Dog-friendly hotels in Cornwall: a pooch-perfect coastal destination

Located on Fistral Beach, there is no shortage of places for your dog to exercise and explore at this resort. As a dog-friendly beach, dogs can explore the golden sands and paddle in the sea to their hearts’ content (although in peak seasons of July & August they do need to be kept on leads).

The Headland Hotel & Spa itself is one of the most pet-friendly I have come across yet. With water bowls dotted around the hotel, dog treats on the reception desk and dog pets and water/food bowls in the rooms (if you have booked your pet in). Should you want to have breakfast or dinner in peace and not want to leave your dog in the room, staff at the reception desk are often happy to pet sit, provided they aren’t too busy.

Located in Mullion, South Cornwall, this is a quiet and less touristy part of Cornwall and somewhere I personally head to at least twice a year to visit family.

Mullion Cove Hotel is a beautiful location with coastal walks on the doorstep. Dogs are free to stay in this hotel in low season, with a £9 per night supplement at other times of the year (far cheaper than kennel fees). They also receive their own welcome pack on arrival, and can join you in the hotel’s very own doggy lounge.

If you fancy exploring the surrounding areas, you can visit Kynance Cove, one of Cornwall’s most photographed beaches (parking here is free for National Trust members or costs £5). You can also find my family’s favourite beach, Poldu Cove, tucked away and quiet even on the hottest of days. Here you’ll find golden sand, rocks to climb and equipment for surfing and bodyboarding available to hire. Note: dogs aren’t allowed on the nearby Gunwalloe Church Cove.

Fowey Hall overlooks the Fowey Estuary and is set within five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens perfect for dog walks (you do have to be mindful of other guests staying here and it is advised pets are kept on a lead). The hotel is also a five-minute walk from Readymoney Cove and Porthpean Beach, and the renowned Eden project is only 15 kilometers away.

You can have up to two well-behaved dogs staying in your room and all pets are provided with bowls, blankets, poop bags and treats. And believe it or not, pets stay for free here!

Take them with you for a walk around the south west coastal path which is only ten minutes from the hotel, then let them sit by the fire with you in the evenings while you enjoy a drink downstairs before retiring to your room for the evening. Your dog is also able to join you for dinner in the restaurant making it a proper family holiday – they will be very fussed over by the staff too.

Located just outside of Falmouth there are beautifully landscaped sub-tropical gardens and a path leading down to a private beach. From here you can often hear dolphins calling to each other, I’ve heard them but haven’t been lucky enough to see them and you can often spot Seals playing here too.

Meudon is a lovely family run hotel who’s staff love pets as much as you do and have been known to take them for walks for you, but this is of course at their discretion and only if not too busy. Pet rooms in this hotel are located near to outside doors to help make dog walks and loo trips easier, with 2 rooms available which have direct access to the garden from their patios.

Dogs are unfortunately not allowed in the restaurants here, but the staff are very accommodating and you could eat outside if you want your pet to join you.

All pet friendly rooms at The Garrack Hotel have direct access outside, making walks and quick bathroom trips so much easier. Pets are also allowed to dine with their owners in the relaxed setting of the Island View Room, a separate area to the main dining room.

The hotel also has treats and towels for drying paws off after a trip to the beach, which of course is rather handy to save packing space.

Dogs will enjoy the self-guided treasure trail nearby and there is also a murder-mystery themed walk which will take you all around St Ives, lasting around an hour and a half – a perfect way to exercise your pet and explore all St Ives has to offer – do at your own pace and discover all the pet-friendly pubs and restaurants at the same time.