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Tolcarne Beach Village is brilliant dog-friendly resort with an assortment of beach cabins and houses, colonial rooms and suites that welcome dogs. Nestled at the bottom of the dramatic cliffs, just a stone’s throw from the centre of Newquay, with its own private beach, Tolcarne is perfectly positioned for watching sunsets from your hot tub and waking to the sound of the waves.
Dog are allowed everywhere onsite, including The Wedge Beach Cafe and in The Colonial Restaurant. Dogs are welcomed with a blanket, bowl and treats to enjoy during their stay.
During low season (1st of October to 1st of May) dogs are also welcomed in a handful of the spacious beach houses, with plenty of space to sprawl out – these are designed in beautiful, rich colour palettes with a colonial style.
We stayed in a Hot Tub Beach Suite, which had the most gorgeous private beach-fronted zone, a brilliant spot for Partridge to pop out and take in some salt-fresh air and play on the sand! During peak season 1st of May until 1st of October dogs are not allowed onto the beach. However, you can walk your pals on the beach before 9am and after 6pm during this period. Also, at low tide dog walkers may walk across the sand with the dogs on a lead to the waters’ edge and Great Western and Towan Beaches.
A dog walkers delight, we discovered some superb spots from the doorstep – just part of the appeal of Tolcarne Beach Village!
At low tide you can walk along the bay to explore the caves and rockpools – your pal will love this jaunt, enjoying a splash in the shallow pools. We also love a walk up the slope to the Barrowfields just above the beach and along the coastal path to Porth and Watergate Bay. The north Cornish cove is peppered with gorgeous sandy beaches and coves, and a little further around the headland is another favourite, Mawgan Porth – dog friendly year round.
In the opposite direction, you can’t beat a blustery stomp to Pentire Headland to take in 360-degree views across the clifftops. Both Crantock and, surfer’s favourite, Fistral are dog friendly all year round, offering further spots to take your pal for some fresh air.
Being in Newquay, it’s all about the surf, so why not hire a body board and a wetsuit and make the most of the Atlantic ocean, taking a cold-water swim with your pup!
The Colonial is a brilliant onsite dog-friendly restaurant with a relaxed beachside vibe, serving lazy lunches and sunset suppers, alongside an imaginative cocktail menu – dogs are welcomed in all areas of the restaurant, and will be pampered with a water bowl and treats.
There’s also the Beach Hut at Watergate Bay – a long-standing favourite dog-friendly beach hangout, whether you’re after something warming after a cold water swim, a wholesome brunch after an early morning jaunt or a celebration supper.
We also really rate The Bottle for specialty wines and small plates, where your dog will receive a warm welcome. Pavilion is the play to go for specialty coffee, sourdough and curated lifestyle goods, and Milk is a super low-key dog friendly café serving wholesome smoothies and delicious homemade cakes.
Dog’s stay for a small fee of £30 per dog, per stay, and will receive a welcome pack complete with a bowl, towel, treats and compostable waste bags.
My tail went into overdrive from the minute we arrived at Tolcarne Beach Village – what a pawesome spot for us four-legs! Our beach suite was right on the sand’s edge with our very own private beach garden to run about and play in.
I couldn’t get enough of the salty sea air and my humans enjoyed sitting out in the hot tub watching the waves. I was allowed in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner, and being just a stick’s throw to the beach means endless coastal walks. Tolcarne Beach Village gets five out of five paws from me!
5/5 Paws
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