South West Fowey
Crimpers Cottage, Fowey
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 2 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Fowey / the South West and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 8.9/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 2 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 2 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 22 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 8.9/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: July 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet-friendly summary
Crimpers Cottage is a simple, central bolthole in Fowey that works well for a short break with a dog, thanks mainly to its private outside space and unbeatable position for exploring the town and the coast around Polruan. It is a modest, no-frills cottage rather than a polished retreat, but dog owners who prioritise location and a secure spot for their pet over luxury finishes tend to come away happy.
The standout feature for anyone travelling with a dog is the enclosed outdoor area, which gives a pet somewhere to potter without heading straight out onto the street. Guests with dogs describe the space as genuinely useful, and the cottage's central setting means dog-friendly walks, the waterfront and nearby Polruan are all close at hand.
Two caveats are worth knowing before you book, both raised by dog owners who stayed. First, at least one guest was charged an additional pet fee of around £50 after paying for the stay in full, so it is well worth confirming the exact pet charge directly before you reserve rather than assuming it is included. Second, the gate to the outside area has been reported as not fully secure - it blew open in high winds on one stay - so owners of dogs that are prone to bolting should check it on arrival and not rely on it alone.
Crimpers Cottage suits dog owners who want an affordable, well-placed base in the heart of Fowey and are happy with a basic cottage, provided they clarify the pet fee up front and keep an eye on that outside gate.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Private enclosed outdoor space
- Central Fowey base for walks
- Affordable no-frills cottage
- Confirm the pet fee before booking
- Check the outside gate on arrival
About this hotel
Crimpers Cottage is a modest, centrally located self-catering cottage in Fowey, Cornwall, with a private enclosed outdoor space. Its position puts the waterfront, dog-friendly walks and nearby Polruan within easy reach, making it a practical, affordable base for a short coastal break.
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Location
3 Lostwithiel Street, Fowey, PL23 1BD
