By The Sea, Newquay

By The Sea is a smart, spacious apartment perched on the cliff tops in the heart of Newquay, with genuinely lovely views over the harbour and Towan Beach. As a base for exploring the town with a dog it has real appeal: it is an easy walk into Newquay, and guests with dogs describe short morning walks down to the harbour becoming a happy part of the routine, with the beach and coast path close at hand.

One well-behaved dog is welcome, and the owners charge a weekly pet fee. Where honesty matters most is the outdoor space, and it is worth being clear before you book: this is a first-floor apartment with no private garden, and dogs are not permitted in the shared gardens. Several guests travelling with a dog felt the 'dog friendly' label oversold things for that reason, particularly those with a young or lively dog who wanted somewhere to let them out at the property itself. If your dog is happy being walked on the lead and settling indoors between outings, that is not a problem given the walks on the doorstep; if you rely on a garden, this is not the right fit.

Inside, the feedback is warm: comfortable, clean and well equipped, with thoughtful touches on arrival noted by more than one guest. A couple mentioned a slow key handover, so confirm your check-in arrangements in advance. Overall it works best as a stylish, well-located town bolthole for an easygoing dog rather than a garden-and-space country stay.

By The Sea suits dog owners who want a central Newquay apartment with superb sea views and easy harbour and beach walks, and who do not need outdoor space at the property. Confirm the weekly pet fee and the one-dog limit when you book.