Newquay Bay Holiday Resort

Newquay Bay Holiday Resort sits just above Porth beach on the north Cornwall coast, a short stroll from the sand and the coast path. It is a self-catering holiday park rather than a hotel, with caravans and lodges, indoor and outdoor pools, an on-site shop and a pub, so it works well for a relaxed family or couples' break by the sea.

For dogs it is set up properly. Pets stay in specially allocated dog-friendly caravans, which you need to book as the dog-friendly units, and the park lays on the extras owners notice - a dog welcome pack on arrival and an on-site dog wash for rinsing off sandy paws after the beach. Owners travelling with dogs single out the staff again and again, describing warm welcomes at reception and a genuinely dogs-are-family attitude around the site.

The location is a big part of the appeal. Porth beach is right on the doorstep with coastal walks straight from the park, and Newquay's wider stretch of dog-friendly beaches and the town centre are only a short drive away, so there is no shortage of places to walk a dog.

It is worth going in with realistic expectations on cleaning. The dog-friendly caravans draw the most consistent criticism from pet owners, with several finding leftover dog hair from previous guests on carpets and sofas and, occasionally, a lingering smell. This reads as a housekeeping shortfall rather than any problem with how dogs are treated, and reporting it to reception tends to get a quick response. Dogs are also kept out of the pool, venue and restaurant, so the park suits people happy to base the dog in and around the caravan.

Overall it is an affordable, genuinely dog-aware choice for a Cornish beach holiday, best suited to families and couples who want self-catering space and easy beach access - just give the caravan a quick once-over for stray dog hair when you arrive.