Tide & Anchor, Perranporth

Tide & Anchor is a static caravan on the edge of a quiet holiday park a short drive inland from Perranporth, and it works well as a low-key Cornish base for a family travelling with a dog. The pitch sits on the outer rim of the park, which buys a bit of privacy and open views over the valley, and there is a balcony to sit out on when the weather plays along.

The park takes dogs seriously rather than merely tolerating them. Waste bags are provided, dogs are expected to be on a lead everywhere on site, and they must be house trained and never left alone in the caravan. Those are reasonable rules, and they mean the other dogs around you are generally under control. Some park facilities limit dog access for hygiene reasons, with assistance dogs exempt, so check before heading for the pool or the indoor areas.

Owners of certain breeds need to read the rules before booking. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro and Japanese Tosa are not allowed on the park, along with other dogs covered by the Dangerous Dogs Act and any dog legally required to be muzzled. Otherwise size is not a barrier, provided the dog fits through the caravan door.

Guests travelling with dogs describe the caravan as clean, well equipped and quick to settle into, and the park itself as calm rather than boisterous even in season. The wider area is the real draw: Perranporth's long beach, Holywell Bay and a string of coast path walks are all a short drive, and the position works well for ranging up and down the north Cornish coast day by day.

Two practical notes. You need a car, as the shops and beaches are not walkable from the pitch. And while the park hands out waste bags, dog owners have asked for more bins near the pitches, so carry what you are given rather than assuming a bin is close.

For families who want a quiet, genuinely dog-friendly park within striking distance of Perranporth's beaches, Tide & Anchor earns a 4.5 out of 5 paw rating.