as rooms with a spacious patio where Fido can have a morning stretch.
The Lugger Hotel, Portloe
This 17th-century inn on the water’s edge in Portloe is a great bolthole from which to experience the charms of a traditional Cornish fishing village.
All 22 bedrooms are beautifully decorated with cosy furnishings and a pared-back coastal palette and, best of all, happily accept tail-wagging friends. There are also three on-site cottages available to hire for a more secluded stay with loved ones. The hotel’s traditional, beamed restaurant is as appealing as its boutique lodgings, including a kitchen team who put Cornish produce front and centre in a varied and global-inspired menu of fish, lobster, crab and game.
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