8 Cribbar, Newquay

8 Cribbar is a self-catering apartment on Newquay's headland, and the setup suits a dog about as well as a town-centre base can. It is a whole apartment rather than a room off a shared corridor, with a balcony and doors that open fully onto it, so there is somewhere for a dog to settle that is not the middle of a hallway. Guests travelling with dogs come back here repeatedly, which is usually the clearest sign a property genuinely works for them.

The policy is simple: one well behaved dog is welcome. No pet fee is flagged on the property's booking listing, though it is worth confirming directly when you book, along with anything you need for a second or larger dog.

Cleanliness comes up constantly in guest feedback, and specifically in the context of travelling with a dog. The apartment is consistently described as spotless and well kept, which matters rather more when you are arriving with a wet dog straight off the beach. Fixtures and fittings are a step above typical self-catering, and there are welcome touches waiting on arrival.

Location does a lot of the work here. Newquay is an unusually dog-friendly town, the beaches are a short walk away, and it is an easy stroll into the centre and to nearby pubs that take dogs. Allocated parking is a genuine advantage when you are arriving with a car full of dog kit, though the space can be tight for larger vehicles once the car park fills up.

Two things worth knowing. The apartment sits on an exposed headland, and in high winds an air vent at the back of the kitchen can rattle overnight, which can unsettle a dog. And with a one-dog limit, this is not the place for a multi-dog household. For a couple or a family travelling with a single, settled dog who want beach access and a proper apartment rather than a hotel room, it earns its 4.8/5 paw rating.