Fistral Quay, Newquay

Fistral Quay is a whole-house holiday let in the middle of Newquay, and that format does a lot of the work when you are travelling with a dog. There are no shared corridors, no lobby to steer past and no neighbouring rooms, so a dog that settles better away from strangers has an easier time here than in a conventional hotel.

The pet terms are simple: one well behaved dog is welcome. No pet charge is listed, so it is worth confirming any fee when you book. The practical side is straightforward too. The house spreads across several bedrooms with generous living and dining space, and the modern, easy-clean interiors cope with sandy paws better than a carpeted guesthouse would.

Guests travelling with dogs tend to pick out the layout and the location rather than any formal pet extras. The owners leave a welcome pack and stay reachable during the stay, something returning guests mention often. There is an enclosed garden and a hot tub at the back, and the walk to Newquay harbour, the shops and the main beaches is measured in minutes rather than a drive.

The caveats are worth planning around. The garden is small, so it is somewhere for a quick step outside rather than a space to exercise a big or energetic dog, and guests arriving with larger breeds have found it too tight. The hot tub sits in that same compact outdoor space, which is worth thinking about with a curious dog. The house also fronts a busy central street, and late-night noise carries in summer, which can unsettle a light sleeper. Cornwall's resort beaches commonly carry seasonal dog restrictions over the summer, so check the current rules for the beach you plan to use before you travel.

With a 4.4 out of 5 paw rating, Fistral Quay suits a family or group bringing one calm, well behaved dog who wants a base within walking distance of the sea rather than a garden to run in.