Sunset View, Newquay

Sunset View is a modern holiday house on the coast at Newquay, and it makes a comfortable base for a stay with dogs. It is a whole house rather than a room in a shared building, with a large open-plan living space, sea views through bifold doors and generous outdoor space, so a dog can settle without corridors or shared entrances to negotiate.

The property takes up to two dogs. No pet fee is published, so confirm whether a charge applies when you book. Dog owners who have stayed describe a genuinely dog-aware host: treats and a toy left out alongside the usual welcome basket, and quick, friendly communication before and during the stay. Guests more generally mention help arriving within minutes when something needed sorting.

Inside, the house is spacious and well equipped, with a kitchen stocked for a proper self-catering week and enough room that a family plus all the luggage never feels cramped. The location works hard: the beach and Newquay are close, and both the north and south Cornish coasts are within comfortable reach for day trips.

One caveat about the outdoor space, which is otherwise a real strength. The decking in the outside sitting area has been flagged as rotten and in need of attention, and soft or splintered boards are worth a look before you let a dog run about on them. Check the current state with the owner if you plan to spend your evenings out there.

Best suited to a couple or a family bringing one or two well-behaved dogs who want a bright, spacious house with sea views and easy access to the Cornish coast.