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6 Best Dog Friendly Places to Stay in Cornwall for 2025

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June 2025

We know just how important your dog is to you, being dog lovers ourselves. This guide will give you some different options and budgets for a dog-friendly hotels in Cornwall with your four-legged friends and for them to be welcomed.

We know how important it is to find places that include your dog, like dog friendly beaches or pet-friendly attractions so we also have a handy guide to dog friendly beaches and dog friendly places to eat. Check them out too so you have all the information that you will need for the perfect break for your whole family including your canine companion.

The friendly cottages, villas, hotels and guest houses we have selected span the whole of Cornwall. They have everything that you could want for your pet friendly holidays with your canine companion.

 

Let our guide to dog friendly Cornwall accommodation give you some holiday inspiration. Whether you want stunning beaches, beautiful countryside or just want to have a pint in a pet friendly local pub. Cornwall is the perfect playground for you and your furry friends.

Here are our 6 top picks, hand-picked by Cornwall Holidays.

Fowey Hall, Fowey

Hall Hotel, Hanson Dr, Fowey PL23 1ET, United Kingdom

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This beautiful hotel is a real gem. It is sitting above the town of Fowey which is nestled into the bank of the River Fowey. The views are incredible across the bay and out to sea on the South Coast. The Fowey Hall is a classic building that has been maintained but also modernised in areas. The rooms have a high standard and are decorated beautifully. The hotel is dog friendly and makes sure that everyone feels welcome. There are fantastic rural and coastal walks and this beautiful hotel is just a stone’s throw from the South West Coast path.

There are some fantastic walks in and around the hotel. You can always walk down to the town and explore the stunning scenery. Curl up in the hotel in front of an open fire with your four legged friend after a long walk on a blustery day or a day at one of the dog friendly beaches in the area. The food is exceptional at this hotel. The spa will give you everything you could ask for to relax. There’s even an outdoor hot tub looking out to sea.

The Old Inn, Helston

Mullion Gardens, 2 Churchtown, Mullion, Helston TR12 7HH, UK

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This stunning traditional pub and bed and breakfast is a fabulous place to bring your dog. It is one of the many dog friendly pubs in Cornwall. The pub is a traditional Cornish pub with a thatched roof and a fantastic atmosphere in an idyllic rural setting in the Cornish countryside. The rooms all have en-suites and tea and coffee making facilities. A full English breakfast is served every morning too to get you started the right way for the day ahead.

This pub is located on the Lizard Peninsula so is a brilliant place to explore West and South Cornwall. You have dog friendly attractions close by such as Land’s End. The Minack theatre is also near The Old Inn. There are also some gorgeous Cornish beaches nearby check out our beach guide to see what’s in this area. There are plenty of coastal walks too so enjoy this charming bed and breakfast.

Talland 11, Looe

Polperro, Looe PL13 2RE, UK

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This lodge on a complex is a fantastic family holiday home. The complex features a hot tub and swimming pool as well as a gym that you can use. There is also a plunge pool on the complex too. The house has 2 bedrooms and can sleep up to 7 people. The house is pet friendly and there is an outside space too. The kitchen is equipped with everything you will need as well including a washer and a dryer. Enjoy the hot tub in this dog friendly cottage in this rural location.

The location of this lodge is fantastic. Near Looe in the South East of Cornwall the house is ideally placed to explore the coastal paths and beaches in this area. Plymouth isn’t far and you can reach The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan with their outstanding natural beauty pretty easily from this property. Both are dog friendly days out in Cornwall.

Headland Hotel, Newquay

The Headland Hotel, Fistral Beach, Headland Road, Newquay TR7 1EW, UK

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This famous hotel in Newquay is on the headland overlooking the iconic Fistral Beach in North Cornwall. This grand hotel has a fantastic spa and indoor swimming pool as well as a seasonal outdoor pool. There are various dining options here too, casual terrace dining or restaurant dining. The decor in the hotel is classic with a modern twist. It is a perfect place for a romantic escape. Dogs are welcome on request, additional costs may apply. Of course one of the many great things about this hotel are those stunning sea views.

The location of the hotel in Newquay gives you many different options for dining and entertainment as well as days out. The beaches and coastal paths in the area are brilliant for dogs. There are many walks and places to let the dogs run out off the lead. There are plenty of dogs and therefore plenty of places to eat in Newquay where you will be welcome too. Dog friendly days out are also available nearby such as Lappa Valley Steam Railway and the Eden Project. This is perfect if you want luxury as well as a place that welcomes your four-legged friend too.

The Plume of Feathers, Newquay

The Plume Of Feathers, Newquay, Mitchell, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5AX, UK

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This dog friendly hidden treasure is in the beautiful village of Mitchell in mid-Cornwall in quite a rural location just outside of Truro and was originally a 16th-century coaching inn. The pub has been renovated and extended and is a lovely setting for food and drink. The rooms are separate barn conversions and are of a high standard and decorated very tastefully. There is a full breakfast available too in the mornings. The pub has a conservatory as well as the original pub with log fire and great atmosphere. This is a fab location in rural North Cornwall.

The location of the Plume is handy to explore most of Cornwall as Mitchell is just off the A30. So you can be in Truro or Newquay within 15 minutes. Then half an hour down the A30 you have places such as St Ives and then Padstow in the other direction. You can make the most of all that Cornwall has to offer with your dog and come home to somewhere cosy and stylish at the end of the day. The food is fantastic too.

What an incredible place to have a break and to be able to bring your dog with you too. This fantastic property with stunning views is literally on the beach. Situated on Tolcarne beach in Newquay what could be more amazing than waking up in the morning on the beach and being able to have your breakfast watching the waves and seeing the sun over Newquay bay. Newquay has 7 beaches and there are many more just a short drive away such as Perranporth or Holywell Bay.

The Colonial has a restaurant and also has rooms that feature a terrace for you to sit out and enjoy the magnificent views. Each room has an en-suite and provides toiletries. There is free parking and wifi, so don’t worry even though you are on a beach, you are still connected. This is the perfect place for couples, the rooms are romantic with those sea views. There are plenty of places to explore that welcome dogs right on your doorstep.

Conclusion

We hope you have enjoyed our selection of pet friendly accommodation. There is something for everyone here. We also have a guide to dog friendly days out in Cornwall. You will be surprised on how many places welcome dogs. We hope you and your furry little friend enjoy your holiday in Cornwall. When you are planning your pet friendly holidays you can book with confidence that you will be able to enjoy it as much as your best friend does.

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