Trevarrian Lodge, Newquay

Trevarrian Lodge sits a short stroll from the South West Coast Path on the stretch of North Cornwall coast between Newquay and Mawgan Porth, and it has built a real following among guests who bring their dogs along. This is a small, owner-run bed and breakfast where the welcome extends to the whole family, four legs included, and several visitors describe arriving with a dog and being put immediately at ease.

Hosts Jean and Declan come up again and again in feedback from dog owners, who single out how genuinely accommodating they are. Guests travelling with pets consistently mention the easy, relaxed atmosphere and the sense that nothing is too much trouble. The cooked breakfast draws particular praise, with home-made jams and marmalades, a proper full English and the kind of personal touches that make a return visit tempting. Dogs are specifically welcomed here rather than merely tolerated, which is exactly what you want from a coastal base.

The location does a lot of the heavy lifting for anyone walking a dog. You can pick up the coast path almost from the door, the beaches at Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay are close by, and the Travellers Rest pub is roughly three minutes on foot for an evening that does not mean leaving the dog behind. Newquay itself is a short drive for those who want more in the way of shops and amenities.

A couple of honest caveats. The lodge sits near a holiday park, and several guests note that barking, sometimes the owners own dogs and sometimes from nearby, can carry at breakfast time. For most dog owners that is a non-issue, but light sleepers or anyone with a reactive dog may want to factor it in. On balance, Trevarrian Lodge suits dog owners after a friendly, low-key coastal B&B with the South West Coast Path on the doorstep, rather than a polished hotel experience.