Tolcarne Beach Apartments

Tolcarne Beach Apartments occupy one of the best positions in Newquay, set directly above Tolcarne Beach with the sand a few steps from the door. For dog owners the appeal is as much the surroundings as the apartments themselves: the beach is right there, and the pubs and restaurants around it take dogs, so a stay here rarely means leaving a dog behind.

Timing matters more here than at most properties. Dogs may stay in the beach apartments in low season only, from October to May, so a summer booking with a dog is not an option. The beach follows the same seasonal pattern from the other direction: between 1 May and 1 October dogs are allowed on the sand only before 9am and after 6pm, and outside those months there is no restriction at all. Booked in autumn or winter, that combination works well, because your dog has the run of the beach at any hour and the apartment is a few steps away.

The property puts real effort into the welcome. Up to two dogs are accepted, they stay in designated pet-friendly beach apartments, and a dog welcome pack with a bowl, towel and treats is provided. Dogs are also welcome in the on-site restaurant, on the terrace and on the tiled area indoors, which is unusual and makes eating on site straightforward.

Guests who bring a dog describe the apartments as clean, comfortable and well placed, with attentive staff and a good on-site restaurant. A few practical points are worth knowing. The beachfront position comes with steps and steep walking to reach the sand and neighbouring coves, so it suits able dogs and owners. Parking is limited and the approach road is narrow and easily missed. The timber fencing between apartments has been described as needing extra securing, which matters if your dog is a climber or a bolter, and the apartments are not especially soundproof. Cleanliness is not uniform either: guests have reported dog hair left on the stairs, sticky kitchen surfaces and an odd smell in one apartment, so flag anything you find on arrival.